Newsletter #4 / 5 March 2020

Social Media Safety Cyberbullying and harassment via digital platforms are very distressing. They can be classified as criminal offences too. Following Sarah Hoffman’s recent Parent Empowerment Talk, we thought it appropriate to remind our readers of the following important tips:

Encourage your teenager to take the following three steps immediately if s/he is the victim of cyberbullying:

1. REPORT IT to a trusted adult

2. SCREENSHOT IT and preserve the

evidence

3. BLOCK the bully

Make the most of your privacy settings – keep your profiles closed, allowing access only to chosen friends and family. Make sure that your WhatsApp profile photo is not visible to everyone.

Control who can contact you - social media apps allow you to block users and change settings so that you can control who can contact you.

Keep personal information personal – Think before you post! Never be tempted to publish information or photos that might cause you embarrassment at a later stage. If you don’t want something broadcast, don’t post it!

Nudes are never a good idea – need we say more? Don’t take them, share them or ask for them.

1. Know who your friends are – it is unwise to make friends with complete strangers on social media sites as you can never be sure what their motives are.

2. 3. Always beware of posting your location

- turn off your location settings on your phone and on your social media apps. These location settings can show your exact location to within a few metres.

6. 7. Everything that gets on the web, stays on

the web - once you post something, consider it permanently published, even if you delete it. Disassociate yourself from social media content, WhatsApp chats or group members that post inappropriate content – leave the WhatsApp group or voice an objection regarding inappropriate content. Failure to do so makes you party to the content from a legal perspective. Parents – install parental control software and activate screen time parental controls to prevent access to inappropriate content or excessive time spent on cell phones. Try Apple’s Screen Time app or Google FamilyLink.

Interested in finding out more? Visit The Digital Law Company’s website

www.thedigitallawco.com.

NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

It’s Winter Sports Derby Season

Show your support for our school and order

your Supporter’s Shirt for R290.

Ladies and gents cuts available.

Contact Heather Robinson

heather.robinson@randparkhigh.co.za

011 793 1246

Water Polo Awards Dinner Friday, 13 March 2020

Full details have been posted on the d6 School Communicator and invitations have been distributed to players. Order your tickets before 10 March 2020. Unfortunately due to space constraints and catering requirements, no tickets will be sold

after this date.

March Examination Arrangements The full examination timetable has been posted on the d6 School Communicator and printed copies have been given to learners. Exams commence on 11 March and end on 20 March. Grade 8 and 9 learners end their sessions at 12pm each day and are allowed to go home thereafter. Learners who are involved with extra-mural activities will continue with training and sports fixtures as per the schedule.

Learner Safety There have been a couple of reports of learners being robbed when walking to school. Learners are reminded to remain vigilant and to walk in groups whenever possible. Please keep cell phones and other electronic devices concealed and do not walk with headphones or airpods in both

ears.

SPEECH & DRAMA FESTIVAL RESULTS

Team One comprised Lisha Matobole (Chairperson), Kiara Naidoo, Jessica Pick and Marissa Govender and their chosen word was “comma”. They used the grammatical concept as a metaphor for life - although pausing is necessary, we shouldn’t pause too much. Team Two comprised Olivia Davies (Chairperson), Megan Rushworth, Immaculate Masunungure and Jaime Coles. They expanded on the word “comedy” and pointed out that it can be beneficial if not taken too far. The results were as follows: Rand Park High Team 2 - A+ Rand Park High Team 1 - A King’s School West Rand 1 - B+ King’s School West Rand 2 - B

Grade 12 Trophy Team

We are delighted to announce that our Public Speaking Trophy Team won the High School Speech and Drama Festival held at De La Salle College on Wednesday, 4 March. The team comprised Bradley Ferreira, Iman Khan and Ngiyabonga Manana. They presented an outstanding speech on the topic of the ABCs of Success that earned them an A+. Congratulations on an outstanding result!

Grade 10 Teams

Our Grade 10s achieved A+ in the Speech and Drama Festival. They competed against Roosevelt High School and Florida High School on 28 February. Adjudicator, Mrs Lyn Wysad commended our speakers on their excellent research and construction of speeches, expressive voices, relaxed and engaging style as well as having an amazing presence. Team One comprised Anjali Bauchoo (Chairperson), Melissa Buchholz, Melissa Dorfling, Shikara Bharat and Kameesha Bhayroo and their chosen word was “complete”. Team Two comprised Amy Castrillon (Chairperson), Kemaiya Govender, Kyria Kabeya and Lamees Essop and their chosen word was “comet”.

Grade 11 Teams

The Grade 11 Public speakers participated in the Speech and Drama Festival hosted by King’s School West Rand on 26 February. The teams were asked to present a 15 minute speech on any word starting with the prefix “com”.

SPORTS RESULTS

Cricket Wednesday, 19 February vs HeronBridge 1st Team Rand Park batted first and scored 95 for 9 wickets in 20 overs HeronBridge batted second and scored 99 for 4 wickets Rand Park lost by 6 wickets U15A Rand Park batted first and scored 161 on 20 overs HeronBridge batted second and were 96 for 6 wickets Lightning stopped play but Rand Park won on the Duckworth–Lewis method U14A Rand Park batted first and scored 175 in 20 overs HeronBridge batted second and scored 67 for 7 wickets in 20 overs Rand Park won by 108 runs Exceptional performance: Jordan Visagie scored 112 not out 2nd Team vs Beaulieu Rand Park batted first and scored 155 for wickets in 20 overs Beaulieu batted second and were 62 all out Rand Park won by 93 runs Exceptional performances: Louis Coetzee scored 40 runs Matthew Burton–Durham scored 48 runs Amu Baloyi took 6 wickets for 15 runs

Thursday, 20 February

2nd Team vs King’s School Rand Park batted first and scored 286 for 3 wickets in 20 overs King’s batted second and scored 91 for 8 wickets in 20 overs Rand Park won by 195 runs Exceptional performances: Amu Baloyi scored 127 runs Matthew Burton–Durham scored 55 not out Tyrique Sathiah took 3 wickets for 13 runs Amu Baloyi took 3 wickets for 18 runs Saturday, 23 February vs Fourways U14A Fourways batted first and scored 76 all out Rand Park batted second and scored 77 for 7 wickets Rand Park won by 3 wickets Wednesday, 26 February vs King David Linksfield 1st Team Rand Park batted first and scored 152 for 7 wickets in 20 overs King David batted second and were 95 all out Rand Park won by 57 runs Exceptional performances: Jack Loram scored 36 off 24 balls Ben Du Preez took 3 wickets for 20 runs Tyler Glasson took 3 wickets for 18 runs 2nd Team King David batted first and scored 159 for 8 wickets in 20 overs Rand Park batted second and scored 162 for 7 wickets Rand Park won by 3 wickets Exceptional performance: Matthew Burton–Durham scored 59 runs

SPORTS RESULTS

Cricket Continued U15A Rand Park batted first and scored 86 for 6 wickets in 20 overs King David batted second and scored 91 for 1 wicket Rand Park lost by 9 wickets U14A Rand Park batted first and scored 129 in 20 overs King David batted second and scored 130 for 4 wickets Rand Park lost by 6 wickets Exceptional performance: Jordan Visagie scored 52 runs

St Peter’s Cricket Festival 27 February to 1 March 1st Team vs St Benedict’s St Benedict’s batted first and scored 154 for 7 wickets in 20 overs Rand Park batted second and scored 54 all out Rand Park lost by 100 runs 1st Team vs De La Salle De La Salle batted first and scored 75 for 9 wickets in 20 overs Rand Park batted second and scored 78 for 1 wicket Rand Park won by 9 wickets Exceptional performance: Bryan Robinson took 3 wickets for 5 runs Jack Loram scored 30 runs off 14 balls Kian Moodley scored 26 off 23 balls 1st Team vs Redhill Rand Park batted first and scored 91 for 6 wickets in 20 overs Redhill batted second and scored 92 for 6 wickets Rand Park lost by 4 wickets

1st Team vs St Dunstan’s St Dunstan’s batted first and scored 76 for 6 wickets in 20 overs Rand Park batted second and scored 77 for 2 wickets Rand Park won by 8 wickets Exceptional performances: Cameron Govender took 2 wickets for 10 runs Tyler Glasson scored 32 off 15 balls Bryan Robinson scored 38 not out off 17 balls Congratulations to Leandro da Silva who was awarded Wicketkeeper of the Tournament!

Girls’ Tennis

Tuesday, 25 February

A Team vs Trinityhouse Little Falls Won 74-7 Tuesday, 3 March A Team vs St Andrew’s C Won 39-24 B Team vs St Andrew’s D Won 34-29

SPORTS RESULTS

Swimming Thursday, 20 February A Team St Peter’s - 739 points Rand Park - 733 Reddam Bedfordview - 537 Crawford Lonehill - 504 Curro Aurora - 483

Thursday, 27 February A Team Rand Park - 580 points Crawford Sandton - 567 Fourways - 475 Curro Aurora - 362

B Team Redford Northcliff – 269 points Reddam Waterfall – 264 Krugersdorp – 242 Rand Park B – 209 Agape – 137 Glenvista – 128 Edenvale B – 91

Tuesday, 3 March A Team Inter-High Helpmekaar – 784 points HeronBridge – 692 Rand Park – 616 Trinityhouse – 592 Crawford Lonehill – 419

Orienteering Monday, 24 February at Delta Park: Junior Girls (105 competitors) Unathi Magenuka placed 21 Mikayla Nash 25 Daphne Alona 33 Senior Girls (80 competitors) Tanna Bailes placed 2 Elizabeth Buitenhuis 16 Izabella Meyer 17 Tanya Freese 20 Trinity Hull 21 Jessica Pick 22 Natasha Otto 23 Billieleigh Billson 25 Monday, 2 March at Brescia House: Junior Girls (57 competitors) Unathi Magenuka placed 22 Senior Girls (80 competitors) Tanna Bailes placed 6 Yasmin Soror 8 Jaden Viljoen 9 Jessica Pick 11

Golf Monday, 17 February @Randpark Country Club

Trinityhouse 33 Rand Park 31 Beaulieu 27 Crawford Sandton 18 Monday, 24 February @Randpark Country Club Trinityhouse 41 Rand Park 41

SPORTS RESULTS

Girls’ Water Polo Old Pet’s Tournament at St Peter’s Thursday, 27 February – Sunday 1 March 1st Team vs St Mary’s Lost 0–4 vs Wynberg Lost 2–3 vs Durban Girls Lost 5–7 vs Reddam Constantia Lost 2–9 vs Alex Road Lost 2–5 vs St Peter’s Lost 3–6 vs Pretoria Girls Won 6–3 vs Springfield Won 4–1 vs Wynberg Lost 2–5

Girls’ Hockey Saturday, 29 February 1st Team vs Bryanston Won 2-0 U14 Best of the West Tournament Friday, 28 – Saturday, 29 February vs Heronbridge 1-0 but play stopped

due to poor weather vs Potchefstroom Girls Lost 0-4 vs Fourways Lost 0-3

Boys’ Hockey Wednesday, 4 March vs Dainfern 1st Team Drew 3-3 2nd Team Lost 0-3 Mixed U14/15 Lost 2-6

Boys’ Water Polo Saturday, 22 February 2nd Team vs Bryanston Won 20-0

Tuesday, 25 February U15 vs Fourways Won 17-0

Wednesday, 26 February U14 vs St Dunstan’s Won 7-2

Wednesday, 4 March 1st Team vs Crawford Won 6-5

Equestrian The SANESA Stadium Eventing Gauteng League which has six qualifiers commenced with Qualifier 1 held at Inanda Country Base on 1 March. This is a jumping class which takes place over a mixture of Show Jumping and Cross Country Jumps. Kaitlyn Koevort took part with her pony Lady Shakira (pictured below) and placed 2nd overall in this extremely competitive 70cm class which saw five riders posting clear rounds and going through to a jump off round against the clock.

ADVERTISING

MATHS TUTOR: Do you need help with Maths, AP Maths or Maths Lit? I provide flexible tutoring aligned to the IEB curriculum. For more information, contact Andrew on 083 308 6917.

SPANISH LESSONS: For basic conversational Spanish lessons contact Oriana on 082 934 9150 or email orianaresola@gmail.com

SUBJECT CHOICE & CAREER ASSESSMENTS: Samantha Furniss, Clinical Psychologist, Randpark Ridge. Subject choice and career assessments. Psychotherapy for adolescents. Contracted to most medical schemes. Contact Sam for further information on 072 597 7125 or email: sam@furniss.co.za.

XL@Maths & Science Personal tuition, support and inspiration to help learners from Grades 3 - 12 achieve their best in Maths and Science. Tuition in small groups or 1-on-1. Customised individual learning track suitable for learners at all levels. Contact Colleen Rutter on 072 315 0510 colleen@xlscience.co.za. www.xlmathsandscience.co.za

Rand Park High School does not endorse

any advertiser’s product or service.

Rand Park High School does not endorse any

advertiser’s service or product.

Advertising enquiries: Mrs Kerr – rphs@randparkhigh.co.za

Tel 011 793-1246