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Senior Oratory Competition  Term 2 Newsletter De Beers English Olympiad We are immensely proud of Micaela White in Grade 11 who has been notified that she is in the Top 15 of this prestigious competition held annually and nationally. This is an outstanding achievement as this is a national examination that more than 7500 candidates entered this year. As part of her prize, Micaela is invited to attend the 2013 National Schools' Festival in Grahamstown, courtesy of De Beers English Olympiad and she recieves one year's free tuition at Rhodes University. The Olympiad was based on the anthology, In Camera. The theme was: Whose truth is it anyway? It consisted of articles on the freedom of the press and our responsibility to "rage against the dying of the light". Micaela was most inspired by V for Vendeta and the science of Big Brother's state set forth in 1984. Micaela said, "I am most grateful to Miss Potgieter, whose English lessons have placed me in a position to get into the Top 15, and Mrs Peltason, who offered boundless inspiration and challenged us to transcend the boundaries of our thinking."
Bio Science Olympiad Bronze certificates went to S. Weitz, N. Panchal, K. Griffiths, T. Balie, Z. Phongoma, K. McEwan. Silver certificates went to L. Bakker, S. Tee, O. Mxoli, C. Hickson, T. Prince, I. Laubscher, T. Naidoo, B. Sibaca, N. McEwan, A. Tsotsa, S. Dodo, S. Musa, Y. Mni, K Ravat, L. McFarlane. A gold certificate was awarded to M. White.
Quiz League The quiz league took part in the following fixtures: 26 February (Riebeek and Muir), 26 March (Grey and Collegiate), 23 April (Pearson and Victoria Park), 14 May (Alexander Road and Priory). The girls representing Riebeek are: Nicola McEwan, Inge Laubscher, Lindsay McFarlane, Sinovuyo Mnayazi, Anovuyo Selani and Yolanda Mni.
Global World Knowledge Olympiad The following girls took part in the Global World Knowledge Olympiad: Y. Mni, S. Musa, T. Balie, I. Laubscher, N. McEwan, L. McFarlane, S. Swanepoel, L. Bakker, A. Selani, S. Dodo.
Poetry Competition Winners Junior Section Grades 4 – 6: No award – Competition will be rescheduled later this year Intermediate Section: Grades 7 – 9: Loren Campbell Senior Section: Grades 10 – 12: Tonielle Prince Adjudged Best Poetry in all categories: Tonielle Prince – First Andrea Siwak – Second Samantha Tee and Loren Campbell – Third
Staff Development Mrs Woods and Mrs Snyman attended the All Girls’ Schools Principals annual conference in Stellenbosch. They also overnighted at the bed and breakfast of Mrs Vermaak, who sends warm wishes to the school. Mr Woods and Mrs Bean attended a talk by Sunday Times writer, Judith Ancer. Mrs Elie and Mrs Ntontela were invited to be part of a workshop on examination papers in June. Dr Boucher attended the SAOU annual conference. Mrs Stear attended the NAPTOSA Professional Development Course on “SMTs and the Management of CAPS” in April at Erica Primary School. Mr Woods attended an ipad seminar and a seminar on internet security. Many of the staff will be attending departmental training this holiday for the implementation of CAPS in the junior school, Grade 9 and Grade 12 in 2014. The staff attended a staff development seminar in April. Thank you to Mrs Woods for her organising of this team building seminar.
Karate Ziva Isaacs attended the National Japanese Karate Association Championships. She competed in the JKA trials and was selected for the SA Karate team for 2013/14. She also judged in the championships. Ziva said, "This is the seventh time that I am attending the national championships and I come home with a medal every year. I hope to continue with this legacy! Most importantly, I had a lot of fun as it is a fantastic experience." Ziva received a bronze medal in Kumite. She also qualified for the South African 16-18 years squad. She is hoping to go Tokyo in September 2014. Angelique Tee in Grade 8 was selected for inclusion in the EP Karate Team that competed at the Kanazawa International Cup held in Durban in April. Congratulations, Angelique. Natalie Petzer attended the South African JSKA Karate National Championships in Pretoria from 23rd to 26th May. She earned a bronze medal.
EMS Olympiad The Riebeek EMS Olympiad teams competed in the second round of the Department of Education EMS Olympiad. Riebeek and Muir are through to the provincial round in King William's Town on 14 June. The three team members are Samantha Jones, Martez Meyer, Natheera Sirkhotte. Well done, girls and Mrs du Plessis.
Junior Choir On 21 May, the Junior Choir performed at Frans Conradie in Despatch where a SANGFEES Choir Festival was held with 15 choirs participating.. Mrs Metcalf conducted the Choir singing "You raise me up." Mrs Tanya Gerber accompanied on piano and Tonielle Prince accompanied on recorder. Simbulele "Smiley" Gosani conducted two Xhosa songs with Mrs Metcalf accompanying on piano. Well done, girls, we are proud of you. The audience responded well and loved our junior choir. Thank you to Mr Jonas, Mrs Metcalf and parents assisting with transport.
Senior Choir Congratulations to the choir girls, Mrs Zietsmann, Ms Ntontela, Mr Calitz and Mrs Metcalf for their wonderful achievement of attaining a gold at the Regional ATKV Applous Choir Competition. We are very grateful for their hours of sacrifice, discipline and dedication that resulted in a performance of note. We are proud that they got through to the final round that will be held in Bloemfontein in July.
Cultural Week Well done to Kelly Griffiths, Lelethu Dube, the teachers, committees and supporters involved in this event. Well done to choir for best spirit, magazine and library for displays and duty all week in the foyer, best organisation to Quiz, best team work for Interact and JTC and overall winners, First Aid.
Hostel Girl of the Term Kuhle Baart – for winning the Talent Show
Great Gatsby Dress Up The matrics dressed up in the style of their setwork novel. At a special assembly where the lads and ladies of the 1920s showed off their outfits, Mrs Swanepoel and Miss Potgieter selected the winners. Xhamla Kona, Tabisa Breakfast, Tahlia Naidoo, Claire Ferguson and Urslynn Machui were awarded prizes. Thanks to Mrs Peltason, Mrs Swanepoel and Miss Potgieter for bringing English alive. The tickets to a 3D movie went to Xhamla Kona and Claire Ferguson.
Inter house Plays Well done to the MC's Kelly Griffiths and Shayna Kooverjee, the entertainers, the Cultural Board, Mrs Swanepoel, the play directors, Francesca Gottini (who did the co-ordinating of the arrangements) and to the casts and crews. There were only winners at this play festival, and here are the girls who were announced as special winners: Supporting Role - Candice Songongo, Dynamic Cameo - Jaydene Harris, Second Best Actress - Mthikazi Mdingane and Loren Buchner, Lighting / stage effects / set - Elton, Team Work - Elizabeth, Best Actress - Pulani Setlai, Best Production - Elizabeth. The three play directors were Zandile Mantile, Khanyisa Milisi and Anelisa Mdlokolo. Thank you too to the teachers who supported and assisted.
Miss Riebeek Well done to all those that took part in Miss Riebeek 2013! The results were as follows, Juniors: Lisakhanya Mboya as Miss Riebeek Junior, Karena Du Plessis as 1st Princess and Mishka Moosa as 2nd Princess. Teens: Lara Naidoo as Miss Teen, Gemma Vorster as 1st Princess and Tamara Wildskut as 2nd Princess. Seniors: Shakirah Smith as Miss Riebeek senior, Staci Weitz as 1st Princess, Bulelwa Tuku as 2nd Princess and Miss Personality as Buhle Mbontsi. Miss legs: Kristin Leach. Congratulations to all. You all looked beautiful! We are so proud that all Riebeek girls are beautiful inside and out.
Tennis Our senior team have played two inter-school matches. The girls won one and lost one. Against Alex, the score was a 9-1 victory and against Collegiate the score was a 1 – 10 loss. The rotating team consists of Rushni Sali, Tahlia Naidoo, Laura Bakker, Laa-iqah Panday, Yolanda Mni and Amy Tonnesen.
All-rounder Sporting Achievement Phillipa Robinson is in Grade 5C and she has achieved medals in the Herald Cycle Tour, the Spar 5km Walk / Run, the River Mile and Ironkids.
Senior Debating Our senior league debate team faced Grey High School on the proposition "The paparazzi have a right to make a living". Mr Calitz (an Old Grey Boy) said, "For the second consecutive year Riebeek schooled Grey in exactly what girl power in debating is!" It is not only the speakers who carry a debate and therefore recognition must also be given to Sameera Musa, Imkhita Mani and Yolanda Mni for their part in the team's preparation. The team consisted of Micaela White, Jaydene Harris and Inge Laubscher. An unexpected turn of events led to a loss against Newton Technical High School. Micaela White won best speaker. At the Alexander Road High School Debate Festival, our league debate team faced Queens Girls High First and Second Team's. Our girls distinguished themselves highly in winning both debates. Very well done and congratulations to Jaydene Harris, Imkhita Mani and Sameera Musa. A special congratulations goes to Sameera who won best speaker. Riebeek faced Pearson in the decider as to who would enter the quarter finals of the PE Schools Debating League.
Cultural Civvies Day Well done to Kelly Griffiths, head of the Cultural Board, all the Cultural Board girls and the chief organisers of the cultural civvies day: Zandile Mantile, Ambesa Daniels and Martez Meyer. The juniors got certificates and prizes. The girls were met at the gate and received sweets to celebrate Freedom Day. In assembly we sang I have a dream and watched a short clip about freedom. Olwethu Mxoli and Tabisa Breakfast promoted this event on the intercom and the school day ended with Sarafina's Freedom is Coming Tomorrow over the intercom. At second break, a fashion show was held and girls received prizes for being able to say hello in many languages and for dressing up. Third place went to Sarah Bagley and Genelleen Govender. Second place went to Anelisa Mdlokolo and Linda Banzi. First place went to Moray van Vuuren. The person selected for her ability to greet in many languages was Caitlin Peters.
Elizabeth House Day Lizzie Slipper Day and a karaoke session contributed to the fund-raising. The money was pledged to FCS, a Children Protection Unit of the SAPS. The proceeds of the fundraising will be used to provide a snack for children waiting for assistance and to provide a child friendly room with colouring in books, crayons, small tables and chairs and some toys. Well done, Mrs Bean and the Elizabeth girls. It is a privilege to give back to others.
University of the Free State National Leadership Summit Four of Riebeek College’s Senior Prefects had the privilege of attending Free State University’s Annual National Leadership Summit. It took place from 5 - 7 April. Over 200 students from all over the county gathered to learn about Emotional Intelligence. Taryn Balie, Kim Daniels, Urslynn Machui and Tonielle Prince met with Director and Vice-Chancellor of the Free State University, Professor Jonathan Jansen.
Technical Workshop Thank you to Mr Jonas, Mr Calitz, Mr Woods, Shayna Kooverjee and the Cultural Board for this event. A manual orginally created by Vera Panagis, Sarah Fish and Tommi Aderibigbe was adapted and updated by Shayna Kooverjee.
Drama Talent Show Well done, Francesca Gottini and the Drama Committee, for organising this wonderful event. Our adjudicators were Miss Matthews and Miss Entwistle; our student teachers. The winners were Carmynn Collins, Chalizma Ruiters and Sean Lessing and the overall winner Sibonokuhle Baart. Special mention was made of Zoleka Singata, Stephanie McAuley and Imkitha Mani. All the performers were excellent. Thank you to the hockey girls for the tuckshop
First term General Knowledge quiz results Top 10 in school 1 Inge Laubscher, Nicola McEwan 3 Lindsay McFarlane 4 Olwethu Mxoli, Kelly McGear, Jaydene Harris 7 Zinobulali Qhalo 8 Sinovuyo Mayazi 9 Kanyisa Mdlokolo 10 Khanyisa Milisi, Xhamla Kona Top in each grade Grade 8 Nicole Rhodes Grade 9 Tamara Wildskut Grade 10 Lindsay McFarlane Grade 11 Nicola McEwan Grade 12 Inge Laubscher House Positions after term 1 1.Elton 2. Elizabeth 3. Eleanor
Girl Guides At the Uitenhage Girl Guide AGM and Prize giving the following girls received recognition: Jessica Higgins Most Promising Brownie Lisa Mboya Brownie of the year Tara Wood Guide of the year Megan MacGorman Most improved Guide and the trophy for exceptional service to the SPCA Amy Higgins Most Improved Guide Mellisa Lemley Most Promising Guide Andiswa Dobo Spirit of Guide Chelsey Adams Junior of the year Jade Rudman Junior of the year
Old girl, Jodi Hattingh, was awarded a national award- The Naledi Award for sustained outstanding service to the Girl Guide movement. This is the most prestigious award for a youth member under the age of 30 years. She has also been selected as International Commissioner for Girl Guides South Africa- she shadows the incumbent for this year and takes over from 2014 for a 5 year term of office.
Swimming Samantha Jones competed at the South African Regional Age Group Swimming Championships in Oudtshoorn during the holidays where she competed against swimmers from as far afield as Namibia. Samantha received a silver medal for 50m breaststroke and a gold medal for 50m freestyle. Two of our girls won certificates in the EP Aquatics Gala: Jade Damons – third place 25m freestyle for 10 year olds Phillipa Robinson – third place 25m freestyle – 11 year olds
SU Camp The SU camp was held in the second week of the second term. Thank you to Mrs Elie and the SU committee that ran and organised the camp with the help of Muir College’s SU committee and teachers involved. The theme of the camp was Survivor Sumcay and the juniors learnt that they will survive with Jesus by their side.
Computer Club The computer club have held a variety of Cyber hunts throughout the term. One of them being the exciting Katy Perry cyber hunt where the girls were asked to dress up like the famous pop star. The cyber hunts are organised by Jessica Hurter and Amore de Klerk. Well done to the Computer Club on this weekly initiative for the juniors. The Computer Club has also introduced the iTrivia with lots of fun games using the iPads. The organisers are Jessica Hurter and Candice le Grange. The Computer Club is looking forward to organising a scavenger hunt race using iPads, computers, music, videos and challenges. The first round will be a music knowledge challenge and the organiser is Xhamla Kona.
SPCA The SPCA committee have been working very hard in raising funds for the SPCA this term .They held a colouring in competition, civvies day and cake sale. Special mention must be made of Loren Buchner, head of SPCA, and Mrs Metcalf, teacher in charge. The results of the colouring in competition were: First: Sarah Bagley and Caitlin Peters Second: Emma Sandells and Wade-Lee Muller Third: Jessica de Beer and Othandwayo Gaba
Arts and Crafts The Arts and Crafts classes, led by Mrs Skeates, have been well attended. The children were delighted to discover the joy in creating outfits for paper dolls.
Senior Hockey The U14A team have played two matches. In the first game they drew 3-3 to Linkside in an away game. Captain Caydin Nicolaai scored the first two goals of the season and Jamie-Lee Daniels scored in the second half. Against Victoria Girls from Grahamstown, we lost 3-1 in a humdinger of a match. Captain Caydin Nicolaai scored the goal in the first half (and also received a Player of the Match trophy at assembly). The U16B team is full of promise and achieved a well deserved 1-0 victory against Nico Malan. Players showing good form include Reilly van Heerden and Shanice Pietersen. The U16B team is full of character. The team is captained by Megan de Beer who looks to be a player to watch this season. The Second Team Hockey Team got off to a shaky start as we had to scramble for players to make a full team. In their match against Nico Malan, after conceding three goals in the first ten minutes, the team did not let the match get away from them. They kept the opponents out of their scoring area for the remainder of the match. The team won an exciting match against DF Malherbe where they scored early and managed to stay on top of the opposition to win the match 3-0. The coach is proud as they have developed exponentially as a team and show great team spirit. The First Team has tasted victory and defeat in the first half of the season. Memorable victories against formidable opponents have indicated great promise for the remainder of the season. These include an unforgettable 1-0 victory against Westering and a gritty 1-0 victory against St Dominics Priory. Showing great promise this season is Rushni Salie, on her defence and attacking game, and Lindsay McFarlane, who has been dynamic in spearheading attacking efforts. This is a team to watch as they are just getting into their stride. Against Volkskool on 7 June, the following results were attained: U16B lost 2-0, U16A lost 1-0, Second Team drew 1-1 and the First Team drew 1-1.
The Hockey First Team Trip to George Thank you to Miss Forbes and Miss Potgieter for this fantastic tour. The girls played against formidable and strong Western Cape teams and only lost two of their five matches. It was a cold and wet tour. The results were Lost 0-1 to Bergvliet Drew 0-0 to St Dominics Won 4-0 against York invitational Lost 3-0 to Oakhill Won 4-0 against Milnerton Miss Potgieter thanked all the players for behaving like true Riebeek girls and commented that it is so easy to be proud of such awesome girls.
Junior First Team Hockey The following girls were selected to the U14 hockey squad: Shannon Blignaut, Mishka Moosa,Eudene Kettledas, Sinovuyo Madlavu, Gemma Vorster, Sarah Werth, Mateenah Langford, Qhamisa Mnyazi, Lara Naidoo, Chwayita Jonas, Courtney Van Heerden, Anovuyo Singeni, Ashlynne Arnolds. The team has proven to be a group of enthusiastic girls and they have played four matches so far. The following girls took part in the EP trials: S. Blignaut, S. Madlavu, G. Vorster, M. Langford, M. Moosa, L. Naidoo, E. Kettledas.
Junior Hockey The U11B played two matches and had a lot of fun. They lost 3-0 to Sundridge with Lee-Ann Stuurman playing beautifully. Against Erica, the girls lost 5-0 and the players who stood out were goalie, Chevelle Ludeke, sweeper Aphiwe Bantom and Yibanathi Mjoli who impressed with her skills. A special thank you to Claire Naidoo and Michaela Klassen of the Senior Second Team who are always willing to umpire games and give advice to the team. The U11A team lost 3-1 against Summerwood in an excellent first game with the goal scored being a team effort from Zahraa Isaacs and Chelsey Adams. The U14B team have a lot of heart. Keziah Brandt and Phumelela Kwanini captain the team. Special mention must be made of Megan Gunter, Aphiwe Ngona and Naledi Mankayi for their improvement.
Mini Hockey The Grade 4 Mini Hockey players played their first match against Erica with Jessica Assumption scoring the first goal of the session for the A team. Even though the B team lost 3-2, Captain Erinn Kettledas motivated her team beautifully. In the match against Summerwood, the A team played magnificently and Erinn Kettledas scored a goal. The girls had great fun playing against Woodridge with Shaakirah Mallick and Simone Lovemore scoring three goals each. The girls were jumping for joy after the final whistle.
Sports Assembly At a special Sports Assembly, the following badges were handed out to hockey players: Re-awarded to the following FIRST TEAM PLAYERS: Shannon Dillon, Michaela Balie, Kelly Griffiths, Elricia Meyer, Tahlia Naidoo, Robyn Thomson Awarded to the following NEW FIRST TEAM PLAYERS: Kelly Mc Ewan, Lindsay McFarlane, Amore Wannies, Francesca Gottini, Cindy-Lee Solomons, Imaan Maarman, Rushni Salie
Afrikaans Olympiad The following learners participated in the Senior Afrikaans Olimpiad: Y. Mni, N. Louw, A. Selani, S. Dodo, C. Mahala, K. McGear, E. Meyer, C. Naidoo, A. Tsotsa, M. White, T. Balie, C. Booysen, I. Laubscher, J. Potgieter, T. Prince, S. Swanepoel, S. Weitz.
Computer Olympiad Riebeek entered this Olympiad for the first time. It took place on the 10 May. It required entrants to have thorough practical skills in using applications such as word processor, spreadsheets and databases. First place went to Jessica Hurter in Grade 11. Second place went to Meghan Craig in Grade 11. Third place went to Sivuziwe Maliza in Grade 12. Thank you to Sivuziwe Maliza and Xhamla Kona for their assistance after the Olympiad in collecting the data from the computers.
Evolutio In the Heart of Darkness, Joseph Conrad places culture at the heart of barbarism. Zakes Mala, however, hailed culture as the origin of all civilisation as we know it. In the spirit of this, Evolutio explored the bright colours that culture cast on literature and its readers on 7 May.
Public Speaking The National Speech Teachers’ Public Speaking Competition was held on 18th May and Riebeek was represented by Nikita Karsan. Olwethu Mxolo was selected to represent Riebeek at the Communicator’s Cup. The annual Inter-House Oratory Contest was adjudicated by Mrs Sally Potgieter and was held on 12 June. The speakers were: Sanelisiwe Jikeka (Elizabeth): Cartoons, Lilitha Mali (Eleanor): My Cell Phone, Asemahle Gqubule (Elton): Love, Ambesa Daniels (Eleanor): It's A Girl Thing, Alulutho Mdlokolo (Eleanor): Cartoon Kiddy TV Show Conspiracies, Siphesihle Fali (Elton): Excuses, Excuses, Excuses!, Yonela Mapela (Elton): Brown Eyes, Jamie-Lee Daniels (Elton): What is our youth turning into?, Aviwe Mankayi (Elton): L.A.U.G.H.T.E.R, Olwetho Mxoli (Elton): Pinky Swear, Asisipho Tsotsa (Eleanor): Gossip can glue a society together, Anavuyo Selani (Elton): Toxic Besties, Phumelela Madlavu (Elton): Even innocent disasters hurt people, Nicola McEwan (Elton): Lie To Me, Nikita Karsen (Elizabeth): Mirror Mirror, Tonielle Prince (Eleanor): You Have No Excuse, Staci Weitz (Eleanor): Emotions- Cons, Manali Kapadia (Elizabeth): That 15 letter word, Carla Ferreira (Eleanor): Something Out Of Africa.
Smartie Words Every week a new and exciting word is hidden on the school grounds for the girls to find. The juniors love taking part and are very proud when they receive their smarties on a Friday in assembly. Winners included Alexcey Afrika in Grade 5R, Qhamisa Mnyazi in Grade 7R and Manali Kapadia in Grade 11R.
Founder’s Day The annual Old Girls vs First Team hockey match took place over the Founders weekend. It was a gruelling match, unfortunately with Cindy-Lee Solomons receiving stitches (for the great defence). The First Team came out victorious with a 3-1 win over the Old Girls. The guest speaker was Dr Jackie Hoare. The Golf Day lunch was enjoyed by all with entertainment by our girls and Mr Calitz. Well done to Mrs Sharné Knoetze Woods on her organising of this event.
Violin Exam Carleen Braun of Grade 7R received 84% for her grade 2 violin exam.
Matric Farewell Our matric farewell will take place on Friday 21 June. The invitation was made from glass, one that was very creative and serves as a keepsake. We wish Mrs Bean, Mrs Metcalf, Mrs Stroebel and the Dance Committee the best of luck with their preparations and congratulate them on their efforts. A reminder that only matrics, their partners and invited guests are allowed on the school premises on the evening of this event.
Interact Interact collected items for the Rape Crisis Centre. They also cleaned up the school ahead of Founder’s Day.
Gatsby Outing On 12th June the Olympiad Matrics, and this included any Matric who had ever written the English Olympiad, went off on an excursion to Port Elizabeth to see the Baz Luhrman version of The Great Gatsby. Meaning to see the 3D version at Walmer Park, Tahlia, Tonielle, Courtney, Olwethu (Shirley), Olwethu (Moxi), Nikita, Palesa, Sethu and Sesona set off armed with 3D glasses and Clicks club cards, but the wrong information had been given so we rushed off to the Boardwalk and saw the show at 16.30 instead. It was worth the rush. The movie, which was panned by the local critics, got rave reviews from our girls, who thought it perfectly captured the spirit of the 1920s, the exuberance of the Jazz Age, the newness and romance of the Motor Cars, and the exact nature of Gatsby himself and Jordan Baker, both of whom are exactly as they should be imagined. We strongly recommend all Matrics to see the show.
Committees and Societies Hundreds of applications were received from learners wishing to serve on committees for the 2013-2014 term of office. All girls wishing to serve on committees are required to attend the leadership seminar on 26 July and the Cultural Party, where new committees are announced, on 2 August. It is important for learners to remember that to be elected to committees, is required involvement beforehand in the society and sustained work thereafter.
Drama Production 2014 The annual drama production for 2014 will be entitled “faces and places: where geography and psychology collide”. Rehearsals are already under way and we wish the cast and crew well in their preparations. The first 80 learners to pay their R100 will be included in the cast and crew and attendance at rehearsals from the outset is imperative.
Blood Donations Blood donations take place once a term in our school student centre. Parents are welcome to donate at school on these days. Thank you to Mrs Hickson for the organising of this worthwhile endeavour and to the girls who regularly donate.
Trashion Show The Trashion Show was a RCL project that aimed to support the Going Green campaign and foster the bonding of learners and class teachers. Sustainable consciousness in the school was achieved in showing that we can re-use items and give them a second life, and, we had fun in the process. The girls designed outfits for their teachers to wear and it was a hilarious assembly. Grade 10C with their teacher, Mrs Elie, came first. Mrs Myburg, wearing a Grade 12R design, was crowned Mrs Personality. Mrs du Plessis wore a practical African outfit, designed by Grade 9C, came second.
Congratulations Congratulations to Miss van der Westhuizen and Miss Inggs who will be tying the knot these holidays and returning in the new term as married ladies. Miss van der Westhuizen will marry Tiaan Viljoen on 6 July and Miss Inggs will marry Chris Panayiotou on 22 June. Mr Weidemann, his wife and Luke have welcomed a new addition to the family, a son, Joshua. Mrs Stear is to become a granny of twins soon. Mrs Myburg’s son, Peter, was selected as Mr PE 2013.
Grade 11 English Schools’ Festival Mr Calitz and Mrs Stear accompanied the Grade 11s on a wonderful, artistic and inspiring trip to Grahamstown. The girls were Alimpo Kefile, Asisipho Tsotsa, Kelly McGear, Owethu Danster, Sesethu Dodo, Sibongile Plaatjies, Zipho Antonie and Zoleka Singata. The girls featured in the Grahamstown newspaper and were well behaved at the festival.
Wall of Remembrance The Wall of Remembrance situated across from the school’s library is a memorial to those who have passed away and who were connected to Riebeek College in some way. The inscription on the wall is “Resting where no shadows fall” and was selected by Mrs Marilyn Woods. The Wall of Remembrance was initiated by the Riebeek College Old Girls’ Association. Anyone interested in remembering a loved one on this wall, should contact the school.
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De Beers English Olympiad Top 15 
This is an outstanding achievement as this is a national examination that more than 7500 candidates entered this year. As part of her prize, Micaela is invited to attend the 2013 National Schools' Festival in Grahamstown, courtesy of De Beers English Olympiad. All candidates ranked 1 to 40 get one year's free tuition at Rhodes University. The Olympiad was based on the anthology, In Camera. The theme was: Whose truth is it anyway? It consisted of articles on the freedom of the press and our responsibility to "rage against the dying of the light". Micaela was most inspired by V for Vendeta and the science of Big Brother's state set forth in 1984. Micaela said, "I am most grateful to Miss Potgieter whose English lessons have placed me in a position to get into the Top 15 and Mrs Peltason who offered boundless inspiration and challenged us to transcend the boundaries of our thinking." Karate 
Angelique Tee entered the SANSA All Styles Karate Open Championships in March. She achieved a silver medal for Kata and a gold medal for Kumite. Well done, Angelique Ziva Isaacs attends National Japanese Karate Association Championships 
Ziva Isaacs is attending the National Japanese Karate Association Championships. She will be competing in the JKA trials and attempting to be selected for the SA Karate team for 2013/14. She is also judging in the championships. Ziva said, "I am hoping to succeed in doing the best I can and I want to make the Eastern Province proud too. This is the seventh time that I am attending the national championships and I come home with a medal every year. I hope to continue with this legacy! Most importantly, I intend to have a lot of fun as it is a fantastic experience." Miss Riebeek Miss Riebeek Finalists 
Well done to all those that took part in Miss Riebeek 2013! The results were as follows, Juniors: Lisakhanya Mboya as Miss Riebeek Junior, Karina Du Plessis as 1st Princess and Mishka Moosa as 2nd Princess. Teens: Lara Naidoo as Miss Teen, Gemma Vorster as 1st Princess and Tamara Wildskut as 2nd Princess. Seniors: Shakirah Smith as Miss Riebeek senior, Staci Weitz as 1st Princess, Bulelwa Tuku as 2nd Princess and Miss Personality as Buhle Mbontsi. Miss legs: Kristen Leach. Congratulations to all. You all looked beautiful! We are so proud that all Riebeek girls are beautiful inside and out. Choir Wins Gold 
The Riebeek College Girls’ High School Choir has 68 dedicated members and has attained gold at the Regional Round of the ATKV Applous Competition in the More Experienced Non Afrikaans speaking category. The choir teacher, Mrs Rene Zietsmann, a teacher at Strelitzia High, has worked with the choir for many years and has taught the girls the value of discipline and hard work. The choir rehearses every day, on weekends and during holidays and there is a great sense of fellowship among the girls. They now await to hear if they will receive an invitation from the ATKV to the National Round once all the regional rounds are completed and adjudication has been finalised. This year the National ATKV Applous Competition will take place in Bloemfontein. Previously the girls have travelled to Bloemfontein, Cape Town and Pretoria for these annual events. The girls performed Verlore Liefde, Heuningwals (a prescribed piece), Wade in the Watah, eZulwini ngokuthandaza. The last piece was composed by Mbulelo Nzo and was entered in the African song category and was composed especially for the Riebeek Choir. This song is conducted by the Head of Choir, Uluthando Mdingane, a grade 12 learner at the school. Staff members Mrs Patty Metcalf accompanied the girls on the piano for Heunigwals and Mr Anton Calitz accompanied the girls on guitar for Verlore Liefde. Uluthando Mdingane said of their Gold certificate: “I cannot stop smiling. I am so proud of the girls who have been so amazing. We are so grateful to our teachers and our God. Our experiences in Choir make us disciplined and driven.”
Caption: Front: Tonielle Prince, Mrs Marilyn Woods (principal), Uluthando Mdingane Back: Aviwe Mankayi and Siphosethu Joni The Matric Members of the Choir Committee 
New optional addition to the winter uniform 
South African Regional Age Group Swimming Championships Level One Oudtshoorn 
In the finals, Samantha came second for breastroke and received a gold medal for first place in freestyle events. NEWS.... Leadership Seminar in Bloemfontein 
Four of Riebeek College’s Senior Prefects had the privilege of attending Free State University’s Annual National Leadership Summit. It took place on the 5th to the 7th of April whereby over 200 students from all over the county gathered to learn about Emotional Intelligence. Below are Taryn Balie, Kim Daniels, Urslynn Machui and Tonielle Prince pictured with Director and Vice-Chancellor of the Free State University, Professor Jonathan Jansen. Achievers The Daniel Sisters 
Under the strong influence of their father, both Daniels’ sisters have become well known in Uitenhage for their golfing achievements. Kim (17) obtained her EP u12 colours at the age of nine and was also the only girl in an 8-man team for her first two years of representing EP’s u12 side. She obtained her u14 colours at the age of 11 and her Senior EP Ladies colours at the age of 13. She was the youngest player the EP Senior side had ever had. She has represented South Africa in the Poland World Juniors in Warsaw, Poland and in India, New Dehli where she formed part of a 2-man team that competed in the 3rd annual Albatross Junior Open. Throughout all of this Kim has remained the number one female junior golfer in EP and in currently lying 11th on the South African Junior Girls Order of Merit. She has also proved to be a strong captain that has led EP to many victories.
Jamie-Lee (13) is following in the footsteps of her sister and has achieved much in her short career. She was born into the game and could swing a club before she could walk. She obtained her EP u12 colours by the age of 8, her EP U14 colours by the age of 10 as well as her EP U18 colours at that age. She is slowly but surely making a name for herself in the golfing industry and hopes to one day make it her career.
Horseriding Champion Staci Weitz 
Miss SA Teen Junior Finalist Carryn Booysen 
Carryn Booysen in Grade 9G is a finalist in the Miss SA Teen Junior competition. This competition is to take place from 26th to28th April in Pretoria. English Olympiad 
The English Olympiad was written on 5 March. Fourteen learners enthusiastically took part in this challenging and rewarding examination. The girls are Sameera Musa, Sinovuyo Mnyazi, Olwethu Mxoli, Micaela White, Nicola McEwan, Khanyisa Milisi, Nikita Karsan, Palesa Nyaka, Sesona Mahlahla, Olwethu Kulati, Tonielle Prince, Asisipho Tsotsa, Athi-LilithaTyumbu and Inge Laubscher Term 1 Newsletter Stay in Touch
Winter Uniform As from April 2013, all girls will be allowed to wear grey flannel long pants and grey socks during the winter months of June, July and August. These items may be bought at any stockist of school clothing as this is the most cost effective pricing. This addition to the winter uniform is optional. It is required that the girls wear the pullover (which is stocked at the clothing shop) with the gray flannel long pants to preserve the neatness of the uniform of which we are so proud. The outer garment remains the blazer.
Junior Afrikaans Olimpiade The following girls participated in the Junior Afrikaans Olimpiade and the following results were obtained: Carla Ferreira – 5th in the Top Twenty in the Eastern Cape as well as making the Top 100 National List, Nicole Noeka – 8th in the Top Twenty in the Eastern Cape as well as making the Top 100 National List, Kauthar Ravat – 15th in the Top Twenty in the Eastern Cape, Michaela Balie – 17th in the Top Twenty in the Eastern Cape, Ziva Isaacs – 19th in the Top Twenty in the Eastern Cape, Yolanda Mni.
English Olympiad The English Olympiad was written on 5 March. Fourteen learners enthusiastically took part in this challenging and rewarding examination. The girls are Sameera Musa, Sinovuyo Mnyazi, Olwethu Mxoli, Micaela White, Nicola McEwan, Khanyisa Milisi, Nikita Karsan, Palesa Nyaka, Sesona Mahlahla, Olwethu Kulati, Tonielle Prince, Asisipho Tsotsa, Athi-LilithaTyumbu and Inge Laubscher
Writing Competition Learners were encouraged to participate in the One Act Plays competition organised by Mrs Peltason. A short story competition is being run in which different age categories can take part. Prize money of up to R5000 can be won. A poetry competition is also being run with cash prizes from the school.
Team Building Afternoon The annual Team Building Afternoon was held in which all of the Cultural and Service Committees participated in a fun-filled and competitive afternoon of games and activities. Special thanks to Mrs Gerber, Mr Reynolds and Nikita Karsan for their hard work. The results were: Best Teamwork – Cultural Board, Tug of War – Cultural Committee, Best War Cry – Magazine Committee, Best Dressed – Loren Buchner, Frog Jump Champions – Choir Committee, Treasure Hunt Champions – SCA Committee
Children of the Wind Drama Production The Drama Committee held their annual drama production on 21st February. Special thanks to Mr Calitz, Mrs Gerber, Mrs Stark for her administrative work, Miss du Preez and the Interact girls for running the tuckshop, the Cultural Board for assistance with front-of house and special thanks to Courtney Hickson for these arrangements, Shayna and Priyanka Kooverjee, Lelethu Dube, Manali Kapadia, Andrea Siwak, Xhamla Kona, Stephanie McAuley for back stage work and Chwayita Mbebe for lighting. Well done to the directors of each section, the drama deputy Yolanda Mni, previous director Kelly Griffiths, the director Francesca Gottini and the cast and crew of Children of the Wind. The Theatre Dinner of 23rd February was a fund raiser initiative of the Grade 9s and we thank Mrs Stark, Miss du Preez, Mrs du Plessis and the Grade 9s for their support.
Valentines Dance The Valentines Dance was hosted by the Dance Committee on 15th February. The theme was Only Cupid Knows and, to add mystery to the evening, girls and their partners were required to wear masks. Miss Valentine was Courtney Hickson.
Miss SA Teen Junior Carryn Booysen in Grade 9G is a finalist in the Miss SA Teen Junior competition. This competition is to take place from 26th to28th April in Pretoria.
Representative Council of Learners The following girls were selected as RCL members for the year of 2013: Head of RCL – Claire Ferguson, Grade 8C – Asemahle Gqubule, Grade 8G – Sanelisiwe Jikeka, Grade 8R – Ambesa Daniels, Grade 9C – Kristen Hunt, Grade 9G – Siposethu Gwedashe, Grade 9R –Megan de Beer, Grade 10C – Kauthar Moosa, Grade 10G – Robyn Plaatjies, Grade 10R – Sinovuyo Jantjies, Grade 11C – Andrea Siwak, Grade 11G – Athi – Lilitha Tyumbu, Grade 11R – Laa – Iqah Panday, Grade 12C – Lelethu Dube, Grade 12G – Nisha Panchal, Grade 12R – Claire Ferguson.
Interact The Interact Club Members attended the Interact Club Welcome featuring the new members dressing up as clowns in a fun filled day. Interact girls took part in litter clean-ups and organised a Breast Cancer Awareness Civvies Day which saw our girls dress up in pink.The Interact Club paid their visit to Rosa Munch on 19th February in which they took flowers to the elderly. Prizes were awarded to wearers of best pink outfits that went crazy for cancer on Thursday and were awarded the following positions: Jade Rudman(3rd); Stephany McAuley and Staci Weitz(joint 2nd) and Sarah Gopal(1st). Thank you to everybody who supported Interact. Interact donated old shoes to a needy school.
Swimming B-Group Gala: The following girls competed in the Eastern Province B-Group Gala: Desire Ferguson, Claire Ferguson, Samantha Jones – 2nd in 50m breaststroke and 3rd in 50m backstroke. 2nd B-Group Gala: The following girls swam in the second B group gala at the Newton Park swimming pool on Saturday:Samantha Jones, Courtney Norman, Carmen Collins, Phillipa Robinson. The following girls took part in the Muir Junior Gala: Mateenah Langford, Megan Taylor, MishkaMoosa, Phillipa Robinson. The reserve was Sarah Werth. The following girls took part in the Muir Senior Ashes Gala at Muir on 15th February: Lindsay McFarlane, Samantha Jones, Desire Ferguson, Claire Ferguson. The following girls were invited to swim in the Top 8 Invitation Gala in Port Elizabeth in March: Claire Ferguson – Breaststroke, Samantha Jones – Backstroke, Breaststroke and Freestyle, Mateenah Langford – Backstroke and Breaststroke. Congratulations to Claire Ferguson and Samantha Jones who received the following certificates at an EP Gala event held on the 16th of February. Samantha Jones – 2nd place in the 50m Breaststroke, Claire Ferguson – 2nd place in the 50m Breaststroke, 2nd place in the 50m Backstroke, 2nd place in the 50m Freestyle.
Tennis Team Tennis girls played an exciting match against Collegiate where they won 8-4. The senior First Team Girls won their match against St. Dominics Priory. Rushni Salie, Tahlia Naidoo, Laura Bakker and Yolanda Mni won their match 10-2.
Hockey Festival The annual hockey festival was held on 1-2 March and this year saw us hosting 7 teams from across the province. Our 2 Riebeek teams fared very well, as the U16A team remained undefeated throughout the course of the weekend. Some of the weekend’s most memorable results are as follows: Riebeek A (1) vs KHS (1) Riebeek A (1) vs VG (1) Riebeek inv. (2) vs Strelitzia (0) Both Riebeek teams displayed good sportsmanship and we are proud of all our players. Special mention must be made of the following girls: Shanice Pietersen, Siviwe Tole, Ziva Isaacs and Sanelisiwe Zitho.This weekend could not have been possible without the help of many able and willing individuals. A big thank you to our First Aid Committee, Interact Committee, RCL, Senior Prefects and staff for contributing to the success of the weekend.
Mini Fun Gala The gala was a success and all the juniors had an amazing time. A big thank you to all the teachers involved, especially Miss Johnson. Eleanor won.
Soccer AnelisaMhletywa in Grade 4C was selected as an Orange Africa Cup of Nations 2013 Standard Bank Player Escort. SibabalweTiti, Nomtha Salamntu and Asemahle Gqubule were also selected to be flag bearers.
Debating The senior debating league took part in a debate against St Georges School. The topic was ‘Juveniles should be tried as adults for violent crimes”. Micaela White, Imkitha Mani and Asisipho Tsotsa represented Riebeek. Micaela White was selected as the Best Speaker. The drama production’s Kaapse Kloppers joined the debators as it provided a chance to rehearse and support the debators, and Sameera Musa accompanied the team too.The debating girls also debated the following topic: “Changing technologies: cellphones should be allowed in schools.” Congratulations must be given to Lelethu Ntshangase. Riebeek debated against Alexander High at Woolhope High School, proposing that “The American Dream is over-rated”. Sameera Musa, Asisipho Tsotsa and Micaela White argued capably but the Alex team won.
SPCA The SPCA group visited the Uitenhage branch of the SPCA to spend time with the animals and help out. A colouring-in competition and photo competition was also held.
Quiz League The following girls are representing Riebeek at the High Schools quiz league: Lindsay McFarlane, Nicola McEwan, Anovuyo Selani, Yolanda Mni, Inge Laubscher and Sinovuyo Mnyazi.
Cyber Hunt The Computer Club hosts the Cyber Hunt every Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon from 14:00 – 15:00 in which Junior School girls are invited to have fun and gain new computer skills. Winners of the First Round: 1st place – Amy Schambril, 2nd place – Taryn de Klerk, 3rd place – Andisiwe de Booi.
Elton House Day Elton hosted a colouring-in competition in order to raise funds towards their selected charity. Elton also hosted a Valentine’s Day Sing Along in the Hall in which anyone in the school could attend and sing love songs. The money was donated to the Rape Crisis Centre atan assembly where the guest speaker spoke from the heart of her experiences. Well done to Mr Jonas, Sphosethu Joni and the Elton girls.
Volunteers Riebeek girls volunteered to help clean up our props room on a Saturday morning. They were Khanyisile Tshazibana, Kimberleigh Lingham, Shariffa Khan, Phelokazi Nocanda, Sanelisiwe Klaas, Aviwe Naki, Ambesa Scott, Janine Jackson and Noluyolo Nyati. The following girls volunteered to assist with decorating on a Saturday morning: Clair Malgas, Ashlin Klaasen, Demaine Jansen, Lesedi Adams.
NMMU Accounting Evening Riebeek hosted the NMMU career evening on 26th February. Xhamla Kona and Khethiwe Mpshe did Riebeek proud when they
Incubator Programme The following girls have been chosen to attend enrichment classes for Mathematics and Physical Sciences at NMMU on Saturdays. They qualified by writing an exam at the education department. Grade 12 – Urslynn Machui, Taryn Balie, Tonielle Prince. Grade 11 – Nicola McEwan, Micaela White, Yusra Lukie, Priyanka Kooverjee, Sesethu Dodo.
Master Maths Bursary Congratulations to Sanelisiwe Mrubata, in Grade 11, who was awarded the Master Maths Bursary for six months free tuition for 2013.
Go Green The following girls received spot prizes for bringing recyclable material to the school: Gabby Ownhouse Grade 6R, Amy Higgins Grade 6R, Ganeefa Sirkhotte Grade 5R, Caitlyn Cockcroft Grade 4R
Chris Mann Mrs Peltason accompanied a group of Riebeek learners to Collegiate on 12th March where the renowed poet, Chris Mann, performed his poetry set to a backdrop of music and visual art.
Hamlet The Shakespearean play of Hamlet was put on by the Shakespearean Society in the PEMADS Little Theatre on 23rd January. A group of Riebeek learners thoroughly enjoyed the performance. Thanks to Mrs Peltason for organising this outing.
Hostel Mrs Sandells, a hostel matron, is a granny again. The outings this term included a leader development session and a leaders’ outing to the Boardwalk on 11th March. A welcome programme for the new girls was also held.
Karate Angelique Tee, Grade 8R, entered the SANSA All Styles Karate Open Championships 2013 on 2013-03-09. She entered in U/16 white to orange Kata & Kumite Division. She achieved a silver medal for Kata and a gold medal for Kumite.
Latecomers Lateness is a sign of poor time management skills. When you are late for appointments, late for class, late for school, you show a lack of respect for other people’s time and your own time. You disrupt the administrative staff, teachers and the girls in class. If learners are late more than five times in a month, learners have a detention. Learners must be at school by 7.35 when the first bell rings. Life is less stressful and it is really worthwhile to always be on time.
Reminders Windbreakers may not be worn in the classrooms or corridors as they are for outdoor use. Name badges are compulsory. Learners need to remember that personal hygiene is best attended to in bathrooms and therefore lip gloss or lip balm should only be applied in the bathroom.It is not permitted to apply it in the classroom. Learners may not eat or drink in class or the passages. Learners are expected to walk quietly and in single file in the passages. The office staff are not permitted to accept money from parents at the office to be passed on to the learners. Projects and items forgotten at home may not be handed in at the office by parents for learners to collect. The learners need to develop a sense of responsibility and need to face the consequence of their actions should they leave something at home.
New staff members A warm Riebeek welcome to Mrs Gunter, our new senior Life Science teacher and Miss Panayiotou, our new Grade 6 teacher.Another warm welcome to Mrs Boscombe, our new secretary, whose bright smile lightens our mornings, and Mr and Mrs Schoultz, our new tuckshop managers.
Stay Awake The annual junior school was held on the evening of 14th March. The theme was “All things bright and beautiful”. Thank you to all the staff involved.
Staff Congratulations Congratulations to Mrs S. Woods (our former public relations officer) who has obtained her Masters. Congratulations to Mrs Stevens who successfully completed the Argus Cycle Tour.
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Riebeek is a top partner school with NMMU Riebeek's partnership with NMMU was recognised at a function this evening. Riebeek received a certificate for being a top partner school. Pictured here are Mrs Gerber, receiving the certificate on behalf of Mrs Woods, and Candice Evert, Old Girl and Masters Student representing the Computer Department at the Open Days. 
Miss Riebeek Preparations The Dance Committee 
We are proud of ... NMMU lecturers compliment our girls 
Riebeek hosted the NMMU career evening on 26th February at our school. Xhamla Kona and Khethiwe Mpshe did Riebeek proud when they 
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