Chess at Greenside High has grown tremendously and, for the first time, we had TWO full junior teams with reserves. The Grade 8s of 2018 have shown a love for the game and have been instrumental in shaping chess. The first junior team, performing in Section A, challenged highly-rated players in the province. The second junior team won most of their matches. This was heart-warming and brought a lot of hope to the learners. The senior team struggled a bit, but individually they played brilliantly.We have acquired the services of a new coach and, without a doubt, we are reaping the rewards. His knowledge of the game is impeccable and he has taught our players tactics and skills. - Mr N Liebenberg

GREENSIDE HIGH SCHOOLNewsletter: Sports Awards

Special Edition 4 21 August 2018GREENSIDE HIGH SCHOOL

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Dear Parents, Students and StaffThis special volume celebrates Greenside High School’s sportsmen and women, who were acknowledged for their skill and contributions during Term 3.We applaud the learners who received awards. Well done, Greensiders!

CHESS

Jefferson Keutche

“Never say never because limits, like fears, are often just an illusion.” – Michael Jordan

CHESS: TEAM AWARD

“Every chess master was once a beginner.” – Irving Chernev

“Chess is the gymnasium of the mind.” – Blaise Pascal

PAGE 2CHESS CONTINUED.

JUNIOR HALF COLOURS

JUNIOR HALF COLOURS JUNIOR FULL COLOURS

Tariq Mahomed

Nkanyiso Maringa

Ofentse Mataboge

Lee Dikgale

“For in the idea of chess and the development of the chess mind we have a picture of the intellectual struggle of mankind.” – Richard Réti

SENIOR HALF COLOURS

Jaymeen Patel

Tanaka Chatikobo

Ntokozo Mpungose

SENIOR FULL COLOURS

Harshan Pilay

PAGE 3CHESS CONT.

Harshan has been playing chess for Greenside High School for four years now. In his junior years, his team was solid, winning most of their matches. His analysis of the game has always been commendable. He has also been our opening player this season. He has faced players who normally play in provincial tournaments - and beat them.

In the absence of the captain, Harshan has taken on the role and has done well. His game has improved enormously and he is deserving of Senior Full Colours for chess.

Themoredifficultthevictory,thegreaterthehappinessinwinning.”–Pele

BEST CHESS PLAYER

Harshan Pilay

PAGE 4SQUASH

SQUASH

This year, with about thirty-five boys in Greenside High’s squash club, we had a very successful season – especially with the U16 age group.

The U16 squash boys won the C-league, with St Peter’s College coming second. The U16 boys in the B-league managed to secure a place in the finals against St Stithian’s College and defeat them!

JUNIOR HALF COLOURS

Nathan Loshima

Sandile Cindi

Terique Carim

JUNIOR HALF COLOURSSENIOR HALF COLOURS Jaymeen Patel Jaymeen Patel

Nathan Loshima

"Squash is my passion, and it is in my blood." - Jahangir Khan

TROPHY FOR BEST SQUASH PLAYER

PAGE 5CROSS COUNTRY

CROSS COUNTRY

SENIOR FULL COLOURS

JUNIOR FULL COLOURS

Mmeli SibiyaThato Mokone

Mohammed Kadwa

PILATE HLATSWAYO has been a valued member of the Greenside High School Cross Country team for the past five years and has represented the school with enthusiasm, honesty and commitment.

Pilate has been the team captain for the last two seasons - a responsibility which he has actively executed. He has always kept the best interest of his team mates in mind.

Pilate finished consistently in the Top 20 during each season and represented the school at a regional level, on four occasions.

Pilate is a quiet young man, with a determined spirit and a “never-say-die” attitude. His presence and determination will be missed when he is no longer at Greenside High.

It is, therefore, only fitting that Greenside High School honour Pilate by awarding him Full Colours for Cross Country.

"Runningcrosscountryistheclosestmanwillevergettoflying."-JosephVanderstel

PAGE 6GIRLS HOCKEY

GIRLS' HOCKEY

JUNIOR FULL COLOURS

Relebohile Nkoana is the most valuable member of the senior hockey team: she runs circles around any defender in our league and was one of the top goal scorers this season. She also displays admirable sportsmanship.She is always in search of opportunities to better herself. Lebo always stayed after practice to work on her skills.

Although Lebo experienced health problems, her commitment to the team was unflagging. As captain, she led her team to many victories

"Hockeyplayershavefireintheirheartsandiceintheirveins."-AuthorUnknown

JUNIOR HALF COLOURS

Sakeenah WilliamsKelly Van HeerdenBeyonce Dawson

Tamyz Steyn

Leila Chammai

SENIOR HALF COLOURS

SENIOR FULL COLOURS

TROPHY FOR BEST HOCKEY PLAYER OF THE YEARRelebohile Nkoana

Thandeka MoyoIvy Goso

PAGE 7BOYS HOCKEY

JUNIOR HALF COLOURS

Henry Loshima

JUNIOR FULL COLOURS

Zamani SachitiNathan Loshima

SENIOR HALF COLOURS

Enrico Steyn

SENIOR FULL COLOURS

Teboho MohaiSince Grade 8, Teboho has shown dedication, leadership and hard work.

Teboho was named captain by his team mates and has done an exceptional job at keeping their spirits up and always leading by example. He always encourages new players and has mentored four new junior players this year.

Teboho is skilful enough to have been offered a place in the UJ U/17 team.

We are pleased to award him Full Colours for Hockey.

RIPS JOHNSTON TROPHY FOR BOYS HOCKEY PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Zamani Sachiti

TROPHY FOR BEST HOCKEY TEAM OF THE YEAR

Boys First Team

HIGHLIGHTS

PAGE 8NETBALL

NETBALL

I believe that the quality of a sport’s team rests on its performance throughout a whole season. Winning one game is wonderful, but is not a true testimony to the ability of a team. Having said that, it is fitting to acknowledge the 2018 Netball girls’ accomplishments.We had an extremely challenging and gruelling season which started in February. After several rounds of trials, the squads for each age group were selected, and they were put to the test in our first games, which commenced in early March.Since then, we have participated in district trials, numerous festivals and derby days. The girls gained a lot of experience playing schools that are in higher leagues than they, and their commitment and humility during these tournaments are commendable.More important is how the girls performed in their league games. This season we played against the following schools: Reddford House, Northcliff High, Ferndale High, the Deutsche School and Northriding High. The girls achieved brilliance - every team - in every age group won every league game this season. Greenside is, therefore, currently undefeated in our league, which achievement has not occurred in several years. We are exceptionally proud of all of our outstanding netball players and our incredible coaches, Ms Nhleko, Ms Yapi, Ms Hoon and Ms Smyth, as this season’s outstanding results would not have been achieved without them.

- Ms S dos Santos

TEAM AWARD

Gabisile NdlaziNiza Kasakanta

Makgotso MasheleOlwam Rini

JUNIOR HALF COLOURS Ashleigh Kuetche

JUNIOR FULL COLOURS Onenda Olenga

“You only get belief from actually doing the work beforehand. Then you’ll have confidence in yourself. But you cannothave that belief in something if you’re not putting in the work. It gives you that drive to succeed.” -AmaAgbeze,England&AdelaideThunderbirds

PAGE 9NETBALL CONT.

NETBALL - UNDER 15

"There are certain basic qualities and characteristics you've got to have. Number one: you've got to have a will to win." - Bob Richards

JUNIOR HALF COLOURS

Thabiso LamolaNonhlanhla Kubeka

Natasha MoyoMpho Lentsa

JUNIOR FULL COLOURSEmihle Fodo

NETBALL - UNDER 16

TEAM AWARD Pelo Fayindlala

Caitlyn Johnson Van ZylKutloano Makhubele

JUNIOR HALF COLOURS

Abigail Khumalo

Lathitha Makubalo

Reabetswe Khoele

Tshedza Muswazi

"Success demands singleness of purpose."-VinceLombardi

JUNIOR FULL COLOURS

Ayanda Mavimbela

Keabetswe Moloi

PAGE 9NETBALL CONT.

RE-AWARD OF JUNIOR FULL COLOURS

Kamohelo Letuka

Sasha Joseph

SENIOR HALF COLOURS

Progress Obiako

Lindokuhle Mlotshwa

Ofentse Rammitloa

Cleo Bingle

Tadiwa Jiri

Kimberly Masanzu

TOP GOAL SCORER 1ST TEAM NETBALL AND SHEPPARD TROPHY FOR BEST GOAL SCORER

Progress Obiako

TROPHY FOR BEST ATTACKER 1ST TEAM NETBALL

"Anathletecannotrunwithmoneyin his pockets. He must run with hope in his heart and dreams in his head." - Emil Zatopek

Kamohelo Letuka

TROPHY FOR BEST JUNIOR DEFENDER U14 NETBALLNiza Kasakanta

TROPHY FOR BEST DEFENSIVE PLAYER:Tadiwa Jiri

"Ifyouexaminesportsteamsclosely,youwillfindthatateamdoesn'tnecessarilyhavetohavethebestplayers to win championships to succeed." - Michael Welton

PAGE 10TENNIS CONT.NETBALL CONT.

UNDER 15

RUGBY

This was a big year for rugby. We started with a rugby camp, for which boys from all ages joined us over the weekend for some tough training, late nights and early mornings. The boys were drilled all the time not only physically, but mentally as well, which experience helped them prepare for the long season ahead.As the season started, the boys did not realise that this year they had more games to play than they have ever had, but Greenside really stepped up and never gave up, even against schools with much stronger rugby teams.We are eager to see what happens next year and to see our boys grow stronger.

McLEOD FLOATING TROPHY FOR NETBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Sasha Joseph

TROPHY FOR NETBALL TEAM OF THE YEAR

First Team - Ofentse Rammitloa

PAGE 11RUGBY CONT.

JUNIOR HALF COLOURS

Muhammad Surtee

Yants Mihindou

Kyle Nganunu

Yassar Sayed

"The advantage law is the best law in rugby, because it lets you ignore all the others for the good of the game." - Derek Robinson

Joshua Weldon

Vezokhuhle Mbambalala

JUNIOR FULL COLOURS

Shen GallonSean SioboKyaima ForbesMuhammad Tayob

UNDER 16

Cameron NaidooJadon ChettySandile Tshabangu

TEAM AWARD

Ohentse TsotetsiKatlego MonarengRyan Ngobeni

JUNIOR HALF COLOURS

Shaddai MihindouMikha’il BhamReagile Tsotetsi

JUNIOR FULL COLOURS

"Thewholepointofrugbyisthatitis,firstandforemost,astateofmind,aspirit." - Jean-Pierre Rives

PAGE 12CRICKET

SENIOR FULL COLOURS

RUGBY CONT.

Londi has been a key rugby player at Greenside since he started here in his Grade 8 year. From then he has grown as a player. His coaches saw that he has the ability and discipline to make it provincially, and they were right.

He has been selected to play for the Golden Lions’ Rugby Union numerous times. His team mates respect and value his input and dedication on and off the field

JUNIOR FULL COLOURS

Mlondolozi Mthethwa

SENIOR HALF COLOURS

Dipesh MasuriaFortune VundlaJoel Fourie

JUNIOR FULL COLOURS

Tshepo Phoko is one of the players that has really stepped up this year not only as a performer but also in his role as Captain of the first team. He leads his team from the front and supports his team like you cannot believe. He has been playing rugby here at Greenside since his Grade 8 year and has really developed since then as he even plays club rugby to ensure he keeps on improving.

”You’ve got to get your firsttackle in early, even if it’s late.” - Ray Gravell

"Success is where preparation and opportunity meet." -BobbyUnser

PAGE 13RUGBY CONT.

SENIOR FULL COLOURS

TROPHY MOST IMPROVED SENIOR RUGBY PLAYER

"Success is how high you bounce when you hit bottom." – George S. Patton

Joel Fourie

Simphiwe is a vital player as he is dangerous with ball in hand and, as small as he is, he can make try-saving tackles when the time comes. He has also played for the Golden Lions on numerous occasions and participated in club rugby. This young man will still go far in the sport and I know I speak for all his coaches when I say I look forward seeing him in Green and Golds one day. - Mr J Schoeman Director of Sport

You were born to win, but to be a winner, you must plan to win, prepare to win, and expect to win. - Zig Ziglar

TROPHY FOR THE J's ROPHY SOCHEN AWARD

Simphiwe Motha

TROPHY FOR THE J's ROPHY SOCHEN AWARD

Under 15 team

PAGE 14GIRLS RUGBY

UNDER 15

GIRL'S RUGBY

We started girls’ rugby training in February. The girls participated every Friday in March in the Lions’ Girls U16 and U18 Leagues. The group size gradually increased and the girls’ commitment was satisfying.The focus was to introduce the girls to appropriate technique and develop a safe and competitive environment. They had a very successful league, winning the majority of the matches they participated in. A number of our players were invited to the Lions Craven Week trials, and three players were chosen for the U16 Craven Week Team. One of the players was chosen as Woman of the Match at Craven Week by the South African (Mardiya Usman) Rugby Union.We won all our home games. We also won a tournament hosted in Soweto and the Easter invitational tournament at Krugersdorp. Both teams made it through to the finals at the Imbokoto festival held on the 09 August, but lost their finals in drop kicks.It is a true honour to reward all these ladies, taking into consideration that for some it was their first time playing. We are slowly growing in the sport and it is very exciting to see the girls’ falling in love with the sporting code.

TEAM AWARD

Tshepang Monica MokuaGomolemo KhaasMichelle Nkiwane

JUNIOR HALF COLOURS

Alliyah Humphrey

Unathi Tolbart

Lebohang Mokoena

JUNIOR HALF COLOURS

Tanya ShavaMardiya Usman

Shail Gallon

Unathi Tolbart

PAGE 15GIRLS RUGBY CONT.

RE - AWARD OF JUNIOR FULL COLOURS

SENIOR HALF COLOURS

Liela Chammai

Busisiwe MatshabaAndile Ndlovu

SENIOR FULL COLOURS

Lindokuhle Mlotshwa has been playing rugby since 2015, when there were only four girls. In 2016, after her recruiting players, we had two teams and she was asked by the Golden Lions Rugby Union to represent Gauteng. She continued to work hard and represented our province again in 2017. We are extremely proud of Lindo for everything she has achieved.

"Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you’re right." – Henry Ford

ROBOTICS

Layla MayetMarcel Swart

Jordan Williams

Tinotenda MudzingwaPhilip Ginster

Stevens Ndawonde

Ubaidullah Brown Owethu Sobuwa

Accompanied by Ms Ginster and Mr Shezi

PAGE 16ROBOTICS CONT.

TENNIS

Lwazi is only in Grade 8 but already he is our top tennis player here at Greenside. Our tennis team is undefeated this season and I am sure Lwazi will keep pushing the team to continue achieving these outstanding results.This young man has represented South Africa at the Junior African Champions and has gone to the UK to fly the South African flag there as well. He has faced tough competition and has flourished. He also competed in the Wilson Tennis Challenge and won it as the junior champion.

"When you do something best in life, you don't really want to give that up - and for me it's tennis."Roger Federer

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE ROBOTICS PRESENTATION

Lwazi Ngwenya