first years booklet
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serruria DAMESKOSHUIS
women of virtue
Eerstejaar 2013
First Year 2013
“women of virtue”
Dear First Year/ Liewe Eerstejaar
Congratulations on receiving placement in Serruria Ladies Residence! This booklet was
compiled with the hope that it will provide information that will ease your transition from
school (or a gap year) to university. Short letters from the Residential Head, HK-members and
Head Mentor are included. They provide a brief introduction to each of these individuals.
Further information includes lists of items to bring with you, a brief explanation of certain
terms, concepts and structures in use at Serruria and Stellenbosch University. Also what to
expect during MAD²/ the welcoming period.
Baie geluk met jou plasing in Serruria Dameskoshuis! Die boekie is saamgestel met die hoop
dat dit die nodige inligting sal verskaf wat jou oorskakeling vanaf skool (of “gap” jaar) tot
universiteit sal vergemaklik. Dit bevat ook kort briewe van die Huismoeder, Huiskomitee (HK)
en Hoofmentor. Die briewe gee ‘n kort inleiding tot elke individu. Verder bevat dit ‘n
verduideliking tot sekere terme, konsepte en strukture in gebruik by Serruria en die
Universiteit van Stellenbosch. Sowel as wat om te verwag tydens MAD² / die
verwelkomingsprogram.
We are looking forward to meeting you, so bring loads of spirit and enthusiasm and we
guarantee you will have an unforgettable experience! Please note that you must move in on
the 23th January 2013. The residence will be open from 08:00. All first years are kindly
requested to have moved in by 13:00 and to be in residence at 14:00. If you have any
problems or queries don’t hesitate to contact us.
Ons sien uit daarna om vir jou te ontmoet, so bring genoeg gees en entoesiasme en ons
verseker jou dat jy ‘n onvergeetlike ervaring sal hê! Let asseblief daarop dat jy moet die 23ste
Januarie in trek. Die koshuis sal van 08:00 oop wees. Alle eerstejaars word vriendelik versoek
om teen 13:00 ingetrek te wees en teen 14:00 in die koshuis te wees. Indien jy enige probleme
of navrae het, kontak ons gerus.
Greetings/ Groete
Anél Botha en Leonore Conradie
HK of First Years/ HK van Eerstejaars 2013
0218838238
www.sun.ac.za/serruria
Serruria Eerstejaars | First Years 2013
Besoek/ Visit: Serruria Dameskoshuis 2012
“women of virtue”
Serruria
WAARDES/VALUES:
Respek/Respect
Lojaliteit/ Loyalty
Betrokkenheid/Participation
Trots en Tradisie/ Pride and Tradition
Verantwoordelikheid/ Responsibility
LEUSE/MOTTO:
Dames van Deug/ Women of Virtue
“women of virtue”
November 2013
Beste Amper-Serrurianer
Baie geluk met jou plasing as eerstejaar in Serruria Dameskoshuis! Ons hoop dat jy die jare waartydens jy
hier gaan bly baie sal geniet en dat jou verbintenis met SERRURIA spesifiek en Stellenbosch in die
algemeen, baie gelukkig en suksesvol sal wees.
Coming to a university, especially to a large one such as this one, can be a very daunting experience. On
the one hand you as a new student, and to an extent your parents, feel a sense of excitement, but on the
other hand there is also an uncertainty and anxiety about what the future may hold. Let me, from the
start, assure you that here at Serruria we attach a very special meaning to the term “welcome”. Serruria
is dedicated towards the development of an inclusive, enabling and value-driven culture. One of the ways
in which we can measure our progress and success in this regard, is the degree in which everyone feels
truly welcome in our residence: welcome in the academic sense, in a physical sense, in a cultural sense,
in a religious sense and also in a social sense. Welcoming new students to a community is a great practice
of openness. It demonstrates a vibrant community that wants to bring new members into the fold and
help them become active contributors, not only to our residence, the university and the surrounding
community, but also to the world.
Studente bly die lewensbloed van Serruria en ons is daartoe verbind om graduandi te lewer wat nie
alleen ‘n uitnemende akademiese opleiding ontvang het nie, maar wat ook as afgeronde mense ontwikkel
het.
Our residence is named after a little fynbos flower, commonly known as the Blushing Bride and you will
have to look far and wide for a more suitable name for a residence full of young and vibrant ladies!
Serruria vorm ook deel van die amaMaties-Kluster. Die Kluster het ten doel om akademiese sukses te
verseker en streef die integrasie tussen die akademiese- en sosiale omgewing ten nouste na.
To assure your success, you will be given a mentor to help you throughout your entire first year to adapt
to the new excitement that awaits you at Stellenbosch University.
You and your parents are cordially invited for snacks on Wednesday, 23
January 2013, at 17:00 at Serruria. We shall introduce the House
Committee (HK) and the Mentors to you and your parents at the meeting.
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is
that we are powerful beyond measure.”
Ons sien daarna uit om jou op 23 Januarie 2013 te verwelkom!
Vriendelike groete
Benita van Zyl (mev) INWONDENDE HOOF: SERRURIA amaMaties-Kluster: Koördineerder
“women of virtue”
Serruria HK 2012/2013
Agter van links: Nelia Jacobs, Gabi Tidbury, Fralise Verwey, Sasha-Leigh Williams,
Robyn van de Rhede, Tess Hart, Leonore Conradie
Voor van links: Lana Keulder, Anél Botha, Madalé Bezuidenhout, Barbara Melck
“women of virtue”
Liewe Eerstejaar
Eerstens, baie geluk met jou plasing in dié BESTE
dameskoshuis op kampus. Serruria is werklik die tuiste
waar jy lewenslange vriendskappe gaan maak, die beste
tyd van jou lewe gaan hê, en dit alles terwyl jy graad
vang! Jy is waarskynlik baie nuuskierig, dalk bang, en
grotendeels onseker oor alles wat op jou wag, maar wees
gerus, want een van die dae vorm jy deel van die Dames
van Deug wat jou leiding sal gee!
My name is Robyn van de Rhede and I come from Kuils
River, just around the corner. I am currently doing my
Masters in Drama and Theatre Studies, specializing in
Acting. I am honoured and privileged to be the Primaria
of Serruria in 2013. Under the guidance of our Residential
Head, my House Committee (HK) and I, along with a
number of Serrurianers, we are responsible for running all
the residence events and making sure that our Serruria
name is kept high on campus. We are 11 Women of Virtue that are passionate about Serruria
and our values of Respect, Loyalty, Participation, Pride, Tradition and Responsibility are very
important to us.
Serruria as eenheid, en as Huis, bied werklik die geleentheid om jouself uit te leef. Ons bied
vir jou ‘n “home away from home”! Daar is soveel aktiwiteite om na uit te sien, onder andere
MAD²; Sêrruria; skakelings; ‘n KAMERMAAT; Huisvergaderings; nuwe gesigte; nuwe
geleenthede en geheel en al nuwe ervaringe! Dit hang egter van jou af wat jy daarvan gaan
maak…maar ek stel voor benut en gryp alle geleenthede aan met albei hande en ‘n voet! Jou
studentelewe is werklik die beste tyd van jou lewe!
I am very excited to meet each and every one of you lovely ladies, and also very jealous that
you will be meeting hundreds of new people and experiencing MAD² as a first year! This will
be a special moment in your life that you will only get to experience once, and it will form
part of the most fantastic memories that you will carry with you forever and a day!
I wish you all the best for the coming year! Make the most of every second! Have a wonderful
holiday and please be safe! If you have any queries, do not hesitate to call or email me, I will
gladly assist!
Liefde, Robyn
#serruriaisnextlevel
(Section: Cambridge)
Robyn van de Rhede
PRIMARIA
0844932551
“women of virtue”
Dear First Year :)
Congratulations on your placement in
Serruria! It is a great privilege to stay in a
residence in Stellenbosch, and even more
to become part of the Women of Virtue.
A new and exciting chapter lies ahead of
you. I hope you will embrace every
opportunity and enjoy all the fun activities
during MAD2 (Making A Decision 2 Make A
Difference). Our MAD2 partner is
Hippokrates and during this period you will
take part in activities such as Vensters and
Bondelsport. You will also get to know the
Stellenbosch Campus.
Ek is die onder-primaria van Serruria Dameskoshuis en my portefeulje
behels die Veiligheid en Sekuriteit van die inwoners. Ek sien daarna
uit om jou te verwelkom as inwoner van Serruria, jou nuwe tuiste vir
2013.
Remember to pack enough energy and enthusiasm, because the
time of your life is about to start...
Serruria liefde
Madalé Bezuidenhout
(Section: Dartmouth)
Madalé Bezuidenhout
ONDER PRIMARIA
072 506 9313
“women of virtue”
Dearest Serruria Lady
Baie geluk met jou toelating tot die Universiteit van Stellenbosch sowel as die plasing in Serruria!
Jy sal nie een oomblik spyt wees nie.
My name is Anél Botha, a third year BSc Human Life Science with Psychology student. I come
from Durbanville which is close to Cape Town. The portfolio I share is HK of First Years and
Events. Being HK of First Years, I definitely cannot wait
for the personal journey we will have together, especially
during MAD2
The most thrilling and exiting years are undeniably in
front of you! Res will transform you into a lady and the
memories you make you will forever carry in your heart.
You can feel so privilege to have this opportunity and I
urge you to take and be fully part of this experience!
Indien jy onseker is of enige vrae het, moet asseblief nie
huiwer om een van ons te kontak nie.
Ek hoop jy is só opgewonde soos wat ons is vir die nuwe jaar! Wees asseblief veilig en geniet die
laaste paar weke van die vakansie: rus behoorlik uit!
Sien binnekort! Liefde,
Anél Botha (Section: Oxford)
Anél Botha
CO. EERSTEJAARS/EVENTS
083 646 6808
“women of virtue”
Hey there..
It is with great pride and honour that I welcome you to your future home,
Serruria. This residence is the best residence on campus and I cannot wait
until you come and join our family here in Stellenbosch.
My naam is Leonore Conradie, en ek is een van die twee HK-lede wat die
voorreg het om julle HK van eerstejaars te wees. Ek kom van Ceres af, en
studeer tans BComm Logistiek.
Om in `n paar woorde te kan beskryf watter lekker huis Serruria vir my die
afgelope twee jaar was, is onmoontlik, maar ek
kan wel sê dat ek al die beste tye van my lewe
hier gehad het en die ongelooflikste vriende
waarvoor enige iemand kan vra, hier gemaak het.
Om saam met `n nuwe groep meisies `n nuwe
jaar, nuwe omgewing en nuwe uitdagings aan te
pak, is `n belewenis wat jy vir altyd sal onthou. So
die belangrikste van als is, om elke oomblik te
geniet (veral MAD2).
I am so excited to meet you, I believe you will love
your experience in Serruria and grow to love it as
I already do.
Serruria liefde
Leonore Conradie
(Section: Harvard)
Leonore Conradie
CO. EERSTEJAARS/EVENTS
072 019 9355
“women of virtue”
Hello new Serrurianer
Congratulations on being selected for THE ladies residence on campus! The
people and memories that you make within your time in res are ones you will
treasure for the rest of your life. I hope that you soon learn that Serruria is not
merely your residence but truly becomes your home away from home and that
your fellow Serrurianers are so much more than your neighbours but are there for
you through thick and thin.
My naam is Tess Hart en ek studeer BRek. Ek bly in Somerset Wes, maar kom
oorspronlik van Pietermaritzburg af. My portefeulje is tesourier en dit beteken dat
ek in beheer is van die koshuis se finansies.
I hope that you are excited for the year ahead as it promises to be one that you
will remember for the rest of your life. I am looking forward to welcoming every
new Serrurian and helping to ensure that you feel as welcome and happy in
Serruria as I did as a first year and still feel every day.
Until January!
Tess
(Section: Columbia)
Tess Hart
TESOURIER
082 440 8890
“women of virtue”
Hello future Serruria girl. My name is Nelia Jacobs, your Social HK for
2012/2013. Firstly, congratulations on being placed in Serruria. I’m sure you
are very excited for what lies ahead, and you should be!
As HK of Social, my responsibilities at Serruria include organizing social
events and skakels for the girls, where you will be able to meet and make new
friends. The big events at res that I am in charge of is Innaweek, which is a
whole weekend filled with fun events to be
enjoyed by you with all your Serruria sisters,
and the big one, Vensters.
For those of you who don’t know, Vensters is
one of the main events of MAD², where you will
have the opportunity to dance and have fun on
stage along with all your fellow first years along
with the first years of our MAD² partners,
Hippokrates, in front of your parents and the
whole of Stellenbosch. This event is SO much
fun and it is the event of the year that
everybody looks forward to. So make sure you
bring loads of energy, excitement and GEES,
because you are going to need it!
I trust you are enjoying your last few weeks at home and resting well, like I
said, you are going to need loads of energy for your first year at Stellenbosch!
Enjoy the packing and all the preparations for your trip to Stellenbosch and
prepare yourself for the best experience I’ve ever had, you learn so much
about yourself as person and you will also have the most fun that you will
ever have!
I look forward to meeting and getting to know every single one of you when
you arrive at Serruria, and I will ensure you always feel welcome.
Travel safe.
Lots of love, Nelia
(Section: Cornell)
Nelia Jacobs
SOCIAL
072 601 2253
“women of virtue”
Dearest Serruria Sister to be,
The time has come. It’s finally time for you to spread your wings and fly away… But not too far! Remember to stop at Serruria to have the best years of your life! Everybody says at university you have the best time of your life, but what they forgot to add is: to be in Serruria makes that time even better!
Ek is Lana Keulder en is HK van bemarking. My hoofdoel is dus (you guessed it) om die koshuis en ons verskeie events te bemark! Maar ek kan plakkate en banners op kampus opplak tot ek groen is! Dit kom nog steeds nie by die sogenaamde, good old fashioned “word of mouth” nie. Daarom wil ons hê dat julle die beste belewenis ooit hier sal hê. Dan sal julle nie huiwer om vir die mense daar buite te vertel hoe awesome Serruria is nie! Julle is dus Serruria se bemarkers.
So be sure to add lots of enthusiasm and “gees” to your baggage list so long, my fellow
marketers. You won’t look back for one second (firstly because there won’t be time and secondly because you wouldn’t want to!).
Kan nie wag om julle te ontmoet nie! :D
Mooi bly,
Lana Keulder
(Section: Yale)
Lana Keulder
BEMARKING
076 520 4584
“women of virtue”
Good day to you! Hello, my name is Barbara Melck and I’m HK of Cluster and spiritual.
Firstly I would like to congratulate you on getting into Serruria. I really
hope that you would learn to love this residence as much as I do.
Remember the experience that you will have here is only going to be as
great as you make it for yourself. OK so now you are probably
wondering what is this Cluster thing? The University is grouped in
different clusters, which are groups of residences and PSO wards. We
are lucky enough to form part of the Amamaties Cluster, which consists
of Erica, Nemesia, Equité, Libertas, Helderberg and of course Serruria
☺. During the year there are really cool Cluster events that I hope you
are going to attend. There are events like
Mr and Miss amaMaties, Rolbaldag (we go
to the local bowls club and try our hand at
the sport – definitely a highlight), cluster
culture evening etc. See the Cluster page
elsewhere in the booklet!
As I’ve previously mentioned one of my
portfolio’s is also spiritual, so if during the
welcoming program or anytime during the
year, you feel a bit lost spiritually or you
just feel like chatting about something that
is bothering you feel free to come and
knock on my door.
I look forward to seeing you at your new home!
Barbara Melck
(Section: Brown)
Barbara Melck
CLUSTER/GEESTELIK
074 181 8302
“women of virtue”
This middle section of this booklet consists of two questionnaires
which should be removed. All pages which are part of the section
to be removed, contain the scissor and mailbox sign, as indicated:
It would be to your advantage to fill out these forms accurately.
Send each filled out questionnaire to the correct postal address.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL CONTENT WILL BE KEPT
STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL.
MENTOR INFORMATION FORM
NAME:
DATE OF BIRTH:
HOMETOWN:
HIGH SCHOOL:
TELEPHONE NUMBER:
EMERGENCY NUMBER:
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
PARENT/GUARDIAN E-MAIL ADDRESS:
STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY STUDET NUMBER:
COURSE APPLIED FOR AT STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY:
WHY DID YOU APPLY FOR THIS COURSE? (DETAIL)
WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURESELF IN 5 YEARS?
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO MOST AT STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY?
WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES?
DO YOU HAVE ANY SISTERS OR BROTHRES? IF YOU DO, PLEASE SPECIFY
DO YOU HAVE ANY SISTERS OR BROTHERS AT STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY?
ARE YOU THE FIRST PERSON IN YOUR FAMILY TO COME TO STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY?
DO YOU PLAY ANY SPORTS? SPECIFY
DO YOU PLAY ANY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS? SING? DANCE? ACT?
WHAT DO YOU EXPECT OR DESIRE MOST FROM YOUR EXPERIENCE AT SERRURIA LADIES
RESIDENCE?
PLEASE SEND THE COMPLETED FORM TO:
Serruria Dameskoshuis / Serruria Ladies Residence
Die Primaria / The Primaria
Posbus 3225 / PO Box 3225
Matieland
PERSOONLIKE VRAELYS / PERSONAL QUESTIONNAIR
1. Die Universiteit van Stellenbosch is verbind tot die transformasie proses en diverse
plasings wat mag plaasvind
2. Aanvanklike kamermaatplasings word volgens die diskresie van die Inwonende Hoof en die Primaria gedoen.
Voltooi asseblief die vraelys, heg ‘n foto van jouself aan en stuur so spoedig moontlik, verkieslik voor 20 Desember 2012 aan die
onderstaande adres. Please complete the questionnaire, attach a picture of yourself and send as soon as possible, preferably before 20
December 2012, to the following address:
Serruria Dameskoshuis / Serruria Ladies Residence
Die Primaria / The Primaria
Posbus 3225 / PO Box 3225
Matieland
7602
VRAELYS/ QUESTIONS
1. Noemnaam en van / Name and surname
________________________________________________________________
2. Studentenommer / Studentnumber
_______________________________________________________________
3. Kursus / Course
________________________________________________________________
4. Indien jy onseker is oor jou kursus of vakke, vertel ons meer daarvan, sodat ons gereed kan wees om jou daarmee te help / If you
have any uncertainties about your course or subjects, tell us more about it so that we can be prepared to help you.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
5. Skool waar jy matrikuleer het / School where you matriculated
__________________________________________________________________
6. Vertel ons van jou prestasies, leiersposisies en belangstellings op skool. (Op akademiese- sowel as op kulturele gebied) Alles waarop jy trots voel! / Tell us about your achievements, leadership positions and interests at school. Everything that you are proud of!
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
7. Vertel ons in watter sportsoorte jy belangstel, het jy deelgeneem en sal jy graag aan die
Universiteit sport wil deelneem. Jy mag maar spog! / What sports are you interested in, did participate in at school and would like to participate in at University?
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
8. Enige ander aktiwiteite waarin jy belangstel en sal wil deelneem. / Any other activities which you are interested in and would like to take
part in?
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
9. Kerkverband / Church (opsioneel/ optional)
____________________________________________________________________
10. Mediese geskiedenis / Medical history
Dui asseblief jou bloedgroep aan. / Please state your blood group.
Gee besonderhede van enige mediese toestand waarvan ons bewus moet wees. Die
inligting sal baie vertroulik hanteer word. / Any information about a medical condition
which we should be aware of. The information will be handled confidentially.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
11. As jou ouers aan ‘n mediese fonds behoort, VUL ASSEBLIEF DIE INLIGTING VOLLEDIG HIERONDER IN.
If your parents are members of a medical aid, PLEASE COMPLETE, IN FULL, THE DETAILS ASKED:
Naam van fonds / Name of fund: ___________________________________________
Lidnommer / Member number: ____________________________________________
Hooflid / Main member: _________________________________________________
(Titel en volledige voorletters is baie belangrik /
Title and full initials are very important)
12. Gedurende die jaar gaan jou ouers briewe van die Mentors ontvang. Gee hieronder hulle VOLLEDIGE POSADRES. Begin by Mnr en Mev / Me / ens, dan VOLLE VOORLETTERS en VAN, dan die POSADRES met korrekte POSKODE. As jou ouers nie dieselfde adres het nie, maar jy wil hê albei moet die brief ontvang, moet jy albei se titels, voorletters en posadresse neerskryf./ Your parents are going to receive letters from the mentors. Give their full Postal Address. If they don’t have the same address, and both need to receive the letter, give both addresses.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
13. Kontak besonderhede / Contact details:
Jou selfoonnommer / Your cellphone number: ___________________________________
Ouers se landlynnommer met areakode: _______________________________________
Home telephone number of parents with area code: _______________________________
Selfoonnommer van ouers: Vader: ________________________________________
Moeder:_______________________________________
Cellphone numbers of parents: Father: ________________________________________
Mother:________________________________________
14. Hoe voel jy oor ander se rookgewoontes? / How do you feel about other people’s smoking habits?
________________________________________________________________________
15. Om ons in staat te stel om jou by ‘n kamermaat te plaas, wil ons graag meer van jou weet. Vertel ons meer van jouself en kyk na die volgende aspekte:
is jy ‘n dag – of nagmens
hoe is jou studiegewoontes
hoe is jou slaapgewoontes
het jy gewoontes wat ander kan irriteer
is jy netjies en georden of onnet en deurmekaar
watter gewoontes van ander irriteer / ontstel jou
For us to be able to suitably place you with a roommate, we would like to know you better. Tell us more about yourself and look at the following aspects:
are you a day or a night person
what are your study habits
what are your sleeping habits
do you have habits that could irritate other people
are you neat and tidy or untidy
what kind of habits of other people irritate / upset you easily
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
. 16 Wat is jou verwagtinge van die koshuislewe? / What are your expectancies of life in residence?
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING
VERVERSINGS MET OUERS: 23 Januarie 2013 om 17h00
Ons gaan dit definitief bywoon: JA / NEE
Aantal persone (eerstejaar uitgesluit) ___________
Naam en van van eerstejaar: ______________________________________
REFRESHMENTS WITH PARENTS: 23 Januarie 2013 at 17h00
We will be attending the event: YES / NO
Amount of people (first year excluded): ___________
Name and surname of firstyear: _____________________________________
“women of virtue”
Dear Women of virtue
Congratulations on your outstanding achievements and selection to the most
prestige ladies residence… Serruria! We definitely have some of the most talented
ladies on campus; not only on the sport field but also in cultural events and
academics.
I am a 3rd
year BSc Sport Science student and very passionate about my sport. My
main HK portfolio is Sport. Some of the sports we offer are; netball, hockey,
soccer, tennis, table tennis and squash but we are always excited to participate in
new sports and we don’t go down without a fight.
I am proud to say that we are still the unbeatable “DamesTouch” team (touch
rugby) for the 6th
consecutive year.
Stellenbosch University definitely has the most
beautiful campus in South Africa with surrounding
views of the nearby mountain ranges. Stellenbosch
University also has some of the best sport facilities
where world class athletes train e.g. SA 7’s rugby
team, Paralympic and International athletes.
I am looking forward to an unforgettable year
filled with fun, spontaneous laughter and lots of
spirit. Feel free to ask me anything or just stop by
for a chat or cup of coffee.
“Serruria” love
Gabriela Tidbury
(Section: Penn)
Gabi Tidbury
SPORT
079 809 1099
“women of virtue”
Hello daar mede-dame!!
Ek is Fralise Verwey en ek is HK-lid van Serruria se gemeenskapsinteraksie- en
groenportefeuljes.
Serruria se gemeemskapsinteraksie-komitee maak ‘n verskil in die lewens van LS
Pieter Langeveldt, (geleë in Cloetesville) se graad 2 en 3 leerders deur elke week
kunsprojekte vir hulle aan te bied. Dis groot morsige pret en ‘n goeie geleentheid
vir jou om jou uitkyk te verbreed terwyl jy iets beteken vir mense wat dit werklik
kort.
Living green and sustainable is a global movement
and Serruria is moving with this trend. The green
committee is all about wasting less, recycling
more, and enjoying beautiful Stellenbosch. If you
have a passion for planting trees, recycling, hiking
and enjoying all that nature has to offer this is the
committee for you.
Welcome to your new home where I am sure you
will make lifelong friends, have memorable
experiences and develop into the lady you were
born to be.
Sterkte met al die pakwerk. Ek sien soveel daarna uit om saam met jou ‘n verskil
te maak in die jaar wat voorlê.
Beste wense!!
Fralise Verwey
(Section: Princeton)
Fralise Verwey
GEMEENSKAP/SUSTAINABLE
082 344 0697
“women of virtue”
Dear Ladies of Serruria
My name is Sasha-Leigh Williams and I am your HK of Culture and
Diversity. Just in case you didn’t know (want ek het geen benul gehad
voor ek na Stellenbosch toe gekom het nie) a HK is a member of the
Huiskomitee (house committee). I am on the HK for three reasons: firstly,
Serruria is my home away from home; secondly, Serruria’s values
(Respect, Loyalty, Pride and Tradition, Participation and Responsibility)
are congruent with my own; and thirdly, because I have a passion for
people and their cultural expression!
In 2013 the Culture and Diversity portfolio will definitely incorporate all
of our values. For example, culturally, the three main events for the year
are: Massasêr, Toneelfees and Kleinsêr where our values (including
outright FUN) come into play! These activities enable personal growth
through learning about people from other walks of life, as well as
learning from them. Observing diverse
groups of people is a passion of mine because
it is fascinating to see how different
perspectives come together and just make
magic!
As a first year, you’ll be bombarded with
various perspectives and I ask that if you’re
not as excited about this as I am and this is a
daunting task for you (as julle bekommerd is
daaroor) please don’t be hesitant to call me!
This has been an information overload, I
know! But I want you to be as clued up as
possible so that you’ll have an easy transition
into res-life.Have a wonderful holiday and see you soon!
Sasha (Section: Cambridge)
Sasha-Leigh Williams
CULTURE AND DIVERSITY
082 356 6173
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Serruria Mentors 2013
Should you choose not to e-Register for your course, your mentor will assist you when registering on campus. It is vital that you have the following relevant documents with you, when you are moving into residence:
Indien jy besluit om nie te e-Registreer nie, sal jou mentor jou lei in die registrasieproses op kampus. Dit is belangrik dat jy die volgende dokumente saambring wanneer jy by die koshuis intrek:
ID-dokument/ ID-document
Toelatingsbrief (soos ontvang deur die pos van die Universiteit/ Certifying letter (as
received via post from the University)
Bewys van betaling/ beurs/ lening. / Proof of payment/ bursary/loan
Kopie van matriekuitsale/ Copy of matric results.
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Dear Future-Serruria-Girl,
My name is Charné Jansen van Vuuren and I am the Head Mentor at Serruria Ladies
Residence for 2013. I am completing my undergraduate studies (BA Humanities) in
December 2012 and will be commencing with my postgraduate honours studies in
Psychology starting January 2013. As Head Mentor at Serruria Ladies Residence, it is
my mission to ensure the well-being of all Serruria first years and to make sure that
you enjoy and get the most out of your University experience.
“Let me empower you, through respect, without judgement, to help you be the best
individual you can be. I will walk this path with you with authenticity and equality. Let
us together strive to reach your full potential!” – Serruria Mentor “mission
statement” for 2013.
The most important thing I want you to know at this moment, however, is that: I AM
SO EXCITED TO MEET YOU! I am absolutely thrilled that you have chosen to attend
Stellenbosch University and, especially, that you have chosen Serruria as your “home
away from home”. I am certain that you will be very happy at Serruria Ladies
Residence, where each young woman is respected and cherished for her
individuality. I believe that you will make wonderful, lifelong friends at Serruria
Ladies Residence and that, together with your Stellenbosch education, Serruria will
thoroughly prepare you for whatever career you wish to pursue after you graduate.
PLEASE feel free to contact me at any time during this holiday if you should have any
questions regarding Serruria Ladies Residence (the size of your room, what to pack,
what to expect when you get here – I am sure you have hundreds of questions!). If
you would like to add me on Facebook – that is also 100% fine with me
E-MAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]
MOBILE NUMBER: 0824604591
BBM PIN: 28EAB8DF
Looking forward to hearing from you soon!
Charné Jansen van Vuuren
Head mentor 2013
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A brief explanation on University life and what MAD² entails,
especially if you are a first generation student at the University of
Stellenbosch
Residence:
Serruria is a medium sized residence with 193 girls. The Residential Head is Mrs Benita van Zyl. The residence is run by a group of 11 girls called the House Committee (HK), led by the Primaria and Vice-Primaria. The HK and house members organize all the events which take place within the residence. We have a group of 15 mentors. All first years are divided into groups and assigned to a specific mentor. The mentors will provide you with academic and emotional support throughout your first year. Serruria offer many opportunities to play sports, participate in cultural events and be part of various committees.
Furthermore, you will be placed on a floor with 12 girls, with whom you will share a bathroom and a “Nessie” which is a small living area. During your first year you will be expected to share with a roommate, however should you obtain enough “kamerpunte” you will be eligible for a single room in your second year.
Sections:
The floor that you live on will determine the ‘section’ you fall under. A ‘section’ consists of 17-24 girls, all living in close proximity to one another, usually spread out across two floors. Typically a section consists of one HK member, at least one mentor, and a number of first years and seniors.
The 10 sections are named after some of the top universities in the world, including the eight American ‘Ivy League’ universities, namely, Yale, Harvard, Cornell, Columbia, Brown, Dartmouth, Princeton, Pennsylvania, as well as the top two tertiary institutions in the UK- Oxford and Cambridge. Each section is unique and the ladies are proud of belonging to a specific section.
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Academics:
In order to re-qualify for residence place in your second year, you have to obtain a certain
amount of HEMIS credits in your June/July exams of your first year. This will be explained to
you in more detail by your mentor, but please take note of this now already.
MAD²
MAD² stands for “Making A Decision 2 Make A difference” and is one of the highlights on the Stellenbosch calendar. During this 10 day period you will voluntary take part in various activities such as Bondelsport, Vensters, March for MADness and ‘skakelings’.
Some of these terms might be unfamiliar to you thus the following to help you make more sense of the adventure awaiting you:
Bondelsport is a gees-build activity, but also the first activity of MAD². This is where women’s residences/PSO’s compete against each other.
Vensters: Each residence MAD² pair presents an open air performance on stage for an entire night. You will perform your show for large audiences up to 15 times that evening.
March for MADness is the last event of MAD² where houses either decorate a float or trolley and walk through the streets of Stellenbosch to make the community aware of the importance of being “green”.
Skakeling: This is the term used for when we have a social with another residence.
The aim of MAD² is to raise money for Maties Community Service. MAD² is organized on a competition basis in which a male and female residence is paired together and participates in all the activities together. Our MAD² Partner for 2013 is Hippokrates men’s residence.
Keep in mind that everything you do during MAD² goes towards a greater purpose!
MAD² together with the welcoming program is a jam-packed program which the HK run according to a very tight schedule. All meals, activities and events are planned for you. Although we guarantee you your beauty sleep, there will not be much free time.
Stellenbosch:
Stellenbosch is generally a safe town; therefore almost all students in residence walk to class
throughout the day. We do however recommend that should you go out at night, you walk
back in groups of three or more. The University does have a designated GREEN ROUTE which
the University Security officers patrol frequently, but you need to take responsibility!
The University offers many opportunities for you to participate in various Maties Sport Clubs
and Maties Societies such as the Maties Dance Society. The SRC also has various sub-
committees such as Green and Culture which you can sign up for.
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Cluster
The amaMaties cluster consists of a number of residences (Helderberg, Erica, Nemesia
and Serruria) and Private Student Organizations (Libertas and Equite). Our cluster plays a
significant role in the integration and support of students on campus, particularly by
means of cluster-based mentor groups for first year students.
The amaMaties cluster HUB initiative, is the physical base of our cluster and provides a
gathering space and commons for the students of our cluster, ensuring a world class
living and learning environment. This multifunctional space provides students with an
area to meet, study, relax, and engage with each other between classes and other
commitments. The HUB facilities include:
- Study and relaxation areas - Tinie Louw dining room
- Plug points for laptops and cell phones - Early / Late dining
- Emergency overnight rooms - Maties Wifi access
- Lockers
In our cluster we embrace the values of ‘Empowerment Through Friendship’ by hosting
various activities throughout the year to ensure the integration and networking of
students within amaMaties.
The events for 2013 include:
- Textbook sales: 6 February and 25 July 2013
- Flashmob: 1 March 2013
- Rolbaldag: 3 March 2013
- Boomplant: 6/7 March 2013
- Animal Outreach: 19 April 2013
- Mr and Ms amaMaties: 25 April 2013
- AE exam tip session and praise and worship: 9 May 2013
- Cluster Culture evening: 4 August 2013
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Kirsten Hill – 0826528161 Benita van Zyl – 021 8082460
Cluster Convenor Cluster Co-ordinator
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LIST OF THINGS WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO BRING WITH IF POSSIBLE:
Documents for registration/ Dokumente vir registrasie (NB!)
ID Document
2 locks for your room/ 2 slotte vir jou kamer (NOT COMBINATION LOCKS)
Water bottle/ water bottel
Sun block and after sun/ sonskerm
Bedding/ Two Towels/ Washing Powder/ Toiletries
Beddegoed/ Twee handdoeke/ Waspoeier/ Toiletware
A smart-casual outfit for the Opening function/ Netjiese klere vir die
Verwelkomingsfunksie(black/ white pants or skirt or dress)
Money for first years clothing (±R450)/ Geld vir eerstejaarsklere (±R450)
There will be a deli/tuck-shop available during MAD2 should you wish to bring extra
money/ Daar is ‘n deli/snoepie beskikbaar tydens MAD2 indien jy ekstra geld wil
saambring.
Comfortable shoes in which you can walk quite a distant/ gemaklike skoene!
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BUY ANY OF THESE THINGS, IF YOU MIGHT HAVE IT, IT
WOULD BE APPRECIATED IF YOU CAN BRING IT ALONG:
Clothing/Klere:
Leggings/ Tights: Black and bright colours/ Swart en helder kleure
Colourful T-shirt or Tank top/ Helder T-hemp of “Tank”hempie
Black T-shirt or Tank top/ Swart T-hemp of “Tank”hempie
Plain white T-shirt/ Plein wit hempie
Lumo bright colours (e.g head band)/ Lumo helder kleure (bv. Kopband)
Anything cartoony or superhero-like/ Enigeiets “cartoony” of superhero!
White or Black Tommy Tackies or PEPS/ Wit of Swart Tommy Tekkies of PEPS
Throughout the year something green to wear
Mischievous/ Allerlei:
Scissors (marked with your name)/ Skêr (gemerk met naam)
Sports gear/ Sporttoerusting: indien jy besluit om aan sport deel te neem
Canned food/ blikkies kos (donations)
Musical Instrument/ musiekinstrument: indien enige
Face paint and make-up/ gesigverf en grimering
Lastly if you have any loose change (bronze coins) which you would like to donate,
please bring it along, it will go towards MGD (Maties Gemeenskapsdiens/ Maties
Community Service)
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Most of you do not know how the rooms in Serruria look like, so here is a list of things that are in the rooms:
(All first years stay in double rooms, and roommates are assigned before you arrive)
Two windows with curtains/ twee vensters met gordyne
Two beds with mattresses/ twee beddens met matrasse
No bedding/ geen beddegoed
A three-door cupboard each with hanging and packing space/ ‘n drie-deur kas elk met
hang- en pakplek
Two wall plugs per individual (only SABS approved plugs are allowed)/ twee kragproppe
per individu (Slegs SABS goedgekeurde kragproppe word toegelaat)
Bookshelf each/ Boekrak elk
No mats/ geen matte
A desk and a chair each/ ‘n Lessenaar en stoel elk
Two dustbins/ twee vullisdrommetjies
Shower-and bath facilities on every floor/ Stort- en badgeriewe op elke vloer
Please note----Kettles are allowed in rooms, as is a maximum of one fridge per room. Any
bigger kitchen appliances (microwaves/ stoves/ovens etc.) may strictly be kept in the nessie
areas, NONE are allowed in the rooms.
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Please note:
1. Stellenbosch is a primary Afrikaans University but many
different languages are represented at Serruria therefore
translation will be provided wherever possible.
2. MAD² is a very busy period in which the First Years are
involved in academic orientation and many other activities.
3. Stellenbosch is extremely hot during MAD², therefore it is
recommended that you bring enough sun block, a water
bottle and a fan for you room (should you have one).
4. Three meals a day will be supplied to you during the MAD²
period by Fedics: the catering company which supplies food
to Serruria. Special eating requirements are catered for.
However, once MAD² is over, you will be shown how to book
meals in order to continue eating in the Tinie Louw dining
hall.
5. Lastly, access to ATM’s are very limited during MAD² so
please ensure that you have enough cash with you when you
arrive. NB: Please lock it away safely!
NB: We will be moving around constantly during the day. It is
recommended that you leave your valuable possessions at res (cell
phone, jewellery etc.) as the HK cannot take responsibility for
anything that goes missing.
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ETOS/ETHOS
Ons glo in respek vir mekaar, mekaar se waardes en Serruria met haar
tradisies. Ons streef daarna om lojaal teenoor mede-Serrurianers te wees.
Ons glo dat elkeen goeie gees sal voorhou en so ook betrokke sal wees. Ons is
trots op almal in Serruria en streef daarna om hierdie trots te laat
voortbestaan. Ons glo in matigheid en verantwoordelikheid vir ons dade.
We believe in respect for each other, each other’s values and Serruria with
her traditions. We aim to be loyal towards our fellow Serrurianers. We
believe that everyone will participate with the right spirit. We are proud of
everyone in Serruria and try our best to uphold this pride. We believe in
taking responsibility for our own deeds.
HUISLIED
Aan die punt van die kampus staan ons vas
Met Gods Woord en Blom ons vaste trots.
Jy’s ons huis, ons vriendin, ons liefde-rots.
Ons staan vir jou Serruria.
Vyf in een om op te steun
Blushing Brides sal hulp verleen.
‘Cause we believe in unity,life,love and loyalty.
Serruria this place won’t keep you longing.
For every day is worthwhile like today.
Serruria jy blom ons vaste trots.
Lewe, liefde en lojaliteit
Vir Altyd.
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Rus goed en sien jou in Januarie!
Rest well and see you in January!
Serruria “Women of Virtue”
Serru
ria “W
omen
of Virtu
e”