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Schools insideAWSUM News is distributed to the following schools in SOUTHERN SUBURBS: Primary Schools: Pinelands North Primary, Oakhurst Girls’ Primary, Bergvliet Primary, Rondebosch Boys’ Primary, St Joseph’s Marist College, Groote Schuur Primary, Golden Grove Primary, Bishops Preparatory, The Pinelands Primary School, The Grove Primary School, Rustenberg Girls’ Junior, Greenfield Kenilworth. High Schools: Rondebosch Boys’ High, Groote Schuur High, St Joseph’s Marist College, Pinelands High, Westerford High, Bishops Diacesan College, South African College High, Cedar House School & Sun Valley Group of Schools.

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Wow, where has 2015 gone?! Can you believe it’s only 5 weeks untill schools close and 8 weeks untill Christmas?

It’s been a jam-packed year with sports, academics, concerts, social events, award ceremonies etc …

I’m sure that the one thing on every teacher, student and (especially) parents’ mind is final exams, eeck! But in the very wise words of my favourite little fish, Dory: “Just keep swimming”.

From the AWSUM team we’d like to wish you all good luck with the last stretch, we know that you’ll be doing your absolute best.

We hope you enjoy this issue

of AWSUM, also remember to look out for the winners of our Facebook competition. The winners will be announced on 30 October.

Till next time.Tenille & the AWSUM Team

FOOD

Sesame-seared tuna with a sweet and sour twistServes 4

The tuna needs to be fresh and deep red – and I mean really fresh.

INGREDIENTS:• A little oil for searing• 1 tbls, fresh ginger, grated• 2 cloves garlic, crushed• 2 spring onions with tops very finely chopped• 1 tsp sesame oil• 1 tbls soy sauce• ¾ cup Wellingtons Sweet and Sour Sauce • 4 thick slices of raw tuna• 2 tsp sesame seeds, toasted METHOD:• Mix all the ingredients together,

except the tuna and sesame seeds.

• Lay the tuna in the marinade for 15 minutes, turning once.

• Remove the tuna from the marinade and set aside.

• Oil a grill pan lightly and sear the tuna on both sides – don’t take it beyond medium, it is better served rare.

• Heat the leftover marinade in a small saucepan and drizzle over tuna. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve with sticky rice and stir-fried vegetables.

By Jenny MorrisFollow Jenny @jennymorrischef

4 FASHION

Gladiator sandals are the hottest trend a foot this summer. Fashion Editor Pepe Sofianos says ditch those slip-slops and step out in

these sizzling strappy styles.

From ankle flatties to mid-calf and all the way up

to towering knee- highs, gladiators are the way to go. They’re your one-stop

sandal for every moment of every day and there are so many varieties to choose from with fab finishes like

studs, buckles, fringes and ties to keep everyone’s eyes

glued to your legs.

Metallic shin-high glads, R299,95, Woolworths.

GottaHaveGoodies

Tan looped and tied knee-high gladiators, R599, Zoom.

Patent black strippy gladiators, R219, Fashion Express.

Mid-length snakeskin print glads, R149.99, Mr Price.Kendall Jenner blows everyone

away in her killer glads and simple sophisticated black

dress and coat. That’s class, baby!

Camel studded ankle gladiators, R99.99, Mr Price.

Tan ladder lace-up knee high glads, R669, Louella at Foschini.

Borrowed from Spartacus, the original gladiator of note, glads are

statement-making sandals that will rock your wardrobe all summer long. Walk

this way, girls!

The ultimate fashion battle is on.

2015 will go down as the summer of the gladiators. Let the

games begin!

Tan double-studded mid-length Spartacus sandals, R219, Fashion Express.

Pepe Says

OK girls, it’s official:gladiator sandals are the certified footwear of the

Kardashian clan. These eye-popping

Roman sandals hugging their

famous pins are back in vogue with

a vengeance.

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MATHS WITH A DIFFERENCE AT SILVERMINE ACADEMYThe Grade 8s wrapped up the term by making the most amazing lampshades in their Maths class. Accurate measuring, precision cutting and dexterity in construction were the order of the day as they put the pieces together and produced attractive, practical lampshades. Did they realise that this activity formed part of the syllabus focussing on angles and congruency? Probably not! Math anxiety is a chronic disorder characterized by excessive, long-lasting anxiety and worry about math situations such as tests and general math performance. Math phobia is an irrational fear and avoidance of maths. At Silvermine we try help students to appreciate Mathematics. The Grade 8 and 9 teacher, Marlene Geldenhuys, combines her inherent creativity and Maths ability to help students discover a love for numbers.

ROBOTICS - THE LANGUAGE OF TECHNOLOGYSun Valley Primary School understands the importance of preparing students for the future workplace. Understanding that students need to be prepared for a technological world that incorporates so many of their basic day to day activities.

We’ve been excited as a school to introduce Robotics as a starting point for preparing students for such a world. Our Grade 6 students this year have had

the fantastic opportunity to have robotics integrated into their curriculum. As they learn the basics of computer programming through a GUI(Graphic User Interface) based application allowing them to understand programming fundamentals

in a visual way. Using the Scribbler robot, as a tool for these basics, there has been incredible excitement and interest. Students are engaged and eagerly participate in these lessons as they learn these skills and concepts.

Sun Valley Primary School is excited to be apply such innovative and relevant content into our school

curriculum. We look to expand these lessons into our Grade 7 curriculum for 2016 as part of our continual desire to stay relevant in the world we live in.

Ashley Wyngaard in Grade 8

SUN VALLEY GROUP OF SCHOOL

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RANK TEAM PLAYED PTS1 GLENWOOD 5 11,10 2 ST ANDREWS SCHOOL 3 10,17 3 NELSPRUIT 4 9,75 4 ST STITHIANS 12 9,60 5 GREY COLLEGE 6 8,65 6 ST JOHNS COLLEGE 17 8,61 7 PEARSON 8 8,58 8 KES 7 8,03 9 PRETORIA BOYS HIGH 13 7,97 10 WOODRIDGE 3 7,87 11 WATERKLOOF 6 6,85 12 KINGSWOOD 3 6,53 13 STIRLING 3 6,50 14 ST BENEDICTS 3 6,40 15 RONDEBOSCH 5 6,38

RANK TEAM PLAYED PTS16 GARSFONTEIN 4 6,15 17 FRAMESBY 4 6,05 18 ST DAVIDS 3 5,97 19 CAMBRIDGE 3 5,70 20 ST ANDREWS COLLEGE 6 5,65 21 GREY HIGH SCHOOL 7 5,44 22 AFFIES 9 5,43 23 MONTANA 4 5,28 24 HANS MOORE 4 5,23 25 BOLAND LANDBOU 3 5,17 26 POTCH VOLKIES 3 5,17 27 WESTVILLE 6 4,85 28 MONUMENT 6 4,83 29 WYNBERG 3 4,67 30 KEARSNEY COLLEGE 5 4,62

RANK TEAM PLAYED PTS31 DAN PIENAAR 5 4,08 32 MICHAELHOUSE 6 3,38 33 MARITIZBURG COLLEGE 11 3,35 34 HILTON COLLEGE 5 3,28 35 ST CHARLES COLLEGE 4 3,20 36 CLIFTON 8 3,14 37 NOORDHEUWEL 6 2,38 38 MARLOW 5 2,38 39 HUDSON PARK 10 2,15 40 CBC BOKSBURG 6 1,92 41 DHS 4 1,85 42 NORTHWOOD 6 1,35 43 JEPPE 5 0,68 44 KRUGERSDORP 7 0,31 45 UPLANDS 7 0,00

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WITH SUMMER IN FULL SWING THERE IS NO BETTER TIME TO EXFOLIATE YOUR SKIN...

BANANA SUGAR BODY SCRUBWhen the bananas are starting to brown, grab those beauties and put them to use. This one skips the oil and relies purely on the benefit of banana and the gently abrasive sugar.• 1 ripe banana• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar• ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract or your favorite essential oil (optional)

Smash ingredients together with a fork into a chunky goop. Don’t over-mash or it will become too thin. If you want a banana scrub for your face, reserve some of the banana and mash it separately without sugar. In the shower, pat the sugar mixture and gently massage over your body. For your face, gently massage plain banana there, avoiding the eye

The best way to maintain healthy looking, glowing skin is to use a body scrub. We have created a list of ten body scrubs you can make at home. Not only do you get the benefit of saving money, but they are all natural which means NO chemicals. Don’t forget to apply moisturiser or body butter after using any kind of scrub.

Use your homemade sugar scrub to slough away dead skin and moisturize. Just scoop out a generous amount

in the shower, and massage into your skin where you need it: knees, elbows, bottoms of feet, etc.

area. Rinse off with warm water.

VANILLA COCONUT BROWN SUGAR SCRUBCoconut oil is subtly fragrant and slightly miraculous. This one is a super moisturizer, and can practically double as dessert.• 1/2 cup coconut oil• 1/2 cup brown sugar• 1/2 teaspoon vanillaMix ingredients together. Rub on skin while in the shower, massage, and rinse.

OCTOBER IS NATIONAL

FAMILY HEALTH MONTH!

Our health is important to us so we need to better take

care of ourselves and our family.

We can start with eating healthier and having healthy eating options for our family. This can be done by eating five fruits and vegetables each day whether that be fresh, frozen or canned. It’s also important to give the proper portions of food to to our children and ourselves. Cut down on the fats, get lean meats and poultry, and eat together as a family.

We need to start early with our children, we can do this by involving them in the process, being a good role model for them, and having the right foods and snacks available for them.

We can keep our families healthy with exercise, preventive care, being attuned to our bodies, avoid smoking and smoking around children. 9 FUN WAYS YOU CAN EXERCISE AS A FAMILY:1. Go for a pre or post dinner walks2. Make a game out of chores3. Turn commercial breaking into fitness breaks4. Dance to music5. Walk the dog together6. Have the kids work in the yard with you7. Garden together8. Have a weekly sports night9. Do a charity run or walk

Start today and get your families health on track this month!

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GREENFIELDS GIRLS PRIMARY SCHOOL(t) 021 797 0554 (e) greenfieldgirls@gmail.com

RONDEBOSCH BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL

(t) 021 686 3987 (e) infoline@rondebosch.com

PINELANDS HIGH SCHOOL

(t) 021 531 7410 (e) postmaster@phs.org.za

THE GROVE PRIMARY SCHOOL(t) 021 674 2077 (e) info@thegrove.co.za

NATIONAL SCIENCE OLYMPIAD AWARDS CEREMONY Rajiv Hofmeister, a Grade 6 learner at the Grove Primary School travelled up to Johannesburg to attend the National Science Olympiad Awards Ceremony hosted by SAASTA. This event took place at the Johannesburg Observatory to celebrate the discovery of the 2nd closest star to earth by Robert Innes in 1915. Well done, Rajiv on achieving 2nd position in Grade 6.

Pinelands High School again made a good showing in the 2015 Science Expo, with 16 entries judged, 6 receiving bronze medals, 2 receiving silver and 3 awarded

gold. Each of the gold medal projects was presented during the recent holidays at the prestigious International Science Fair in Johannesburg.

GOOGLE TRAINING Some of the Grove staff members attended Google Training during the October holidays. A very informative course with some fun times included.

CARING FOR CANCERNicky Jobling (Grade 2) cut off 30cm of her hair and generously donated it for the worthy cause of making a wig for a cancer patient.

SPELLING BTwo Greenfield girls (Sofia D’Andrea and Erin Sloan) participated in the Western Province Spelling B. They were two of the 33 pupils from all over the province who jostled for pole position. Erin came first and will travel to Pretoria for the National Spelling B competition.

EISTEDDFODThis group of girls pictured with their dance teacher, Mrs Morgan, were the winners in their solo or group categories at the Theatre Dance Association Eisteddfod of the Performing Arts.

PINELANDS HIGH SCHOOL WESTERN PROVINCE WATER POLO REPRESENTATIVES

2015 SCIENCE EXPO

From left to right:Front row:

Sydney Jacobs, Brandy Verheem, Emma Erasmus and Megan JensenSecond row: Chris Timm, Winona Autagavaia (WP and SA), Sam ButlerAbsent: Taneille Roach

PREFECTS 2016The prefects for 2016 were announced at the Valedictory Service last week.

Front knealing L-R: Zubair Mohamed-Fakier, Ismaeel Davids, (Deputy Head Prefect), Cheyne Robertson, Garth Shenker, Shaun Gird, (Head Prefect), Alex De Kock Middle L-R: Tomasz De Rosenwerth, Mike Mavovana, Amani MinaniBack L-R: Heynemann Basson, Thomas Groom, Dane Stevens, Max Pike, Alex Bohlin, In-Woo Jun, Lorenzo Napoli, Matthew Booth

L-R: Mr Bassier Halday (RBHS MiC President’s Award), Ms Laura Kruiskamp (CEO of President’s Award), Travis Taylor (E2012), Mitchel Theron (Gr11) and Mr Claas (Department of Correctional Services) - President Zuma was out of the country and therefore unable to attend the ceremony to hand over the awards.

PRESIDENT’S AWARD RECIPIENTSCongratulations to Mitchel Theron (Gr 11) and old boy Travis Taylor (E2012) received their Gold awards at an award ceremony last week.

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THE PINELANDS PRIMARY SCHOOL(t) 021 531 3674 (e) blueschool@mweb.co.za

PINELANDS NORTH PRIMARY SCHOOL

(t) 021 531 3414 (e) admin@pnps.co.za

BERGVLIET PRIMARY SCHOOL(t) 021 715 1103 (e) secretary@bps.wcape.school.za

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BOK DAY FUNDRAISERThe Rugby World Cup has generated great excitement and team support across the globe and at BPS! On Friday, 02 October we had a BOK DAY fundraiser in aid of The Chris Burger / Petro Jackson Fund, which assists rugby players who have sustained serious injuries. Green and Gold was the order of the day.

RATHER SCRUFFY...Four years ago (in 2011) Bergvliet Primary School received a visit from a rather scruffy, stray ginger cat. He decided to stay with us and he has thrived. He is king of all he surveys and is much loved by staff, learners and visitors to our school.

SPORTS’ AND FOOD FESTIVAL 2015The Pinelands Primary School hosted their annual Sports’ and Food Festival on Saturday, 17th October 2015. Also known as “The Blue School”, they were joined by 6 visiting schools namely: Pinehurst, Pinelands North, Turfhall, Thornton, Curro Century City and Ysterplaat.

The day was aimed at having fun and participating in team sports such as soccer, netball and hockey.

With the generous donation from Pinelands KwikSpar, the learners each received a yummy goodie bag which was filled with delicious treats and something to keep them hydrated on this hot day.

The day started off with The Pinelands Primary showing off their talented dancers. They performed an “Opening Ceremony” for the day and after seeing this display, the teams were extremely excited for the day ahead.

The netball, soccer and hockey teams all played plenty of matches and by the end of the day the players were exhausted. The players and coaches played in great spirit and definitely had fun on the day.

A big thank you to Pinelands KwikSpar, to all the staff, coaches and referees involved and lastly a big thank you to the players who participated at The Sports’ and Food Festival.

Turfall versus Red School Curro Century City versus The Pinelands Primary

MIGHTY MATHEMATICIANS MAKE PINELANDS NORTH PRIMARY SCHOOL

PROUDThe WCED held the first round of their annual Metro Central District Mathematics Competition for all pupils from grade 4 to 7 for all schools in all circuits. The second round was held on Saturday, 22 August at Alexander Sinton High School with eleven pupils from Pinelands North invited to participate. At the end of the morning, Pinelands North Primary was the top achieving school in Circuit 4, which includes all the schools in Pinelands, Milnerton, Langa and Maitland. The Pinelands North winning team were:• Grade 4 first place tie - Jody Syndercombe

and Asher Anderson • Grade 5 first place - Savar Jain Grade 6 first place - Amy Bower Grade 7 tie for first place - Matthew Killer and Noah Peterson, with Luke Watermeyer, also from Pinelands North, thirdPinelands North runs an Enrichment Maths group as an extramural, and all these pupils attend. We are extremely proud of our mathematicians for having achieved the top positions in our circuit, and also very proud of the staff and the parents at Pinelands North Primary for encouraging the pupils to uphold our motto, ‘aim high’.

8 OAKHURST GIRLS’ PRIMARY SCHOOL(t) 021 686 4404 (e) pam@oakhurst.org.za

ST JOSEPH’S MARIST COLLEGE(t) 021 685 6715 (e) admin@maristsj.co.za

OAKHURST GIRLS PRIMARY SCHOOL PLAY

From left Head Girl Mandisa Msongelwa, Head Boy Jesse Blignaut, Deputy Head Boy Daniel Vieira Teixeira and Deputy Head Girl Carla Nicholson

Courtney Alexander

2016 LEADERSHIP COLLEGE DUX

ST JOSEPH’S MARIST COLLEGE WAS REPRE-SENTED BY JESSE BLIGNAUT AT DELOITTE.He was awarded the prize for overall best participant

U13 SOCCER GIRLSWell done to our girls and Mrs Johns for having an unbeaten season.

Dreams of Dahl was created with the collaboration of the Oakhurst staff. Each class teacher wrote, choreographed and directed their class scenes with assistance from Mrs. Sally Steward, Mrs. Pam Frost, Ms Mandy James and Linda Davis.