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SEPTEMBER 2018 THIRD TERM VOLUME 1 # 26 from the ports irector s esk We are moving full steam ahead into the Third Term with a seriously busy calendar and activities and/or matches on every day.

The Sports Department has implemented interesting Physical Education lessons over the last two weeks with horse riding in Grade 3, mountain biking in Grade 4, golf in Grade 5, and dancing in Grades 6

These activities are those that are often taken up on a social level and can lead to maintaining an active lifestyle, which our bodies require so dearly.

1 SEPTEMBER 2018 THIRD TERM VOLUME 1 # 26 from the ports irector s esk We are moving full steam ahead into the Third Term with a seriously busy calendar and activities and/or matches on every day. I often say to myself, I can t believe we are in our first year at Steyn City School. The Sports Department has implemented interesting Physical Education lessons over the last two weeks with horse riding in Grade 3, mountain biking in Grade 4, golf in Grade 5, and dancing in Grades 6 and 7. We view each of these activities as life-long learning opportunities as our students develop into active, social, and respectful individuals. These activities are those that are often taken up on a social level and can lead to maintaining an active lifestyle, which our bodies require so dearly. We hope that by exposing our Steyn City School students to the various activities they will find one that they love and will continue in the future. On the sporting front, I find it absolutely fascinating to see the improvements in individuals and in most cases in students who don t even realize they are slowly improving in whichever sport they have chosen. They are not only improving in the physical skill of the sport but also at a social level when handling the team s dynamics. This is the part that fascinates me, as every team is different and it is wonderful to see how certain individuals rise to leadership and teamwork. Students are learning valuable lessons daily on the sports field and know that there is more to sport than just winning and losing. We ensure that we express to the students that it is important to celebrate moments that matter. This week s examples:

The moment at the end of our mini cricket match on Monday vs Central Hub when the Steyn City School Mini Cricket Team stood in single file and genuinely shook their oppositions hand after the game

2 The moment at the end of our mini cricket match on Monday vs Central Hub when the Steyn City School Mini Cricket Team stood in single file and genuinely shook their oppositions hand after the game and said well-played; and The moment when I saw the Under 9 Boys Cricket Team all huddled up in a circle at the end of their practice with their coach discussing whatever it was they were discussing; and The moment a student stops riding her or his bike during mountain biking skills training to help a fellow classmate who is struggling to balance on the bicycle and eventually walks the skills circuit to ensure that the circuit is completed. These small moments were highlights of sportsmanship: a team, belief, care, and friendship. Next weekend is the Steyn City s school run. While it is not a compulsory event we encourage all our Steyn City School families to come and show their support. If students participate in the run and wear their house shirt, they will earn a merit point for their house! Please note that children under the age of 10 will need to be accompanied by an adult. We are also collecting clothes, stationery, toys, and sports equipment that can be used by schools in Diepsloot. Collection bins will be located at our school from next week. Please support us in this drive, the details of which appear in the flyer elsewhere in this edition of the Shout Out. CS esults CRICKET SCS vs Crawford Sandton College 14 September 2018 SCS Girls U15 lost to Crawford Sandton College Girls 1 st Team by 7 wickets. SCS vs Central Hub Girls U13 17 September 2018 SCS Girls U13 lost to Central Hub Girls U13 by 8 wickets. SCS vs Central Hub Boys U11 18 September 2018 SCS Boys U11 lost to Central Hub Boys U11 by 143 runs. SCS vs Central Hub Boys U13 19 September 2018 SCS Boys U13 lost to Central Hub Boys U13 by 236 runs.

CS hout uts HIVE STRIVERS Congratulations to the Grade 6 students who have been nominated as Hive Stivers: Riley Boardman, Thandolwethu Cele, Leah Groeneveld, Marc Schumacher, Ayanda Mweli, Mpumelelo

POST EXAMINATION PROGRAMME (PEP) The Post Examination Programme will operate from Monday 26 November until Thursday 6 December.

3 CS hout uts HIVE STRIVERS Congratulations to the Grade 6 students who have been nominated as Hive Stivers: Riley Boardman, Thandolwethu Cele, Leah Groeneveld, Marc Schumacher, Ayanda Mweli, Mpumelelo Mtshweni, Tumisho Mathekga, Lesego Mashigo, Jessica Lloyd, Tshiamo Kgaphola, Luke Groeneveld, India Josias, and Khali Gwebu. POST EXAMINATION PROGRAMME (PEP) The Post Examination Programme will operate from Monday 26 November until Thursday 6 December. It is an educational programme that allows us time to rehearse for the celebrations that end the year, as well as giving our students the wider learning opportunities that exist outside of the classroom. School will end at 13h00 during this time for Grades 1 to 9. The EYC will close at 12h30. Co-curricular activities (sport and cultural) conclude as of 26 November unless otherwise specified by the coach. Individual music lessons will continue as normal.

4 EQUESTRIAN RESULTS Congratulations to Ruby Tarantino and Jessica Thandiwe Lloyd on their results. Ruby & Dusky: Show Jumping 70cm competition. Jessica & Honey: Show Jumping 80cm competition, 80cm speed, Equitation 70cm, Working Hunter 80cm. Ruby and Jessica are both representing Gauteng at Nationals on 3 to 6 October at Kyalami Equitation Park.

5 Nosey Newtons Lesson, Static Electricity with Grade 9s, Density of Air with Junior Science Club CS napshots

6 Grade 4s at the James Hall Museum of Transport

7 Grades 3 & 4 PE Lessons

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cs orthcoming vents 22 September 08h30-10h30 The Jimmy Cook Cricket Academy 08h00 SACEE Debating League (King Edward VII Preparatory School) Hemlock Cup Debating Competition 24 September All Day

College Cricket Match: U13 Girls vs Soweto Hub 26 September All Day School Photographs (Grades 3 to 9) 14h30-17h30 Cricket Match: U11 Boys vs Soweto Hub (H) 27 September 14h30-17h30 Cricket Match:

10 cs orthcoming vents 22 September 08h30-10h30 The Jimmy Cook Cricket Academy 08h00 SACEE Debating League (King Edward VII Preparatory School) Hemlock Cup Debating Competition 24 September All Day Public Holiday: Heritage Day 25 September 14h30-15h30 Cricket Match: Mini Cricket (Grades 1 & 2) 14h30 14h30-17h30 Tennis Match: Junior Girls vs Pinnacle College (A) has been canceled by Pinnacle College Cricket Match: U13 Girls vs Soweto Hub 26 September All Day School Photographs (Grades 3 to 9) 14h30-17h30 Cricket Match: U11 Boys vs Soweto Hub (H) 27 September 14h30-17h30 Cricket Match: U13 Boys vs Soweto Hub (H) 28 September 14h00-17h00 Cricket Match: U9 Boys vs Soweto Hub (H) 29 September 07h00-11h00 Steyn City s school fun run 1 October 14h30-15h30 Cricket Match: Mini Cricket (Grades 1 & 2) vs Alexander Hub (H) 14h30-17h30 Cricket Match: U13 Girls vs Alexander Hub (H) 2 October 14h00-15h30 Tennis Match: Junior Boys vs Redhill School (A) 14h00-15h30 14h30-17h30 Tennis Match: Junior Girls vs Redhill School (H) Cricket Match: U11 Boys vs Alexandra Hub (H) 3 October 14h30-17h30 Cricket Match: U13 Boys vs Alexandra Hub (H) 15h00 Business Studies Workshop: Dawie Roodt (PH) 4 October 14h30-17h30 Cricket Match: U9 Boys vs Alexandra Hub (H) 5 October 13h30-15h00 World Teachers Day (civvies day) Interhouse General Knowledge 6 October 08h30-10h30 The Jimmy Cook Cricket Academy

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