Newsletter 09/ April Dear Parents, Guardians and Learners

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1 19 April 2018 Dear Parents, Guardians and Learners Newsletter 09/2018 One of the secrets of a good education is to realise that everyone is different and has unique talents, strengths and weaknesses. A school that understands this and responds by offering a broad spectrum of activities for learners to participate in (including academic, sport, culture and service) is one that can offer a well-rounded education and an enriched curriculum. I believe that Rand Park High School is such a school. As the first term s academic and merit reports have been issued this week, I challenge the parents of learners who have not achieved their best possible results, to ask themselves whether their child is active in a variety of activities. Much research has been done into the correlation between academic success and involvement in extramural activities. There is compelling evidence that learners benefit from extramural participation in many ways, including increased productivity and attentiveness, while developing soft skills such as time management, multitasking, leadership capabilities, communication skills, tolerance and teamwork. Another important aspect of learning is to choose how you react in the face of adversity. When you do not achieve according to your expectations, make the choice to work smarter and do not be discouraged or lose sight of your dreams. On a different note, we have seen how many behavioural issues tend to appear when a learner has too much free time. I encourage our parents to be more aware of the dangers of social media and inappropriate digital content in particular. Be mindful of your child s online activities and social media engagement. It is also advisable for cell phones to be charged, at night, in a room that is not the child s bedroom. Lastly, to anyone who feels bewildered or confused in our ever-changing world, you need look no further than the school badge for inspiration: INTEGRITY AND COMMITMENT. All the best for the term ahead! Yours sincerely MR C O CONNELL DEPUTY PRINCIPAL/GRADE 9 DEAN For those learners who made the most of what our school has to offer last term, but did not achieve academically, please ask your parents to assist you by talking about your academic goals and identifying what may be standing in your way of achieving these goals. Draw up a study roster and liaise with your Grade Tutor if you feel you need additional support or advice.

2 Debs Golf Day 15 May Randpark Golf Club Book your four-ball: R2600* Hole sponsorships: R1500 * includes Halfway House meal vouchers for each player plus dinner More info: ros.stansell@randparkhigh.co.za DEBS FUNDRAISERS!

3 Olivia Davies (Grade 9) participated in the SA Championships for Performing Arts during the Easter school holidays and received 5 Gold medals, two Silver medals and a Bronze medal for a variety of performances, including Broadway, Classical, Afrikaans Contemporary and Dramatic pieces. Jason Wilson (Grade 11) competed in the National round of Talent Africa and received two Gold medals; one for piano contemporary and one for his own piano composition. Save the date for our major production! Watch this space for ticket details

4 SPORTS RESULTS Netball Thursday, 12 April vs Riebeeckrand U14A Won U14B Won 27-3 U15A Lost U15B Lost 7-25 U16A Won U16B Won nd Team Won st Team Lost St Stithians Easter Festival 29 March 2 April 1 st Team vs Hoërskool Randburg Won 44-7 vs Northcliff Won vs St Cyprians Won vs Kingswood Won vs HeronBridge Won vs Redhill Won vs Saints Fest Won 40-5 Samantha Thomas and Kelly Gouws were subsequently selected for the All Stars team and Kelly, Sam and Kiara Coppens were invited to join the Netball tour team to Ireland. Well done on an outstanding festival performance! Girls Hockey Tuesday, 10 April vs Holy Rosary U14 Lost 0-8 U15 Lost 0-8 (rained out) U16 Lost nd Team Lost st Team Lost 0-7 Tuesday, 17 April vs Parktown Girls U14A Lost 0-7 U14B Won 1-0 U15A Won 1-0 U15B Drew 0-0 U16A Drew 0-0 U16B Lost nd Team Won st Team Lost 2-0 Boys Hockey Wednesday, 11 April vs Fourways U14 Game rained out U15 Game rained out 2 nd Team Lost st Team Game rained out

5 SPORTS RESULTS Rugby Monday, 16 & Wednesday, 18 April vs King David Linksfield U14A Lost 5-22 U14B Lost 5-25 U15A Won 12-8 U15B Won U16A Lost nd Team Won st Team Lost 7-21 Cycling On Saturday, 14 April, Lauriesian Brett and Tamia Anderson participated in the Spur Grade 8 Seeding time trials. Lauriesian succeeded in qualifying first in the sub-junior girls section. Tamia placed 46 th. Lauriesian subsequently participated in the 25km Cradle Trophy MTB race. She was the first lady in and finished 7th overall amongst men, women, boys and girls.

6 Equestrian 17 & 18 March 2018 SPORTS RESULTS The SANESA Qualifier 2 was held at Maple Ridge Equestrian Farm and Rand Park s Equestrian team showed their dedication and fortitude by producing an excellent set of results during a very challenging and rainy weekend. The eight riders who took part brought home a total of 11 top 3 placings, 20 top 6 placings and 26 top 10 placings over a multitude of disciplines. Congratulations! DISCIPLINE Class Horse Rider Place IN-HAND UTILITY (INU) Class H1InU01 Ravishing Diamond Christina Koevort 1 IN-HAND UTILITY (INU) Class H3InU01 Shakira Kaitlyn Koevort 1 WORKING RIDING (WR) Class H1WR02 Returning Home Shanéce van Deventer 2 JUMPING (SJ) Class H2SJ05 Phantom Action Amy Catsavis 2 JUMPING (SJ) Class H3SJ08 Les Chevaux Chevalier Jaden Viljoen 2 IN-HAND UTILITY (INU) Class H1InU01 Returning Home Shanéce van Deventer 2 PERFORMANCE RIDING (PR) Class H1PR02 Returning Home Shanéce van Deventer 3 JUMPING (SJ) Class H1SJ04 Returning Home Shanéce van Deventer 3 JUMPING (SJ) Class H3SJ07 Kofi Jessica Fisher 3 WORKING HUNTER (WH) Class H1WH01 Ravishing Diamond Christina Koevort 3 SANESA PRIX CAPRILLI (PC) Class H1PC01b Returning Home Shanéce van Deventer 3 JUMPING (SJ) Class H2SJ06 Eurosilver Amé Johnson 4 JUMPING (SJ) Class H3SJ08 Kofi Jessica Fisher 4 WORKING RIDING (WR) Class H3WR03 Shakira Kaitlyn Koevort 5 EQUITATION (EQ) Class H2EQ03 Shakira Kaitlyn Koevort 5 JUMPING (SJ) Class H2SJ05 Eurosilver Amé Johnson 5 SANESA PRIX CAPRILLI (PC) Class H1PC01b Shakira Kaitlyn Koevort 5 DRESSAGE (DR) Class H1DR02b Shakira Kaitlyn Koevort 6 WORKING RIDING (WR) Class H1WR02 Ravishing Diamond Christina Koevort 6 JUMPING (SJ) Class H3SJ07 Les Chevaux Chevalier Jaden Viljoen 6

7 SPORTS RESULTS Derby vs Trinityhouse Saturday, 24 March Girls Hockey 2 nd Team Lost st Team Lost 0-2 Other teams were rained out Boys Hockey U15 Won nd Team Lost st Team Lost 1-2 Netball U14A Won 8-10 U14B Won 14-3 U14C Won 9-7 U15A Lost 4-21 U15B Won 8-3 U15C Won 25-1 U16A Won U16B Won nd Team Won st Team Won Rugby U14A Lost 0-22 U15A Won 5-0 U16A Won nd Team Won 19-18* 1 st Team Won *As Trinityhouse did not field a full 2 nd Rugby Team, a combined team of RPHS and THS players enjoyed a friendly game. Derby vs Fourways Friday, 13 & Tuesday, 17 April Girls Hockey U15 Lost 0-5 U16 Lost st Team Lost 0-6 Boys Hockey U14 Lost 0-4 U15 Lost st Team Lost 0-1 Netball U14A Lost U14B Won 17 5 U14C Won 9 3 U14D Won 8 2 U15A Lost U15B Won 19 4 U15C Won 24 3 U15D Won 11 7 U16A Won U16B Won U17A Won U17B Won nd Team Won st Team Won Rugby U14A Won U15A Won 26 7 U16A Won nd Team Lost st Team Won 29 27

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9 CLASSIFIEDS ANABEL BRIDAL & MATRIC DANCE WEAR: Custommade dresses for all special occasions. Contact Anabel on or SCHOLASTIC, SUBJECT CHOICE & CAREER ASSESSMENTS: Samantha Furniss, Clinical Psychologist, Randpark Ridge. Psycho-Educational Assessments for general academic/learning difficulties, subject choice and career assessments. Psychotherapy for children and adolescents. Contracted to most medical schemes. Contact Sam for further information on or SECOND HAND CLOTHING DONATIONS: The NPO, Africa Jesus Africa, is in need of second hand clothing and blankets for a big outreach in May. With Winter approaching and temperatures well below freezing we are appealing to you to please help us provide clothing to the needy in the 17 villages we care for in rural Lesotho. Let me know if you would like to join us or get involved. No donation is too small and I will collect. Please contact Elmarie Beukes on STUDENTS SCHOOLWEAR & SPORTS: (opposite Trinityhouse School) Trinity Village Shopping Center, Beyers Naude Drive, Cnr Eastwood Street, Randparkridge. For the best prices on quality schoolwear, sports and stationery. Efficient and friendly service. All uniform in stock. Open 7 days a week. Contact us on (011) or visit our website: Rand Park does not endorse any product or service offered by its advertisers. Advertising booking enquiries may be directed to Mrs Kerr via rphs@randparkhigh.co.za