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1 CIRCULAR NO August 2014 Dear Parents NO MATTER WHAT PEOPLE TELL YOU, WORDS AND IDEAS CAN CHANGE THE WORLD. Robin Williams ( ) Four Schools Choir and Orchestra Evening See point 7 for more information.

2 1) ACADEMICS Thank you to our Grade 9 parents for your support at the Subject Choice meeting on Tuesday. We hope that the information was of value and that you are now able to finalise your decisions for subject choices for next year. Matric Trial examinations commence in just over 2 weeks from today. We hope that our Grade 12 s are well into their preparations for the exam sessions ahead and that they are clearing up any academic issues that need attention. WOMEN S DAY Women s Day was celebrated this past Saturday. Wikipedia explains the event that led to the commemoration and the public holiday for Women s Day as follows, On 9 August 1956, 20,000 women staged a march on the Union Buildings in Pretoria to protest against the proposed amendments to the Urban Areas Act (commonly known as the pass laws) of They left bundles of petitions containing more than signatures at prime minister J.G. Strijdom's office, doors. Outside they stood silently for 30 minutes, many with their children on their backs. The women sang a protest song that was composed in honour of the occasion: Wathint'Abafazi Wathint'imbokodo!(Now you have touched the women, you have struck a rock.). In the 54 years since, the phrase (or its latest incarnation: ( "you strike a woman, you strike a rock") has come to represent women's courage and strength in South Africa. (Acknowledgement Wikipedia). So, last Saturday we acknowledged all the women in our country who play a part in adding value to our lives, in the many ways they do, and thank them for the positive contributions they make to enrich our nation. STAFF CONGRATULATIONS Weddings Mrs Bianca Soga (Miss Francis) & Bevan Mrs Shelley April (Miss Schroeder) & Werner

3 Births Mrs T. Carter and Mrs K. Fouche EDGEMEAD DERBY This Saturday is our fourth Derby Day against Edgemead High School. We wish all our participants well, and encourage our parents to join us as we host this year s event. FAIRMONT / EDGEMEAD DERBY DAY PROGRAMME : 15/16 AUGUST 2014 TIME TEAM VENUE TEACHER IN CHARGE FAIRMONT EDGEMEAD Hockey: Friday 15h00 u.14a Boys Astro M Jacobs S Bestbier 16h00 u.16b Boys Astro L Kotze I Clohessy 17h00 u.19b Girls Astro B Nel J Cunningham 18h00 u.14a Girls Astro A Eley M Black Hockey: Saturday 08h00 u.16a Girls Astro A du Toit C Pauw 09h00 u.19a Girls Astro E van Zyl D Stassen 10h00 u.16a Boys Astro C Weerts S Wright 10h00 u.16b Girls Oval T Moore J Crywagen 11h00 u.14b Girls Oval S Meyer M Moreland 11h00 u.19a Boys Astro B Elgie R Paine 12h00 u.19b Boys Astro J Hancock J Frazer

4 Netball 08h00 u.14b Student A van S Lamour 08h45 u.14a Student Centre Bouillon A van R Smith 09h30 u.16b Student Centre S Schroeder Bouillon O Wright 10h15 u.16a Student Centre S Schroeder M du Plessis 11h00 u.19b Student Centre J Phillips M du Plessis 11h45 u.19a Student Centre J Phillips M Moreland 09h30 u.14c Court Centre 1 A van S Lamour 11h00 u.16c Court 1 Bouillon B Soga R Smith Rugby 08h30 u.14 Hillcrest J Lamprecht L v d 08h30 u.16 Fairview W Dowd Westhuizen S Schultz 09h45 u.15 Hillcrest R Weber L Goncalves 09h45 2 nd Team Fairview S R v d Berg 11h00 1 st Team Fairview Swanepoel P Cronje R v d Berg Soccer 08h30 u.14 Boys Hillcrest P Vegter J Bailey 08h30 u.16a Boys Medway S van Wyk T Tucker 09h30 2 nd Team Hillcrest L Rosenberg P Mtugwedwa 09h30 1 st Girls Team Medway C Lamprecht C Roos 10h30 1 st Team Boys Girls Hillcrest S Nortier N Marais 10h30 2 nd Team Medway S Lamprecht C Botha Boys Table Tennis 09h00 u.16 Clive Wigg A de Ridder C Williams 09h00 u.19 Clive Hall Wigg Hall H Viljoen C Williams X Country Saturday 07h45 2) MATRIC FOCUS Team 6 Boys 6 Girls Hillcrest E Visage J Smit GUIDELINE TO TEACHING TIME FOR MATRICS - 23 DAYS Matrics writing exams AUGUST (16 Days) SEPTEMBER (2 Days) OCTOBER (10 Days) NOVEMBER (0 Days) Mo Tu We Th Fr Mo Tu We Th Fr Mo Tu We Th Fr Mo Tu We Th Fr

5 3) TEST WEEK: MONDAY, 18 AUGUST & THURSDAY, 21 AUGUST 2014 Monday, 18 August 2014 Thursday, 21 August 2014 Grade 8 English Natural Sciences Grade 9 Maths Geography Grade 10 English Visual Art Grade 11 Music / Geography English Grade 12 I.T. Theory Design PLEASE NOTE! All pupils are required to be at school at the regular time - 07h55 - even if they are not writing a test. This time will be used for consolidation or tasks organized by various subject departments. All parents are asked to please be aware that when your child misses a Monday or a Thursday test, a relevant chemist slip (the date on the slip must pertain to the pupil s absenteeism and medication bought), a certificate from the clinic or a doctor s certificate is required. A medical certificate from either the clinic or the doctor is applicable for missing any exam. A note from you excusing your child from school for the days missed is also required. Grade 9 and Matric pupils must produce a doctor s certificate for tests and exams missed as these are the two exit phases and their marks are externally moderated by the Education Department. Learners are not allowed to go home immediately after a test if they are ill. They have to stay until first break. If they are ill, then they should not come to school. A doctor s certificate will be required. 4) MAJOR EVENTS FOR 3 RD & 4 TH TERM Friday, 15 August - Fabulous Fairmont (Clive Wigg Hall) at 19h00 Saturday, 16 August - Edgemead Derby (Home) Tuesday, 19 August - Cultural & Society Awards (Clive Wigg Hall) at 19h00 Wednesday, 20 August - Gr. 12 Afrikaans Final Oral Moderation (WCED) Saturday, 23 August - Rugby Fish Hoek (Away) - Boys Hockey SACS (Away) - Girls Hockey St Cyprians (Away) - Drummie 3 rd Large Drill Competition Mon - Tue, August - Gr. 12 Final Music Practical Exam (WCED) Clive Wigg Hall at 08h00 Saturday, 30 August - Westerford Sports Day (Away) Monday, 1 September - Gr. 12 Exams commence Saturday, 6 September - Past Pupil s Sport Day Saturday, 13 September - Drummies WP Drill Championships Wednesday, 17 September - Gr. 9 English ANA Tests Friday, 19 September - Gr. 9 Maths ANA Tests Wed - Fri, September - Gr. 12 Design Final Practical Exam Fri, Mon & Tue, 26, 29 & 30 Sep - Gr. 12 Visual Art Final Practical Exam Monday, 29 September - Winter Sport Awards

6 Thursday, 2 October - Matric Dance Friday, 3 October - Schools Close Saturday, 4 11 October - National Drummie Championship (CT) Sunday, 12 October - Gr. 12 Art & Design Exhibition set up Monday, 13 October - Gr. 12 Art & Design Exhibition (Opening) Tue - Wed, October - Gr. 12 Art & Design Exhibition (Moderation) Thursday, 16 October - Matric Day Assembly Friday, 17 October - Matric Breakfast - Valedictory Fri - Sun, October - RCL / Prefect Training Monday, 20 October - Gr. 10 Visual Art Practical Exam - Gr. 11 Design Practical Exam - Gr. 12 Final NSC CAT Practical Exam Tuesday, 21 October - Gr. 10 Visual Art Practical Exam - Gr. 11 Design Practical Exam - Gr. 12 Final NSC I.T. Practical Exam Wednesday, 22 October - Gr. 11 Visual Art Practical Exam Thursday, 23 October - Gr. 10 Design Practical Exam - Gr. 11 Visual Art Practical Exam Friday, 24 October - Gr. 10 Design Practical Exam - Gr. 11 Visual Art Practical Exam Monday, 27 October - Gr Art Exhibition - NSC Finals Commence - Gr. 9 Systemic Tests Tuesday, 28 October - Gr English P3 Final Exams - Gr Art Exhibition (Opening) Wednesday, 29 October - Gr Afrikaans P3 Final Exams - Gr Art Exhibition (Opening) Thursday, 30 October - Gr Art Exhibition Monday, 3 November - Blood Clinic Thursday, 6 November - Gr Life Orientation Final exam Monday, 10 November - Gr Exams Start Thursday, 13 November - Gr. 8 9 Exams Start Fri - Sun, 5-7 December - Athletics Camp Monday, 8 December - Junior Academic Dinner Tuesday, 9 December - Music Evening Wednesday, 10 December - Schools close for learners

7 5) PARENT FORUM PARENTING 101 DON T MISS PARENTING 101! We look forward to a term of valuable input every Monday night, 19h00 20h00. 6) WONLIFE VOLUNTEER BANNER 7) FOUR SCHOOLS CHOIR AND ORCHESTRA EVENING On Thursday evening, 7 th Orchestra Evening. August, Fairmont hosted the Annual Four Schools Choir and It was a unique evening of music where each of the four participating schools (Bellville, Fairmont, Stellenbosch and Tygerberg) got an opportunity to perform with their choir and orchestra. The highlight of the evening was when all 300 participants joined in the mass choir and orchestra item.

8 8) CAMPS BAY 2 ND TEAM RUGBY REPORT A chilly welcome was what greeted the Fairmont squads on Saturday at Camps Bay High School in Camps Bay. How the students concentrate on schoolwork with the wonderful view of the bay is a wonder on its own. Although the rain held off, the breeze was nonetheless cold and the field quite muddy from the last falls of rain. This was the third game in a row where there have been contested scrums in which, once again, the Seccies showed their mettle with some great scrumming technique, even managing to take one scrum against the head whilst not losing any of their own scrums. Although the lineout work was improved on last Saturday, there were certain areas which still need work to bring them back to the standards they showed earlier in the season. The number of lineouts taken by the Seccies off of their oppositions throws were equal to the number of lineouts lost of their own throws, so I guess we could call it evens. The strong point of the Seccies forwards was once again in the loose play and mauls. The much improved link between the forward pack and the backline was again evident with wonderful linking and fluid play. Perhaps the wings could have done with a bit more ball, but the structure and strategy was certainly there. It was certainly wonderful to see the defence of the Seccies, on more than one occasion, clearing the ball from their own line with dogged determination. From the kickoff, play was mostly centred between the two quarter lines, until a penalty was awarded to the Seccies, which Wayde Paul promptly slotted, putting our team ahead by three points. Ten minutes later an unbelievably lucky bounce of the ball put this into the oppositions possession and a wonderful run saw the home team dot down behind the posts, which was converted, bringing the half time score to 3 : 7 in favour of the home team. The motivation was again fuelled by the half-time list of instructions, advice, comments and commands from coaches Cian and Sean, which saw the Seccies come out with determination and the totally positive attitude which has become their hallmark, to score their first try four minutes from the restart by Dylan Stokes,and converted once again by Wayde Paul. Six minutes later, Keegan van Rensburg scored a wonderful try under the posts after a brilliant jinking run through the opposition defence. Once again it was Wayde Paul who added the extra two points, bringing the score to 17 : 7 which was the final score. Once again a wonderful second half where the opposition were denied any chance of scoring, thanks to that definite, positive defence by the Seccies. Well done seems little regarding the effort put in. That self belief and determination must never leave this positive, determined band of players. Once again team Well Done! You have set the bar; keep it up there. This brings the bag for the season to eight wins to three losses. Looking forward to next Saturday at home. Come all and give these determined guys the support they need.

9 9) SPORTS RESULTS SPORT DATE TEAM OPPONENT TEAM Chess 8 Aug 1st vs Curro - Durbanville (Away) Won 3½ : 2½ Golf 11 Aug 1st vs Durbanville H.S. (Away) Won 5½ : ½ Hockey Boys' 8/9 Aug U19A vs Wynberg Boys' H.S. (Home) Drew 1 : 1 U19B vs Wynberg Boys' H.S. (Home) Lost 1 : 2 U16A vs Wynberg Boys' H.S. (Home) Lost 0 : 2 U16B vs Wynberg Boys' H.S. (Home) Lost 1 : 3 U16C vs Wynberg Boys' H.S. (Home) Lost 0 : 6 U15A vs Wynberg Boys' H.S. (Home) - U14A vs Wynberg Boys' H.S. (Home) Lost 0 : 3 U14B vs Wynberg Boys' H.S. (Home) Lost 1 : 4 U14C vs Wynberg Boys' H.S. (Home) Lost 1 : 5 Hockey Girls' 7 Aug U16A vs Bedford Modern School (England) Won 3 : 0 8/9 Aug U19A vs Wynberg Girls' H.S. (Away) Won 3 : 0 U19B vs Wynberg Girls' H.S. (Away) Won 1 : 0 U19C vs Wynberg Girls' H.S. (Away) Won 3 : 0 U16A vs Wynberg Girls' H.S. (Away) Won 4 : 2 U16B vs Wynberg Girls' H.S. (Away) Drew 1 : 1 U16C vs Wynberg Girls' H.S. (Away) Lost 1 : 2 U16D vs Wynberg Girls' H.S. (Away) Won 5 : 2 U14A vs Wynberg Girls' H.S. (Away) Lost 0 : 3 U14B vs Wynberg Girls' H.S. (Away) Drew 0 : 0 14 Aug 1st vs Reddam (Away) Won 2 : 1 Netball 7 Aug U19A vs Bosmansdam H.S. (Away) Won 18 : 15 U19B vs Bosmansdam H.S. (Away) Lost 6 : 16 U16A vs Bosmansdam H.S. (Away) Won 23 : 5 U16B vs Bosmansdam H.S. (Away) Lost 5 : 8 U14A vs Bosmansdam H.S. (Away) Lost 20 : 21 U14B vs Bosmansdam H.S. (Away) Won 14 : 6 Rugby 9 Aug 1ST vs Bosmansdam H.S. (Home) Won 15 : 3 2ND vs Bosmansdam H.S. (Home) Lost 11 : 16 U16 vs Bosmansdam H.S. (Home) Won 17 : 0 U15 vs Bosmansdam H.S. (Home) Won 28 : 17 U14 vs Bosmansdam H.S. (Home) Lost 7 : 24 Soccer Boys' 7 Aug U16A vs Oude Molen "A" (Home) Won 3 : 1 U16B vs Blouberg International (Away) Lost 2 : 4 1st vs Milnerton (Away) Won 3 : 2 Soccer Girls' 7/8 Aug U19A vs Herzlia Won 3 : 0 12 Aug U19A vs Milnerton H.S. (Home) Won 8 : 0 U19B vs Y2K College (Away) Postponed 13 Aug U15A vs Edgemead H.S. (Home) Lost 1 : 5 U15B vs Elkanah House "C" (Away) Lost 0 : 7 Squash Boys' 8 Aug 1st vs Strand (Away) Lost 5 : 9 2nd vs Paarl Boys' (Away) Cancelled U15 vs Strand 4 (Home) Won 9 : 5

10 12 Aug U14 vs Herzlia Middle School (Away) Lost 0 : 5 13 Aug U19A vs Milnerton H.S. (Away) Cancelled Squash Girls' 8 Aug 1st vs Parel Vallei (Home) Cancelled Table Tennis 7 Aug U19 vs Brackenfell H.S. (Away) Lost 0 : 6 U16 vs Brackenfell H.S. (Away) FORFEITED 12 Aug U19 vs Settlers H.S. (Home) Drew 3 : 3 U16 vs Settlers H.S. (Home) Lost 1 : 5 10) FAIRMONT DRUMMIES

11 11) FHS SCHOOL SHOP We are selling supporter rain jackets and ponchos for parents and pupils at the school shop. They cost R each. Please call Mrs Sparks at for any enquiries. 12) BOSMANSDAM SPORTS DAY 1 ST TEAM RUGBY REPORT This week has been particularly tough with preparations being hampered by injuries and non-availability of players due to illness. The vibe was on an all-time low, and it was evident once again how mental maturity was going to play a role in making a success of the week ahead. On a positive note it created an opportunity for the guys knocking on the door to stand up and fill the shoes as required. By Thursday afternoon, that vibe was back and the stand-in Captain, Joshua Hodges, with Vice, Corbyn Pond, was starting to show great leadership skills in difficult circumstances. The players started to believe that they could do it. Friday was the winter photos and the 1 st Team, with all the injured and sick, made it a special moment. This was the last time for many of them to be having a rugby team photo taken at school.

12 These last 4 matches, in the midst of the toughest period of the season, also became the most memorable ones. Saturday arrived and the boys looked ready and focused. The warm-ups went off pretty well and they looked destined for victory. The referee on the day played a vital part in setting the tone for what was to be a very good contest and played in a really good sportsman-like manner. The weather was awesome for rugby and the boys took a while to get their momentum going. Again with 7 changes to this line-up meant that combinations were new and needed to settle. The sideline reserves supported positively from the side and, as the game progressed, so did the intensity. The opposition put a lot of pressure on Fairmont s line-outs and their tight-head was particularly strong in his position. Both teams were trying their best to get the upper hand and, with some good patience, it was Fairmont who was going to get over the whitewash through a good scrum and tight head which allowed Ryan McIntosh the opportunity to score a good try. This just gave the boys more belief and they started playing some good enterprising rugby. Mistakes were always going to happen, but Fairmont Bears just kept grinding away. After the half-time break, changes were made, and how fortunate for Fairmont that each one made an impact as they came on. Darryn Beighton played well, and Dino Luiz put in his fair share of hard work, with Gunther Merten even getting a hand in play when he entered the playing field for the final 5 minutes. The game, played mainly by a more determined Bears team, allowed them to finally convert more points and went on to be the 15 : 3 victors. Many positives can be taken from this performance, with Steven Roe having his best game of the season and Matthew Augustine looking comfortable at 13. He also scored Fairmont s second try. The junior players definitely showed that there are good things to come in the future. Names of players up for Man of the Match were: Ryan Hodgson on the flank, Jonathan Nel, Joshua Julies and Jared Muller; however Fairmont s Man of the Match went to Ryan McIntosh. Good effort from the squad as each one had to dig deep, and believe in his fellow team mate. 2 ND TEAM RUGBY REPORT At last a home game, warm weather, and all should have been happy. However, with eight players having been highjacked for the first team due to injuries in their side, it was a rather depleted team taking to the field against arch rivals, Bosmansdam. The home team in turn was bolstered a brace of under sixteen players who certainly held their own and put in a great showing. Once again we were back to uncontested scrums; however, as seen on TV on Saturday afternoon, this also happens in Currie Cup rugby so I guess we must make peace with this. Fortunately the lineout work was back to the previous high standards. Whilst the Seccies held their own lineouts, they never managed to take any off the opposition either. The backline had a slick look about it and I think Coach Sean is bringing this phase around whilst the forwards certainly held the advantage again in the loose mauls and rucks, with constructive, aggressive, systematic play. The unity between the forwards and backs was slicker and a pleasure to watch, with only occasional knockons or fumbles to spoil the efforts.

13 The defence structure and the determination was again evident on Saturday, with the Seccies repulsing more than one attack on their line. The standard of play, compared to last year against the same opposition, was certainly improved and the levels of sportsmanship was far better. The first half saw some wonderful rugby with the game see-sawing from side to side with the Seccies showing their true character and determination. The only points in the first half came from a penalty awarded to the Seccies after twenty-two minutes, which was successfully slotted by Wayde Paul bringing the half time score to 3 : 0 in favour of the Seccies. For the second half, the visitors came out with all cylinders firing and, in the fierce defence, the home team conceded a penalty, bringing the scores even after four minutes. The assault continued and six minutes later, a shell-shocked Seccies gave away a try after desperate determined defence. This was converted, bringing the score to 3 : 10 in: Never say die determined nature of the Seccies came to the fore and a penalty was added to their score by Wayde Paul two minutes later. It only took three minutes for the visitors in turn, to reply with a penalty of their own. The last few minutes of the game had all the Seccies supporters with their hearts in their throats, with the Seccies launching attack after attack on the line of Bosmansdam, getting numerous penalties but hanging in there and staying positive. With that strong heart, team spirit eventually triumphed in the last minute when Dylan Stokes crossed in the corner to clinch a try in the last minute of the game. This brought the closing score to 11 : 16 in favour of the Visitors. Unfortunately this has spoilt the bag slightly, bringing the odds for the season to eight wins to four losses. Looking forward to next Saturday at home against Edgemead! Come all and give these determined guys the support they need. Coach Cian should be positive after this showing and we are all optimistic for a win next week. Go Seccies! You can do it. Believe in yourselves you have already shown us that. 13) 1 ST TEAM BOYS SOCCER vs MILNERTON This past Wednesday we beat Milnerton High School aka Milly s in a league game. We were however without our key players, namely: Daniel Wehrli, Haydn Matthee, Doron Schroeder, Sean Swartz and Richard Masumpa. We were fortunate to have a couple of players from the U16 squad, namely: Burto Abrahams and Cameron Phyfer who helped us to field a squad of 12 players.

14 We started the game on fire with Jean Murugan scoring the opener by slotting home a goal into an empty net after beating the opponent s goal keeper. We then conceded a sloppy goal which seemed to be offside, but the referee allowed the goal. The second goal was conceded from another offside appeal, but the referee allowed the goal to stand and we were 2 : 1 down, with a couple of minutes to play until half-time. Etienne Craeye, aka Messi, kicked the ball about 35metres from goal, scoring a screamer of a goal to equalize the score at 2 : 2 just before the half-time whistle. In the second half of the game, we had the wind against us as well as a very controversial referee. We were determined however not to give up. We were determined to score a winner and it came through the most likely of scorers. Etienne Messi Craeye got the ball outside our opponents penalty area with a couple of players to beat, but Etienne had one thing in mind and that was to shoot a goal. Etienne beat one player to line himself up for a shot, then he hit the ball low and hard across the tall Milly s goalkeeper. With 10 minutes to play we were in the lead once again and it stayed that way until the final whistle. Well done boy s on a good effort from the entire team, and the Man of the Match was Burto Abrahams for the countless saves he made. keeping us in the game. Next up is Edgemead High School in our annual derby this Saturday, at 09h30. See you all there! 14) GAMING Registrations are open for MSSA's MWEB 2014 Western Cape LAN Championships. The Western Cape Championships will be used for players qualify for National Team Trials. Registrations will close on the 21 August Players who wish to compete in any of MSSA's Championships are advised to complete their annual registration forms so that they may registered as Registered Players as soon as possible. Late entries will be accepted in exceptional circumstances. All gamers are reminded that the Western Cape championships are an open championship.in other words any registered player is entitled to enter the championship no matter where they live, or their category of membership. If you have any queries, please contact the MSSA. Championship Details: Hosting Club: Venue: Fairmont High School, Durbanville, Cape Town. Date: 23 & 24 August 2014 Entry Fees: R60.00 per Registered Player per Period Computers: Bring your own. Please ensure that all game updates are done prior to arrival. Schedule: The LAN Schedule for all 2014 is: Please click on the following link for the schedule:

15 15) HOSPITALITY SOCIETY On Tuesday, the 5 th of August 2014, the Hospitality Society had the great opportunity to learn skills and techniques from a Pastry Chef from the South African Chefs Training and innovation Academy. The opportunity to learn some icing techniques was open to the school. We as the hospitality Society learnt many techniques which we will put to use in our Disney cake project in September. The pastry Chef Kerrie-Lee Perrins taught us various icing techniques, whilst Minette Everson spoke to us about the academy. During this amazing one hour we learnt how to shape and stack a cake, level a cake with a single knife and how to Dirty Ice / Crumb Coat the cake with butter cream icing. Chef Kerrie showed us how to work with plastic icing and shared trade secrets like the importance of proper kneading of the plastic icing and always working at eye level. It felt like we were watching Cake Boss as Chef Kerrie rolled the plastic icing onto the rolling pin and flipped it on to the cake. Some society members partook in the colouring of the icing and the kneading (a serious arm and hand workout). Finally, it was time for the decorating The Chef did different icing techniques all around the cake in the blink of an eye; piping, spirals, piped icing lavenders, draping and lastly circular balls and plaits as a trimming. We all enjoyed the opportunity immensely and were very grateful to Chef Kerrie and Minette for taking time out of their busy schedules to share their valuable knowledge with us and inspire us to create cakes beyond our imagination.

16 16) MR & MISS FHS FINALISTS The Mr and Miss FHS 2015 candidates were announced last Friday and here they are! Congratulations to our Top 10. Back: Aydon Poole, Khanya Sikobi, Michael Laros, Kyle Friester, Allan Joyner Front: Kholisa Mahlati, Lerato Morapane, Jessica Craddock, Celeste Stofberg, Alex Rodrigues 17) SOCCER The FHS 1 st Team Gilrs Soccer beat Herzlia 3 : 0. Congratulations to Shannon for scoring 2 goals, and Talia for completing our win! Front: Shannon Mills, Danielle October, Megan Venter, Logan Mulder, Nina Dunleavy Back: Rachel Benton, Bianca Morgenrood, Dominique Lea, Cayley Jones, Robin Lewis, Talia van Wyk 18) LIBRARIAN S CHOICE LOST LAKE by Sarah Addison Allen The first time she saw Lost Lake it was just a picture on a postcard, but she knew she was seeing her future. That was half a lifetime ago. Now all that s left is a oncecharming collection of lakeside cabins succumbing to the Southern Georgia heat and damp, and an assortment of faithful misfits drawn back to Lost Lake year after year by their own secret dreams and desires. It s not quite enough to keep Eby Pim from selling up and calling this her final summer at the lake. Until one last chance at family knocks at her door. Kate spent her best summer at Lost Lake, at the age of twelve, before she learned of loneliness, and heartbreak, and loss. Perhaps, if she returns, her young daughter can cling to her own childhood for just a little longer and maybe Kate herself can rediscover something that slipped through her fingers so long ago. One by one, people find their way to Lost Lake, looking for something: a second chance, a mystery solved, a heart mended. Can they find what they need before it s too late?

17 19) BRING OUT THE BLING! CASUAL DAY, 5 SEPTEMBER 2014 Please support this very worthy cause. R10 allows you to dress in your bling for the day. Remember however to change back into your full school uniform before leaving the school premises. Stickers will be on sale at the Finance Office from Monday, 18 August 2014.

18 20) SPORT CALENDAR SPORT DATE TEAM OPPONENT Badminton 14 Aug Boys' 1st vs Herzlia High School (Away) 21 Aug Boys' 1st vs Settlers High School (Away) 11 Sep Boys' 1st vs Bergvliet "B" (Away) Chess 22 Aug 1st vs Durbanville High School (Home) 29 Aug 1st vs Stellenberg High School (Away) Cross Country 16 Aug Boys' Girls' WPACC CPUT 30 Aug Boys' Girls' Western Cape Schools' Cross Country Hockey Boys' 15/16 Aug U19A vs Edgemead Derby (Home) U19B vs Edgemead Derby (Home) U16A vs Edgemead Derby (Home) U16B vs Edgemead Derby (Home) U16C vs Edgemead Derby (Home) U14A vs Edgemead Derby (Home) U14B vs Edgemead Derby (Home) U14C vs Edgemead Derby (Home) 29/30 Aug U19A vs Westerford Sport Day (Away) U19B vs Westerford Sport Day (Away) U16A vs Westerford Sport Day (Away) U16B vs Westerford Sport Day (Away) U16C vs Westerford Sport Day (Away) U14A vs Westerford Sport Day (Away) U14B vs Westerford Sport Day (Away) U14C vs Westerford Sport Day (Away) Hockey Girls' 15/16 Aug U19A vs Edgemead Derby (Home) U19B vs Edgemead Derby (Home) U19C vs Elkanah House (Home) U16A vs Edgemead Derby (Home) U16C vs Rustenberg High School (Home) U16D vs JG Meiring High School (Home) U14A vs Edgemead Derby (Home) U14B vs Edgemead Derby (Home) 22 Aug U19C vs Tableview H.S. (Away) 23 Aug U19B vs St. Cyprians (Home) U16A vs St. Cyprians (Home) U16B vs St. Cyprians (Home) U16C vs Tableview H.S. (Away) U16D vs Tableview H.S. (Away) U14A vs St. Cyprians (Home) U14B vs Tableview H.S. (Away) 26 Aug U19A vs St. Cyprians (Away) 29 Aug U19A vs Westerford (Away) 30 Aug U19B vs Westerford (Away) U19C vs Westerford (Away) U16A vs Westerford (Away) U16C vs Westerford (Away) U16D vs Westerford (Away) U14A vs Westerford (Away) U14B vs Westerford (Away)

19 SPORT DATE TEAM OPPONENT Netball 14 Aug U19A vs President H.S. (Away) U19B vs President H.S. (Away) U16A vs President H.S. (Away) U16B vs President H.S. (Away) U16C vs President H.S. (Away) U14A vs President H.S. (Away) U14B vs President H.S. (Away) 21 Aug U19A vs Parow H.S. (Home) U19B vs Parow H.S. (Home) U16A vs Parow H.S. (Home) U16B vs Parow H.S. (Home) U16C vs Parow H.S. (Home) U14A vs Parow H.S. (Home) U14B vs Parow H.S. (Home) Rugby 16 Aug U19A vs Edgemead Derby (Home) U19B vs Edgemead Derby (Home) U16 vs Edgemead Derby (Home) U15 vs Edgemead Derby (Home) U14 vs Edgemead Derby (Home) 23 Aug U19A vs Fish Hoek H.S. (Away) U19B vs Fish Hoek H.S. (Away) U16 vs Fish Hoek H.S. (Away) U15 vs Fish Hoek H.S. (Away) U14 vs Fish Hoek H.S. (Away) 30 Aug U19A vs Westerford (Away) U19B vs Westerford (Away) U16 vs Westerford (Away) U15 vs Westerford (Away) U14 vs Westerford (Away) Soccer Boys' 18 Aug U19A vs Camps Bay (Home) 19 Aug U14 vs Cape Town H.S. (Away) 20 Aug U19B vs Herzlia "B" (Away) U19A vs Oude Molen (Home) 21 Aug U16A vs Milnerton (Home) U16B vs Oude Molen "B" (Home) 26 Aug U14 vs Cape Town H.S. (Home) 27 Aug U19B vs Milnerton "B" (Home) 28 Aug U16A Elkanah House (Away) U16B vs Reddam (Home) Soccer Girls' 15/16 Aug U19A vs Edgemead H.S. (Home) U19B vs Edgemead H.S. (Home) 18 Aug U15A vs Camps Bay (Home) 19 Aug U19A vs Reddam (Home) 20 Aug U15A Elkanah House (Away) 20 Aug U15B vs Buren H.S. (Away) 26 Aug U19A vs St. Cyprians (Home) 26 Aug U19B vs Edgemead "B" (Home) 27 Aug U15B vs Fairmont "A" (Home) 2 Sep U19B vs Eben Donges (Home) Squash Boys' 14 Aug U16A vs J.G. Meiring (Home) U16B vs CBC (Away)

20 SPORT DATE TEAM OPPONENT 15/16 Aug U19A vs Edgemead H.S. (Home) U19B vs Edgemead H.S. (Home) U16A vs Edgemead H.S. (Home) U14 vs Edgemead H.S. (Home) Squash Boys' 15 Aug U19A vs Paarl Boys (Away) U19B vs Paul Roos (Home) U15 vs Parel Vallei (Away) 22 Aug U19A vs FHS "B" (Home) U19B vs FHS "A" (Home) U15 vs Strand 3 (Home) 29 Aug 1st vs Paul Roos 2 (Home) Squash Girls' 15 Aug 1st vs Hermanus (Away) 22 Aug 1st vs Rhenish H.S. (Home) 29 Aug 1st vs Strand "D" (Away) Table Tennis 19 Aug U19 vs J.G. Meiring (Away) U16 vs J.G. Meiring (Away) 21) WELL DONE Hishaam Essop Gr 10 Hishaam has been selected as the 1 st placed player to represent South Africa at the 2014 World Youth Chess Championships to be held in Durban, South Africa, from September 2014, in the U16O Category. Hishaam will receive his South African Colours by SASCOC after this competition. This is a remarkable achievement and an exceptional honour as Hishaam was chosen from over 2,000 top provincial players who participated in the 2013 National Championships held in Durban last year. Well done, Hishaam. Daniel Barlett Gr 9 Daniel will be competing in a high level Mixed Martial Arts and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tournament. If he wins this tournament he will be selected to represent South Africa in these disciplines. Good luck, Daniel! We wish you everything of the very best. 22) FAIRMONT ANNUAL GOLF DAY

21 FAIRMONT HIGH SCHOOL GOLF DAY FRIDAY, 31 ST October 2014 Durbanville Golf Club Raising Funds for Fairmont Sport Come and enjoy a wonderful day of golf while supporting our schools sport teams. competition is a 4Ball Alliance (2 scores to count), followed by a meal and great prizes! The Entry Fee: Single Player (includes dinner, prizes and golf) R400 4-Ball (includes dinner, prizes and golf) R1,600 Holes/Greens R2,000 4-Ball and sponsor R2,600 (Individual players are welcome to join - we ll make up 4-Balls a great way to meet other parents, teachers, etc.) Contact Details: To book your place, sponsor a hole or to donate prizes, kindly contact: Greg la Cock on: or drgreglacock@mweb.co.za Confirmation of your T-Off time will be ed once payment isreceived. Payment Details: Bank: Account Name: ABSA Bank Branch Code: Fairmont High School Account No.: Deposit Reference: Golf day + Name of player or 4-ball Kindly proof of payment to drgreglacock@mweb.co.za

22 Fairmont Golf Day Entry Form Please indicate clearly the contact person and how many players are joining us. PLAYERS HANDICAP ATTENDING PRIZE- GIVING Contact Person: Work/Cell Prizes / Sponsorship:... Preferred approximate T-0ff Time:(11h30 to 13h00)... (This will be on a first-come-first-served basis and we can only do our best to accommodate your request of tee-off time.) Fairmont Golf Day: Sponsorship In addition to the option of playing in the golf day, the opportunity exists to sponsor a hole/green, or to donate prizes. All funds raised go toward the schools sport facilities. Hole/Green sponsors will be allocated a hole/green on which to display their banners, as well as receiving recognition at the prize-giving and in the Fairmont Focus circular which goes out to the parents of 1,350 students of the school. Single Player (includes dinner, prizes and golf) R400 4-Ball (includes dinner, prizes and golf) R1,600 Holes/Greens R2,000 4-Ball and sponsor R2,600 If you would like to enter, participate via sponsorship, or would like further information, please contact Greg la Cock on , or drgreglacock@mweb.co.za Bank Details: Please return this priority booking together with your proof of payment to Greg La Cock at: drgreglacock@mweb.co.za or fax: PAYMENT DETAILS: ABSA Bank Account name: Fairmont High School Branch code: Account no: Deposit reference: Golf day + name of player or of 4 ball Thank you in advance for getting involved and supporting the school!

23 23) PRINCIPAL Today our matrics participated in the Matric Theme Day and the traditional Polar Bear plunge. We hope that this event brought some fun into their lives as they deviated briefly from the seriousness of examination preparation. We hope that our Fairmont families have an enjoyable and 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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