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ATKV-Crescendo: Tyd vir inskrywings raak min

Die tyd vir voornemende kunstenaars om oorweeg te word vir ATKV-Crescendo se mentorskapprogram in 2025 raak min. Belangstellendes het tot 31 Desember 2024 tyd om vir hierdie projek in te skryf.

Oor die afgelope vyf dekades het Crescendo gehelp om die musikale loopbane van kunstenaars soos Rina Hugo, Riana Nel, Jak de Priester, Anna Davel, Anneli van Rooyen en Karin Hougaard af te skop. Die formaat het egter oor die jare verander. “In plaas van ’n talentkompetisie waar net een persoon as ’n wenner aangewys word, fokus ATKV-Crescendo deesdae op die ontwikkeling van musikante, want talente is nie gegee om teen mekaar te kompeteer nie, maar eerder om mekaar daardeur te verryk,” verduidelik projekorganiseerder Morné van Staden. “Deur die jaar woon ’n aantal finaliste slypskole by om hulle voor te berei op ’n loopbaan in die kunste. Daar word ook klem gelê op nuutskeppings, aangesien kunstenaars liedjies moet inskryf wat uit hulle eie pen kom.”

Die talent wat uit hierdie mentorskapprogram gekom het, het die ATKV genoop om ATKV-Crescendoproduksies te begin, wat nuwe produksies op die planke bring en finaliste help om hulle liedjies, albums en musiekvideo’s vry te stel. Hierdie produkte kan op aanlyn platforms soos YouTube gesien word en liedjies word op radiostasies en stroomplatforms soos Apple Music, YouTube Music, Spotify, Amazon Music en Deezer vrygestel. “Op hierdie manier,” verduidelik Morné, “voorsien ATKV-Crescendo ’n konstante vloei van nuwe stemme, kunstenaars en liedjies vir die Afrikaanse musiekindustrie.”

Alhoewel die finaliste dit eens is dat die mentorskapprogram hulle musikale loopbane ’n hupstoot gegee het, is die persoonlike groei wat die kunstenaars hierdie jaar ervaar het nie te versmaai nie. Lize-Marié Naudé verklap dat sy gedink het die ervaring gaan “cool” wees, maar “nie só cool nie”. “Selfs toe ek die e-pos kry dat ek deurgedring het na die slypskool was dit reeds lewensveranderend. Die mense is egter next level. By hulle kon ek net myself wees. Dit was nie nodig om voor te gee nie. Dit was nie nodig om grimering aan te sit nie. Ek is aanvaar net soos ek is en dit is wat die mooi van musiek en musikante is – ons bring die beste in mekaar uit. Die ATKV-Crescendo-familie is nou die een familie wat ek nie gaan los nie.”

Meer selfvertroue is wat vir Lester Paulus (aka Crimson Hozai) uitstaan as hy die persoonlike groei wat hy hierdie jaar ervaar het, moet beskryf. “Ek het meer vertroue in myself, die tipe musiek wat ek skryf en die tipe kunstenaar wat ek is. Ek kan ook nou oor enige onderwerp skryf en rap. Na dese verstaan ek dat my opinie van ander s’n verskil en ek is oukei daarmee.”

Potensiële finaliste kan hul inskrywings digitaal instuur, maar daar is ook talentsoekers in verskillende dele van Namibië en Suid-Afrika wat oudisies in persoon hou indien deelnemers dit verkies. Die inskrywingsproses werk soos volg:

Besoek crescendo.org.za indien jy ’n digitale inskrywing wil doen. Hier sal jy ook kontakbesonderhede kry van talentsoekers in Suid-Afrika en Namibië indien jy eerder ’n oudisie in persoon wil doen. Die sluitingsdatum vir alle inskrywings is 31 Desember 2024.

Uit hierdie inskrywings word 25 finaliste genooi na ’n omvattende mentorskapprogram tydens die Maart/April-skoolvakansie.

Die doel van hierdie weeklange mentorskapprogram is om die finaliste toe te rus met genoegsame kennis en kundigheid om hul loopbane af te skop hetsy hulle deurdring na die volgende ronde of nie.

Na afloop van die mentorskapprogram word daar tien finaliste uit die 25 gekies. Hierdie tien finaliste tree op in ’n reeks produksies gedurende die jaar.

Tydens ’n finale slypskool kry finaliste loopbaankartering en een-tot-een-onderrig, want hierdie groep is die mense wat met die ondersteuning van Crescendo hul musiekloopbane afskop.

Besoek ons webwerf by www.crescendo.org.za vir meer inligting oor ATKVCrescendo, wat in 2024 vyftig jaar se talentontginning vier.

Skandeer die QR-kode om in te skryf.

BLOUBERG INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

SRC

We are thrilled to announce the members of Blouberg International School’s 2025 Student Representative Council! This dynamic group of student leaders is ready to make a positive impact and drive change across the school. From inspiring school spirit to championing student welfare and outreach, each member brings unique energy and vision to their role. With Fabian Mehlhorn and Kyle Youlten as Head Students, supported by an exceptional team including Ntsika Masizana (Secretary and Treasurer), Riley Hanning (Discipline), Sombo Mwamba (Student Welfare and Leadership), Connor Nicholl (Outreach), Gabrielle Adamson (Spirit and Culture), and Siena Arpesella (Sport), we can’t wait to see how they will shape the school community in 2025. Their leadership, passion, and dedication will undoubtedly leave a lasting legacy, and we look forward to an exciting year ahead!

Outstanding Achievements

We are incredibly proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our top three students in Year 12 at Blouberg International School, who have truly set the bar for academic excellence at our recent Valedictory Ceremony.

Jaswin Chinhala:

Who secured 3rd place, achieved an impressive overall average of 82%, earning Academic Half Colours. He achieved 1st place in Business Studies, along with subject distinctions in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science.

Adithya Maharaj:

In 2nd place, excelled with an overall average of 87% and was awarded Academic Full Colours. Adithya achieved 1st place in Computer Science, Mathematics, and Physics, along with subject distinctions in all three subjects.

Samia Naidoo:

Our Dux Scholar and 1st place recipient, achieved an outstanding overall average of 89%. Samia was also named Student of the Year, received Academic Full Colours and 1st place in Accounting, Biology, Chemistry, and English, with subject distinctions in Accounting, Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Their hard work, passion, and exceptional results in the rigorous Cambridge International Curriculum are an inspiration to us all, and we look forward to their future success.

HIGH SCHOOL BLOUBERGRANT

Prefects 2025

ELKANAH HOUSE

Congratulations to our First Team Award Winners!

A huge shoutout to the following students for their incredible achievement in the Elkanah House Winter Sports Programme! Your dedication, talent, and relentless hard work have truly paid off. This award is a testament not only to your individual brilliance but also to your outstanding teamwork and commitment to excellence.

REDDAM HOUSE ATLANTIC SEABOARD

Cricket 6s tournament

A huge congratulations to our u.10 cricket team for winning the Elkanah House Cricket 6s tournament! Their hard work and team spirit shone through in every match. Special recognition goes to Caleb Opperlander, awarded Batter of the Day, Kellan Dahms, named Bowler of the Day, and Oabile Sekoko, recognised as Fielder of the Day.

Huge congratulations to Milan Coetzer for his outstanding performance at the Cape Town Aquatics Invitational Gala! Competing in 6 events, Milan brought home an incredible 5 gold medals and 1 silver! Your dedication and hard work have truly paid off, and we couldn’t be more proud!

EDGEMEAD HIGH SCHOOL

Valedictory Assembly

This year’s valedictory assembly at Edgemead High was truly memorable! The Mayor of Cape Town inspired our learners with an empowering address, while the Edgemead Primary choir filled the hall with beautiful melodies. The matriculants were presented with special scarves as a token of their achievements.

Leadership Team

High School is excited to introduce its new leadership team, consisting of three appointed leaders committed to driving academic excellence and personal growth. With their experience and vision, they aim to guide the school towards greater achievement and innovation in the year ahead. The school community eagerly anticipates their leadership.

MILNERTON HIGH SCHOOL

Write Till Your Ink Be Dry

MHS entered 13 young writers in the Souh African Literacy Association’s creative writing competition. Our learners did exceptionally well. Most of our writers achieved above 90% for their entries and placed top 10 in their respective categories. Additional congratulations go to Zaakirah Akoob (1st in grade 9 with 95,7%), Daniel Rugalabamu (2nd in grade 10 with 97,5%), Zoe Hechter (3rd in grade 10 with 96,25%), Maya Lockitch (4th in grade 10 with 95%), Esam de Ke (2nd in grade 11 with 95%), and Kiara Hall (1st in grade 12 with 98,75%). Well done to our young authors!

Shanna-Leigh Zeelie (Gr9PA) swam in the CTA ChampsSANJ category, this weekend. She swam 3 events and produced the following results

• 50m Freestyle-2nd place

• 50m Backstroke -2nd place

• 200m Freestyle - 3rd place

The Timewarp Production

MHS Swimming

The CTA Long Course A and B Championships were held at UWC on Saturday & Sunday, 2 - 3 November 2024. Rourke Oaten (Gr8OM) and Justin Kellerman (Gr8PR) took part and achieved the following results:

• Rourke: 1st in 100m & 800m Freestyle. 2nd in 100m & 200m. Breaststroke, 200m Butterfly, 400m Freestyle.

• Justin: 3rd in 200m Breaststroke. 4th in 200m Individual Medley.

Time Warp took us on an incredible journey back in time! We went on a musical rollercoaster featuring hits from “Hamilton”, “Mamma Mia,” “Mary Poppins,” “Chicago,” and Many more! “Time Warp” was not just a show; it was an epic celebration of music and dance. Picture this: disco fever with “Dancing Queen,” the magic of “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious,” and the classic charm of “Do-Re-Mi.” Time Warp had it all!We are incredibly proud of our Performing Arts (Drama) department . Your performance blew us away and we cannot wait for the future of performing arts at MHS! A massive well done to Ms Bosman, baby Bosman, the rest of the drama team, the music department, the backstage crew, tech crew, art & design department and Everyone who made this show as amazing as it was.

MILNERTON PRIMARY SCHOOL

First Lego League Regionals 2024!

A 4-person team of Milnerton Primary learners, who are part of the Kids Innovate Africa Robotics, competed in the ‘challenge’ division (ages 9-16) of the First Lego League Regionals this past, Saturday, 12th October. The team comprised: Zoey Phillips, Rael Murray, Emma Bloch and Jesse Harrington (unable to attend on the day, but fully participated in all preparations). The competition consisted of two parts. The team had to build a robot, and program it to complete various challenges on the competition table. They also had to research a current problem related to the ocean (this year’s theme) and come up with a unique solution to the problem, presenting all their ideas to a panel of expert judges using a poster and model which they made. This was the first year that the team competed and they faired very well, earning a special award for teamwork and motivation.

External Sport News!

Championship Gala

Zara Lockitch competed in the Cape Town Aquatics A Championship Gala at UWC. She swam in 7 events and achieved the following results: 3 Gold medals, 2 Silver medals, 1 Bronze medal. In addition to the above results, she also swam a South African National Junior time in her 400m Freestyle and, in so doing, qualified for the South African National Junior Championship to be held in Durban in April next year. Kayla-Anne Walker also competed in the Cape Town Aquatics A Championship Gala at UWC. She won a gold medal in the 200m Freestyle, silver in the 100m Fly and a bronze in the 100m Freestyle.

MELKBOSSTRAND PRIVATE SCHOOL

Prefects 2025

We would like to congratulate our prefects of 2025! May you truly lead to be a light in our school and community.

Head Boy and Head Girl For 2025

We would like to congratulate KateLin Geldenhuys and Stephan Scholtz, who has been elected as our newly appointed head boy and head girl for 2025! ‘A reminder that a leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.’

MELKBOSSTRAND HIGH SCHOOL

Prysuitdeling 2024

VAN RIEBEECKSTRAND PRIMARY SCHOOL

J.C Swart Atletiekbyeenkoms

Van Riebeeckstrand was uitgenooi na die jaarlikse J.C Swart atletiekbyeenmkoms by Durbanville Laerskool. Ons atlete het baie goed gevaar.

Goud:

• Makayla van Zyl - 60m

• Nicole Human - 80m, 100m

• Hannah van Heerden 800m

Silver:

• Lara Minnaar - 75mh

• Etienne Pretorius - 75mh

• Leasel Chikwanha - 80m

• Xander de Wet 800m

• Isabel Smith HJ u.13

Brons:

• Emma van Schalkwyk - HJ

• Duné Matthysen - 75mh

• Ryan Cross - 80m, 100m

• Muller van Wyk - 800m

• Leasel Chikwanha - 100m

• Dirk Janse van Noordwyk - LJ

A.T. A Tennis Toernooi

Baie geluk aan ons top 4-tennisspelers wat die ATA-tennistoernooi gewen het. Ons is ook baie trots om hierdie jaar die trofee in ons trofeekas ten toon te stel. Baie dankie aan ATA wat die toernooi aangebied het en dit moontlik gemaak het vir VRS leerders om hul liefde vir die sport uit te leef.

Gr. 1-3 Concert | Gr. 1-3 Konsert

In October we had our Junior Concert that took place for 3 nights in a row & was almost completely sold out. We received so many beautiful and positive compliments from our parents and the community. Thank you to every staff member & parent involved in the concert. Six Months of hard work paid off! Baie dankie vir almal se ondersteuning en bywoning! Elke kind in die Grondslagfase het sy of haar plekkie in die son ontvang!

Go-Kart and Carnival fun day 2024 | Kaskar en Karnaval Pretdag 2024

What an incredible Go-Kart Day & Carnival Fun Day at VRS! Thank you to everyone who worked tirelessly to make this event such a success! Your dedication and hard work brought so much joy to the Riebies and families. It was a day filled with laughter, fun, and unforgettable memories! Ons sou dit nie sonder elkeen van julle kon doen nie. Hier is op nog fantastiese geleenthede in die toekoms. Die ondersteuning van die gemeenskap was ongeloofik!

TABLE VIEW HIGH SCHOOL

Introducing our 2025 Prefect Body

We are thrilled to announce and congratulate the newly appointed Head Prefects and Prefect Body for 2025, who were unveiled at our Prestige Awards on Thursday, 10 October 2024! As you embark on these significant roles, we believe you are more than capable of achieving remarkable things. While the journey ahead may present challenges, your dedication, passion, and leadership will undoubtedly leave a lasting impact on our school community. We also want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the outgoing Head Prefects and Prefect Body of 2024. Your tireless efforts, hard work, and unwavering commitment have set a high standard of excellence. Thank you for your service and for leaving behind a legacy of dedication and school spirit that will inspire future leaders. Best of luck to our 2025 leaders as you begin this exciting chapter. We look forward to witnessing all the incredible achievements that lie ahead!

By LoveLocal Paarl & Wellington

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CURRO CENTURY CITY

Prefects for 2025

Curro Century City Hub

Congratulations to our amazing Curro Aquatics swimmers who participated in in the CTA District Championships earlier this month and contributed to Curro Aquatics taking the overall title of Cape Town Aquatics Championships. The Curro Aquatics swimmers from Century City won a total of 15 medals, some achieved various level times and numerous PB’s.

The

We are thrilled to announce our newly selected prefects for the 2025 school year! These outstanding learners have demonstrated exceptional leadership, dedication, and a commitment to making our school community even better. We can’t wait to see the positive impact they will have on our learners and our school! Let’s show our support and encouragement as they take on this important role.

medals and trophy has finally arrived!

Our u.14 Football boys proudly display their achievement as the true league winners.

RUSTENBURG GIRL’S HIGH SCHOOL

Matric, Music and Sports Awards Ceremonies

Congratulations to all learners who were awarded and received recognition at the matric, music and sports awards ceremonies. Matric

Sports Awards 2024

FISH HOEK HIGH SCHOOL

Fish Hoek High School honours excellence at service, culture, and sports awards

Fish Hoek, 18 October 2023 – Fish Hoek High School proudly recognised the outstanding achievements of its learners at the annual Service and Culture Awards held on 15 October, followed by the Sports Awards, on 16 October. These events celebrated the dedication and excellence of learners who have made remarkable contributions in various areas over the past year. Fish Hoek High School principal Steven Joubert, expressed immense pride in the learners’ achievements, “These awards not only recognise individual excellence but also reflect the spirit of our school community. We celebrate the diverse talents and contributions of our learners, who continue to shine in culture, service and sports.” The Service and Culture Awards, featuring the entertaining MC and comedian Alan Committie as a guest speaker, presented over 250 awards to learners who excelled in languages, culture, and service. Categories included Best Speaker, English, Afrikaans, isiXhosa, Visual Art & Design, Service & Hospitality, Dance, Music and Choir, Drama with the Cultural Trophy awarded to Matthew Green for Greatest Contribution to the Cultural Life of the School. Additionally, many learners were acknowledged for their invaluable service contributions, including participation in first aid, blood drives, and committees such as the Catering Club, Promotions, and Impact Committees.

Grade 9 learner Braedon Powell received the Mayor’s Civic Pride Award for his lifesaving efforts and service to the community. The following day, the Sports Awards celebrated the exceptional achievements of Fish Hoek High School athletes in Provincial and National representation and Major and Special Sports Trophies across both summer and winter sports. Notable recognitions included our senior national representatives:

• Simon Winter (u. 18) – South African u. 18 Surfing Champion.

• Georgia Singe (u. 19) – South African Junior Life-Saving Team and achieved outstanding results in both the South African Junior Canoeing Team, securing 2nd places in K1 and K2 categories at the World Championships, and as a member of the South African Junior Surfski Team, winning a 2 World Championship gold medals.

• Heath Clarke (u. 18) – South African Junior Surfski Team and winning silver at the 2024 World Championships.

• Wade Beukes – South African Junior Lifesaving Team, the South African Team for World Aquatics Junior Open Water Swimming, and the South African Senior Swimming Team.

• Skyla Richert – Recognised in the South African Mixed Martial Arts Championship.

• Katherine Uphill (u. 18) – South African u. 18 Baseball Team (the first ever u18 Women’s team).

The Sweeting Cup for Most Outstanding Achievement in a Non-School Sport was awarded to Georgia Singe. The Junior Sportswoman of the Year title went to Teagan Hudson, while the Junior Sportsman of the Year was awarded to Shane Lindsay. The coveted Geoff Forsyth Cup for Sportswoman of the Year was awarded jointly to Chelsea Scott and Chloe Galvin, while the Norah Forsyth Cup for Sportsman of the Year was presented to David Pikus. The Sports Awards also featured guest speaker Alan Michell, a golfing legend and Fish Hoek High School alumnus, who inspired guests with his reflections. Alan shared his journey and the importance of dedication in sports, drawing on his experiences as a professional golfer in South Africa and the US. Fish Hoek High School congratulates all the award recipients and thanks everyone who has supported them throughout the year.

National Representatives

SOUTH AFRICAN COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL

Head Prefects 2025

In a moving Valedictory Service this morning, the Head Prefects for 2025 were announced. We look forward to an incredible year under their guidance.

Mathematics Olympiad

SACS is extremely proud of Adam Rassou who placed 6th in South Africa in the National Junior Mathematics Olympiad.

1st Team Water Polo

Congratulations to Matt Forbes on being named Captain of the 1st Team Water Polo for 2025. Wishing you and your team a great season ahead!

Hostel Prefect 2025

Rosedale held their annual dinner. It was a wonderful, warm occasion, marking the end of the Hostel Matrics time in their ‘home away from home’. Outgoing Ikhona Maxegwana, reminisced of the good times he shared with his hostel brothers and Ben Curtis, was awarded the ‘Contribution to Rosedale’ cup for his never-ending kindness and support for the hostels and all the boarders.

Triple Blues

Huge congratulations go to Pierre van Selm who has been awarded his Triple Blues for academics, rugby and music. Oliver Ashwell is the 21st recipient of a Triple Blue in Academics, Rowing and Music.

Afrikaans

An impressive 929 learners from 46 schools nationwide took part in the DANKie Junior Olympiad for Afrikaans second language. A huge congratulations to Luke Laver, who placed joint 1st in South Africa! He achieved 1st place in the Western Cape, and he was also the Top Male Learner and Top Grade 9 Learner nationally. Congratulations as well to Luka Breed, who placed joint 5th in South Africa - an incredible accomplishment! SACS was named the Top Public School in the country and number 1 in the Western Cape.

SACS Water Polo players

Congratulations to the following SACS water polo players who have been selected to represent WPSWP at this year’s IPT being held in East London in December, and to those selected as nontravelling reserves.

WYNBERG BOY’S HIGH SCHOOL

Matric Special Prizes and Awards

WYNBERG BOYS’ JUNIOR SCHOOL

Academic Top 10

We congratulate our Grade 4-7 Top 10 learners of Term 3 on their outstanding academic achievements. Well done!

Patrice Ebobisse-Bille and Mr. Raymond Quinlan.

Paarl Athletics

The Paarl Athletics night meeting took place on Monday, 14 October 2024 when our 22 athletes pulled out all the stops on a blustery windy night. We ended the night with 24 medals and are extremely proud of all the athletes who represented the WBJS brand so well. Congratulations to those who achieved a position in the top 3 places and were awarded a medal. Others gave it their all, living our Supera Moras motto, but were unable to seal a medal position, and we applaud their efforts. Thank you to my colleagues for their assistance in the mornings.Thank you to all the parents for their support, both in the mornings and on the night, in Paarl. Your presence is a testament to your unwavering support of your son and our school.

Yaqeen van der Schyff, Alexander Botha, Nic CenturierHarris, and Seth Theunis represented Western Province in the U12 Coastal Rugby Tournament in Riversdale during the holidays while Mikaeel Frieslaar represented Western Province in the u. 13 National 7’s Rugby tournament in Worcester. Congratulations to all the boys involved.

HERSCHEL GIRLS SCHOOL

RONDEBOSCH BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL

Executive Council / Prefects

Rondebosch’s new Executive Council / Prefects were announced during the Valedictory Service. The 2025 Head Boy is Randall John Davids (also Head of Canigou) and Sebastian Steer is the Deputy Head Boy.

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RBHS Under 14 Water Polo Tournament

A massive congratulations to our u. 14A Water Polo team who won the RBHS u. 14 Water

Ian Melliar Cup

Congratulations to our u. 15A Water Polo team who were the winners of the 2024 Ian Melliar Cup hosted by Wynberg Boys’ High! This is the 3rd time that we have taken gold at this event since the first tournament that was held in 2007.

Cricket

A massive congratulations to Noah Heath who was named as the Western Province u.16 Cricketer of the year for 2023.

Ice Hockey

Well done to Lucas Small who has been selected to represent South Africa in the u.20 National Ice Hockey Team for 24/25!

Development Squad

Congratulations to Shellvon Mabooi, who has been selected for the u.16 Elite Player Development Squad for 2024!

HOËRSKOOL JAN VAN RIEBEECK