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DistributionAWSUM News is distributed to the following schools in NORTHWEST: Primary Schools: President Pretorius, Mooirivier, Bailie Park, La Hoff, Saamtrek, Goudkop, Potch Central, ML Fick. High Schools: Schoonspruit, Klerksdorp, Wesvalia, Ferdinand Postma, Volkskool, The High School for Girls Potchefstroom, Potchefstroom Boys High, Potchefstroom Gimnasium.

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1 Take the scenic routeDon’t hurry to your destination, no matter how excited you are to get there. There are so many extraordinary scenic routes to follow in South Africa and you should take advantage of them. There’s no point in going on a road trip if you’re not going to take the time to enjoy the drive. Open the windows and let the fresh air in as you enjoy the view from the open road. However remember not to go too far off the beaten path and if you do, rather hire a 4x4 than trek into the bush with a littly Noddy car.

2 Create a playlistMusic is essential to any road trip. Of course, it can’t just be any music – it has to be world class-road trip music. And don’t even think about playing album after album or one artist at a time. You’ve got to mix it up. Spend some time going through your music and put in the effort to create the perfect road trip playlist. There’s nothing quite like singing along to Bohemian Rhapsody as you cruise over a mountain pass. Use the the South African road trip playlist on the next page for inspiration to create your own playlist.

3 Stop along the wayDon’t be the driver that won’t stop the car unless it’s for an emergency. You’ll find the most spectacular hidden treasures while you’re exploring the open road. You don’t want to miss discovering something truly unique because you’re worrying about arriving on time or getting to your destination as soon as humanly possible. Take some time to explore – you won’t regret it.t.

4 Be prepared for disasterYou already know to fill up on petrol and have your oil and water checked, but there are other safety measures you should put in place. Keep a 5-litre bottle of water in your boot in case of a breakdown. It may seem silly or unnecessary, but imagine breaking down on a deserted road on the hottest day of the year. You should also get the numbers of towing services for wherever you’re going. And,

2 FROM OUR SIDE

Focusing on the upcoming holidays, we have compiled some tips to make the most of these holidays if you are going to

be traveling (see below), as well as providing an AWSUM golden oldie South African playlist for your road trip

We also bring you another exclusive fashion page by our fabulous fashion editor, Pepe Sofianos. Page 4 features ‘Little Things that Count’ in the fashion stakes.

Jenny Morris, aka the Giggling Gourmet, showcases the scrumptious food of Mariana’s in Stanford, with a recipe to satisfy the tastebuds.

For your schoolgoing children, we feature some apps that will go a long way towards making studying more fun. We look at

both Android and Apple apps, and hope your kids will find these suggestions fun and useful.

While you have some time over the holidays to recover from hectic school mornings, we make some suggestions on how to avoid the morning rush and start the following term on a more organised and peaceful – well, it is worth a try!

For the sports enthusiasts, you will find the latest schools’ cricket rankings and recent rugby results in the region on the back page.

We hope you will have a lovely holiday time, whether you are traveling, have visitors, or just stay at home for a well-deserved break.

All the best for the holidays!Marika & your dedicated AWSUM teamm

Holidays are already upon us!It’s hard to believe that it’s already the last month of the first term. It feels like just

the other day that we welcomed you to an AWSUM 2016!

4 Tips to have the best Easter road trip everThere’s nothing quite like packing your bags and hitting the road for a few days. With Easter holidays coming up, a road trip provides the perfect getaway. Of course, when you head out on the road you’ve got to be sure

to make the most of it. Use these four tips to plan the perfect Easter road trip for you and your family.

Where are we off to?Getting behind the wheel and heading out on a road trip can be a

truly wonderful experience and you should make the most of it.

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Flex your mussels!!

by Jenny MorrisFollow Jenny @jennymorrischef 

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Flex your mussels!!

Ingredients• 250 g fresh tomatoes, roughly

chopped• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped• ¼ t honey• ½ t salt• ¼ t freshly ground white pepper• 100 ml best-quality olive oil• 2 t fresh tarragon, chopped plus 2

sprigs• 1 kg fresh mussels in the shell• 100 ml white wine• 100 ml water• Cos lettuce leaves and bread to

serve © Jenny Morris 2016

MethodPlace the chopped tomatoes in a blender and process until smooth. Place a sieve over a jug and strain the tomato purée to catch the pips. Whisk the garlic, honey, salt and pepper into the tomato purée. Slowly add the olive oil and whisk vigorously until the oil is incorporated into the tomato mixture. Stir in the chopped tarragon.

MUSSELS WITH TOMATO VINAIGRETTEPreparation time 10 minutes | Cooking time 5 minutes | Serves 4

Top 10 Songs for your Easter Holiday road tripMake this Easter Holiday road trip legendary with an all-time great South African playlist. From the cosmopolitan vibe of Johannesburg to the stately beauty of the Free State crops, to the sandy shores of Cape Town, these iconic South African songs will delight your senses, inspire your imagination and awaken your adventurous spirit and elevate your trip to the next level!1. Johnny Cleg – Great Heart

Although Johnny Cleg was born a Brit, he is considered one of South Africa’s most celebrated musicians. His song Great Heart from the movie Jock of The Bushveld is just one of many of his songs that echoes within any South

African sport stadium and has managed to achieve anthem status with crowds in this country he now calls home.2. Toto – AfricaThe initial idea for this song came from the band’s vocalist David Paich. He explains the idea behind the song as “... a white boy who is trying to write a song about Africa, but since he’s never been there, he can only tell what he has seen on TV.“ We think he did a pretty good job imagining what Africa is like.3. Heuwels Fantasties – National Braai Day AnthemThe local Cape Town electronic rock band in conjunction with the Soweto Gospel Choir produced this song in 2009 to celebrate the country’s Heritage Day on 24 September. The song’s lyrics echo South Africans through their common social denominator, the braai!4. Freshly Ground – Do Be DooThe Capetonian Afro-fusion band is probably best known for their feature in the song Waka Waka by Colombian pop star Shakira that was the official song of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Do Be Doo was this band’s first hit single and includes a unique musical style that blends different elements of traditional South African music.5. Mondoza – NkalakathaThis Sowetan musician strives to give an inspirational message to kwaito. He uses his music as a way to encourage young South Africans to achieve their goals. In 2001, his song Nkalakatha won the Song Of The Year title at the South African Music Awards.6. Beatenberg – Feels Like Heaven

Although Beatenberg is a fresh new face in pop music from South Africa, they quickly received international recognition with their song Feels Like Heaven that is a remix favourite in clubs across the world.7. Miriam Makeba – ClickSongNicknamed as Mama Africa, this famous South African singer and civil

right activist has received a few Grammy Awards for her beautiful African melodies. This fantastic pick-me-up song celebrates her native tongue in all its glory.8. Jeremy Loops – SinnerJeremy Loops, a Cape Town loop-pedal artist, skilled in guitar, harmonica, beatbox, ukelele and banjo is also relatively new on the music scene but became a playlist favorite with his songs that perfectly capture the diversity of South Africa.9. Karen Zoid – Afrikaners Is PlesierigAfrikaners Is Plesierig is not only a favourite amongst those who speak Afrikaans, but you would even notice other native tongue speakers with heads banging to this spiced-up version of an old classic. The alternative Karin Zoid is known as South Africa’s queen of rock, as she so easily charms the crowds with her electric guitar.10. Mango Groove – Special StarMango Groove is an 11-member South African Afropop band whose music fuses marabi, kwela, and pop music. They have sold more than 700 000 albums in South Africa. This song was dedicated to Spokes Mashiyane, the king of kwela, but is sure to get any one up and grooving to its delightful beats.

By Carla Steenkamp on Connect-123

The cover of this book is what really got my heart beating, my favourite colour turquoise and the absolute best fruit on earth, the wonderful pomegranate, such a beautiful fruit, filled with little ruby jewels. When I page through the pages of Mariana’s Country Kitchen, I feel something I can’t explain – almost emotional, reminding me of growing up in my parents’ kitchen and garden. I love this book – it is one of the most beautiful books I have seen in a very long time, I adore the recipes, love the styling and stories, Im just in love with this book!!!!!

In 2000, Mariana Esterhuizen and her husband said goodbye to city living and opened a restaurant in the village of Stanford. Since then Mariana’s has grown into one of the top eateries in South Africa, attracting foodies from all over. The average wait for a table is three months. The secret? Mariana serves food fresh from her own extensive vegetable, fruit and herb garden, prepared in her own unique way. Her delightful book includes recipes for the restaurant’s top dishes, along with vegetable dishes, classic dishes, and Mariana’s favourite childhood foods, courtesy of her mother.

4 FASHION

What to wear now

So the 1970s have hit the fashion scene big time --- Boho, gypsy and hippies in fringes

and feathers while disco flash is all metallics and platforms. But it’s on-trend accessories

that make these retro looks just scream cool. Fashion Editor Pepe Sofianos shows you what

you should be spending your moola on ...

Edgy ankle boots, hippie

backpacks and junky jools

--- that’s what you need to

pump up your swinging 70s look.

#MUST-HAVE HAIR HELPERThe 70s era has been called the most

diverse, individual and vibrant decade in the

history of fashion. Use these key items to build

up bright looks that will make you “totes” far

out in the trend.

•Scarvesandheadbands

•Zanysunglasses

•Ankleboots

•Backpacksandfringedbags

•Bodyjewellery

Not only was that an iconic hippie movie and musical (check it out with your folks!), it was a key look of the sizzling 70s. It was a really hairy decade,

so it became a built-in accessory. Girls went mad for “big” hair with loads of curls and feathering and

the sassy shag was born then. And the guys ... well, think surfer hair, the Afro and of course, a riot of

long locks thanks to the Beatles. It was also the time when the boys got into hair care and styling products

and they’ve never looked back. So here’s the ultimate new hair helper --- Redken’s One United, R366, only at salons, a do-it-all multi-benefit daily

spray-on treat for hair with attitude. It’s a true unisex product that suits all hair colours, types and textures.

And it’s hot property with top model/actor Naleye Dolmans. Just look at his hair, dude!

LITTLETHINGSTHAT COUNT

Hair!

Fringed leatherette mini, R199.99 and feathered plaited thong (can be used as a belt or headband), R59.99, both Legit.

Jewelled body chain, R49.99, Mr Price.

Boho dress, R299.95, Edgars.

Silver backpack, R199.99, Legit.

Set of five Boho rings, R49.99, Mr Price.

Gypsy coin headband, R39.99, Mr Price.

John Lennon shades, R49.99, Mr Price.

Peak cap, R59.99 and suede shoes, R149.99, Mr Price.

Fringed three-tone bag, R139.99, Mr Price.

Tractor-sole platform sandals, R259.99, Fashion Express.

Floral scarf, R159, Edgars.

Gigi Hadid ticks all the right 70s boxes --- vibey shades, cropped top, slashed denims, fringed bag and the best boots ever --- ankle biters!

Cut-out ankle boots and Chelsea boots, R299 per pair, Soda Bloc.

Boys grey backpack, R189, Soda Bloc.

Supermodel Kendall Jenner has two big fashion likes right now --- her always-there backpack and her cheeky ankle boots.

Girls blue backpack, R179,

Soda Bloc.

Grey eyelet ankle boots,

R259.99, Fashion Express.

Miley Cyrus wowed the crowds with her take on the body chain, wearing it under her cropped top.

Headscarves are big news worn hippie-style like Alessandra Ambrosio.

* All prices correct at time of going to print. Stocks may be limited..

5 HEALTH & WELLBEING

Incorporating the right kinds of starchy foods into your diet is consistent with consuming fewer calories and, as a result, achieving sustainable weight loss. In fact, the vitamins and minerals as well as filling fibre found in carbohydrates might just be the answer to staving off energy dips and unnecessary snacking, staying alert during the school or work day, and maintaining a healthy weight.

Leading nutritional experts suggest it’s the excessive consumption of refined, fatty carbohydrates like chips and oily crackers that are more likely to contribute towards weight gain. The right kinds of carbohydrates, however, can actually assist in keeping off the extra kilos, by increasing the resting metabolic rate (RMR) of the body, which in turn burns more calories.

Good carbohydrates are also affordable, versatile and easy to prepare. If you’d like to introduce more wholesome carbohydrates into your meals while following a healthy eating plan, here’s a round-up of the top five carbohydrates for weight loss:

Wholewheat pasta This versatile ingredient is high in fibre for digestive health. It’s bulkier than white pasta, which makes it super filling, so you don’t have to eat as much and you’ll stay fuller for longer after eating. This means you won’t snack in-between meals. One serving (one cup) also has around 23% of your required daily fibre intake and 16% of the required daily protein intake.

Low GI and low GL breadWith our fast-paced, high-energy lifestyles, there’s a reason bread is the go-to carbohydrate of choice – it’s nutritious, requires little preparation and is quick to eat. Choose loaves that have low GI for slow-release energy and low GL for low impact on blood sugar levels. Also opt for bread that’s high in fibre for digestive health, like low GI brown bread, low GI crushed wheat brown bread or low GI white bread.

Sweet potatoesThese little gems have quickly risen to superfood status and for good reason. They’re a great source of vitamin B, vitamin C and fibre. They’re also linked to boosted collagen production, which helps fight the signs of aging.

Brown riceA healthier version, brown rice still has the hull and bran on each rice grain, giving it more fibre. It’s rich in magnesium and potassium, and keeps blood sugar levels stable. Brown rice has also been linked to a reduction in weight carried around the middle of the body, because it’s low in calories, but has a high fibre and water content.

BarleyThis ancient grain is very low in calories, and contains fibre and amino acids that help boost weight loss. Barley is super affordable and a great way to bulk up soups and stews (and increase their fibre content).

Amidst the proliferation of food fads and eating plans that rose to popularity in the past year, it’s hard to tell

what’s up and what’s down. One food group that got an unfairly bad rap in 2015 and deserves a second chance?

Carbohydrates.

Did good carbs get a bad rap?

Article by Lynne Arbuckle, principal of Riverside College Primary School.

Stay calm and carry onAct preemptively – take a minute to talk to or cuddle your child as they wake up – this may prevent attention-seeking tactics that delay the process later. Similarly,

try to remain calm – the more flustered and anxious you are, the more likely your child is to slow down. There will be days when your child is dreading going to school. Show sensitivity to this and you will find that things run more smoothly.

Appoint a rotating DirectorIf you have more than one child, rotate the position of morning Director – this person is responsible for making sure everybody gets what needs doing done. Incentives can include picking the music for that morning’s drive. If your children are learning to tell the time, incorporate this into the routine, get them to note increments of ten or fifteen minutes.

Lay it out like crime sceneSet out clean clothes, bags and books the night before in a designated spot near the door. Involve your children in packing everything they need the night before, teaching them to be aware of what’s required to fully participate in class and school activities. If your child leans towards forgetfulness, charts and to-do lists can help them learn to keep track of their belongings and responsibilities.

Be an enablerStock up on wholesome, easy-to-make breakfast foods and keep them in accessible places so that children can help themselves. They will practise independence and free up your time. School-age children can stack their dishes in the sink or dishwasher, so make each one responsible for their own mess. It can be the Director’s duty to check that everybody is pulling their weight.

Tips for streamlining the morning rush

School run – avoid the morning rush

One thing all parents with school-age children can relate to is the challenge of getting

them up, fed and off to school in the morning. As the term ticks along, routine

gets more lax and getting out of bed becomes less and less appealing. To avoid the daily

chaos, put some structure in place – sooner rather than later.

An on-time and organised child experiences less anxiety and stress during the school day. Parents can also avoid additional trips to school and rushed apologies to teachers if they work together with their children to develop a morning routine. Each family has a unique morning routine. As your child’s workload and schedule

expands, the skill of creating and sticking to a routine will aid their learning and independence.

6 TECHNOLOGY

10 Apps to make your kids love studyingWith the academic year in full swing, learners throughout the country are starting

to take stock of the academic mountain they need to climb in the months to come. In 2016, this mountain has become much easier to scale, thanks to some fantastic

applications developed to make the mastering of schoolwork and organising one’s life much easier.

Self Control for StudyHelps you focus on your studies by blocking certain social networks, which means your study time cannot be interrupted by quickly checking the status updates of your 2 570 Facebook friends. Basic telephone functions, such as phone calls and SMSes, remain available.

PagesCreates documents such as summaries, projects and speeches, with page layout functions such as a variety of fonts. You can insert diagrams and images and manipulate them on the page to make summaries, projects and speeches fun and easy to get under the knee.

Penultimate Turns the dreary creative and helps you craft drawings and diagrams by simulating handwriting. You can write, scribble and sketch on a page that is free of clutter and has all the essential tools to create inspiring work.

Dropbox and Google Drive Allows you to upload files to the Cloud so that you can easily retrieve them whenever you need them. They are also valuable backup resources, which means that ‘the dog ate my homework’ excuse is no longer necessary! (Downloading videos can be expensive because of data charges, so you might need to view such videos in libraries or other areas where free wi-fi is available.)

iTunes UProvides access to a myriad of courses from top higher education institutions across the world. Instructors can use this app to prepare lessons, collect and grade assignments from students, host one-on-one or group discussions, and annotate PDF assignments.

StudiousHelps you to keep all balls in the air. Use this app to store details about your next assessments, assignment due dates and timetable, including subject, time and location. The app reminds and alerts you in advance.

Any.do Helps you organise your tasks and keeps your academic life together in one place. You can use the app to capture ideas and to-do lists, and to collaborate with fellow classmates.

DictionaryThe leading and most trusted single-volume English dictionary available for free, with the very latest vocabulary with over 350 000 words, phrases and meanings.

TEDAccess to talks from some of the world’s most fascinating and insightful people, from educators to music legends. It is a must-have app for learners serious about broadening their horizons.

WhatsAppA brilliant study tool that allows you to send unlimited images, video and audio messages to your WhatsApp study group. One good way of using the app, for instance, is to record a lesson and pass it on to your peers.

Article by education expert Wonga Ntshinga, Senior Head of Programme at the Faculty of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) at The Independent Institute of Education.

There are thousands of digital applications that can improve the study experience and lead to better results. These apps assist students and instructors to write assignments and notes, plan and complete lessons and projects, avoid distractions, and revise ahead of exams. Finding and evaluating apps could be a frustrating exercise, because there are so many. These are some recommended tried-and-tested apps to get you started to digitise your learning experience.

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A.O. AthleticsThe following athletes participated at the A.O. Athletics Meet on 13 February. Well done on your achievements.

Potchefstroom Central School CharityOn Saturday, 13 February Central School learners distributed some Central Care bags. Each bag contained essential toiletries; soap, toothpaste, tvoothbrush, shampoo, facecloth, showergel a sponge or any other useful body care item. All of the items were donated by Potchefstroom Central School’s learners, parents and staff. The learners visited Uitkomste and Ons Hulde Old Age Homes and also spent some time with the elderly.

Potchefstroom Central School BrowniesThe First Brownie Pack of Potchefstroom girls wore their Brownie outfits to school on the 19th of February for Thinking Day which celebrates the joint

birthdays of their founder, Lord Baden-Powell and Olave his wife.

Tokkies in die Kenneth Kaunda-atletiekspanNegentien atlete van Laerskool Mooirivier is gekies vir die Kenneth Kaunda Atletiekspan wat op Vrydag, 26 Februarie aan die Noordweskampioenskap by die Puk McArthur deelgeneem het.

VOOR: Ruben Beukman, Angelique van der Westhuizen, Danielle Verster, Christi-Mari Coetzee, Ronaldo Duarte. MIDDEL: Mariné Jacobs, Riandi Boshoff, Gerhard Muntingh, Michael van Rooyen, Marolene Basson, Bernard Kock, Lee-Ann Grobbelaar. AGTER: Laura Kruger, Elri Prinsloo, Milana van der Merwe, Sunel Smit, Wihan van der Merwe, Jacqueline van Rooyen, Suné Jacobs.

2016 Noordwes Atletiek

TennisKarin Middelberg het deelgeneem aan die Top Notch Tennis se mini-toernooi by Baillie Park Tennisklub. Sy het eerste gekom in die Oranje bal-afdeling.Baie mooi, Karin!

AtletiekDie atlete is opgeneem in die Dr. Kenneth Kaunda-streekspan en gaan aan die Noordwes-byeenkoms deelneem. Baie geluk julle en baie sterkte!

VOOR: Sandri van Rooyen, Jayden Walsh, Xander Smit, Tlotlo Phakedi en Amé Keyser. AGTER: MJ Strydom, Armand Willemse, Pieter-Louis Fouché, Karmen Fouché, Ané Strydom en Kuti Chigazana.

Juniors: Omolemo Moumakoe (60m & 80m Boys u/7), Thutego

Sebako (60m & 80m Girls u/8), Phale Thembo (80m Boys u/9) and Boitshepo Makabe (60m

Boys u/9)

Seniors: Kamogelo Kekane (100m, 200m & 200m hurdles

Boys u/13) , Kyla Croft (75m and 150m hurdles Girls u/12),

Willy Sereko (80 my hurdles and long jump Boys u/13), Karabo

Kambikambi (Shot put Girls u/13), Letlotlo Applous (100 m

Boys u/13).

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La Hoff KleuterdagLa Hoff het die kleuterskole uitgenooi vir ‘n dag van pret en plesier. Die maats het die dag gate uit geniet en heerlik baljaar.

Presteerders tydens Potch Girls High SkaaktoernooiAmelie du Plessis en Jaden Viljoen was die beste skaakspelers tydens die Potch Girls High Skaaktoernooi en spog met La Hoff se wisseltrofee wat uitgedeel word na afloop van elke skaaktoernooi.

Noordwes AtletiekkampioenskappeBenise Botha en Jana Jacobs het tydens die Noordwes Atletiekkampioenskappe gekwalifiseer om eersdaags aan die S.A. Kampioenskappe deel te neem.

Benise behaal ‘n 1ste plek in DO/13 Spiesgooi met ‘n afstand van 33,26m en Jana behaal ‘n 2de plek in Gewigstoot DO/11 Gewigstoot met ‘n afstand van 9,52m.

Junior RedenaarskompetisieDie volgende leerders van Laerskool Goudkop het tydens die skool se Junior Redenaarskompetisie eerste plekke behaal in hulle onderskeie grade.

Senior RedenaarskompetisieDie volgende leerders van Laerskool Goudkop het tydens die skool se Senior Redenaarskompetisie eerste plekke behaal in hulle onderskeie grade.

VOOR: Alexander Labuschagne (Graad 2), Ulrigh du Preez (Graad 3) en Danelle Bierman (Graad 1). AGTER: Me. Andriétte Colyn (redenaarsorganiseerder).

VOOR: Mia Visser (Graad 4), me. Andriétte Colyn (redenaars-organiseerder) en Chané Ouwenkamp (Graad 7). AGTER: Danie du Preez (Graad 6) en Danial Louw (Graad 5).

Atletiek SA’sAgt van die 15 atlete wat op 26 Februarie aan die Noordwes Laerskole atletiekkampioenskappe deelgeneem het, het gekwalifiseer om op 10–12 Maart in Port Elizabeth aan die S.A. kampioenskappe vir Laerskole deel te neem:Dogters0/11: Lanzelle van Antwerpen (Verspring)0/10: Amonè le Roux (70mH en Verspring)Seuns0/13: Emèl Keyser (80mH) Henrick de Lange (Gewigstoot)0/12: Zane van Staden (150mH, 75mH en 100m) Mmuse Senekani (150mH)0/10: Andrè Visser (1200m en 100m) GJ Steenberg (Gewigstoot)

VOOR: Lanzelle van Antwerpen, Amonè le Roux,

GJ Steenberg, Andrè Visser.

AGTER: Henrick de Lange,

Emèl Keyser, Zane van

Staden, Mmuse Senekani.

Redenaarskompetisie-uitslae

Swem InterprovinsiaalTwee swemmers het verskeie medaljes verower tydens die Inter-provinsiaal te Kimberley. Harry Summerton (Graad 4/1): 100m vryslag (Bronsmedalje), 100m borsslag (Bronsmedalje) en Wisselslag-aflos (Silwermedalje). Milri-Ann Summerton (Graad 2/1):50m borsslag (Bronsmedalje), 50m rugslag (Bronsmedalje) en 50m vryslag (Bronsmedalje). Albei swemmers ontvang NW kleure. Harry kwalifiseer vir S.A.’s met 100m vryslag.

Harry Summerton en Milri-Anne Summerton.

Ju-Jitsu (Morganti)Jayden Burgher en Charnè Burgher is verkies om RSA te Brazil in 2016 te verteenwoordig. Albei behaal Geel Belt Vlak 2 na gradering.

Jayden Burgher en Charnè Burgher.

Graad 1–3: Clerise Cronje (3de), Mienke Engelbrecht (2de) en Marnus van der Merwe (1ste).

Graad 4–5: Andre Visser (2de) en Kyla van der Walt (1ste).

Graad 6–7: Niel van der Walt (1ste) en Jan-Hendrik Botha (2de).

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Proud of our teachersCongratulations to our two teachers whom each received their degrees yesterday (24 February 2016). Muschka Sutherland (left), received her Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase degree. Elisia de Beer (right) received het B.Ed Intermediate and Senior Phase degree. ou make us proud!

Nuwe terrein werkersWelkom aan ons twee nuwe lede by PP. Hierdie twee werkers se hande staan vir niks verkeerd nie. Ons hoop hulle gaan lank en gelukkig by PP wees.

Magdeline Mothabeng en Jerry Mosai

Hoërskool Schoonspruit dirigente

Ons dirigente het die dirigentedans gewen tydens

die Interskole.Die tema was ‘Mad Max’.

Jaarliks hou die Graad 6-leerders ‘n Emmie-Masterchef-kompetisie.

Die leerlinge neem in groepe deel en moet watertand geregte voorberei. Hierdie vorm deel van die werkskedule. Die onderwerp, voedselgroepe, word behandel en dan moet hulle hul eie spyskaart opstel.

Daar word deeglik beplan en die geregte is smullekker.

Baie dankie aan al die graad sessies vir julle moeite.

Julle “kook” behoorlik!

Cansa Relay 2016As most of you may know the Potchefstroom Boys High Interact Club participated in the Cansa Relay at Rag Farm Senwes Park.

The Cansa Relay is all about people sacrificing their night to walk “The Walk of Hope” for the cure of cancer to be found. We’ve walked the whole night to show that cancer does not sleep.

Our interact club participated not only walking, but we had a stall selling toasted cheese and ham sandwiches and cake slices, which both sold well. We donated our profits to the Cansa Organisation, hoping that one day a cure may be found for this disease. We also won an award named “The Aanhouer” award for the school with the most walk for the night.

We hope to have a more successful day next year again, unless the cure is found this year sometime. We truly appreciate all the support from the staff and learners. As we live by our Rotary Theme #be_a_gift_to_the_world.

POTCHEFSTROOM HIGH SCHOOL FOR BOYS(t) 018 294 5330 (e) pbhs@iafrica.com

Emmie Masterchef 2016

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POTCHEFSTROOM HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS(t) 018 294 3228 (e) admin@girlshigh.co.za

HOËRSKOOL KLERKSDORP(t) 018 462 8423 (e) khs@koshcom.co.za

POTCHEFSTROOM GIMNASIUM(t) 018 293 0267/9 (e) koot@gimmies.co.za

Manshokkiespan Pierre Bothma van Gimmies is gekies vir die Noordwes-manshokkiespan, asook vir PUK 1.

Horse of the year Kayleigh v Deventer van Gimmies het tydens die “Horse of the Year”-kompetisie twee puik prestasies behaal, naamlik die wenner in die “Junior Show Riding “-klas en word ook aangewys as “Reserve Champion Show riding”, asook in die groot “Junior Championship” word sy aangewys as “Reserve Champion Junior Show Riding Horse”.

Sosiaal Valbal Gimmies se Valbal het op Maandag 15 Februarie 2016 by Roots plaasgevind.

KHS Provinsiaal Potchefstroom Ons atlete wat Saterdag 28 Februarie, so skitterend gedoen het in Potchefstroom.

‘n Goeie 36 medaljes is ingepalm: 18 goud, 13 silwer en 5 brons.

KHS -Laaaaaaaangtafel Op Vrydag 27 Februarie, kon geen wind of reën mense weghou by hierdie feestelike geleentheid wat een van KHS se ryke tradisies geword het, nie.

Dit was weer eens ‘n heerlike gesellige kuieraand en is deur hordes mense van sover as Limpopo die mooie Kaap en selfs oor die waters, bygewoon is. Talle vriende, ouers, jaargroepe (ons dink aan die 50 jaar reunie - groep wat so lekker kom afstap het in “memory lane”) het tafels bespreek en BAIE het amper gedeurnag. Die kos was heerlik - skaapbraai bly maar ‘n treffer - en die vreugdevure het hoog gebrand. Die wat hou van dans kon hulself gate uit geniet. Die bande smee met ou en nuwe vriende, bly egter besonders. Ons sien met afwagting uit na volgende jaar se langtafel.

Inter High athletics The High School for Girls Potchefstroom’s theme for the Inter High athletics was “Theatre of Dreams”.

Awarded the white blazer This honours award is bestowed upon a learner for exceptional achievement in various school disciplines.

Grade 8s The Grade 8s entertained the school with a slightly twisted version of our favourite fairy tales.

Swimmers Girls High won the girls section of the St Conrads invitational gala recently.

Andreia da Costa (Best U16 swimmer), Alexia Duarte (best U15 swimmer) and Bianca Opperman (best U14 swimmer)

Paige van der Poll and Patience Mucheka of The High School for Girls Potchefstroom, were awarded the much coveted white blazer.

Cheerleaders : Zano Mbonwa, Megan van Wyk and Linda van der Sandt.

11HOËRSKOOL WESVALIA(t) 018 468 1023/4 (e) wesvalia@wesvalia.co.za

HOËR VOLKSKOOL POTCHEFSTROOM(t) 018 294 5287/8 (e) volkies.potch@absamail.co.za

Volkies se AKADEMIE is rooiwarm! Mnr. Morne Smit en mnr. Dejon Weyers is vanaand vereer met ‘n derde plek by die gala-aand van die National Teaching Awards. Hulle het as ‘n span deelgeneem in die kategorie “Excellence in Technology Advanced Teaching”.

Interhoër Hendrik Hattingh is Vrydag tydens inter aangewys as die beste junior veldatleet van die dag. Hy het in die skyfwerp net-net oor die 50 meter gegooi, wat ‘n allemintige prestasie vir ‘n o.15-seun is. Volkies is trots!

Silwermedaljewenners

Gouemedaljewenners

Bronsmedaljewenners

GeesbekerVolkskool het die geesbeker gevat op die Interhoër!

Baie geluk!

1ste Rubyspan ontvang ‘n tjekOns 1ste rugbyspan ontvang ‘n tjek van R2000 tydens die Nashua Sportdag by Hoërskool Schoonspruit.

Wesvalia het teen Afrikaans Hoërskool Kroonstad gespeel en wen hulle oortuigend 17–0.

Matriekuitslae was puik Hoërskool Wesvalia se 2015 matriekuitslae was puik.‘n Verdere meevaller is dat Wesvalia in die vak Afrikaans Huistaal onder die top 10 skole in Suid-

Afrika geplaas is.Die Afrikaanse personeel van Wesvalia is dit eens

dat harde werk en toewyding deur die onderwysers en leerders die rede vir die sukses is. Geluk aan al ons matrieks met die kookwater prestasies.

A-atletiekspan Baie geluk aan Wesvalia se atletiek A-span wat 4de algeheel in die Prestige top 10 byeenkoms geëindig het.

VOOR: Elzaan Hatting, Leandri Le Grange, Chezahn Le Grange, Megan Labuschagne, Marcia Vermeulen, Luzaan Cronje. AGTER: Calin van Wyk, Brandon-Lee Gouws, David de Lange, Jan-Adriaan Hatting, Zander Bezuidenhout, Sean-Michael Lewis.

B-Atletiekspan Atletiek-uitnodingspan

Marie-Louise Gouws, Iddo Coetzee, Cathy du Toit.

Waldo Dekker word aangewys as die man van die wedstryd.

Mev. Elsa Niemand, mev. Ester Koekemoer, mev. Mari Ross, mnr. Piet Snyman en mev. Retha Steenkamp.

VOOR: Vasti Van Zyl, Maretha Harmse, Nadine Gouws, Michelle Weyers, Zanelri Langenhoven, Alma Bekker. AGTER: Kyle Loots, Marnus Swart, Rinus Hatting, Cobus Jacobs, JD van der Walt, Phillip Herholdt.

12 HOËRSKOOL FERDINAND POSTMA(t) 018 290 5539 (e) lentefees@gmail.com

Ferdies staan sterk by die Kleinskole Interhoër Hoërskool Ferdinand Postma se atlete het hulself baie goed van hul taak gekwyt tydens die Kleinskole Interhoër wat Vrydag 19 Februarie in Wolmaransstad plaasgevind het.

Ferdies het 137 medaljes gewen en met ‘n kortkop 2de na Hoërskool Wolmaranstad geëindig. Ons is trots om te meld dat 8 atlete in die Top-20 groep is.

Baie geluk aan Zander Labuschagne wat aangewys is as die Victor Ludorum.

THE BOYS were back and ready to win! The 0/19-boys relay team brought warm moments to every Ferdie-heart as they ran the 0/19-relay race to win the last medals for their school. Ferdies cheered and shouted enthusiastically as they watched their heroes win.

‘You create moments that make us proud!’

NORTH WEST Rugby Results 07 March 2016

BASTION 13 vs 5 BRITSCARLTONVILLE 19 vs 12 SCHOONSPRUITDELMAS 28 vs 19 OOSTERLIGFERRUM 13 vs 18 VOLKSRUST HSFOCHVILLE 31 vs 24 BEKKER HSKLERKSDORP 8 vs 33 HTS MIDDELBURGPIET RETIEF 17 vs 9 VOLKSRUST HS

POTCH VOLKIES 24 vs 15 OOSTERLIGSTANDERTON 3 vs 12 ALBERTONSTOFFBERG 24 vs 5 OOSTERLANDVRYBURG 34 vs 0 SCHOONSPRUITVRYBURG 32 vs 0 SCHOONSPRUITVRYBURG 59 vs 3 WOLMARANSTADAHS KROONSTAD 0 vs 17 WESVALIA

VOOR: Alyssa Manders, Didi Marcadonatos,

Leandri Marais en Nikita van die Walt. AGTER:

Dawina Fransman, Connor Schmidt, Zander

Labuschagne (Victor Ludorum)

AFWESIG: Chante-ze Muller.

Fotograwe: Dewald van Breda, Christelle Jansen en Janaé Hoogenboezem

FIRST XI CRICKET RANKINGS 8 March 2016TEAMST STITHIANSPRETORIA BOYS HIGHGLENWOODRONDEBOSCHGREY COLLEGEGREY HIGH SCHOOLST JOHNS COLLEGEPAARL GIMAFFIESST ANDREWS SCHOOLBRACKENFELLBISHOPSUPLANDSBOLAND LANDBOUKESHUDSON PARKST ANDREWS COLLEGECLIFTONKEARSNEY COLLEGEWATERKLOOF

PLAYED 3335223020253621331918261518232319232023

AVG PTS9,198,197,717,467,437,427,336,936,446,446,406,376,276,216,135,995,965,905,695,62

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U15 CRICKET RANKINGS 3 March 2016TEAMKESSELBORNE COLLEGEWESTVILLEWATERKLOOFPAARL GIMMARITZBURG COLLEGEST ANDREWS SCHOOLST STITHIANSCLIFTONCBC BOKSBURGPRETORIA BOYS HIGHRONDEBOSCHDALE COLLEGEHUDSON PARKPOTCH VOLKIESPEARSONKEARSNEY COLLEGEST JOHNS COLLEGEAFFIESKINGSWOOD

PLAYED795

151244

15956

1246555757

AVG POINTS9,608,308,088,067,757,387,357,026,936,906,836,786,636,576,306,206,025,665,605,47

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