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DistributionAWSUM News is distributed to the following schools in Northwest: Primary Schools: Laerskool President Pretorius, Laerskool Mooirivier, Laerskool Bailie Park, Laerskool La Hoff, Laerskool Saamtrek, Laerskool Goudkop, Potch Central Primary, Laerskool ML Fick. High Schools: Hoërskool Schoonspruit, Hoërskool Klerksdorp, Hoërskool Westvalia, Ferdinand Postma Hoërskool, Hoërskool Volkskool, The High School for Girls Potchefstroom, Potchefstroom Boys High.

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We look forward to bringing you interesting new content, such as regular food features and features on foodie trends and personalities, starting with a look at the so-called Mediterranean diet in this edition. From next month, we will also feature scrumptious recipes from the Giggling Gourmet, Jenny Morris.

We also look at healthy eating from a few different angles, including healthy lunchbox suggestions by food and nutrition gurus Patrick Holford, Jamie Oliver and Kath Megaw.

Another useful new feature will focus on in and around the home (including gardening and DIY) features. Have a look at the

lovely ideas on the opposite page to use easy-to-find materials to create stunning pieces for your home.

For the sports enthusiasts, you will find the latest rankings for different schools sports on the back page.

We trust your year is going just swimmingly and look forward to sharing many and exciting new features with you, and publishing your inspiring news for all to read.

Have a great month!

Marika & your dedicated AWSUM team

Settling into another exciting year

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The year is now thoroughly under way and even though the heat is still with us, schools have already had amazing sports events, as witnessed by the school news

streaming in from all over the country. We wish everyone well with upcoming events and hope many records get slain during the athletics season.

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3 FOOD & HOME

Decorate with pallets & glass jarsGet into the habit of looking at pallets and other materials with new eyes. When one goes on a site like Pinterest, one often wonders ‘why didn’t I think of that?’. Very simple ideas are very effective, as can be seen in these few samples of using pallets and things from nature, like wild flowers and sea sand. These things cost nothing and add a rustic, down-to-earth feeling to any home.

Wall vasesCreate individual wall vases with old, weathered pallets, mason jars and clamps. Thess wall décor ideas are perfect examples of how to use ordinary stuff in very creative and beautiful ways.

Pallets are one of the biggest trends in upcycling materials for décor purposes. The creative possibilities of creating beautiful pieces with pallets are almost endless, not to mention budget friendly.

Following a Mediterranean diet is just as easy when it comes to packing healthy lunches and lunchboxes. You can use wholesome, natural fish products, including herring, calamari, and herbed and peppered mackerel, which is a real hit when added to veggies or a fresh salad. For lunchboxes, yummy humus dips, pates and unprocessed cheeses add some protein to the mix. Throw in some veggie crudités and a delicious fresh fruit and you will be set up for the day. Cheeses like modified cheese and Edam cheese are gentle in flavour and loved by most children. For those who have dairy allergies, add some drained chickpeas and beans for extra protein instead. Olives, which are high in unsaturated fats, will keep you fuller for longer and add those booster carries for fussy eaters. Don't forget the treats! Halva is a delicous Mediterranean delicacy. Packed with protein and calories, a small piece goes a long way to quietening that sweet tooth. Try out different flavours, such as vanilla or chocolate. (See page 6 for more lunchbox ideas.)

The Mediterranean diet is all about healthy eating habits and enjoying the food you eat.

(Article by Kath Megaw, co-author of Feeding Sense (Metz Press, 2012. Kath holds four medical qualifications including a paediatric dietetic qualification from Johns Hopkins. She frequently

speaks to groups of both professionals and parents on infant and childhood nutrition, and appears on television and radio shows. Kath has been in private practice for the past 15 years

and is the founder of Nutripaeds, a paediatric dietetic practice.)

The Mediterranean lifestyle and its benefitsWhen you hear the word “Mediterranean,” what do you

think of? Perhaps you envision crusty loaves of bread, tender olives, and fresh herbs. Or maybe you imagine a

glass of red wine shared with friends. Better yet, you might picture yourself watching the sunset over a lush vineyard

from the open deck of a grand Tuscan villa.All these things are characteristically Mediterranean, but they do not define the Mediterranean lifestyle. In the same way, there is no single Mediterranean diet, because the word Mediterranean is used to describe a group of more than 15 countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea.

You may be wondering what then constitutes the Mediterranean diet trend that has recently become popular. Rather than prescribing a strict set of rules for foods to eat and foods to avoid, the Mediterranean diet offers guidelines for a healthfy way of life. The Mediterranean diet is about more than just food, however – it is about living life to its fullest and being healthy as you do. The Mediterranean diet is about eating wholesome foods such as fresh fruit and vegetables, wholesome grains, beans, nuts, and seeds. And who could forget olive oil, fresh fish, and good wine?

Though the Mediterranean diet is high in dietary fat, more than half of the fat calories consumed in the Mediterranean diet come from monounsaturated fat. Monounsaturated fat comes from sources like olive oil and avocados. In 2009, a study was published in the Journal of Nutrition regarding the effect of the Mediterranean diet on the risk for chronic disease. The results of this study suggest that an eating pattern high in plant foods and unsaturated fats, like the Mediterranean diet, can reduce the risk for lower abdominal obesity and coronary heart disease (Romaguera et al., 2009).

4 HEALTH

7 compelling reasons why children should exercise

You exercise regularly because you want to enjoy the benefits of exercise. Exercise offers the same benefits to your children. Here are seven of the

most important benefits.

Exercise helps children maintain a healthy weightChildhood obesity is becoming one of the biggest health issues facing our generation. And since obesity is a direct trigger for chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension, it’s crucial for children to maintain a healthy weight.

Exercise builds strong muscles and bonesThe human body builds its bones during childhood (before the teen years). That means childhood is the optimal time to build bone density through exercise (especially body weight exercise). Strong muscles aren’t just something adults should have! Kids benefit from having strong muscles too – they’re less likely to suffer injuries while they conquer the playground.

Exercise boosts mood and improves concentrationKids need to be able to concentrate to learn. And they learn better and learn more when they’re happy. Exercise causes the body to release endorphins – natural happy hormones and tranquilisers. Not only do these leave kids feeling happier, it also settles their energy levels, making it easier for them to concentrate. If your kid can concentrate well, he’s more likely to perform better at school.

Exercise boosts self-image and self-esteemWhen you engage in exercise, you feel stronger, faster, fitter and leaner. This makes you feel more self-confident. Kids also feel that way after exercise.

Exercise in the form of team sports improves social skillsTeam sports teach kids how to socialise and communicate. These improve interpersonal skills, which a kid will need – and rely on – for life!

Exercise helps kids sleep better (and sleep longer)Children need sleep – their brains are developing fast. But there’s evidence that this development only happens when kids sleep. So sleep deprivation is, quite literally, bad for a kid’s brain. Exercise provides the ideal release for kids’ energy, allowing the child to sleep well thereafter.

Exercise improves motor coordination and skillsThrough exercise, children refine and improve their motor skills and their coordination. This makes them better able to perform all sorts of tasks throughout life.

So sign your kid up for a team sport and make sure you make time to play with your kids (skip, hop, jump and race!). The benefits are powerful and long-lasting.

Source: http://www.trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za/article_detail

A healthy lunchboxGrowing youngsters

need a healthy snack for the busy days they face

at school. Remember that a balanced lunchbox will not only

provide children with the energy they need, but it will also

keep them healthy and happy.

Active kids

Children need to move to develop well. 2.Most children love to move naturally, but encourage your child to move for fun. It will boost their brains and also help them to sleep better to revive their energies.

Non-toxic stationeryWhen purchasing

stationery like crayons, pens and glue, make sure

that the products are non-toxic. This will prevent any harm to your

children. Always buy safety scissors that may prevent injury to your

child and their friends.

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EmergencynumbersMake sure your kids have access to and know how to use emergency numbers. When there’s an injury at school, they know who to phone to help them.

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National SchoolHealth Week

4 to 8 March 2016

Use these tips to help your kids keep healthy at school.

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Lunchbox ideas from food & health celebrities5 HEALTH

Making your child’s lunchboxes is the only way you can be sure you know what’s going into them. You can tailor the lunchboxes to suit your children’s tastes and choose good-quality ingredients to make the food even more nutritious. Shop-bought sandwiches and snacks are often packed with additives and can also be

loaded with mayonnaise, sauces or dressings that are high in fat and salt.If your child always takes a packed lunch to school, try to mix things up a bit so

they aren’t eating the same old thing every day. Keep the ingredients fresh, the flavours exciting, and make different options throughout the week to keep things

interesting. You can even use up the leftovers from your evening meals in your lunches, which will save you time and money. If you’re stuck for new ideas, use the

list below for some inspiration.For a well-balanced meal that will keep you going all day, aim for a good mix

of protein and carbohydrates with plenty of fruit and vegetables.

SavouryA flask of home-made soup with a hunk of nice bread and a small wedge of tasty cheese, slices of home-made pizza, quiche or frittata, or pittas stuffed with mini

home-made kebabs. Salads with a great dressing can also make brilliant lunches. You can use everything from seasonal vegetables and salad leaves to pasta,

couscous, lentils or potatoes mixed with different cheeses or meats. By adding toasted nuts, seeds or dried fruit, you can get a really exciting contrast of textures and flavours. It’s a good idea to take the dressing in a separate container so you

can toss it through the salad right before eating. That way everything will be crunchy and lovely rather than soggy.

SweetA fresh fruit salad, a tablespoon of dried fruit, stewed fruit and natural yoghurt, a slice of fruit bread, fresh fruit skewers, oaty biscuits, home-made flapjacks, or

granola bars packed with lots of nuts and seeds.

DrinksHome-made fruit smoothies, water with a wedge of fresh lemon or lime, milk,

or freshly squeezed fruit juice mixed with sparkling water. Pop a carton of 100% unsweetened fruit juice in the freezer overnight. Pack it in your child’s lunchbox

first thing and by lunchtime they will have a lovely slushy cold drink.

Jamie Oliver is an English celebrity chef, restaurateur and media personality known for his food-focused television shows and cookbooks, and more recently his global campaign for better

food education, especially in schools and school cafeterias and tuck shops.

Source: http://www.jamieshomecookingskills.com/pdfs/fact-sheets/Perfect%20packed%20lunches.pdf

Patrick Holford’s lunchboxes Jamie Oliver’s lunchboxesA well-planned lunchbox will energise your child, both physically and mentally. Carbohydrate-containing foods with a lower glycemic index (GI) are the foods

that supply a steady source of energy. Adding lean protein (the size of the palm) and a little fat (such as cottage cheese) helps to prolong steady energy release.

Adding veggies and/or fruit contributes to the vitamin content. Round off the lunchbox with a tub of plain live yoghurt and a bottle of water. For snack

time, pack some dried fruit, seeds and nuts and pack all the foods in individual containers with an ice brick. Children love the surprise of opening little containers

and if you add a bit of interest, the lunchbox will come back empty.

Sandwich ideas• Purée vegetables such as leftover roasted vegetables to use as a sandwich spread. Add a little mayonnaise and some leftover meat and put on a low GI

roll or use as a sandwich with rye or whole-wheat/low GI bread.• Biltong and cottage cheese on rye or whole-wheat/low GI bread.

• Mashed hard-boiled egg with homemade sandwich spread on rye or whole-wheat/low GI bread.

• Nut butter and honey (raw) on rye or whole-wheat/low GI bread.• Tuna and mayo with lettuce and tomato on rye or whole-wheat/low GI bread.

• Toasted cheese and egg on rye or whole-wheat/low GI bread.

Patrick Holford is a pioneer in new approaches to health and nutrition. He is widely regarded as Britain’s best-selling author and leading spokesman on nutrition and mental health issues. Patrick is

also popular on radio shows and international television as a presenter, interviewer and guest.

Source: http://www.holforddirect.co.za/2015/03/06/school-health-week-lunchbox-ideas/

A healthy lunchbox

Active kids

Emergencynumbers 4.

Monday, 15 February is International Childhood Cancer Day. To help play your part in supporting children with cancer and their families, the CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation, which provides nationwide physical and psychosocial support to children with cancer, is making it that much easier with its CHOC-olate loyalty programme. Not only can people help raise funds for the organisation, but be rewarded for it.

For a minimum monthly contribu-tion, members gain access to an array of 2-for-the-price-of-1 benefits including 2-for-1 movie tickets nationwide, 2-for-1 dining at over 750 restaurants across the country, 2-for-1 beauty treatments at over 750 service providers, and 2-for-1 tickets from Computicket outlets, up to the value of R150 each. Benefits can

also be redeemed on holiday or travel, with venues spread throughout the country. Fully utilised benefits would be to the value of more than R3 000 a month. Of the minimum contribution, over 50% goes to CHOC and the remainder goes towards the benefit costs. If a member opts to increase the donation portion, then the addition goes entirely to CHOC.

CHOC-olate will help ensure that CHOC expands services in line with the organisation’s growing number of beneficiaries. Without their holistic support, many children – particularly those from low-income households living far from treatment centres – would not be able to access or adhere to treatment, which can last up to three years.

Help support children with cancer through CHOC-olateDid you know that every

three minutes, somewhere in the world a family hears the devastating news that their child has been diagnosed

with cancer? According to the American Childhood Cancer Organisation, globally more than 250 000 children are

diagnosed with cancer each year. Fortunately, through the advances made in treatment,

childhood cancer is largely curable.

6 FASHION

What to wear now

KINDAYup! It’s a riot of retro as the

swinging seventies make a

big comeback says Fashion Editor

Pepe Sofianos. Can you dig it?

Pastel perfection

Seventies style --- minis and flares, super

chunky platforms, fringes and cropped tops

defined the girls while the guys lived in ripped

denims, faded T’s and super sneakers. Think about

it --- was that your folks, back then?

Anything goes just so long as it’s fun and laidback.

Celebs everywhere are looking like hippies.

So come on and join the 70s revival.Pepe Says

Top up your wardrobe

with sleeveless jumpers,

metallics, zany prints,

bodysuits, cropped tops and

holey crochet.

#MUST-HAVE MAKEUP

Hey guys --- get the cool dude look in faded denims,

T’s and sneakers like top Brit boy band, The Vamps.

There’s so much going on with the 70s vibe that when it comes to makeup you want to play it down. Pastel hues (think apricot, pink, grey, vanilla) are complemented by rich browns and are smoking hot on all skin tones. The Contouring Set is perfect for sculpting those Boho cheekbones. Check out how everyone’s favourite Hollywood hottie, Selena Gomes, has got it sorted. You can create her look with the Happy Girls Are Pretty range from Essence, exclusive to Clicks. Prices from R34.95 to R67.50. Go on, be happy, look pretty!

Aly Michalka, Disney Channel star, looks kinda groovy with her daisy hair band.

Vanessa Hudgens has a trendy take on the 70s scene with her sleeveless Bardot sweater and floral skater skirt.

Top of the crops --- Ashley Tisdale shows off her toned tum in a cropped top, 70s flared pants and mirrored aviators.

Daisy chain headband, R39.99, Mr Price.

Guys checked shirt, R249, Soda Bloc.

Denim dungaree skirt, R299.99 and off-the-shoulder

bodysuit, R99.99, both Legit.

Macramé tunic top, R499, Truworths.

Missoni print tube

skirt, R190, Truworths

and leather clog sandals,

R219.99, Fashion Express.

Guys Chukka trainers, R229,

Soda Bloc.

Metallic backpack,

R230, Exact.

Guys ripped joggers, R279, Soda Bloc.

Guys webbing belt, R54.95, Lucky Brand at Edgars.

Suedette fringe jacket, R299, Soda Bloc.

Bardot sleeveless sweater, R149.99, Fashion Express, with suedette skater skirt, R110, Exact and fringed suede belt, approx. R80, at markets.

Fringed sling bag, R179, Soda Bloc.

Printed flared pants, R239,

Soda Bloc.

*All prices correct at time of going to print and are subject to change.

Cropped gypsy top, R69.99 and lace-up shorts,

R129, both Mr Price.

Unisex mirrored aviators, R399,

River Island.

Girls cut-out bootees, R299,

Soda Bloc.

7LAERSKOOL GOUDKOP(t) 018 468 1038/9 (e) info@laerskoolgoudkop.co.za

LAERSKOOL BAILLIE PARK(t) 018 290 5377 (e) baillie@lantic.net

Eerste Kwartaal HoofleiersBaie geluk aan Laerskool Baillie Park se Eerste Kwartaal Hoofleiers.

Jana Schutte (onderhoofleier), Natasha de Beer (hoofleier), Stephan Schutte (hoofleier), Reynard Rossouw (onderhoofleier).

SA SkaakWessel Sevenster neem aan die S.A. Skaakkompetisie deel in Kaapstad. Hy was ingesluit in die 0/10B-span en behaal ‘n algehele 2de plek

Atletiek-takbyeenkoms Die volgende atlete van Laerskool Goudkop het rekords opgestel tydens die Atletiek-takbyeenkoms wat plaasgevind het op 27 / 29 Januarie 2016.

Die volgende leerders behaal 1ste plekke tydens die Atletiek Super 8 byeenkoms wat plaasgevind het op 23 Januarie 2016 te Sasolburg.

ATLETIEK SUPER 8

Shaun Stroebel (S0/11 75m hekkies en 1200m), Gert Nieuwoudt (S0/13 Gewigstoot), Werner Kruger (S0/11 80m).

Jacques Theron: SO/11 Hoogspring (ewenaar die rekord), Verspring en Hekkies.

Atletiek-takbyeenkoms: nuwe rekords

AGTER: Carli Bester D0/8 60m, Danelle Bierman D0/7 60m, Leandri van Schalkwyk D0/7 60m. VOOR: Ethan Botes S0/6 80m, Brayden Carter S06 60m en 80m, Gemma King D0/6 60m en 80m.

Agter: Benise Botha D0/13 Spiesgooi, Alsuné du Toit D0/13 Skyfwerp, Lenré Coetzee S0/13 150m hekkies, Megan Gouws D0/13 Hoogspring, Michelle Kotze D0/12 Hoogspring. Middel: Danie du Preez S0/12 75m Hekkies, Moné Janse van Rensburg D0/12 150 m Hekkies, Leshane van den Berg D0/11 Hoogspring, Dian Dahms S0/12 Hoogspring. Voor : Lee-Ann Marx D0/11 Verspring, 1200m en Hoogspring, Megan Swanepoel D0/12 Hoogspring, Jana Jacobs D0/11 Gewigstoot, Christina Hattingh D0/11 Gewigstoot, Anke Freese D0/12 1200m.

AGTER: Dehan Viljoen (nuwe rekord Skyfwerp S0/12), Benise Botha (nuwe rekord Spiesgooi D0/13), DC Theron Victor Ludorum 0/13, Megan Gouws Victrix Ludorum 0/13, Niesa van Staden Victrix Ludorum 0/12. VOOR: Ben Bierman Victor Ludorum 0/10, Jacques Theron Victor Ludorum 0/11, Eldané du Toit Victrix Ludorum 0/10, Lee-Ann Marx Victrix Ludorum 0/11.

Victor en Victrix Ludorums tydens huissport. Twee atlete behaal ook nuwe rekords. Huissportbyeenkoms

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LAERSKOOL ML FICK(t) 018 297 5003 (e) mlfickinfo@mweb.co.za

Laerskool La Hoff se Interhuis Atletiekbyeenkoms Terizia van der Plaats is tydens Laerskool La Hoff se Interhuis Atletiekbyeenkoms aangewys as die beste Dogtersbaanatleet. Divan Steenkamp is aangewys as die beste Seunsbaanatleet en beste veldatleet, terwyl Carla Roux die beste Dogtersveldatleet vir die dag was.

Eerste skooldagHenri Oosthuizen (Graad 1) van Laerskool La Hoff kon nie wag dat Mamma Chantelle moet groet nie, sodat hy met sy skoolwerk op sy eerste skooldag kon begin.

Victrix en Victor LudorumTydens Laerskool La Hoff se Interhuis Atletiekbyeenkoms op Saterdag, 16 Januarie is die volgende atlete aangewys as Victor en Victrix Ludorum:

Huissport Victrix en Victor Ludorum Huissport Rekords15 Nuwe rekords word opgestel waarvan die oudste die van A Herbst (S 0/13 Verspring 14,95m) is wat sedert 1985 staan. Henru Olivier verbeter die rekord na 15,09m.

Terizia van der Plaats (Senior Victrix Ludorum), Reece Moir (Junior Victrix Ludorum), Dean McAslin (Junior Victor Ludorum) en Henno Visser (Senior Victor Ludorum).

Victor Ludorum0/7 Gerrit Koen0/8 Lean Roberts0/9 Rocco Klinck0/10 Andrè Visser0/11 Papino Maluleke0/12 Zane van Staden0/13 Henru Olivier

S 0/13: Henru Olivier Verspring 5.09mD 0/11: Suhanè Visagie Hoogspring 1,30mD 0/13: Lianri Kotze 100m 13,69 Elbè vd Walt Gewigstoot 8,88mS 0/11: H J v Vuuren Gewigstoot 10,31m L v Antwerpen Verspring 45,17mS 0/12: Zane van Staden 150m 20,41S 0/13: Henru Olivier 100m 12,37S 0/10: Andrè Visser 1200m 4m09,91 GJ Steenberg Gewigstoot 8.45mD 0/10: Amonè le Roux Verspring 4.00m 100m 13,47 150m Hekkies 23,36

Victrix Ludorum 0/7 Kate-Lynn Fourie 0/8 Carli Visser0/9 Jenna van Dyk0/10 Amonè le Roux0/11 Elbè vd Walt0/12 Mia Oosthuizen 0/13 Lianri Kotze

Beste baan-, veld- en middelafstandatlete Naam Item PrestasieBaan Rocco Klinck S 0/9 9,03s 60mVeld Elbè vd Walt D 0/11Gewig 8.88mMiddelafstand Lianè Engelbrecht D 0/101200m 4m32,81

D 0/13: Lianri Kotze 200m 28,56 S 0/13: Henru Olivier 200m 26,53

Atletiek Huissport op ons eie grasbaan! Braaivleis-vure, sambrele en stoele, en ‘n lekker piekniek-atmosfeer was aan die orde van die dag! En die atletiek? ‘n Bysaak!!

Elke ML Fick-maatjie wat kon, het aan elke item denkbaar deelgeneem. Verspring, hoogspring, gewigstoot, hekkies, naellope en langafstande het vir veral nie-atlete baie pret besorg! Dit gaan mos immers oor deelname.

Goeie prestasies is ook gelewer en die volgende altlete het toekennings ontvang:

Beste presteerder in elke ouderdomsgroep

SEUNS0/7 Thuto Mokgopanyane0/8 Zuan Davids0/9 Jovan Klein0/10 Wickus van Aswegen 0/11 Morné Wahl0/12 Ian Steyn0/13 Lucas J van Vuuren DOGTERS0/7 Dioné Strauss0/8 Danél Graham0/9 Danni Leigh Loots0/10 Taenique Calitz

Die Blou span het vanjaar die bordjies vervang en met die louere weggestap, terwyl die Groen span die

Geesbeker gewen het. SPORT

0/11 Nicole Fouché0/12 Maki Moloantoa

Beste presteerder in velditemsJohan van Tonder (Gewigstoot 0/10)Kaylin Forbes (Gewigstoot 0/11)

Beste presteerders in baanitemsRicardo Harford (Hekkies 0/13)Loulené Ferreira (Hekkies 0/13)

Junior Victor en Victrix LudorumJovan Klein en Danél Graham

Senior Victor en Victrix LudorumMorné Wahl en Olivia Vermeulen

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Oud-leerling van KHS blink uit in krieketWihan Lubbe, kaptein van die NWU (Pukke), is die afgelope naweek aangewys as die kaptein van die SA Universiteite Krieketspan. Hy is hier saam met sy trotse pa, Dawie Lubbe.

KHS tap weer water by Draf-en-TrapKHS het weer oortref met hul waterpunt by die Ottosdal se Draf-en-Trap. Dis tradisie dat die Blouskool se koshuisleerders, personeel en ouers die gebeurtenis en gemeenskap ondersteun.

Mnr. Japie van Rooyen ( senior koshuisvader) en Juf. Mariska Swart (koshuismoeder ) is altyd in beheer daarvan. Dit is n ongelooflike spangees, entoesiasme enn motivering wat by hierdie waterpunt beleef word.

LAERSKOOL MOOIRIVIER(t) 018 293 0309 (e) info@lsmooirivier.co.za

Laerskool Mooirivier se hoofleiers vir die eerste kwartaalLaerskool Mooirivier se hoofleiers vir die eerste kwartaal is aangewys:

VOOR: Hannes Koornhof, Phillip Jonker, Michael van Rooyen, Gerhard Muntingh.AGTER: Chloé Werkman, Emma Nel, Sunel Smit, Christine Steyn.

Tydens Laerskool Mooirivier se huissport het die vier atlete met die louere wegggestap.

Atletiek: Trofeewenners

VOOR: MJ Potgieter en Lizé van Zyl (Junior Victor en Victrix Ludorum).AGTER: Riandi Boshoff en Antonie Labuschagne (Senior Victrix en Victor Ludorum) .

Congratulations to Potchefstroom Central School’s athletes (below left) Kabelo Makamedi (Junior Victor Ludorum) and Marriam Bhayat (Junior Victrix Ludorum), as well as (below right) Kamogelo Kekane (Senior Victor Ludorum) and Wezile Mogale (Senior Victrix Ludorum).

AthleticsPotchefstroom Central School warm-heartedly welcomes the following new teachers.

We welcome new teachers

Miss Yvonne Fouche (Grade 4), Mr Leroy Botha (Natural Sciences Grade 5-7) and Mrs Marietjie Richter (Grade 3).Citius (Red) were the victors of the day. Fortius (Yellow) came second and Altius Green) were

in third place.

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HOËRSKOOL WESVALIA(t) 018 468 1023/4 (e) wesvalia@wesvalia.co.za

Inter-dirigenteBaie geluk aan ons dirigente wat tydens Mnr. en Mej. Inter 9 Februarie 2016 ‘n tweede plek behaal het. Ons is baie trots op julle!!

Mnr. en Mej. InterBaie geluk aan Mnr. Inter 2016 Jeandre Wolmarans en 1ste prinses Nastasha van Rensburg. Ons is baie trots op julle!

Hoërskool Wesvalia het die afgelope tyd verskeie pryse vir uitnemendheid ontvang vir 2015 matriekuitslae. Tydens die Matlosane – prysuitdeling, wat gehou is 22 Januarie 2016, ontvang Wesvalia die volgende toekennings:• Beste skool op aggregaat.• Toekenning vir 100% slaagsyfer• Top presterende openbare skool in die Matlosana Plaaslike Munisipaliteit in 2015• Trofee: Ontvang ook die Burgermeester- trofee vir uitnemendheidTydens die Departement van Onderwys se toekenningsfunksie op 4 Februarie 2016 ontvang Hoërskool Wesvalia die volgende toekennings: • Goud vir beste skool met die hoogste persentasie

vakonderskeidings• Goud vir Top skool met die grootste aantal

vakonderskeidings• Uitstaande prestasie van 85% van kandidate wat

kwalifiseer vir graadstudies in die 2015 Nasionale Senior Sertifikaateksamen

• Skool wat die meeste vakonderskeidings behaal• Skool wat ‘n slaagsyfer van 100% behaal het• Die meeste hoeveelheid leerders wat ‘n slaagsyfer van

100% behaalTrofee vir: • 1ste posisie: Skool wat die meeste vakonderskeidings

behaal• 3de posisie: aantal leerder wat Graad 12 slaag

Toekennings ontvang

HOËRSKOOL VOLKSKOOL(t) 018 294 5287/8 (e) volkies.potch@absamail.co.za

Vier Volkieswemmers het die afgelope naweek deelgeneem aan die Noordwes Skolekampioen-skappe, en algeheel ‘n agste plek behaal uit die twintig deelnemende skole. Idele du Toit wen 8 goue medaljes, 3 silwer medaljes en 1 brons medalje. Rudy van Graan swem 3 silwer en 3 brons medaljes los. Volkies is trots op hierdie Volkie-visse! Drie Volkie-fietsryers, Pieter du Toit, Brandon van den Berg en Kristen Louw, het as

deel van die Kargo-span, 30 Januarie 2016 aan ‘n nasionale wedren deelgeneem. Pieter het ‘n tweede plek in die SA Cup-reeks behaal en Kristen ‘n eerste plek. Brandon is agtiende oor die eindstreep, nadat hy meganiese probleme langs die pad opgetel het. Kristen staan ‘n goeie kans om te kwalifiseer vir die Africa Cup. Ons hou haar vordering met groot verwagting dop! Volkies is trots!

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Message from head boy Tsiamo Monyai and head girl Antache Reynek:We remember how nervous, yet excited we were when it was time to receive you on the grade 8 Welcoming Day. From the minute we started engaging with you, we knew and we felt that this was destiny. It’s only been a few weeks since we’ve known you, but it has been a privilege to spend time with you!

Van skeerroomgevegte en laataanduitstappies tot die oefen van Ferdies se eerste ‘showcase’ weet ons dat ons nog baie herinneringe saam met julle gaan skep. Julle maak Ferdies en die VRL-lede ongelooflik trots met julle entoesiasme en wil om enige iets te doen. Onthou, julle is ‘n T.E.A.M en saam kan julle enige iets bereik.

Maak of jy mal is en doen alles!Uit die mond van twee Graad 8-leerders:• My name is Tristan Hofmeyer. I’m from

Klerksdorp Primary School. My first day at Ferdies was not what I expected. My thoughts of initiation were cruel and unusual punishment, but it was the total opposite. Of course there were a few moments (symptoms of High School). I love it here and I wouldn’t have it any other way!

• My naam is Zelmarie Botha en ek was in Laerskool Fochville. Hoe ervaar ek Ferdies? Ek kan met net een woord antwoord: “Fantasties!” Ferdies is ‘n skool waar jou selfbeeld gebou word en jy op ‘n positiewe manier gemotiveer word. Ek is nou deel van die Ferdiefamilie!

11HOËRSKOOL FERDINAND POSTMA(t) 018 290 5539 (e) lentefees@gmail.com

Ferdies Gr 12’s behaal ‘n 100%-slaagsyfer vir die 16de agtereenvolgende jaarFerdies se Graad 12-leerders het besondere goeie uitslae behaal tydens die 2015-eindeksamen.

Victor Asiwe Jacques Labuschagne Caitlin Ross

Ons toppresteerder, Victor Asiwe, het 8 onderskeidings en ‘n derde plek in Noordwes behaal. Victor will be studying Bachelor of Business Science in Acturial Science at the University of Cape Town.

Jacques Labuschagne het 7 onderskeidings verwerf. Hy studeer tans Elektromeganiese Ingenieurswese aan die NWU PUK en beoog om sy meesters- en doktorsgraad te voltooi, waarna hy graag ‘n besigheid wat besoedelende kragbronne vervang wil begin.

Caitlin Ross had 6 distinctions and is currently doing her gap year at Equilibria School of Life in Potchefstroom.

Veels geluk aan die Gr 12-klas van 2015!

Ferdies welcomes our Grade 8s

Interhigh Swimming GalaThe High School for Girls Potchefstroom’s swimming team won the girls division of the North West Schools Interhigh Swimming Gala held at Hillcrest, Pretoria on Wednesday 10 February.

Front: Alyssa Norman, Leniese Kock, Deanne Yang, Amy Piketh, Jessica Bezuidenhout, Alexia Duarte, Jamie Cameron.Middle: Natalie Strydom, Caitlin Bianchi, Mia Bezuidenhout, Michelle Bloem, Sanchia Niehaus, Jade Craigen, Zahreen Kahn.Back: Anica Dennis, Kymani Adams, Amorie Liebenberg, Bianca Oppperman, Ashleigh Green, Claudia Costa, Simone Nel.

Laura Scheeprs, Eunice Kangumba, Ria Dikobe, Megan Pat, Bianca Opperman and Natalie Strydom

Potch Girls High winners at the Interhouse Athletics held at PUK McArthur Stadium

New Grade 8s on their first day

Grade 8s having fun at the Interhostel Gala held at The High School for Girls Potchefstroom

THE HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS POTCHEFSTROOM(t) 018 294 3228 (e) admin@girlshigh.co.za

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DEADPOOL12 February

GODS OF EGYPT26 February

HAPPINESS IS A FOURLETTER WORD

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ANOMALISA26 February

ZOOLANDER 212 February

PRIDE & PREJUDICE & ZOMBIES04 March

HOW TO BE SINGLE

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KNIGHT OF CUPS11 March

iTunes Charts#1 Love Yourself Artist: Justin Bieber

#2 Middle (feat. Bipolar) Artist: DJ Snake

#3 There Will Be Time Artist: Mumford & Sons

#4 Ngud’ (feat. Cassper) Artist: Kwesta

#5 Fast Car Artist: Jasmine Thompson

#6 Sorry Artist: Justin Bieber

#7 One Call Away Artist: Charlie Puth

#8 Believe Artist: Mumford & Sons

#9 The Sound of Silence Artist: Disturbed

#10 Roses (feat. ROZES) Artist: The Chainsmokers

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