A Grade 8 Tree for the Future - Rand Park High School
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Newsletter # 11 / 16 September 2021 A Grade 8 Tree for the Future A tree has roots in the soil yet reaches to the sky. It tells us that in order to aspire we need to be grounded and that no matter how high we go, it is from our roots that we draw sustenance. –Wangari Maathai (Kenyan environmentalist and 2004 Nobel Peace Prize Winner) The RCL representatives from each Grade 8 class helped to plant their tree at the Grade Assembly held on 2 September. This is an annual tradition at Rand Park High School and the tree planting symbolises the start of the learners’ journey at our school - a new beginning of growth, strength and longevity. The Acacia sieberiana woodii (commonly known as the Paperbark Thorn) is located between the tennis courts and the A-field on the school’s campus. As the Grade 8s progress through high school, the tree will take root and its growth will represent their development. Someday, someone will sit under the shade of the tree because our Grade 8s took the time to plant it. As we celebrate the first few weeks of spring, let us remember the vital contribution that trees make to our wellbeing and to our planet – they produce oxygen, absorb carbon, stabilise the soil and combat climate change. More photos of our RCLs planting their tree are provided on pages 3 and 4 of this newsletter.
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Important Dates Thrift Shop Trading
17 Sept Matric Picnic During Exams
Wednesday, 22 September: 12:00 – 12:30
20 Sept – Grade 8-11 Examinations
1 Oct
Wednesday, 29 September: 12:00 – 12:30
24 Sept Public Holiday – School Closed
Grade 9 Subject
1 Oct Examinations end and school
closes for the October break.
Choice
Learners leave school directly
An email has been sent to all Grade 9 parents
after their exam has been
which contains e-links to a presentation, an
written online subject choice form and other important
information needed by parents to assist
11 Oct School re-opens for Term 4 learners with their subject choice for Grade 10.
14 Oct Matric Dinner The deadline for completion of the online
subject choice form is 27 September 2021.
Please check your email messages and
contact Mrs Brocco if you have not received
Matric Dinner Reminder this important information.
The Matric Dinner will be held on 14 October. Email: shireen.brocco@randparkhigh.co.za
Only RPHS Matrics may attend due to adjusted
Level 2 lockdown restrictions on events.
Cost is R450 per learner payable via EFT or the Provincial & National
Book keeper. Once paid, Matrics must take the
proof of payment to the Grade 9 Tutor Office to Colours Recipients
book their seat. As soon as the seat is booked,
the formal invitation will be issued. Learners who have been awarded provincial or
national colours and who have represented
Covid protocols will be observed. their province or South Africa at extra-
Wearing of masks is mandatory. curricular activities are reminded to email
Attendance is voluntary. their certificates to Mr Adelaine in the Sports
Department by no later than 24 September.
Deadline for payment: 1 October 2021
Email: steve.adelaine@randparkhigh.co.za
GRADE 8 TREE PLANTING Thank you to our Grade 8 RCL class representatives and Ms Workman-Davies (Deputy Principal and Grade 8 Dean) who planted the Grade 8, 2021 tree on the A-Field at Rand Park High School. They are pictured below and overleaf.
GRADE 8 TREE PLANTING (Continued)
SPORTS RESULTS
Girls’ Water Polo Boys’ Tennis
Saturday, 11 September Friday, 10 September
vs Parktown Girls A Team
U14 Lost 3-10 vs St Stithians B Team Won 73-26
2nd Team Lost 2-10
B Team
vs Crawford Lonehill vs Curro Aurora A Team Lost 42-57
U15 Lost 1-11
1st Team Lost 1-26 Friday, 13 September
C Team
vs Trinityhouse Little Falls Won 65-34
Rugby
U17 Hoërskool Eldoraigne Tournament: Girls’ Tennis
6 Sept vs Hoërskool Delmas Lost 19-29 Tuesday, 14 September
9 Sept vs Zayo Academy Lost 24-38 A Team vs Hoërskool Randburg Won 33-30
13 Sept vs Hoërskool Eldoraigne Lost 24-26 B Team vs Hoërskool Randburg Lost 18-45
Equestrian – SANESA Gauteng Finals
Three Rand Park riders were selected to represent Gauteng West at the SANESA Regional Finals
held on 4 and 5 September at Kyalami Park Club, namely Erin Wainright, Tehya Kirtley Sayer and
Kaitlyn Koevort. Competition was tough with classes exceeding 30 competitors. There were many
nervous, highly-strung horses who were attending their first show in a couple of months due to
lockdown. Our riders all competed exceptionally well, bringing home six top eight placings, with
Kaitlyn winning the 70cm Equitation Class.
Kaitlyn and Erin have been selected to represent the Gauteng Team at SANESA Nationals to be held
in early October. Congratulations and best wishes for the National competition.
Discipline Class Horse Rider Place
EQUITATION (EQ) Class H2EQ03 Jilly Bean Kaitlyn Koevort 1
SANESA PRIX CAPRILLI (PC) Class H5PC01b Lady Shakira Kaitlyn Koevort 6
JUMPING (SJ) Class H4SJ09 Cornerstone's Zorino Weihaiwej Erin Wainwright 7
JUMPING (SJ) Class H4SJ10 Cornerstone's Zorino Weihaiwej Erin Wainwright 7
SANESA PRIX CAPRILLI (PC) Class H3PC01b Jilly Bean Kaitlyn Koevort 7
SANESA PRIX CAPRILLI (PC) Class H5PC01a Lady Shakira Kaitlyn Koevort 7
DRESSAGE (DR) Class H2DR03a Jilly Bean Kaitlyn Koevort 8
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