Camps Bay High School: September 2011

Dear Parents

Justin Bonello, star of the international travel show ‘Cooked' and past pupil of Camps Bay High School addressed the school last week on the topic ‘The Great Food Hoodwink’. Justin challenged us to ask questions about where our food comes from, how it is produced and what goes into it. His presentation was illustrated with a number of video clips taken at a cattle feed lot in Namibia and a battery chicken farm in Cape Town. He challenges each pupil to become a food activist that demands healthy food from our retail outlets. If you want to read more, the following websites are worth visiting:

http://www.earthlings.com/
http://www.foodincmovie.com/
http://www.eatyourgarden.co.za/
http://www.ethical.org.za/
http://www.wildorganics.co.za/
www.urbansprout.co.za
http://www.thefutureoffood.com/

SCHOOL PLAY
We were thoroughly entertained by Ms Kawalsky’s staging of the Pieter Dirk Uys play ‘Karnaval’. The play was predominantly in Afrikaans, and our actors did an excellent job of mastering the dialogue. Both evenings were very entertaining, with lots of humour, lightening the more serious message of the play. Well done to the cast on an excellent performance.

Above: The cast of the play, from left - Alex McGregor, Luyanda du Plessis, Kelsey Brown, Cherisse Morris, Georgia Brisco, Andrea Colombo and Mark Bright.

SCIENCE EXPO
As preparation for the Science Expo, we held our own internal ‘expo’ where the Grade 11 Science students were able to display their projects. Judging was done and the top five projects progressed to the next level, namely as our schools entrants in the Science Expo. In the end we won one silver medal which went to the group of Grade 11 students: Nicholas Ncgobo and Xolani Jelemsi.

GROOTE SCHUUR DERBY
We held our first Derby against Groote Schuur on Saturday 27th August 2011. A large number of pupils (235) travelled to Groote Schuur and spent a good morning competing against their teams. Of the 18 matches we played, we won 9, lost 5 and drew 4. Sadly the first team rugby game ended with a Groote Schuur player struggling to manage his anger. This led to a scuffle which was a sad way to end a great day.

PAST PUPILS MATCHES
The past pupils returned to their old school in droves on Saturday 3rd September. Seven matches were played in the winter codes of girls soccer, boys soccer, girls and boys hockey, netball and two rugby matches. The old boys' rugby side had weight and experience on their side. This proved more than the fitness and enthusiasm that our players brought to the field. Many past pupils remarked on how nice it was to see the photos up in the corridors again. After the match we invited our past pupils for snacks, a drink and a chance to socialize on the balcony.

LUKE van der SPUY as 'THE JOKER'
Luke van der Spuy (17) in Grade 11 at Camps Bay High, won the Intermediate Own Choice Monologue Section at the Theatre Dance Association (TDA) Eistedffod of the Performing Arts (Drama) on Tuesday evening, held at the Sea Point Civic Centre. Luke was coached for this role by Della Schneider and did a short scene as the ‘Joker ‘ that was inspired by Heath Ledger’s same role in Batman. The judges for the Drama sections were Christopher Weare, Irma Kesler and Tara-Louise Notcutt. Luke was an outright winner so he performed at the Finals as part of the showcase of winners.

Above: Luke van der Spuy as the 'Joker'

SCHOOL FEES
Your statements for school fees will be posted this week. Please take note of an attachment which asks you to please make use of EFT’s when paying school fees, fees for outings and camps etc. Unfortunately, the handling of cash is not only risky for both you and the school, but also extremely expensive for us in bank fees. Also, please use your correct reference number.
August is also that sad month when we are left with no choice but to hand over accounts which are overdue, where parents have made no effort to either ask for financial assistance, or have asked, had fees reduced and still done nothing about payments. Several written warnings were sent out, so if you are in this position, please pay now.

GRADE 10 ADVENTURE CAMP
Here is an account of the Grade 10 Adventure Camp, by Veli Mvandaba:
After a rather quick bus ride, we arrived at our destination – Mizpah, Grabouw. Immediately we were told to organize ourselves and get ready for the day’s events. We were divided into groups and were given equipment to design a logo and group name as well as write and perform a war cry for later that evening. Some groups fell into the task quite easily and worked almost mechanically, whilst groups like K.K.K (Kool Kids Klan) had trouble with Bomkazis’ need to break out in dance (the group didn’t fare well later that evening as they forgot their own name whilst performing their war cry).
Having stayed up till late, we were told to get a good night’s rest as the following day was going to start early and a rigorous programme had been planned. It consisted of “The Amazing Race”. Each group was given clues to complete various activities. They entailed two hour long hikes into the mountain; meditations with Mr. Baker; body sculpting with Mr. O’Reilly and some more ‘interesting’ tasks. All the while we had to find Mrs Cronje who held all the clues and was a ringmaster of sought. Finally after ten hours of action, we were done for the day. We had been saved by hail, which rescued us from another hike with the teachers! Finally we were allowed to chill. For some of the girls, posing in front of Veli’s camera was a perfect idea. On the final day we were told to clean up and all dorms were inspected till they were in pristine condition. Other than two of the windows that broke in Giovanni’s dorm, everything went well. Even after the disco we had the night before (which saw girls like Daneeka vogue whilst some of the boys tried their luck at some never before seen break-dancing moves).

Veli Mvandaba

SPORT

Bodyboarding
We had an enjoyable contest at Witsand on Friday against Fish Hoek, Reddam and SACS. We are still waiting for the results but Luke Kitchen scored the highest wave on the day being 9/10. Brode Gleeson and Luke Kitchin have been placed in the U15 Western province Bodyboarding team. Well done to them!

Top and second from top above: Luke Kitchin

Above: Brode Gleeson

Regards

DAVID DE KORTE
PRINCIPAL

CALENDAR EVENTS:
7th September:
Italian exchange students arrive8th September:
Mock Matric starts9/10 September:
Grade 11 Fashion Show
R30 – ALL welcome14 September:
Grade 9 Subject Choice evening.
Pupils & parents to attend from 17:00 – 18:00 (5 pm – 6 pm)

AN APPEAL: Camps Bay Community Medics:
This worthy group is presently trying to kit out their base and aim to have their official launch in the first week of September. They have asked the community to assist with donations to help them to set up the base.

Their wish list for the base is the following: (Second-hand items are welcome):

Cleaning materials & tools:
2 x Dusta Busters;
A bucket;
A mop;
A broom;
A hand brush and dustpan;
A long-handled window squeezie;

Crockery:
Hanging cutlery & rack;
Glasses (tumblers);

Linen:
2 x pillows;
2 x blankets;
4 x fitted sheets;
duvet covers
duvet inners;

Appliances:
A kettle;
A microwave oven;
A toaster;
A kettle;
A snackwich toaster;
A bar fridge;
A TV set;
A DVD player;
A music system and speaker.

Furniture:
A small couch;
A small coffee table;
A desk;
A small kitchen cupboard unit;

Misc:
Venetian blinds;
Carpet tiles;

For all enquiries, please contact Leigh Goldschmidt on 072-447-1600

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CENSUS 2011 (10 - 31 October 2011)
STATISTICS SOUTH AFRICA is looking for people who are prepared to work (in paid positions) in Camps Bay for the month of October, in the forthcoming Census. Training will commence on 22^nd September. Call Juliet Canales (from Camps Bay) on 072-215-6228 for further information.

Statistics South Africa's website: www.statssa.gov.za

The pupils and staff of Camps Bay High School are hosting a group of 27 pupils and 2 teachers from Venice-Mestre as part of an exchange programme. Camps Bay pupils and teachers visited Venice-Mestre in March this year and it is now their turn to show their former hosts the sights in and around Cape Town.