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1. Did you know that the first Oktoberfest was held in 1810 to celebrate Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig’s marriage on the 12th of October? The citizens of Munich were invited to join in the festivities, which were held over five days on the fields in front of the city gates. 40 000 people were in attendance.

2. In the beginning, beer was not available at Oktoberfest. Alcohol could only be purchased and enjoyed outside the venue.

3. Oktoberfest has been cancelled 24 times because of disease and war. In 1854 and 1873, cholera epidemics forced the fest’s postponement. It was also cancelled during the Franco-Prussian War, WWI and WWII.

4. Did you know that Albert Einstein worked at the festival? He was employed as a trainee in his uncle’s electrical company, and the then-owners of the Schottenhamel tent decided that they wanted to be the first to take advantage of electric lighting, which is why Einstein was employed to screw in light bulbs.

5. Despite its name, Oktoberfest actually starts in the third week of September and lasts until the first Sunday in October. #Septemberfest

6. Only six breweries that brew within the Munich city limits are allowed to participate in Oktoberfest:

Hofbräuhaus München, Spaten-Franziskaner-Bräu, Paulaner Bräu, Löwenbräu, Hacker-Pschorr-Bräu and Augustiner Bräu.

7. The mugs themselves are hot items at Oktoberfest. Security guards annually recover approximately 150 000 from would-be souvenir hunters. Many are not recovered: The Hofbräu tent alone averages 35 000 missing each year. The fine for stealing a souvenir mug is R600.

8. Glass steins were late to the party: It wasn’t until 1892 that beer was served in glass mugs. Traditional beer steins were made of stone and later metal, and while some of those are still used, they are far outnumbered by their modern glass cousins. 9. You can’t start drinking until the mayor says so. Since 1950, the festivities only begin when, at noon, twelve guns sound a salute and the mayor cracks open the first beer barrel, yelling “O’ zapft is!” (“It’s tapped!” in the Bavarian dialect). The mayor then hands the first beer to the Minister-President of the State of Bavaria.

10. In November of 2008, Bavarian waitress Anita Schwartz broke the record for most beer steins carried at once. Schwartz balanced 19 full beer steins—5 in each hand, and 9 positioned on top of these—and walked 40 meters without spilling.

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Health & Beauty

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As winter begins to wind down and the first days of summer are fast approaching, taking extra care of your skin becomes even more important.

This is especially essential because your skin is the “mirror of your body, which strongly reflects your inner state and body needs”.

As the first days of summer are fast approaching, taking extra care of your skin becomes even more important. This is especially essential because your skin is the “mirror of your body, which strongly reflects your inner state and body needs”.

Did you know that your daily nutrition affects your skin condition? In the case of healthy nutrition, you will notice smooth, moist, fresh and vital skin. On the other hand, poor nutrition and the lack of essential nutrients lead to a pale, rough, dehydrated and irritated skin.

And during summer’s high temperatures and humidity, you should take extra care of our skin in order to stay fresh, healthy and free of blemishes. The attention you give your skin is even more important, when you are exposed to the sun.SUN RAYS BECOME EXTREMELY DESTRUCTIVE WHEN:• The skin is exposed to the sun

for long periods. • The skin is exposed to the sun

between 10am and 2pm• When the skin is dehydrated and in

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HERE ARE SOME TIPS FOR YOU TO KEEP YOUR SKIN LOOKING FRESH THIS SUMMER:• Drink enough water for a healthy

body and skin (8 glasses of water daily, besides juices or other fluids).

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used in everyday situations. Creative children are more curious and passionate about knowing more, eager in finding more than one solution to the same problem.

BUILDThrough art confidence in creative ability are built. Art teaches risk taking, learning from

one’s mistakes, and being open to other possibilities. It build’s self-esteem and increases motivation. The artist often finding himself surprised in own creation and ability to create.

CREATEArt creates opportunity for children to experience, explore, discover and think without fear

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• Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, especially those which are rich in vitamin C, which plays a major role in keeping the skin looking healthy. Eat more oranges, melon, broccoli, and sweet pepper.

• Avoid highly salted foods, and avoid adding extra salt to your food; high salt intake leads to water retention and bloating (in particular your hands and feet), especially if you are not drinking enough water.

• Don’t get exposed to direct sunlight, especially at peak hours. Make sure that you apply sun screen, even if you only get exposed to the sun for a short period.

Take care and enjoy summer funJust because there are so many things you need to remember and follow doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t go out and enjoy yourself during summer. It is one of the most active times of the year and can provide you with a good boost of energy while keeping you entertained. So, don’t worry, get your summer stuff out and get set for season of fun, as long as you keep your skin healthy and fine.

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2. Place the stamp in the section you want to stamp and try not to move it around while applying pressure on it. On glazed surfaces this is tricky but if you’re gentle you will get it done without difficulty. Don’t stress if you have a bit missing on a little section or get it smudged – the overall look will be slightly distressed and simply adds to the charm of the piece.

3. After it has dried properly you can glaze it with a couple of layers podge, making sure it dries thoroughly between layers. Bake your bowl, plate or mug for 60 minutes on 90 degrees Celsius with the door of the oven slightly open. Different makes of glaze have different baking requirements so be sure to read the instruction carefully. We were truly thrilled by the final result – now you give it a go!

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Laerskool Hendrik Louw

This has been a 2 year project. In 2013 we approached the Lotto to donate funds to our school so that we could enrich the lives of our learners, staff and parents. The initiative came about as learners today do not play or do enough physical activity. Hendrik

Louw Primary School wanted to expose more learners to fun training exercises during Life Orientation periods. We designed a unique conditioning circuit, which can be used for learners aged 10-18 years old and adults. It is a one of a kind in the

Helderberg basin. All equipment is designed to use own body-weight and is fantastic for in-season and pre-season training for all sports. It is also used during our Life Orientation periods during the school day.

Boland Branderplankry Henco Scholtz en Charles Bennett (Graad 7) kwalifiseer albei vir Boland Branderplankry en neem in September deel aan die SA Kampioenskappe in Jeffreysbaai. Baie geluk!

vlnr: Henco Scholtz & Charles Bennett.

WP Stoei Baie geluk aan André Jooste (Gr R) wat WP klere verwerf het vir O.6 stoei by die WP Kampioenskappe te Bellville op 23 Augustus 2014.

Michael Karpesteyn (graad 7) gradueer in Augustus na Junior-Swartbelt. Hy neem deel aan die SA Martial Arts Kampioenskappe wat gehou is op 30 en 31 Augustus – ons is trots om

SA Martial Arts Kampioenskappe Junior BladesRebecca Uys, tans in graad 6, is bekroon as die Kategorie- en Goue medalje wenner Graad 5, Junior Blades Klubkampioen. Sy het ook deurgedring na die Interklub Kampioenskappe op 21 September. Baie geluk Rebecca.

Gr 3’s besoek die planetarium en museum

Our unique conditioning circuit

bekend te maak dat Michael die nuwe junior seuns SA Kampioen in Power Breaking vir 2014/2015 is. In 2015 toer die SA-spanne na die VSA om deel te neem aan die “World Martial Arts” kampioenskappe wat gehou word in Orlando, Florida. Uitmuntende prestasie Michael, ons is saam met jou familie en vriende baie trots op jou!

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Laerskool Eikestad5SEPTEMBER 2014

Laerskool Stellenbosch

BoomplantdagDie graad 5.2-klas plant ’n boom tydens boomplantdag. In die agtergrond is die kleurvolle bome wat vir hierdie geleentheid deur die onderskeie klasse van graad 1-7 versier is.

Eisteddfod se Woordkuns

Leerders wat aan die Helderberg Eisteddfod se Woordkuns deelgeneem het.

Die Helderberg Eisteddfod Woordkuns Pryswenner vir English Grade 4 was Claudia de Klerk met 93%.

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Hokkie

Die O/9-hokkiespan tydens ons jaarlikse mini-hokkiedag.

Rugby

Klein manne speel groot rugby tydens die jaarlikse mini-rugbydag.

Akkedissie ToneelfeesLaerskool Stellenbosch se Senior Dramagroep het op 12 September met 42 leerders, aan die Akkedissie Toneelfees op Villiersdorp deelgeneem. Ons het die gehoor met ons verwerk-ing van die boek ; “Die Land van die Groot Woordfabriek” betower. Die verhaal gaan oor ‘n land waar mense woorde moet koop en insluk om dit uit te spreek. Woorde

is baie duur en daarom kan net die rykes baie praat. Die armes moet maar tevrede wees met weggegooide woorde. Die beoordelaars het voor die tyd bespiegel dat geen Laerskool hierdie teks gestand kan doen nie. Hulle was na afloop van die vertoning verstom oor die wonderwerk wat hul beleef het! Die groep word afgerig deur Winnie Nel.

Ons wen die Trofee vir:• Beste Toneelstuk,• Beste Regisseur – Winnie Nel• Beste Aktrise - Greteli Fincham vir haar

vertolking van Babelie Groot Boezem.Ons kry ook goue sertifikate vir :• Spel• Ensemble Spel• Dekor

• Kostuum• ChoreografieSertifikate vir Spelers: • Wiaan Janse van Rensburg wen Goud

vir sy vertolking van die troebadoer, Daan Donderhaan

• Talyah Greyling wen ‘n Silwer sertifikaat vir haar vertolking van die Hoof Sigeunerin.

Tjaart Esterhuyse (hokkie) en Luke Burger (rugby) het albei die seisoen op ‘n hoë noot afgesluit deur onderskeidelik ‘n driekuns te behaal. Tjaart het sy drie doele teen Paarl Gimnasium (wen 4 -1) aangeteken en Luke sy drie drieë teen Noord-Eind.

Driekuns

Baie geluk aan Iané Marx (gr. 4) en Elsa-Marie van der Watt (gr. 5) wat tot die Nasionale rondte van die WOW-Spelkompetisie deurgedring het. Iané Marx het ‘n derde plek en Elsa-Marie van der Watt het ‘n eerste plek in die Wes-Kaap rondte behaal.

WOW-SpelkompetisieSes begeesterde spanne het aan die tweede rondte van die Bybelvasvra deelgeneem en die uitslae is uiteindelik hier. Die Seniors het wel taaier kompetisie gehad, maar ons het steeds ‘n puik derde plek in die Wes-Kaap behaal. Ons ander spanne het sesde, tiende en elfde geëindig. Julle harde werk is beloon! Baie geluk!

Bybel Vasvra

Laerskool Stellenbosch se eerste dogters tennisspan het die naweek aan die Curro Durbanville Tennistoernooi deelgeneem en as wenners uit die stryd getree vir die tweede agtereenvolgende jaar. Die seuns A-span het as naaswenners geeïndig.

Curro Tennistoernooi

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Laerskool Lochnerhof

Laerskool De Hoop

WP Rugby 2014Die volgende spelers het WP-kleure (rugby) gekry in 2014.

Eskom Ekspo vir Jong WetenskaplikesDewald de Koker en Adriaan Lambrechts het deelgeneem aan die Eskom Ekspo vir Jong Wetenskaplikes en behaal die volgende prestasies: beste Gr 7 projek, beste junior navorsingsprojek (gr. 7-9) 2014, asook beste projek in die kategorie

Menslike Wetenskappe. Hulle is gekies vir die Nasionale span wat ons streek gedurende die

vakansie gaan verteenwoordig in Boksburg.

SkaakDuane Lombard in Gr R by Lochieland is gekies vir die WP-Skaakspan in die 0/8-afdeling. Hy neem in Januarie 2015 aan die SA’s in Kimberley deel. Pragtig Duane, en sterkte!

English Poetry

I Made a Difference - I went MAD“We had to do a MAD project for We Care Week. We divided into groups of 4 to 5 learners. We started our MAD project by visiting the SPCA. We wanted to show the people at the SPCA that we appreciate what they do, so we gave them a lovely sponge cake, and for the dogs we took canned and dry

food and some new feeding bowls. The staff was very friendly. We took the dogs for a walk. This was my first visit to the SPCA and even though the dogs were clearly well cared for, it broke my heart to see that they are not part of a loving family.” – Kianne Lubbe (gr. 7A).

‘n Hond is ‘n mens se beste vriend! Hierdie gr.7-diereliefhebbers het die DBV se honde as deel van hul MAD-projek vir ‘n stappie geneem . V.l.n.r. is Kianne Lubbe, Inge Botha, Milla van der Merwe, Neil Basson en Jarrod Cairns.

Hier staan ‘n groepie gr. 7-leerlinge tydens hul besoek aan die DBV in Gordonsbaai. Die MAD-projek is deur die gr. 7-klasse tydens die Omgeeweek geloods. Die projek het ook deel gevorm van die leerlinge se Engels kurrikulum.

Natuurwetenskap + Tegnologie

Amabelle Koortzen en Jaret Thompson in gr. 6A2 spog met hulle stroombaankat! Leerlinge het eindelose pret gehad om hul stroombane te toets.

Volta and Eric de Bruyn have one thing in common – an electrical circuit that works successfully. The wow moment when the light comes on!

Drama-aand ‘n Purrrrfekte foto-oomblik! Mienja Strauss tydens De Hoop se suksesvolle drama-aand waartydens drie hoogstaande produksies vertoon is. Mienja het die rol Jamaima in die produksie, Karools en Katryn op die memorietrein vertolk.

Muf, muwwer, mufste! De Hoop kweek nie net alleen kultuur nie, maar ook lewendige kulture wat groei in gr. 6 Natuurwetenskap-klasse!

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Marco Peek, gr. 7-leerder, het tydens die Helderberg Eisteddfod die Kieran Schultz Wisseltrofee ontvang vir die hoogste enkele punt behaal.

Hy het ‘n ongelooflike 97% behaal vir English Poetry. Hierdie talentvolle leerder het ook deelgeneem aan die Eskom City of Cape Town Leeskompetisie en ‘n algehel 2de plek behaal vir lees.

Hy is ook aangewys as die belowendste leser uit 924 inskrywings. Baie geluk, Marco. Ons istrots op jou!

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PJ Olivier Kunssentrum7SEPTEMBER 2014

Hoërskool Hottentots Holland

Naomi Smit, teacher at the Art Centre, enjoying the vintage clothes of Green Sleeves Vintage.

1st TEAM HOCKEY RANKINGS 24th June, 2014

TEAM PLAYED AVG PTS

1 Oranje Meisies 26 5.52

2 Eunice 29 5.10

3 Bloemhof 18 4.61

4 Durban GC 22 4.57

5 St Marys Waverley 29 4.42

6 St Marys Kloof 26 4.07

7 Paarl Gim 23 4.03

8 St Stithians 38 3.98

9 Oakhill 13 3.87

10 Danville 13 3.87

1st TEAM HOCKEY RANKINGS 24th June, 2014

TEAM PLAYED AVG PTS

1 Westville BH 23 2.10

2 Maritzburg College 17 2.03

3 Queens College 16 1.95

4 Paul Roos Gym 13 1.86

5 Hilton College 19 1.74

6 Glenwood 17 1.69

7 Michaelhouse 18 1.64

8 St Albans College 29 1.63

9 SACS 15 1.60

10 Dale 19 1.58

FIRST XV RANKINGS 28th July, 2014

TEAM PLAYED AVG PTS

1 Grey College 17 8.418

2 Garsfontein 13 6.992

3 Paul Roos Gym 15 6.913

4 Monument 16 6.681

5 Selborne College 17 6.635

6 EG Jansen 15 6.387

7 Paarl Boys High 20 6.170

8 Glenwood 17 6.059

9 Grey High School 16 5.938

10 Hts Middelburg 15 5.647

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TEAM PLAYED AVG PTS1 Grey College 23 7.9432 Paul Roos Gym 19 6.8053 Garsfontein 17 6.6594 Monument 21 6.4485 Grey High School 20 6.3406 Selborne College 20 6.2807 Glenwood 19 6.1328 Paarl Boys High 17 5.9889 EG Jansen 18 5.98310 Paarl Gim 25 5.812

1st Team Rankings 2ND Sept, 2014 TEAM PLAYED AVG PTS1 Oranje Meisies 42 5.412 St Marys Waverley 42 4.163 Eunice 39 4.164 Paarl Gim 30 4.165 Pearson 30 4.126 St Marys Kloof 26 4.077 Durban GC 37 4.008 Waterkloof 26 3.899 Belville 14 3.8 910 St Stithians 49 3.75

1st Team Rankings 8TH Sept, 2014 TEAM PLAYED AVG PTS1 Maritzburg College 21 2.262 Westville BH 23 2.103 Paul Roos Gym 24 1.814 Hilton College 19 1.745 Queens College 20 1.726 SACS 29 1.707 Glenwood 20 1.688 Bishops 25 1.659 St Albans College 30 1.6510 Michaelhouse 18 1.64

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Spring Day Celebrations A big thank you to all who supported the PJ Olivier Art Centre`s Spring day Festivities on 6 September. The market was a huge success with happy stall holders and 2 puppies of the Animal Welfare Society were adopted to good homes!

A delighted Michelle Basson, teacher, with the puppie she adopted and named Frida.

The winner of the Unistat Lucky draw was Henriette Hoffman, second from the right. Also on the photo is Debbie De Beer, last year`s winner with Nelis Koegelenberg, Principal and Anthony Tintinger from Unistat.

Buite-Kurrikulere Kuns uitstalling Ons Buite-Kurrikulere Kuns uitstalling wat die 4de tot die 14de Augustus plaas gevind het. By hierdie uitstalling was voorskool leerdeers en graad R-7 Leerders se werke uitgestal gewees. Laerskool Stellenbosch, Eikestad, Rhenish en Idasvallei primêr was verteenwoordig.

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Graad 1-4 kunswerkies.

Voorskool kunswerkies.

100ste VejaarsdagDie Hoërskool Hottentots-Holland het die eer gehad om een van die voormalige vise-hoofde, Japie Ehlers, by die skool te onthaal.

Oom Japie, soos hy alom bekend staan, het op 6 September sy 100ste verjaardag gevier. Tydens die geleentheid het Nico Prins ‘n beker aan die skool

oorhandig. Hy het die beker, wat tydens die jaarlikse prysuitdeling oorhandig sal word, namens Oom Japie geskenk.

Op die foto is agter v.l.n.r.: Steve Roux, Karen Verster, Nico Prins, Leslie de Kock, Jurie Wessels, Lida Vlok en Geoff van der Voort (skoolhoof). Voor v.l.n.r.: Flip le Roux, Japie Ehlers en Eric Kielblock.

Karen Verster, Drummie coach and PT teacher at Hottentots-Holland High School, will retire at the end of 2014 after teaching at HHH for 34 years. Karen was the first runner-up at the 2014 National Lifelong Teachers’ Award of North and East Metropole.

Lifelong Teachers’ Award

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Gaming

THE LAST OF US REMASTEREDThe Last of Us is the sort of game that only comes along once or twice a console generation. Its combination of subtle, crushingly-earnest storytelling and gritty action survival gameplay makes it a game you’re not likely to forget--and if there’s just one game you absolutely must play on your PS4, it’s The Last of Us Remastered.

This post-apocalyptic tale tasks Joel, a man hardened by tragedy, with escorting a 14-year-old girl named Ellie clear across what remains of America. Most of the world’s population has been transformed into genuinely terrifying zombie-things, and the pair must sneak, fight, and run their way past the many dangers that populate their journey. The slow-burn action gameplay is often uncomfortably tense, forcing you to think about and adapt to each enemy encounter.

BATTLEFIELD 4No doubt about it, Battlefield 4 on the PS4 is hands-

down one of the best ways to experience this absolutely thrilling multiplayer shooter. The visuals look roughly a billion times cleaner, which has a direct effect on the amount of enjoyment you’ll derive from playing it. Few things are as exhilarating as fighting in massive battles with a total of 64 players, watching soldiers duke it out in the streets while tanks hurl shells at anything that moves. The environmental destruction is more impressive than ever, the battles are tense, and even the single-player campaign has been greatly improved in comparison to the tragedy that was Battlefield 3’s solo offering. If you’re planning on playing Battlefield 4 on consoles, go PS4 or bust.

TOMB RAIDER: DEFINITIVE EDITION

The game takes you through Lara’s first desperate, life-or-death adventure in the early days of her tomb-raiding career. You’ll watch Lara transform from a scared, lost historian to a brutal, do-what-it takes survivor plunging into ancient ruins, crafting makeshift weapons, and scaling impassable cliffs.How do you make a great game even better? Why, give it a complete graphical overhaul, of course. The Definitive Edition does just that, as it offers a revamped, more detailed Lara model, adds new environmental elements to enhance the island’s visual storytelling, and vastly improves the lighting effects to the point you see every raindrop in the sky light up from a flash of lightning.

ASSASSIN’S CREED 4: BLACK FLAG

We weren’t too sure what to think when we heard that the Assassin’s Creed franchise would be heading to the high seas in a pirate-filled adventure. What we definitely didn’t expect, though, was for our Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag review to call it the best AC yet. Seriously, it’s that good. The land combat is as strong as ever, and features some of the most interesting outdoor locations we’ve explored in the series--but it’s really the open ocean where AC4 is at its best.

FINAL FANTASY 14: A REALM REBORN

Final Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn captures a lot of what we love about the franchise: It’s got a great story, deep RPG combat and progression. And, despite it being an MMO, which are typically overly complex, it’s a game that plays quite well with a controller. Sure, it’ll take some getting used to, and yes, FF14: ARR is a bit overwhelming at first. But onceyou do, and once you get acclimated to the controls, you’ll be partying up with others to take down towering raid bosses (Titan, anyone?) in no time. Do be warned, however: because of the constantly-evolving nature of this MMO, you will have to pony up a monthly subscription fee to play it. Worth it? You bet.

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Greatness awaits - TOP 5 PS4 gamesThe PS4 is one heck of a system, that much is certain. But, seeing as we haven’t even reached the end of its launch window just yet, it’s still a tad light on games. If you’re still debating whether to get a PS4 or Xbox One, this list will make your choice much easier (maybe). Don’t fret, dear reader: our pro’s have played just about everything that’s available for the console, and have painstakingly ranked the best of the best so that there’s no question as to which games deserve your hard-earned pocket money and limited time. - www.gamesradar.com

Smart Apps 4 Smart Kidshttp://www.smartappsforkids.com

Find a list of the best FREE age appropriate apps for your kidsAGES 6-8Bamba Craft This FREE app will provide hours of design fun for creative kids.

Petralex — a hearing aid applicationPetralex is an application that turns your iPad or iPhone into a hearing aid. It’s as simple as that. Sometimes it’s the apps that seem simple that really end up being the most useful.

AGES 9-11Maze Runner This app, lets the user experi-ence the challenges facing the characters as they try to escape the deadly maze.

NASA AppCome explore with NASA and discover the latest images, videos, mission information, news, feature stories, tweets, NASA TV and featured content with the NASA App for iOS.• View over 13,000 images (and growing everyday)• Watch over 11,000 on demand NASA Videos from

around the agency• Rate photos and videos, then check out which ones make the top rated list• Choose the best images, videos or news stories and keep them available in the favorites folder• Save images to your mobile device as backgrounds and wallpapers• Read the latest news & feature stories• Discover the latest NASA mission information• Watch live NASA TV

AGES 12 AND UPApper — Create and publish your own apps!Have you ever wanted to create your own app (perhaps for your small business or classroom) but really didn’t know where to start? Apper now offers you a way to create and customize your own app regardless of your level of expertise. The basic version of this app is free, and it offers you enough options to try your hand at making an app that is all your own.

1. You know that your friend’s crush isn’t interested in her – but she flirts like a maniac when she’s around him! When she says she’s planning on asking the guy ask the guy out, you:A - Tell her not to get her hopes up B - Explain that he isn’t interested. C - Decide not to hurt her feelings. D - Tell her not to be foolish.

2. You borrowed a cool vintage dress from your friend and (oops!) spilled a few drops of spaghetti sauce on it. When it’s time to return the dress to your friend, you:A - Tell her and give her your jacket. B - Give her R50 to cover dry cleaning. C - Tell her you already returned it. D - Hand over the dress and apologize.

3. It’s your friend’s birthday, so you:A - Fill up a basket with goodies. B - Ask her what she really wants. C - Say you’ll take her to the movies. D - Buy her something nice.

4. At the mall, the girls you’re hanging out with start talking trash about your bud. When they turn to you for input, you:A - Tell them she’s really cool. B - Defend your friend. C - Offer another tidbit about her. D - Change the subject.

5. You call your friend:A - Just to gab. B - When you have something to say. C - When you need something. D - At least three times a day.

6. Your bud wasn’t invited to the biggest party of the year, but you were. You:A - Ask if your friend can come. B - Refuse to go without her. C - Tell her how much fun she missed. D - Tell her you had a miserable time.

7. You friend just called to tell you that her cat is seriously ill and may have to be put to sleep. She wants company, but you really hate cats. You:A - Look at cat photos with her.

B - Go over for a while to comfort her. C - Give her a quick hug, then leave. D - Tell her to relax.

8. Your bud confesses that she thinks she’s fat. You:A - Rage about your own figure flaws. B - Say you don’t agree. C - Suggest working out together. D - Say, “I never gain an ounce!”

9. In your opinion, good friends:A - Are true treasures. B - Are hard to keep. C - Are hard to find. D - Come and go.

10. As you’re leaving to meet your bud for a movie, your crush calls. He wants to hang with you at the arcade, which is right next to the movie theater. You:A - Tell him you already have plans. B - Break your date with your friend. C - Ask her what to do. D - See the flick, then meet your guy.

Check your score:1. A=1, B=4, C=3, D=2 6. A=4, B=3, C=1, D=22. A=4, B=3, C=1, D=2 7. A=4, B=3, C=2, D=13. A=4, B=2, C=1, D=3 8. A=2, B=3, C=4, D=14. A=3, B=4, C=1, D=2 9. A=4, B=2, C=3, D=15. A=3, B=2, C=1, D=4 10. A=3, B=1, C=2, D=4

SCORE 10 – 25:You’re a Fair Weather FriendOthers are attracted to your strength of character; you tell it like it is. But your searing remarks and catty comments can hurt feelings. If you want to make lasting friendships, start by giving more and focusing less on what you’re getting back.

SCORE 26 – 40:You’re a True Hearted Friend!You’re a true friend! Loyal, honest, and fair, you know how to give yourself to someone without being taken advantage of. When you make a friend, you’re friends for life.

Relax

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FOR HIM: KENDALL JENNER

Now now boys, settle down.

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Gymanstics Micaela Mendes and Samantha Herman were included to take part at the Gymanstics National Championships in October 2014 at the Bellville Velodrome.

Graad R’eLogan Janeke en Darren Ceylon is gekies vir WP se 0/12-rugbyspan. Hul neem gedurende die vakansie deel aan ‘n Provinsiale toernooi in Riversdal.

Jesse Linders is gekies vir WP se 0/13-sewesspan wat gedurende die vakansie aan die Nasionale Sewestoernooi in Krugersdorp deelneem.

Rugby Summieland se graad R’e het heerlik gekuier by Helderbergplasie.

World Robot OlympiadJamie de Vries and Cydney Williams won a bronze medal at the World Robot Olympiad. Ayrton Williams and Joshua Mockey also participated in this competition.

We know it’s not polite to laugh, especially if people are doing it for a good cause. The clever folks at You Tube have combined the top 14 ALS fails into one hysterical clip but it seems like some

people still have a hard time with simple things…Go check it out on our facebook page or go to:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rwGO3nkIiU

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Hoërskool Strand

Paul Roos Gimnasium

52ste bestaansjaar HS Strand se 52ste bestaansjaar is op Vrydag 8 Augustus met ‘n koekbakkompetisie gevier. Elke registerklas het die geleentheid gehad om ‘n verjaarsdagkoek vir die skool te bak. Die tema was “Under the sea”

SkoolkoerantDie HS Strand se skoolkoerant staan bekend as die Suidooster. Hierdie koerant verskyn op die webblad van die skool, maar gaan ook vanaf die vierde kwartaal weer as ‘n gedrukte uitgawe verskyn. Die redaktrise vir 2015 is Liezl Simon en Marilene Blom Vlnr is Liezl Simon en Marilene Blom.

Die hele skoolkoerant redaksie vir 2015 saam met die fasiliteerder mev. Henriette Schoeman.

Wonderlike brokkie nuusJohan Eybers, ‘n graad 10-leerder van HS Strand, het onlangs as ‘n lid van die WP-span aan die SA Kadette en Senior Kampioenskap in Pretoria deelgeneem. Hy het in die Vrystyl afdeling sowel as die Grieks Romeinse afdeling eerste plekke behaal.

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Leerderraad 2015Graad 8:Carlin Fisher, Jandré de Necker, Oren Renoster.

Graad 9:Emja Langeveldt, Jovan Snyman, Tino Viljoen.

Graad 10:Andrea Cordy, Janneke

de Necker, Johan Eybers, Misha Erasmus, Ruhan Kruger, Tiana Coetzee.

Graad 11:André Viviers, Cathleen Mostert, Chrismari Fourie, Delia Meyer, Dylan Matthews, Elke Briederhann, Herman

Gerber, Lindie Strömbeck, Louw Coetzee, Peter de Klerk.

INTERHUIS-ATLETIEKSEPTEMBER 2014Paul Roos Gimnasium se jaarlikse Interhuis atletiekkompetisie het op 16 September plaasgevind. Die atlete het puik prestasies gelewer en die algemene gees was wonderlik. Die kompetisie op die pawiljoen was sterk tussen die huise Murray en Neethling, maar Neethling was die wenners van die ‘Gees-trofee’ aan die einde van die dag. Murray is wel

aangewys as die groep wie se rasieleiers die oorspronlikste was met hul optogte. Two new records were set. One was in high jump U/15, in which Breyton Poole achieved a height of 1,82m and Troy Payne set a new record for discus in the U/19 category, in which he achieved a distance of 35,72m.The final result was:

1st – Murray (610) points2nd – Braid (554) points3rd – Neethling (452) points4th – Hofmeyr (402) points.

Congratulations to every athlete who achieved great results. The school is looking forward to an exciting season in 2015.

Die onder 15’s spring weg vir die 1500m om die dag af te skop. Foto: Thomas Moss (Graad 9)

Troy Payne shows why he managed to set a new record for discus in the U/19 category: at a distance of 35,72m! Photo: Pieter Pienaar (Graad 10)

Die geesbeker, gewen deur Neethling. Foto: Ilan Meintjies (Graad 8)

Hofmeyr se dirigente het hulle bes gedoen ... Foto: Jed Munro (Graad 10)

Stefan Burger van Braid wen die 400m. Foto: Jed Munro (Graad 10)

Luan van der Vyver (Neethling) wen die 1 500. Foto: Jed Munro (Graad 10)

Breyton Poole of Murray setting the record for the high jump U/15. Foto: Jed Munro (Graad 10)

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Somerset College

Drama-uitslae 2014PV se Drama-afdeling het weer net hulle héél beste gelewer en stel elke jaar net ‘n nóg hoër standaard! Dié jaar was daar weer drie produksies: “The Project”, “Die man in die lugballon” en “WolkKop”. Al drie produksies het uitstekend gevaar by verskeie toneelfeeste soos die Klein Libertas-, Durbanville- en Fraserburg dramafeeste. “WolkKop” deur Mari Borstlap, het skitterend gevaar toe die toneelstuk die Klein Libertasfees op Stellenbosch gewen het en aangewys is as die WENNER van die ATKV-Tienertoneelkompetisie

Van links na regs agter: Christian Jolly, Jaco Potgieter, Charl van Heyningen, Joshua Olivier, Eddie Turner. Van links na regs voor:Jane de Wet, Jacques Meyer, Charlene Erlank, Ben Albertyn.

Van links na regs agter: Ira Blanckenberg, Jane De Wet, Ben Albertyn, Mari Borstlap, Jacques Meyer, Charlene Erlank, Gerrit Schoonhoven, Joshua Olivier, Christian Jolly, Charl Van Heyningen. Van links na regs voor: Wilhelm van der Walt, Ilse Oppelt, Tony Mcpherson, Eddie Turner, Jaco Potgieter, David Brink.

Learner Council 2015

Back: Liam de Bliquy; Andrew Harrison-Migochi; Emile Gouws; Justin Skeat; Giovanni Matthews; Janku Koekemoer; Liam Walsh; Steffen Engelmann; Tiaan Claassen; Craig Smith. 3rd Row: Rory Lind ;Gustav Eichstädt; Jeandré de Beer; Arend Moelich; Francois Botha; Emile Majewski; Jacque Gericke; Johan Smit; Sebastian Nieto Lawrence. 2nd Row: Joshua Farmer; Nicoline Moelich; Margaret Kuhn; Rachel Kaps; Amy-Lee Buchanan; Rouxvé Meyer; Cheylin Wertheim; Tamsyn Jack; Katelyn Wolfaardt; Carly Beavon; Seth van Graan Front: Michelle Marais; Amy Ward; Micaela Helders; Laura Smit; Angelique Marais; Andrea Harrison; Kate Boonzaier; Nicole Barr; Danijela Savic; Kayla Berry; Megan Grobbelaar.

We wish the new learner council of 2015 all of the best for their task ahead. We know that they will lead the school with excellence. We are extremely proud of these Parel Valleiers- Congratulations! The head leaders will be announced at the annual Academic Prize giving on October 16th.

Somerset College Fair Well At Moorreesburg Tennis TournamentEarlier this month, Somerset College participated in the Dirkie Uys Doubles and Mixed Doubles Tennis Tournament in Moorreesburg. This is the second year College have participated in this tournament. There were ten schools who participated in the tournament and in their pool the College had to play Durbanville High School, Paarl Gymnasium, Piketberg High School and Bredasdorp High School. After losing the first match against Durbanville, (the eventual runners-up at the Tournament), College scored convincing victories over the remaining schools in their pool.

This put College in second position which resulted in them playing against Hugenote High School from Wellington to determine the third and fourth positions. This match was a very close and nerve-racking encounter, but the College players pulled out all the stops and eventually walked off the court the winners, finishing the tournament in third position. The tennis played in Moorreesburg provided good training for the players who will be representing the College in KZN at the annual Hilton / St Anne’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles Tournament at the end of September.

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Back from left to right: Mark Reuter (Captain), Joshua Henderson, Charles Fauel, Emily Dyssell, Rory Lennon, Matthew Robertson, Olivia Fauel. Front from left to right: Tegan O’ Grady, Kiera van Eeden, Sinead van Eeden (Captain), Alexandra Williams. Absent: Janneck Palmhert

in die Wes-Kaap. Dié produksie is een van die 10 beste produksies in die land en is genooi om in Oktober deel te neem aan die finale rondte van die ATKV-Tienertoneelkompetisie by die Aardklop Nasionale Kunstefees te Potchefstroom. Aanvanklik is 210 produksies ingeskryf vir die ATKV-Tienertoneelkompetisie. Vir “WolkKop” om onder die 10 beste produksies in die land te eindig en as wenner in die Wes-Kaap gekroon te word is werklik ‘n puik prestasie! Ons wens die akteurs, tegniese span en die regiseuse die beste toe vir Aardklop! Trots om ‘n Parel Valleier te kan wees!

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Hoër Meisieskool Bloemhof

Huiskomitee van Huis Du Preez 2015 Roelof MinnaarRoelof Minnaar is die nuutste leerder van Hoërskool Stellenbosch wat sy privaat vlieglisensie verwerf het.

Wêreld NetbaltoernooiTydens die Afrika Kwalifiserende toernooi vir deelname aan die Wêreld Netbaltoernooi volgende jaar in Sydney, was Anni Kloppers, sportorganiseerder van Hoërskool Stellenbosch, een van 8 skeidsregters wat daar geblaas het. Annie blaas van 12-18 Oktober die toerspan van Australië wat teen SA span kom speel. Hulle gaan ook Fast 5 wedstryde speel in Potchefstroom. Sy blaas ook die Fast 5 Toernooi in Auckland New Zeeland van 2-10 November.

Agter vlnr: Christoff van Niekerk, NJ van As, Andrie Theron, Francois Odendaal, Jancke Lesch, Jeannie du Plessis voor vlnr: Jana Oosthuizen, Kesia Scholtz, Carl Burger, Janus Bezuidenjhoudt, Cornelius Tripodi, Pierre Gouws, Anika Visser, Heike Fourie, Marli van Lill, Leila Mostert, Divan Bosman en Maretha Swanepoel

Matriekraad 2015

Francois Odendaal, Cornelius Tripodi, Gerrit Langenhoven, Frederick Voigt, Carl Burger, Petrea Butler, Marli van Lill voor vlnr: Henk van der Merwe, Janus Bezuidenhoudt, Anika Visser, Dené van Wyk, Kesia Scholtz, Pierre Gouws, Shannon Langenveldt, Carma Botha, Divan Bosman

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Anni kloppers met tradisionele dansers.

Interhuisatletiek UitslaeDie Hoër Meisieskool Bloemhof het op 16 September hul tweede interhuisatletiekbyeenkoms van die jaar by Coetzenburg gehou en die atlete het uitmundend presteer. Verskeie records het gespat, maar die ster van die dag was Nienka du Toit. Nienka hou die rekord vir die meeste rekords by die Bloemhof Interhuis en het nou ‘n totaal van ses rekords by dié byeenkoms: Gewigstoot o.19, Verspring o.19, Gewigstoot o.17, 100mHekkies o.17, 100m o.15 en 90mHekkies o.15. Sy het die verdere prestasie behaal deur die eerste Bloemhoffer te word wat die Victrix Laudorum vier keer agtereenvolgens kon wen, asook die eerste Bloemhoffer in die o.19-ouderdomsgroep wat die Victrix Laudorum trofee kon wen. Die wenners van die byeenkoms was Huis Neethling met 552 punte. Huis Hofmeyr was tweede met 379 punte en Huis Joubert het die derde plek met 365 punte ingepalm.

Nienka du Toit in aksie.

Huis Neethling se huisleiers met hul atletiektrofee (Juliana van der Merwe, Christine Viviers, Maria Small-Smith en Lienkie van der Merwe)

ParlementsittingDie graad 11-ekonomieleerders van die Hoër Meisieskool Bloemhof het op 11 September die parlementsitting bygewoon en die geleentheid gehad om minister Naledi Pandor en die leier van die EFF, mnr Julius Malema te ontmoet. Hier is van die leerders saam dié bekende politici.

Kayla Vorster, Arina Schutte, Carla Hefer, Milde Erasmus, Irmelee Uys, Jana-Mari Botha, Natasha Jacobs, Nina Oosthuizen, Bea Gilliomee.

Leslynn Olivier, Zena Mei, Marena Woest, Kayla Vorster, Arina Schutte, Anja Marais, Bea Gilliomee.

Vrolike Karnaval!Verskeie musiekleerders, oudleerders en gasmusikante het op 16 September ‘n uitvoering van Karnaval van die Diere, onder leiding van die befaamde Louis van der Watt, gegee. Nina Erasmus (links) en Margot Basson was die klavierduo op die aand. Nina speel Karnaval van die Diere as deel van haar Matriek klavierprogram en sy het reeds die graad 8 Unisa en Royal Schools klaviereksamen met welslae afgelê. Margot is ‘n graad 11-musiekleerder en het vanjaar haar graad 8-fluit-eksamen met lof geslaag.

Kunswedstryd-uitslae Stellenbosch Eisteddfod: Strykersafdeling A+Gemengde Orkes Cum laude (saam met Paul Roos Musica Perpetua) Helderberg EisteddfodStrykersafdeling A+ Tygerberg Internasionale Eisteddfod Strykersafdeling Cum Laude (94%)

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