SUCCESS IS DEPENDENT ON EFFORT.

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1 CIRCULAR NO June 2014 Dear Parents SUCCESS IS DEPENDENT ON EFFORT. By Sophocles Portrait by Amy de Waldon-Holmes Gr. 11

2 1) ACADEMICS From Monday, our entire school will be involved in the mid-year examinations. We wish our grade 8 and 9 learners all the best as they commence their exam sessions on Monday. ELECTRIC FENCE DANGER WARNING! Parents, visitors and pupils are informed that the ongoing awareness of our security needs has necessitated the installation of electric fencing along our Reservoir Road boundary. The gates at this boundary position will continue to be opened in the mornings until 08h00 and again will be opened at the close of the school day. Naturally, everyone should be aware of the high voltage associated with the fence and the danger alert/warning of making contact with the wire fencing. 2) MATRIC FOCUS GUIDELINE TO TEACHING TIME FOR MATRICS - 44 DAYS Matrics writing exams JUNE (2 Days) JULY (9 Days) AUGUST (21 Days) Mo Tu We Th Fr Mo Tu We Th Fr Mo Tu We Th Fr SEPTEMBER (2 Days) OCTOBER (10 Days) NOVEMBER (0 Days) Mo Tu We Th Fr Mo Tu We Th Fr Mo Tu We Th Fr ) MAJOR EVENTS FOR 2 ND TERM Saturday, 7 June - Laborie Derby (Away) Monday, 9 June - Gr. s 8 9 Exams Start Sunday, 15 June - Fathers Day

3 Monday, 16 June - Public Holiday (Youth Day) Saturday, 21 June - Drummie 2 nd Large Drill & 3 rd Groups Competition Wednesday, 25 June - Exams end Thursday, 26 June - Gr. 9 Aptitude Tests - Gr. 10 Community Service - Gr. 11 Job Shadow - Gr. 12 History Excursion Friday, 27 June - Schools close - Gr. 10 Community Service - Gr. 11 Job Shadow Saturday, 28 June - Drummie Champagne Breakfast 4) GIRLS CHOIR Choir Results Music To Our Ears! We have heard some excellent performances done by the Choir girls this term and are very proud of their results! Stellenbosch Eisteddfod: Cum Laude & Senior prize winners in the High School category ATKV: Gold 5) MESSAGE FROM THE JUNIOR MAYOR OF CAPE TOWN Dear Students and Junior Council Members of the City of Cape Town As we have entered the exam period in the month of June, I want to remind you all of the important roles you play as learners and leaders in your schools and communities. As exams start, remain role models to each other and continue to inspire through this period. To the Junior Council Members, my fellow colleagues, and all students I would urge you to study hard and give your best and you will achieve the results you deserve. For our Grade 12 learners these marks will be used to apply to university or college, so carry on with your hard work.

4 I wish you all well over this examination period and I firmly believe with every part of my being that all goals you set yourself will be achieved! Yours faithfully Carl Pophaim Junior Mayor City of Cape Town 6) DURBANVILLE WELLNESS CENTRE AT FAIRMONT HIGH SCHOOL Durbanville Wellness Centre at Fairmont High School Dear Fairmont Parents, Learners, Coaches and Teachers RE: PHYSIOTHERAPY & BIOKINETIC SERVICES OFFERED ON SITE Durbanville Wellness Centre (DWC) are very pleased to confirm that we have commenced with the provision of PHYSIOTHERAPY & BIOKINETIC services at Fairmont High School as of May Our thanks to Fairmont Sports Staff Team for all your assistance in this regard. Our consultation and treatment facility is located upstairs above the Canteen. We will also be in attendance on or next to the Sports Fields depending on scheduled sporting events. Our goal is to partner with all Fairmont Sports People and provide sound advice and service by: 1. Introducing pre-session preparation and strengthening advice 2. Supporting coaching initiatives 3. Preventing foreseeable injuries caused by poor training technique or not warming-up properly 4. Providing professional assessment of injuries 5. Attending to the treatment of injuries 6. Assessment and referral advice as to severe injuries 7. Rehabilitation services DWC is staffed with experienced Physiotherapists who have all participated in Sports at a high level. We have years of experience in preventing,treating and rehabilitating sports related challenges. Additional information may be obtained via our website; Please note that DWC services are professionally regulated by the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). Our service have been substantially discounted to Fairmont High School and fees are set out as below; Consultation 15 minutes = R100 (If paid within 7 days) Consultation 30 minutes = R200 (If paid within 7 days) Consultation 45 minutes = R300 (If paid within 7 days) Service activation will require that each Patient's parent completes a pre assessment form and provides contact details and payment authorisation. Parents are required to authorise treatments and accept/acknowledge payment terms. Monthly Accounts will be submitted via as to services provided. We trust our association with Fairmont High School will be a long and healthy one and we wish all Sports Folk a successful year ahead. Yours in Sport Karen Frye and Faan Fourie

5 Physio & Biokinetics at Fairmont High School Physiotherapy and Biokinetics services are now available at Fairmont High School Physios: Karen Frye Esmari Burden Faan Fourie Janika Marais Sharene Grobbelaar Bios: Faan Fourie Adrie Jacobs Our Services Include: Treatment of Headaches and stress related conditions Treament of Back and Neck Pain Evaluation and Diagnosis of Injuries Evaluation of alignment and associated abnormalities Evaluation of muscle imbalances which could have a negative effect on perfomance Treatment of injfuries Rehabilitation of injuries Prevention of injuries Strapping Identifying needs, developing programs, implementing pre-season program Costs: Physio / Bio session: R200 (30min session) R300 (45min session) Strapping: R30 (our strapping) R20 (own strapping) The account is the responsibility of the parents and will be either ed or posted to them. All sessions are charged at medical aid rates and can be claimed from your medical aid (MA plan dependent). Please note that if the account is not settled within 7 days form the date of treatment normal private practice rates will apply which are 25% higher than the school rate. The school can and will not be held responsible for any of the physio or biokinetic accounts and need to be settled by the parents. All payments are to be made directly to Fourie & Frye Physiotherapists. How to make an appointment: Hours: 8:00-14:30 (by appointment only and with consent from teacher) Tel: :30-17:00 (walk-ins welcome, preferably please make an appointment) Cell: (Karen) / (Faan) info@durbanvillewellness.co.za Web: Online bookings: The physios and bios at Durbanville Wellness Centre will strive to support your child in developing his talent and in helping to achieve his goals and dreams.

6 Durbanville Wellness Centre Physiotherapy & Biokinetics Physios: Karen Frye Janika Marais Faan Fourie Sharene Grobbelaar Esmari Burden Bios: Adrie Jacobs Faan Fourie "We provide a unique environment where physiotherapists and biokineticists work together to identify and rehabilitate your condition depending on your specific needs. Our services include sports injury treatment, back and neck pain management and post operative rehabilitation". Teams and Individuals we work with: Sunshine Golf Tour: We are the official contracted physiotherapists to the Sunshine Tour. We manage the medical / physio / rehabilitation unit during all Sunshine Tour summer events e.g. Alfred Dunhill, SA Open, Nelson Mandela Open etc. Rugby: We are currently assisting both Durbanville and Stellenberg High Schools with the planning of their conditioning programs, pre-season training, strapping, treatment of injuries and injury screening. We have been working extensively with numerous Club, Provincial and Springbok Rugby Players and have treated players such as Juan de Jongh, Johann Sadie, Gary van Aswegen, JJ Engelbrecht, CJ van der Linde, Scarra Ntebeni, Dylan des Fountain, Dewaldt Duvenhage, Duane Vermeulen and many more. Brackenfell Rugby Club - Conditioning and Physio Tennis: We are currently working with national and provincial tennis players from tennis academies such as Jan van Dyk Tennis and Kainos Tennis Academy. We are also responsible for the treatment of injuries, conditioning, nutrition and rehabilitation of players such as Lloyd Harris, Keith Patrick Crowley, Janet Koch etc. Cricket: Conditioning and physio for Maties Cricket (Faan) Hockey: Currently Adrie is coaching the girls hockey teams at Curro. She is also responsible for all the conditioning and rehabilitation of injuries. She has also assisted Stellenberg High School with conditioning during their "indoor season" Netball: We have treated many provincial and national netball players and have had the privilege to treat and work with Annie Kloppers (Head of SA Netball Association) Athletics: We have treated many athletics across the various disciplines. We have worked with many of the country's top javelin throwers. Our speciality is alignment and the treatment of fascia which is an essential component in obtaining optimal performance as an athlete. Cycling: Every year we are involved with the ABSA Cape Epic, Wine to Whales and Ride the Rhino. We treat and support provincial, national and professional cyclists during these strenuous multi-day stage events. Squash: We treat numerous club, provincial and national hockey players such as Karen van der Westhuizen, Tenile Swart etc. We are also very involved with helping squash players prepare for the squash season at Durbanville Squash Club Our Services Include: Evaluation and Diagnosis of Injuries Evaluation of alignment and associated abnormalities Evaluation of muscle imbalances which could have a negative effect on perfomance Treatment of Headaches Treatment of back and neck pain Treatment of injfuries Rehabilitation of injuries Prevention of injuries Strapping Identifying needs, developing programs, implementing pre-season program

7 7) MADCO Fairmont High School Private Bag X11, Durbanville, 7551 Medway, Durbell, Durbanville, 7550 Tel: (021) Fax: (021) Website: Dear Parent 14 May 2014 MADCO FUNDRAISER : BARNYARD S BEST DAYS OF OUR LIVES As part of our annual fundraising initiative in benefit of the Matric Dance, MADCO (the Matric Dance Committee) has been actively selling tickets for a show at the Barnyard Theatre (Willowbridge), entitled BEST DAYS OF OUR LIVES. We would like to encourage you to buy a ticket to this enjoyable performance taking place on Saturday, 2 August Tickets are sold at R per ticket. The doors will open at 18h30 and the show will commence at 20h00. Feel free to pack a picnic basket, but drinks are to be purchased at the cash bar only. Thank you to all who support us in our efforts to make the Matric Dance of 2014 a truly memorable event. Class of 69, 79, 89, 99 & 09 Best Days of our Lives is a school reunion celebration like no other. Prepare to party like a rock star through 5 decades of music, style and fashion.

8 8) AN INVITATION TO A SEMINAR : MY FUTURE

9 9) FAIRMONT DRUMMIES Saturday the 31 st marked the day of our first Large Drill competition for Drummies. We arrived in the mist and wind, full of excitement and anticipation for what lay ahead. The squad were whipping flags and the subbies were throwing maces while we waited for our turn on the field. Our coach called us into line and we marched off to uniform check. Before we knew it, we were standing in the waiting area behind the field we were going to perform on. Filled with nerves and excitement, we marched forward to the sound of LEFT LEFT LEFT RIGHT LEFT The music came on and our nerves evaporated. The crowd cheered as we carried out our display. We came second overall to Settlers. Well done to the Grade 8 s who marched for the first time, and to our leader, Gaby, who wrote exams that same morning but still managed to come first in the leader category. You did us proud! Jessica Davies Gr. 10

10 10) LAND SERVICE Landsdiens Land Service WES-KAAP / WESTERN CAPE Hermanus - Amana August 2014 Dear Parent/ Guardian The Land Service is an environmentally-focused youth organisation that focuses on the promotion of love for God, our fellow man, the environment and work. We are currently celebrating our hundredth year promoting these values throughout South Africa, working with both primary and high school learners. Fairmont learners now have the opportunity to participate in these great activities. At the end of August, learners from schools around the Western Cape, will be camping at Hermanus where they will enjoy an inordinate array of group activities and games. Campers will be leaving for the weekend on Friday, 29 August 2014, and returning on Sunday, 31 August All learners who wish to go on this camp are welcome to speak to Miss Matthee in Prefab 4 for more information. Costs: Land Service Membership fee: R60 * Only for learners who are not members yet. Camp: Transportation: Total: R300 R200 R560 R.S.V.P. before 8 August 2014 to Miss Matthee in Prefab 4. All camp monies are directly payable to Miss Matthee before 15 August For any other enquiries please feel free to contact Miss Matthee at amatthee@fairmont.co.za. 11) PARENT FORUM PARENTING 101 DON T MISS PARENTING 101! This event will take place every Monday night at 19h00 20h00 in the Upper MPC. There is no charge, so please feel welcome to join us. Programme (until end of Term 3) 9 June Andy Marinos (South African Rugby) 16 June Public Holiday (No Parenting 101) 23 June Serhani Symington (Fairmont School Psychologist)

11 CAR BOOT SALE Saturday, 28 June am set up Gates open 9am 2pm Stall fee: R100 Free entry to shoppers 12) DESIGN FORUM The challenge for the Gr.10 s this term was to just imagine their favourite sweet enlarged with some added sugar and spice and all things nice and TA-DA! They had to build a 3D prototype! Fairmont s Candy Factory in progress

12 13) LIBRARIAN S CHOICE REVENGE WEARS PRADA by LAUREN WEISBERGER Life has been good to Andy since she quit the job a million girls would die for at Runway magazine. Now, ten years later, she s about to get married and she s running her own successful magazine. But the night before her wedding, she can t sleep. Is it just normal nerves, or is she having serious second thoughts? And why can t she stop thinking about her ex-boss, Miranda aka, the Devil? It seems that Andy s efforts to build herself a bright new life have led her directly into the path of the Devil herself, bent on revenge.. 14) SPORT FIXTURES Please note all fixtures are subject to change. Your manager will inform you of any changes. SPORT DAY DATE TIME TEAM OPPONENT Hockey (Boys') Fri 6 Jun 4pm U14A vs SACS (Fairmont Astro) 5pm 2nd vs SACS (Fairmont Astro) 6pm U16A vs SACS (Fairmont Astro) 7pm 1st vs SACS (Fairmont Astro) Sat 7 Jun 8am U16B vs SACS (SACS Astro) 9am U14C vs SACS (SACS Astro) 10am U14B vs SACS (SACS Astro) 11am U16C vs SACS (SACS Astro) Hockey (Girls') Fri 6 Jun 3pm U16B vs Tableview (Tableview Astro) 4pm U16D vs Tableview (Tableview Astro) Sat 7 Jun 8am U19C vs Bellville H.S. (Fairmont Astro) 9am U16A vs Bellville H.S. (Fairmont Astro) 10am U19A vs Bellville H.S. (Fairmont Astro) 11am U19B vs Bellville H.S. (Fairmont Astro) 12am U14A vs Bellville H.S. (Fairmont Astro) 9am U16C vs Bellville H.S. (Fairmont Oval grass) 10am U14B vs Bellville H.S. (Fairmont Oval grass)

13 15) RUGBY REPORTS vs PAREL VALLEI (31 May 2014) 1 st Team What an absolutely beautiful setting and a great vibe around the various sporting codes that were taking place. Parel Vallei pupils and teachers alike could be proud of the general behavior, great sportsmanship, and overall discipline they displayed on the day. The boys appeared focused and understood that this was a big one and finally Fairmont would come up against a team playing in a higher league, and would be a very physical match. The team talk before the game and the warm-ups went really well. The game took place in some dreadful gusty windy conditions which we thought would allow for a less attractive game of rugby. To everyone s surprise, both teams came out and tried to play some good running and attacking rugby. It was a massive tussle upfront and, with Fairmont playing against the wind in the first half, meant some serious defending and tough running by the backs. Parel Vallei really took it to our forwards and on numerous occasions cleaned Fairmont out at the rucks and got some good turnover ball. However, the Fairmont defense held strong, true to their guts and determination. The game was being played in the true spirit of sportsmanship which allowed for a massive input physically by both sides. The first half had its chances and both teams made every effort to run and keep the ball alive. Turnovers happened frequently, and the upfront tackles were great to see. Daniel le Grange played a massive game around the fringes, and took a lot of quick taps to get over the advantage line. There were lots of individuals who did some great things at times. Fairmont managed an unconverted try by Qhamani Baleka after a strong run by Austin Clayton just before half time, and then defended with all their might until the break. In the second half, Fairmont played with the wind and scored two more tries through Darryn Beighton, who had a storming game, and Matthew Martins. Corbyn Pond converted both. We had a few scrums that went wrong and then some old bad habits crept back in, running up straight, not securing own line-out balls etc. - simple basics which we practice week in and week out.

14 Despite that, the positive is that Fairmont can turn scrambled balls into points, and to once again keep our opponents from crossing the try-line is great testament to Fairmont s awesome defensive structures. Adrianne Mohali was named Man of the Match for his hard work on the ground and securing some turnover balls. He improves every week in his new role at number 8. The overall performance was a good one and the result a great one as Fairmont ran out 19 0 victors against their much fancied opponents. 2 nd Team This Saturdays game took place in chilly, windy weather, against a well trained, disciplined Parel Vallei in Somerset West. Although the Seccies put in determined effort (evident so far this season), the fluidity, especially in the first half, to which we have been accustomed this season, seemed to be lacking. Unfortunately the chips were against our team. The Seccies lost their game, bringing the total of the season to 5 wins and 2 losses. This was certainly no poor performance or bad approach; rather an opponent that was bigger in size and had an extra card in the pack in play on the day. As in previous matches, the scrums were uncontested due to the lack of depth in the forward pack. In this instance it could have been an advantage to the Seccies. This time the Seccies met their match in the lineout department, with neither side managing to steal much of the opponents ball so this portion of the game was pretty much even. The loose mauls were also on a pretty even basis, but the Seccies had the distinct advantage in the rucking, with their determination and positive attack, often proving to be one of their stronger points. The first half started with the teams battling it out in the centre half of the field with the Seccies showing determined play. At times though the slick bond between the forwards and the backline seemed to falter. It took fifteen minutes for the opposition to cross the line and convert their try, bringing the half time score to 0 :7 in favour of the opposition. It took only two minutes into the second half for the winger of the opposition to dash down the line from his own try line to score their second try, unconverted. Fifteen minutes later, a penalty was awarded to the opposition which added another three points to the tally. This seemed to motivate the Seccies who replied two minutes later with a try close to the posts by Dino Luiz and converted by Wayde Paul, bringing the closing score to 7 : 15 in favour of Parel Vallei. I guess the Seccies learned a lot, but certainly can still feel proud of their performance against this squad on the day. 16) BOYS HOCKEY RESULTS VS DF MALAN & PAARL VALLEI (30/31 May 2014) The results of matches versus DF Malan were pleasing, but the A-teams were looking tired after Fridays matches. Good hockey was played to win all three close matches. The stats: Played 11 Won 9 Drew 1 Lost 1 Goals for: 26 Goals against: 8 So few goals, shows how hard Fairmont worked to win 9 matches. Well done!

15 1 st Team vs DF Malan Won 7 : 1 In a dazzling display of passing hockey, Fairmont scored 5 goals in the first 20minutes. With Fairmont lookingfor more goals, DF Malan scored against the run of play. Excellent defence kept their 1st team down to only 2 more goals to give the firs team their best win of the season. Goal Scorers: Jamie Christians (4), Kyle Friester, Jadee Hendricks, Jarryd Venter 1 st Team vs Paarl Vallei Won 5 : 4 Parel Vallei scored with a great drag flick in the 1st minute, and the school had to work hard to go 2 : 1 up. Then, again, two of the first team players saw fit to argue with the umpires resulting in Fairmont playing with only 9 players on the turf. This spolilt what was an otherwise thrilling match as the lead changed hands again and again. Finally Schaughn completed his hatrick with his second drag-flick to clinch the game for us. Goal Scorers: Schaughn van Greunen (3), Jadee Hendricks, Kyle Friester 2 nd Team vs DF Malan Won 2 : 0 A dour encounter, which Fairmont did well to win, when Morgan Simmonds fired in another blistering cover drive. Goal Scorers: Previn Naidu; Morgan Simmonds U16A Team vs DF Malan Won 2 : 0 A much better performance by the re-organised defence. Strikers still need to toughen up. Goal Scorers: Rutger la Cock, Jason Vermaak U16A Team vs Paarl Vallei Won 2 : 0 Well done! Goal Scorers: Jason Vermaak, Tarquinn Williams U16B Team vs DF Malan Won 2 : 1 Although Fairmont won, this was not their best performance. Goal Scorers: Ryan Chedburn, Ryan Pey U16C Team vs DF Malan Lost 1 : 2 Disappointing result, but well done to Jarryd for scoring again Goal Scorers: Jarryd U14A vs DF Malan Drew 0 : 0 Without Ethan Lombard, the team struggled to find any cohesion. The many short corners push out was too slow to get in a decent shot. Keenan Opperman showed excellent stickwork, but where were the other forwards! U14A vs Paarl Vallei Won 2 : 0 A much better performance than the previous day. Well done! Goal Scorers: Braydon Smits, Jason Day

16 U14B vs DF Malan Won 2 : 0 A good win. Goal Scorers: Jordan Daly, Kyle Harrison U14C vs DF Malan Won 1 : 0 Better shooting = more goals. Well done! Goal Scorers: Kyle Harrison 17) OTHER SPORT RESULTS SPORT DAY DATE TEAM OPPONENT RESULTS Chess Fri 30 May 1st DF Malan (Home) Cancelled Hockey (Boys') Fri/Sat 30/31 May U19A Parel Vallei & DF Malan See Report U19B DF Malan See Report U16A Parel Vallei & DF Malan See Report U16B DF Malan See Report U16C DF Malan See Report U14A Parel Vallei & DF Malan See Report U14B DF Malan See Report U14C DF Malan See Report Hockey (Girls') Thu 29 May U19A Herschell (Away) Lost 1 : 2 U16A Herschell (Away) Lost 0 : 4 Fri 30 May U19B Parel Vallei (Away) Drew 1 : 1 U19C Stellenberg (Away) Won 7 : 3 U16B Parel Vallei (Away) Lost 0 : 1 U16C Parel Vallei (Away) Drew 1 : 1 U16D Stellenberg (Away) Lost 0 : 12 U14A Parel Vallei (Away) Lost 1 : 3 U14B Parel Vallei (Away) Drew 1 : 1 Sat 31 May U19A Stellenberg (Away) Lost 0 : 4 U19B Stellenberg (Away) Lost 0 : 7 U19C Parel Vallei (Away) Lost 0 : 1 U16A Stellenberg (Away) Won 5 : 0 U16B Stellenberg (Away) Won 7 : 0 U16C Stellenberg (Away) Drew 1 : 1 U16D Parel Vallei (Away) Won 2 : 0 U14A Stellenberg (Away) Lost 0 : 2 U14B Stellenberg (Away) Won 2 : 1 Netball Thu 29 May U19A Parel Vallei (Away) Lost 20 : 14 U19B Parel Vallei (Away) Lost 24 : 10 U16A Parel Vallei (Away) Lost 11 : 19 U16B Parel Vallei (Away) Lost 2 : 22 U16C Parel Vallei (Away) Lost 1 : 28 Rugby Sat 31 May U19A Parel Vallei H.S. (Away) Won 19 : 0 U19B Parel Vallei H.S. (Away) Lost 7 : 15 U16 Parel Vallei H.S. (Away) Lost 19 : 29 U15 Parel Vallei H.S. (Away) Lost 26 : 29 U14 Parel Vallei H.S. (Away) Won 17 : 15

17 SPORT DAY DATE TEAM OPPONENT RESULTS Squash (Boys') Fri 30 May U19A Paarl Boys (Away) Lost 1 : 14 U19B Somerset College (Away) Lost 0 : 14 U15 Paul Roos (Home) Won 8 : 3 Squash (Girls') Fri 30 May U19A La Rochelle (Away) Lost 0 : 11 18) WELL DONE Kelly Vroon Gr. 9 Kelly won gold at the Western Province Biathle champs and Western Cape Biathle champs. She will now be going on to represent Western Cape at the SA Biathle Champs on 28 June The competition will be held at the Durban High School swimming pool and athletics track You do your best Kelly! Fairmont is proud of you. 19) PRINCIPAL Certain sport codes will be busy at school tomorrow evening when we play hockey against SACS, and on Saturday during our sport programme at Laborie in Paarl and other venues. We wish them all well. We have three weeks of school remaining this term, a busy time for all as we work our way through the exam and marking process. I wish all our families a happy weekend. Yours sincerely Mr R Dingley PRINCIPAL Disclaimer: Fairmont High School does not necessarily endorse the products/services advertised in this circular.

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