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Newsletter 05/2015
19 February 2015
Dear Parents, Guardians and Learners
It is my privilege to address you in this newsletter
as the newly appointed Deputy Principal. During
my short time in this position, I have seen how the
vision of Rand Park High School - to be one of the
leading high schools in the country - is being put
into action. The choices being made in the face of
difficulties, challenges and opportunities by both the
staff and learners alike are testament to our values
of integrity and commitment.
We have already passed the halfway mark in the first
term and have embraced our opportunities, faced our
challenges and grown in character. We are definitely
a few steps closer to achieving the vision of our
school.
Fist pump greetings!
R COERTZEN
DEPUTY PRINCIPAL/DEAN OF SPORT
We had the privilege, at our annual Prize Giving
ceremony held last week, to honour many of our
learners for their academic achievements as well as
their general participation in all that is to offer at the
school. It was heart-warming to see the learners
beaming with pride as they were presented with
their awards. Pride stems from passion and there
is no point in going anywhere if you don’t go with all
your heart.
On Tuesday evening this week, we hosted our
annual Grade 7 Select Evening for the topperforming learners from our key feeder Primary
Schools. We showcased all that Rand Park High
has to offer and it was an awesome feeling to
present what our school is all about with a great
sense of integrity and satisfaction. What a privilege
to be part of this.
In this week’s newsletter…
Announcements and News ...…………...... Page 2
Sports News and Results ………..……….. Pages 3-5
On the sports fields, our coaches and learners have
shown their intentions to be the best throughout the
term with various great results in Cricket, Water
Advertisements ...………………...………… Pages 6-8
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ANNOUNCEMENTS & NEWS
Looking for Career Information?
Representatives from the Travel Learning Centre will
address learners at Break in C2 on Thursday, 5
March.
*Note that the Swiss Hotel School presentation will
now take place during the second term, at their
request. Please watch this space for more
information.
Valentine’s Wishes
The Matric Dance Committee (MDC) worked
extremely hard in preparation for Valentine’s Day and
succeeded in raising much-needed funds for this
year’s Matric Dance.
Congratulations to Nikeel Mathura and Kaela van der
Merwe who were crowned Mr and Miss Valentine.
Grade 8 Afrikaans Extra Lessons
Please be advised that Afrikaans extra lessons
for Grade 8 learners now take place on
Wednesdays, from 13h10 to 14h10, with
Mrs C Viljoen.
YouTube Video
Have you seen our school video on YouTube?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TPoczfQT7E
SPORTS NEWS & RESULTS
Cricket
Monday 9 February:
Second Team vs Helpmekaar
Helpmekaar batted first and were 89 all out
Rand Park batted second and were 62 all out
Helpmekaar won by 27 runs
U15B vs Helpmekaar
Rand Park batted first and were 47 all out
Helpmekaar batted second and were 48 for 2
Helpmekaar won by 8 wickets
Friday 13 February:
U15B vs Krugersdorp High
Rand Park batted first and scored 95 after 20 overs
Krugersdorp batted second and scored 28 all out
Rand Park won by 67 runs
U14B vs Krugersdorp
Rand Park batted first and scored 93 all out
Krugersdorp batted second and scored 94 for 3
wickets
Krugersdorp won by 7 wickets
U14B vs Helpmekaar
Helpmekaar batted first and were 287 for 4 in 20
overs
Rand Park batted second and were 18 all out
Helpmekaar won by 269 runs
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Wednesday 11 February:
First Team vs Helpmekaar
Rand Park batted first and scored 106 for 8 wickets
after 20 overs
Helpmekaar batted second and were 111 for 3
Helpmekaar won by 7 wickets
U15A vs Helpmekaar
Helpmekaar batted first and were 149 for 4 in 20
overs
Rand Park batted second and were 55 all out
Helpmekaar won by 94 runs
U14A vs Helpmekaar
Rand Park batted first and were 47 all out
Helpmekaar batted second and were 48 for 2
wickets
Helpmekaar won by 8 wickets
Our First Team Cricketers paid tribute to former Rand Park
learner, Simba Mhere, by wearing black armbands and
observing a minute’s silence prior to their game against
Helpmekaar
SPORTS NEWS & RESULTS
Cricket Continued…
Saturday 14 February:
First Team vs Krugersdorp High
Krugersdorp batted first and scored 194 for 8 in 40
overs
Rand Park batted second and were 138 all out
Krugersdorp won by 57 runs
Notable performances:
Warrick Bredenkamp took 3 wickets for 27 runs in 9
overs
Brad Parry scored 56 runs
Second Team vs Krugersdorp High
Rand Park batted first and scored 292 for 9 in 50
overs
Krugersdorp batted second and were 195 all out
Rand Park won by 97 runs
Notable performances:
Andrew Vismer scored 133 runs and took 4 wickets
for 43 runs in 9 overs
Shaun Bannister scored 43 runs
U16A vs Krugersdorp High
Rand Park batted first and scored 116 all out
Krugersdorp batted second and scored 119 for 2
wickets
Krugersdorp won by 8 wickets
Orienteering
9 February:
At Heronbridge
Senior Boys
42 contestants
Luke Coventry
Michael Estié
- 11th place
- 14th place
Senior Girls
50 contestants
Ashlyn Kupczyk
Samantha Loggenberg
Edie Hutchison
Saskia Alaraju
- 5th place
- 6th place
- 8th place
- 10th place
Junior Boys
60 contestants
Jason Muka
Thabang Tlake
- 15th place
- 19th place
Junior Girls
50 contestants
Micah Forsythe
- 18th place
SPORTS NEWS & RESULTS
Chess
Water Polo
10 February:
vs Beaulieu College
Jnr Girls
Jnr Boys
Snr Girls
Won
Won
Lost
5–3
11–3
3–6
13 February:
vs St. David’s Marist Brothers Inanda
U14 Boys
Lost
3-8
U15 Boys
Lost
1-9
nd
2 Team Boys
Lost
1-8
1st Team Boys
Lost
1-9
vs St Dominic’s
1st Team
Mixed U14/15
& Seconds
U15
U14
14 February:
vs Dainfern College
Jnr Girls
Jnr Boys
Snr Girls
Snr Boys
Tuesday 10 February:
vs Mondeor
Jnr A Team:
Won 5 – 3
Jnr B Team:
Lost 1½ - 5½
Thursday 12 February:
vs Greenside
Jnr B Team:
Lost 1½ - 5½
Tennis
Drew 2-2
Boys’ Tennis
Lost
Lost
Lost
1-15
1-9
1-11
Monday 10 February:
C Team vs Randburg Hoërskool: Lost 41-58
D Team vs Crawford Lonehill:
Won 79-20
E Team vs Linden Hoërskool:
Lost 14-85
Lost
Won
Lost
Won
3-4
5-4
0-8
11-3
Girls’ Tennis
Tuesday 4 February:
A Team vs Roedean C:
B Team vs Roedean D:
Won 45-18
Lost 16-47
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