Newsletter #7 | 9 May 2019 The cast, crew and band of this year’s Major Production – Dance Rules – presented a sneak preview of the production to 370 Grade 6 learners from our local primary schools earlier this week. Dance Rules is based on Strictly Ballroom – a romantic comedy film which was released in 1992. The story focuses on a top ballroom dancer who pairs with a plain, left-footed local girl when his unusual dance style earns him the scorn of the more conventional dancers. Together, the team gives it their all to make their dream of taking the National Championship title a reality. This show is not to be missed. Break a leg! Important Dates RPHS Art Expo - 15 May Squires’ Fete & Fourways Derby - 18 May Science Expo - 21 May Food Fiesta - 23 May Term 2 Exams Begin - 24 May Hockey Dinner - 31 May Rugby Dinner - 1 June Netball Dinner - 7 June
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Newsletter #7 | 9 May 2019
The cast, crew and band of this year’s Major Production – Dance Rules – presented a sneak preview of the production to 370 Grade 6 learners from our local primary schools earlier this week. Dance Rules is based on Strictly Ballroom – a romantic comedy film which was released in 1992. The story focuses on a top ballroom dancer who pairs with a plain, left-footed local girl when his unusual dance style earns him the scorn of the more conventional dancers. Together, the team gives it their all to make their dream
of taking the National Championship title a reality. This show is not to be missed. Break a leg!
Important Dates
RPHS Art Expo - 15 May Squires’ Fete & Fourways Derby - 18 May Science Expo - 21 May Food Fiesta - 23 May Term 2 Exams Begin - 24 May Hockey Dinner - 31 May Rugby Dinner - 1 June Netball Dinner - 7 June
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Grade 9 Group Psychometric Tests
A reminder that the Grade 9 Group Psychometric Test will take place on Friday, 17 May. Bookings must be made via Mrs Lana Coetzee ([email protected]). The cost is R450 per child. Participation is voluntary. This assessment is specially designed to assist with subject choice for Grade 10.
Eisteddfod Cultural Festival
Learners are encouraged to enter the National
Eisteddfod Academy’s annual Eisteddfod
Festival to be held between August and
October this year. There is a wide choice of
performing arts categories including music,
dance, speech and drama. It is an excellent
opportunity for learners to showcase their talent
and grow their self-confidence. Participation
also forms part of the Colours system for
Performing Arts, Public Speaking and
Debating.
Please see Miss Henry in E6 for further
information and to collect entry forms.
Entries close on 21 May.
ENTRY COST PER ITEM
Individual R 195
Ensemble group (2 – 5) R 260
Admissions for Grade 8, 2020
Applications for admission to Grade 8, 2020 may only be submitted via the Gauteng Department of Education’s e-admissions portal once the admissions period has commenced.
Submit your e-application via www.gdeadmissions.gov.za
from Monday, 13 May 2019 at 08h00 to Monday, 15 July 2019
Click here to access our admissions page on the school’s website for details. Click here to access the School’s Admission Policy and feeder zone map as determined by the Department of Education.
Rand Park’s annual Art Expo will take place on Wednesday, 15 May 2019.
vs Northcliff 1st Team Lost 12–31 2nd Team Lost 5–13 U16A Won 25–0 U16B Won 34–5 U15A Lost 7–21 U15B Lost 19–20 U14A Lost 0–33 U14B Lost 12–24 vs Trinityhouse 1st Team Drew 17–17 U16A Lost 5–17 U15A Lost 5–26 U14A Won 41–19 vs Hyde Park U16B Won 57–7 U15B Won 52–0 U14B Won 46–22
Netball vs Northcliff 1st Team Won 21-20 2nd Team Won 33-12 U17A Won 12-11 U17B Won 31-8 U16A Won 16-8 U16B Lost 13-24 U16C Won 24-11 U15A Won 16-12 U15B Won 19-9 U15C Won 24-22 U15D Won 18-11 U14A Won 16-10 U14B Won 15-12 U14C Won 15-5 U14D Lost 10-14
vs Trinityhouse 1st Team Won 29-25 2nd Team Won 31-19 U17A Won 19-13 U16A Lost 15-19 U16B Won 21-11 U15A Drew 17-17 U15B Won 9-5 U15C Won 21-15 U14A Won 20-13 U14B Won 24-15 U14C Won 23-5
Boys’ Hockey vs Northcliff 1st Team Lost 0–1 2nd Team Drew 1–1 U15 Lost 0–4 U14 Lost 0–8
vs Trinityhouse 1st Team Lost 0–3 2nd Team Lost 0–2 U15 Lost 0–3 U14 Lost 0–5
Girls’ Hockey vs Northcliff 1st Team lost 3-0 2nd Team Lost 0-3 U16A Lost 0-2 U16B Lost 1-2 U15A Lost 0-1 U15B Won 1-0 U14A Lost 0-1 U14B Lost 0-3 vs Trinityhouse 1st Team Lost 0–6 2nd Team Lost 0–2 U16 Won 1–0 U15 Drew 0–0 U14 Drew 0–0
SPORTS RESULTS
Girls’ Hockey Tuesday, 30 April vs Parktown Girls 1st Team Won 1–0 2nd Team Lost 0-2 Thursday, 2 May vs Bryanston 1st Team Drew 1-1
U15 Won 1-0
Boys’ Hockey Monday, 29 April vs Crawford Lonehill 1st Team Drew 1-1 2nd Team Won 1-0 U15 Won 1-0
Netball Thursday 25 April vs Hoërskool Randburg 1st Team Won 25-5 2nd Team Won 34-6 U17A Lost 16–21 U16A Lost 14-22 U16B Won 36–4 U15A Lost 7-22 U15B Lost 10-15 U15C Won 20-1 U14A Won 17–14 U14B Lost 13- 23 U14C Lost 9–11 Tuesday, 30 April vs Hoërskool Florida 1st Team Won 32-23 2nd Team Won 21-11 U17A Lost 13-20 U16A Lost 21-24 U16B Won 23-7 U15A Lost 8-16 U15B Won 21-8 U15C Won 8-5 U14A Won 22-15 U14B Won 13-6 U14C Won 16-5
Congratulations! Our Netball Girls who were selected to attend the final round of GSS trials are Leila MacKenzie, Tyler Roberts, Shante Feeke, Tiayana Nappies, Makhosazana Nkambule, Khaniyisile Bahula and Tisani Mohajane. Congratulations to Tiayana, Makhosazana, Khanyisile and Tisani on their final selection to Gauteng Netball. Outstanding!
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Tristin Bruggen (U19), Connor Alderman and Luke Berry (U16) were selected for the Golden Lions Rugby Presidential teams.
Connor Alderman & Luke Berry Tristin Bruggen
CLASSIFIEDS
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 072 597 7125 or email: [email protected].
VISIONARY PARENTING: Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed with being a parent? Coaching brings understanding and healing to your relationship with yourself, your children and any significant other. If you are in a good space, your child is in a good space. For further information contact Elke Schroder on 083 454 6010 or send an email to: [email protected]
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