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History of Irene Irene opened its doors for the first time in 1963. It was the 9th ladies’ residence that was originally built to house 169 students. It increased the amount of students that Stellen-bosch University could accommodate to 2883 people. The opening of Irene was celebrated with a formal dinner ceremony. Guests of honour such as the rektor, Professor H.B. Thom, the resident head, Ms. De Lange, and the archi-tect, Mr. Collins, attended. Thereafter, the opening of the rec-reation room was celebrated at a function with neighbouring men’s residence, Eendrag. The ceremony was rounded off with another formal dinner at which all residents of Irene were present.
Geskiedenis van Irene Irene het haar deure vir die eerste maal in 1963 geopen. Die negende dameskoshuis van die Universiteit van Stellen-bosch is gebou om 169 studente te huisves. Dit het die totale getal student wat deur die Universiteit Stellenbosch gehuis-ves kan word, vermeerder tot 2 883. Die inlywing is gevier met ‘n dinee waar verskeie eregaste o.a. die rector, Prof. H.B. Thom, die inwonende hoof, Mev. De Lange, en die argitek van die koshuis, Mnr. Collins, en sy vrou teenwoordig was. Hierna is die inwyding van die ontspanningsaal ook gevier deur ‘n gesellige funksie saam met Eendrag. Die inlywing van die
Our Values I – Integriteit (integrity) R – Respek (respect) E – Eenheid (unity) N – Nederigheid (humility) E – Entoesiasme (enthusiasm) This is what Ireners represent and what we strive to apply in our daily lives. This is what all new residents are taught during the orientation period.
Our Vision - I will practice personal integrityand excellence of character and expect the same from others. - I will respect the dignity, value and worth of all persons while learning from the differences in people, ideas and opinions. - I will respect the rights and property of others, their feelings, and our communal need for conditions that promote personal growth and academic success. - Through my actions, I will honour and contribute to the rich heritage left by those who precede us and work
Language Policy Irene is primarily a bilingual residence and we encourage appli-cants who speak English and/or Afrikaans. In general, most residents are Afrikaans speaking because Stellenbosch Uni-versity was originally an Afrikaans University, but the number of English speaking students in Irene is increasing yearly.
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• Skoonhede
• Parkering
• Klusster
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Alexa Van Tonder BA Taal en Kultuur
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• Damestee
• IT
• HK Sitkamer
• Die Posduif
• Foto’s
• March for MADness
Liesl Mauermann
BA in Visual Communication Design
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• Culture
• Diversity
• Huisverlatersete
• Sound System
• MAD2 Admin and MAD2 Sponsors
• Critical Thinking
Dalene Britz
BRekeningkunde
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• Academics
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Marianza Theron BEd
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Michelle Laubscher
BRekeningkunde
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Dear First Year It is an absolute honour to welcome
you to the Irene-family. Congratu-
lations on being selected to be a resi-
dent at the most beautiful ladies’ resi-
dence on the Stellenbosch Campus!
You are now entering one of the most
exciting phases of your life and I am
so happy to have the chance to meet
you and be your Irene sister. I know
that you may be feeling unsure or
afraid of leaving home, but I promise
that we will try our absolute best to
make Irene a warm and loving home
for you.
We are expecting approximately 60
first years in 2012 with a total of 175
Ireners next year. An action-packed,
fun-filled orientation programme
awaits you from the very first day that
you arrive. I want to encourage you to
come here with an enthusiastic and
positive attitude – I assure you that if
you do, you will make great friend-
ships and memories that will last a
lifetime.
All University residences open earlier
for first years to move in and partici-
pate in the welcoming programme. I
strongly advise participation in our
programme as it will greatly improve
your overall residence experience.
The House Committee, locally known
as HK, will guide you through the pro-
gramme and show you around cam-
pus. The 10 HK members are respon-
sible for managing all aspects of Irene
and each of us has our own portfolios
to manage. We are students just like
you and we understand many of the
challenges and problems that you will
face. I want to assure you that we are
here to help you and answer any
questions that you may have.
During MAD2 (period formerly known
as JOOL), we will be interacting with
many male residences too. Irene’s
partner for participating in all MAD2
activities (such as Vensters, March for
MADness and Bondelsport) is men’s
residence, Huis Marais. We are ex-
tremely excited to be working with
these gentlemen and I can guarantee
that you will love skakeling (mixing)
with them too.
First years will also be allocated a
Mentor in Irene and you will be
grouped with your Mentor according
to faculty. Your Mentor will help you
with your academic orientation. This
means that she will guide you through
the registration process, teach you
about HEMIS and take you to faculty
orientation. You may also contact the
SSVO if you need any help with career
advice.
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All first years will have a roommate in
2012, but you will only meet your
roommate when you move in. I ask
that you please fill in the attached
personality quiz to help us match you
with your roommate. You are invited
to move into Irene on Tuesday, 24
January 2012 from 14:00-16:30. Dur-
ing this time, you may bring your lug-
gage to your room, but you are unfor-
tunately not permitted to sleep at
Irene on 24 January. The second op-
portunity to move in will be on
Wednesday, 25 January from 08:00-
12:00.
The parents’ lunch will commence at
12:00, so I ask that all first years must
be moved in by this time. Please also
notify us as soon as possible how
many parents will be accompanying
you to the lunch. The orientation pro-
gramme will kick off after the lunch
and you will thereafter sleep in Irene.
You will unfortunately have very little
free time during the welcoming pro-
gramme because we have a very full
schedule, so I respectfully request
that your parents do not visit Irene
during orientation. You will be given
free time on Sunday, 29 January from
14:00-17:30. You may then use this
time to interact with friends and par-
ents. The welcoming programme
ends on Saturday, 4 February at 15:30
and you are thereafter free to do as
you please.
I want to ask you to make 2012 a
memorable and successful year. Grab
every opportunity that comes your
way and live your student life to the
fullest! Best of luck with your Matric
results and have a fantastic holiday.
Lots of Irene love
Leanne Pienaar
Primaria 2011/2012
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Liewe Irener Dit is ‘n absolute eer om u te ver-
welkom by die Irene-familie. Baie ge-
luk dat jy gekies is om ‘n inwoner te
wees van die mooiste dames koshuis
op die Stellenbosch-kampus! Jy is nou
in een van die mees opwindende
fases van jou lewe en ek is so gelukkig
om die kans te hê om jou te ontmoet
en jou Irene-suster te wees. Ek weet
dat jy voel miskien onseker of bang
om die huis te verlaat, maar ek be-
lowe dat ons sal ons absolute bes
probeer om Irene ‘n warm en liefde-
volle huis vir jou te maak.
Ons verwag ongeveer 60 eerstejaars
in 2012 met ‘n totaal van 175 Ireners
volgende jaar. ‘n aksiebelaaide, pret-
tige oriënteringsprogram wag vir jou
van die heel eerste dag af wanner jy
aankom. Ek wil u aanmoedig om hier
aan te kom met ‘n entoesiastiese en
positiewe gesindheid - ek kan jou
verseker dat as jy dit doen, sal jy baie
goeie vriendskappe en herinneringe
maak wat’ n leeftyd sal duur.
Alle koshuise maak vroeër oop vir
eerstejaars om in te beweeg en deel
te neem in die verwelkomingspro-
gram. Ek wil u sterk aanmoedig om in
ons program deel te neem, want dit
sal jou totale verblyf ervaring baie
verbeter. Die Huiskomitee, plaaslik
bekend as HK, sal jou lei deur middel
van die program en wys jou rondom
die kampus. Die 10 lede van die HK is
verantwoordelik vir die bestuur van
van alle aspekte van Irene en elkeen
van ons het ons eie portefeuljes om
te bestuur. Ons is studente net soos
jy, en ons verstaan baie van die uit-
dagings en probleme wat jy sal in die
gesig staar. Ek wil u verseker dat ons
hier is om jou te help en beantwoord
enige vrae wat u mag hê.
Gedurende MAD2 (tydperk voorheen
bekend as JOOL), sal ons interaksie
met baie manskoshuise hê. Irene se
vennoot vir deelname in alle MAD2
aktiwiteite (soos Vensters, March for
MADness en Bondelsport) is die man-
skoshuis, Huis Marais. Ons is baie op-
gewonde om saam te werk met hier-
die here en ek kan waarborg dat jy sal
dit baie geniet om met hulle te skakel.
Eerstejaars sal ook ‘n mentor in Irene
kry en jy sal met jou mentor ge-
groepeer word volgens fakulteit. Jou
mentor sal jou help met akademiese
oriëntering. Dit beteken dat sy jou sal
lei deur die registrasie proses, jou oor
HEMIS leer en jou tot fakulteit oriën-
tasie neem. Jy kan ook die SSVO kon-
tak as jy enige hulp nodig het met
loopbaanadvies.
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Alle eerstejaars sal ‘n kamermaat hê
in 2012, maar jy sal net jou kamer-
maat ontmoet wanneer jy aankom. Ek
vra dat jy asseblief die aangehegte
persoonlikheid quiz invul om ons te
help met kamermaat parings. U word
genooi om op Dinsdag, 24 Januarie
2012 vanaf 14:00-16:30 te beweeg in
Irene. Gedurende hierdie tyd, kan jy
jou bagasie bring na jou kamer toe,
maar jy sal ongelukkig nie toegelaat
word om in Irene te slaap op 24 Janu-
arie. Die tweede geleentheid om in te
beweeg, sal op Woensdag, 25 Janu-
arie vanaf 8:00-12:00 wees.
Die ouerete sal om 12:00 begin, so ek
vra dat al die eerstejaars moet teen
hierdie tyd ingetrek word. Laat ons
asseblief ook so gou as moontlik weet
hoeveel ouers sal na die middagete
gaan kom. Die oriënteringsprogram
skop af na die ouerete en jy sal
daarna in Irene slaap. Jy sal ongeluk-
kig baie min vrye tyd tydens die ver-
welkomingsprogram hê, want ons het
‘n baie vol skedule, so ek vra met re-
spek dat jou ouers nie Irene besoek
tydens oriëntering nie. Jy sal vrye tyd
gegee word op Sondag, 29 Januarie
vanaf 14:00-17:30. Jy kan dan hierdie
tyd gebruik om jou vriende en ouers
te sien. Die verwelkomingsprogram
eindig op Saterdag, 4 Februarie om
15:30 en jy is daarna vry om te doen
wat jy wil.
Ek wil vra dat jy 2012 ‘n onvergeetlike
en suksesvolle jaar maak. Gryp elke
geleentheid wat oor jou pad kom en
leef jou studente lewe ten volle!
Sterkte met jou Matriek uitslae, en
geniet jou vakansie.
Met baie Irene liefde
Leanne Pienaar
Primaria 2011/2012
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Letter from the HK of First YearsLetter from the HK of First YearsLetter from the HK of First YearsLetter from the HK of First Years Dear First Year Congratulations on your placement in
Irene Girls’ Residence. It is a huge privi-
lege to be placed in any res, and an even
bigger privilege to get placed in one like
Irene!
I want to assure each one of you from the
beginning that there were NO mistakes
made during your placement in Irene.
Each and every one of you was sent to
Irene with a specific purpose and for that
reason we do not only have a BED for
you, but also a special PLACE.
As HK of first years, you are my first prior-
ity and responsibility during the first two
weeks of welcoming and I can’t wait to
get to know each of you on a personal
level. During welcoming it is also my duty
to give you all the necessary information
and teach you all the needed skills to be-
come a Matie student. Therefore we are
going to be following a very strict sched-
ule and I want to encourage you to get
enough rest during the holidays.
You are welcome to move in and get your
room ready on 24 January 2012 between
14:00 – 17:00, but you are only allowed
to sleep in res from the 25th of January.
The official moving in will be on 25 Janu-
ary from 08:00 to 12:00, followed by
lunch with your parents at Irene. I will be
waiting excitedly with the rest of the HK
on both of the moving-in sessions to wel-
come you and answer any questions you
might have.
Breakfast, Lunch and Supper will be sup-
plied every day from 25 January (from
lunch).
A list of necessities is included in the
booklet and includes everything that you
are going to need during welcoming. Each
one of you also received a room place-
ment form that must be sent back to
Irene as soon as possible / completed on
the website.
Regarding the welcoming period: I hope
you’ve all received information from the
University which includes important dates
and sessions presented by the university.
Irene’s program works together with the
university’s academic program as well as
with the MAD2 committee’s MAD2 pro-
gram.
You are very privileged to be the first first
years to participate in MAD2 (Making a
Decision 2 Make a Difference). The suc-
cess of the first MAD2 will rest in your
hands and I am sure that you will arrive at
the “Huis met Hart” with enough positiv-
ity and enthusiasm to make it an unfor-
gettable experience. The purpose is to
raise as much money as possible for MGD
(Maties Community Service) so that we as
students can make a difference in the
community.
If you have any questions, problems,
stress or even just excitement that can-
not wait until 25 January 2012, please
don’t hesitate to call or Facebook or sms
me!
I know you are experiencing a lot of
mixed emotions while reading this letter,
but I can assure you that EXCITEMENT is
the only one you should be feeling! It is
the start of BIG differences in each of
your lives – new friends, new swottings,
new challenges, a new home… but all I
can say is CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!! (A
little more on this later…)
Irene is waiting with open arms and a
warm heart to meet her new sisters.
Merry Christmas and a very happy new
year to you and your family.
Kind regards
Michelle Laubscher
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Baie geluk met jou plasing in Irene Dames
-koshuis. Dit is ‘n ongelooflike groot eer
en voorreg om in enige koshuis geplaas te
word en selfs nog meer in een soos Irene!
Ek wil reeds van die begin af vir elkeen
van julle waarborg dat daar GEEN foute
gemaak is tydens jou plasing in Irene nie.
Elkeen van julle is met ‘n spesifieke doel
na Irene gestuur en daarom is daar nie
net ‘n BED vir jou nie, maar ook ‘n spesi-
ale PLEK.
As HK van eerstejaars is elkeen van julle
my eerste prioriteit en verant-
woordelikheid tydens die eerste twee
weke van verwelkoming en ek kan nie
wag om julle elkeen persoonlik te leer
ken nie. Tydens verwelkoming is dit my
werk om julle toe te rus met die nodige
inligting en ondersteuning vir die lewe
van ‘n Matie student. Ons gaan dus ‘n
baie besige program volg en daarom wil
ek julle aanmoedig om goed uit te rus die
vakansie.
Julle is welkom om reeds op die 24ste
Januarie 2012 vanaf 14:00 - 17:00 in te
trek en uit te pak, maar daar word egter
eers slaapplek voorsien vanaf die aand
van die 25ste Januarie. Die amptelike
intreksessie is Woensdag, 25 Januarie
2012, vanaf 08:00 – 12:00. Ek en die res
van die HK wag opgewonde by albei in-
treksessies om julle te verwelkom en sal
enige vrae dan beantwoord as daar nog
onsekerheid is.
Alle etes (oggend, middag en aand) word
voorsien vanaf middagete op Woensdag
25 Januarie.
‘n Lys van benodigdhede is ingesluit in die
boekie van alles wat ons tydens ver-
welkoming gaan gebruik. Elkeen het ook
‘n kamerindelingsvraelys ontvang wat
asb. so gou as moontlik terug na Irene
gepos moet word of op ons webtuiste
voltooi kan word.
Met betrekking tot die die ver-
welkomingtydperk self: Julle het hopelik
alreeds ‘n inligtingstuk van die Univer-
siteit ontvang wat die datums van ver-
welkoming weergee - hierdie tydperk
sluit in sessies aangebied deur die Univer-
sitiet in. Die koshuisprogram werk hand
aan hand met die Universiteit se akade-
miese program, sowel as die MAD2 ko-
mitee se MAD2 program.
Julle is in ‘n baie bevoorregde posisie om
die eerste eerstejaars te wees wat deel-
neem aan MAD2 (making a decision to
make a difference). Die sukses van MAD2
lê dus in julle hande en ek is seker dat
elkeen met die nodige positiwiteit en
entoesiamse by die “Huis met HART” sal
arriveer om MAD2 ‘n onvergeetlike ervar-
ing te maak. Die hoofdoel is om soveel as
moontlik geld in te samel vir Maties Ge-
meenskapsdiens (MGD) sodat ons as stu-
dente ‘n verskil in ons gemeenskap kan
maak.
Indien daar enige probleme, stres, vrae of
selfs net opgewondenheid is wat nie kan
wag tot 25 Januarie 2012 nie, kan julle my
enigetyd kontak / SMS / Facebook.
Ek weet dat daar nou gemengde
gevoelens in julle harte is soos julle die
brief lees, maar ek kan julle verseker dat
OPGEWONDENHEID die belangrikste een
is. Dis nou die begin van GROOT ve-
randeringe in elkeen van julle se lewens –
nuwe vriende, nuwe kursus, nuwe uitdag-
ings, nuwe huis… al wat ek kan sê is:
CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!! (‘n bietjie meer
hieroor later…)
Irene wag met ope arms en ‘n warm hart
om haar nuwe sussie te ontmoet.
Geseënde Kersfees en ‘n voorspoedige
nuwe jaar vir jou en jou familie.
Vriendelike groete
Michelle Laubscher
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Dear New First Year
Welcome to the house with style, on
the corner of Victoria Street. Irene is
more than just a residence: it is your
second home, where you make great
memories, share special moments,
and make lifelong friends.
I hope that your final exam was suc-
cessful and that you are as excited as
we are about the upcoming year. The
idea of a new environment with new
people can be overwhelming. Perhaps
Stellenbosch is far from your home,
or you are wondering whether you
will adjust to this new living environ-
ment. The reason I am writing you
this letter, is to let you know that you
do not have to worry, as the mentors
will be there to make this adjustment
easier for you.
Each residence on campus has men-
tors, which are appointed by the uni-
versity. Irene has 12 senior students
that are mentors for the upcoming
year. The first years are divided into
groups, according to their courses,
and each group has a mentor. The
first few weeks of the year may have
many uncertainties, but your mentor
will be there to walk the path with
you. Your mentor will support and
guide you on academic, personal and
social levels. She is like an older sister
who really cares for you and who as-
sists you with your registration,
course, timetable, textbooks and
other aspects of being a Matie. Your
mentor is someone whose door is
always open, and who you can go and
talk to about any of your worries and
fears.
In this new chapter of your life, aca-
demics will be your first priority, but
this will also be a time of great per-
sonal development and growth. Hav-
ing experienced first year ourselves,
we as mentors will try out best to
help you balance everything, so that
you get your degree and grow as per-
son as much as possible. We cannot
wait to meet you, so be calm and
know that you mentor will be there
for you when you move in!
Greetings
Courtney Odendaal
Head mentor 2012
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Beste Nuwe Eerstejaar
Welkom in die huis vol dames met
styl op die hoek van Victoriastraat.
Irene is meer as net ‘n koshuis, dit is
‘n tweede huis waar jy ongelooflike
herinneringe maak, spesiale oomb-
likke deel lewensvriendinne maak.
Ek glo jou finale eksamen was ‘n suk-
ses en dat jy saam met ons opge-
wonde is oor die jaar wat voorlê. Die
idee aan ‘n nuwe omgewing met
vreemde mense en dinge kan baie
skrikwekkend wees. Dalk is Stellen-
bosch ver van jou huis af, of jy was
nog nooit in ‘n koshuis nie, en jy won-
der of jy sal aanpas. Ek skryf hierdie
brief om jou gerus te stel. Die men-
tors is hier om jou aanpassing in die
nuwe, onbekende omgewing vir jou
te makliker te maak.
Elke koshuis op kampus het mentors
wat deur die universiteit aangestel
word. In Irene is daar 12 senior stu-
dente wat as mentors dien. Die eer-
stejaars word in groepies opgedeel
volgens hul kursus en elke mentor kry
dan ‘n groepie eerstejaars. Die eerste
paar weke van die jaar bring veral
baie onsekerhede en jou mentor is
hier om die soms wankelrige, tog op-
windende pad saam met jou te stap.
As mentors ondersteun ons jou op
akademiese, persoonlike en sosiale
vlak. Jou mentor is soos ‘n ouer sussie
wat jou met enige vrae en bekom-
mernisse van registrasie, jou kursus,
klasrooster, handboeke en vele ander
aspekte van Matie-wees sal help. Sy is
iemand wat regtig vir jou omgee en
wie se deur altyd oop staan vir jou.
Soos jy hierdie nuwe hoofstuk van jou
lewe is akademie jou eerste prioriteit,
maar daarmee saam is dit ‘n tyd van
persoonlike groei en ontwikkeling.
Ons was almal ook deur eerstejaar en
verstaan die uitdagings en aanpass-
ings wat vir jou voorlê en wil jou
graag help om die balans te vind so-
dat jy jou akademie onder die knie
het en optimaal groei en ontwikkel as
mens. Die mentors kan nie wag om
julle te ontmoet nie! Wees rustig en
weet dat jou mentor hier vir jou sal
wees as jy intrek.
Groete
Courtney Odendaal
Hoofmentor 2012
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Liefste nuwe Irene dame As ‘n matie en ‘n awesome Irener sal
jy met jou aankoms op Stellenbosch
kampus besef dat Maties Gemeen-
skapsdiens oftewel MGD vir ons ’n
saak van uiterse belang is. In die ge-
woel en werskaf waarin ons onsself
daagliks as studente bevind, is dit
maklik om afgestomp te raak met wat
in die ‘regte wêreld’ buite die Stellen-
bosch ‘bubble’ aangaan. MGD bied ’n
geleentheid vir ons as Ireners om in-
teraktief deel te neem in die omlig-
gende kampus areas en Irene gryp
hierdie geleentheid met albei hande
aan. Daar word byvoorbeeld vir julle
as eerstejaars ’n spesiale gemeen-
skapsdag gehou in oriënteringsweek
waarin julle bekendgestel gaan word
aan hoe dinge werk in hierdie opsig.
Ons as Ireners wil egter nie slegs net
opdaag en verdwyn in die massas nie,
maar ’n daadwerklike verskil maak.
Dus is daar ’n geleentheid vir die
Irene eerstejaars om ’n deeltjie van
julself te gee en ’n klein dog daad-
werklike verskil in iemand se lewe te
maak. Met jou aankoms by jou nuwe
huis ( JA!) sa ldaar die PAY IT FOR-
WARD boks in die voorportaal wees
waarin jy asseblief ’n geskenk pakkie
kan gee met die volgende beno-
dighede in:
’n NUWE tandeborsel en tandepasta
’n Waslappie/-sponsie en badseep
’n Pakkie sanitêre doekies
’n Vroue kledingstuk (’n ‘large’
grootte trui sal byvoorbeeld die ding
doen)
’n Pakkie ‘Cup A Soup’/ ‘Two Minute
Noodles’/Blikkieskos wat as ’n
maaltyd kan dien
’n Lekkernytjie soos ’n sjokolade of
nie-bederfbare lekker
’n Vroue tydskrif
Dit sal gaaf wees as jou pakkie elkeen
vn hierdie items bevat, maar doen
slegs wat vir jou moontlik is, solank
dit met liefde uit jou hart kom. Dankie
vir jou omgee hart, kan nie wag om
jou te ontmoet in 2012 nie, mag jy dit
geniet om deel te raak van die beste
Huis met Hart.
Liefde,
Maré Coetzee
MGD (Maties Community Service)MGD (Maties Community Service)MGD (Maties Community Service)MGD (Maties Community Service)
Dearest new Irene lady
As a Matie and an awesome new
Irener you will soon realize that
Maties Community Interaction is a
campus-wide passion. In our busy
lives as students it is hard to stay con-
nected to what happens outside the
Stellenbosch campus ‘bubble’. There-
fore MGD is an amazing platform put
there by the university to interact
with our surrounding communities,
and Irene uses this platform with vig-
orous joy. In orientation week you
will not only take part in an overall
interaction day, serving as an intro-
duction to this part of Matie-life but
as an Irener you will also receive the
opportunity to give a little of yourself.
As you arrive at your new home (yes!)
you will find the Pay It Forward box in
the foyer and in it you can place a gift
containing the following goods:
A NEW toothbrush and toothpaste
A washcloth/-sponge and bath gel/-
soap
A packet of sanitary towels
A piece of woman’s clothing (a size
‘large’ jersey for instance)
A packet of Cup A Soup/Two Minute
Noodles/ canned food serving as a
meal
A sweety or non-perishable some-
thing to be enjoyed
A woman’s magazine
If your gift could contain each of
these items it would be beautiful but
do only as much as you can and out of
a loving heart and this will be enough.
Thank you so much for your kind
heart, can’t wait to meet you in 2012!
May you find great joy in becoming a
part of the best House with Heart.
Love,
Maré Coetzee
AkademieAkademieAkademieAkademie
Welkom by Irene en al die geleenthede wat vir jou wag. Jy is sekerlik baie op-
gewonde om Stellenbosch te ontdek en deel te neem aan Irene se aktiwiteite.
Dit is egter baie belangrik dat mens ‘n goeie balans handhaaf tussen buite-
muurse aktiwiteite, sport, kultuur, sosiale gebeure en akademie. As HK van
Akademie wil ek enige vrees wat jy dalk mag hê gerus stel. Ireners is bekend
daarvoor dat hulle hardwerkend en gemotiveerd is. Ons respekteer en mo-
tiveer mekaar om seker te maak dat elkeen van ons akademies byhou tot die
beste van ons vermoë. Ons bou mekaar ook op en maak ten alle tye seker dat
die emosionele kant die afgeskeep word nie. Daar is ruimte om jou kennis te
verdiep in jou gekose kursus, vele strukture in plek (onder andere eerste-
jaarsstudie-sessies, mentors en tutors-sessies) om te verseker dat jy optimaal
aanpas en nie net leer nie, maar waarlik as mens ontwikkel. Geniet die vakan-
sie en ek sien uit daarna om na al jou akademiese behoeftes om te sien in die
nuwe jaar.
Welcome at Irene and to all the opportunities coming your way. Surely you
can’t wait to explore Stellenbosch and participate in Irene and on campus.
However, it is very important that you maintain balanced attitude regarding
sport, culture, outdoor activities, social events and academics. As HK of Aca-
demics, I want to put any fears you might have at ease. Ireners are known for
being hardworking and motivated. We respect and motivate each other to
make sure that each of us cope academically, as well as emotionally, to the
best of our abilities. There is room to expand your knowledge in your chosen
course, many structures in place to make sure you adjust properly ( firstyear
study sessions, mentor and tutor sessions ). Besides just learning, it is also
important to us you grow as an individual. Enjoy the holiday season and I’m
looking forward to meet your every need in regards with academics in the
new year.
AcademicsAcademicsAcademicsAcademics
SosiaalSosiaalSosiaalSosiaal
As jy gedink het jou matriekjaar was opwindend, dink WEER ! Jy is op die punt
om mense te ontmoet van verskillende skole, provinsies, kulture en fa-
kulteite. Tydens jou verwelkoming in Irene gaan jy reeds met paar mansko-
shuise, sowel as koshuise in jou Cluster skakel – dit gaan jou die geleentheid
bied om reeds bekend te raak met van jou mede klasmaats. Gedurende die
jaar neem Irene aan vele sosiale aktiwiteite deel op kampus. Dit behels trein-
toere na Kalkbaai, wyntoere, danse en vele meer ! Ek wil jou solank entoesi-
asties en opgewonde maak oor al die lekker aktiwitiete wat die jaar vir jou
voorlê ! Ek wil jou aanmoedig om uit jou boks uit te klim, nuwe mense te ont-
moet en om die pragtige dorp van Stellenbosch te ontdek en ervaar. Geniet
die res van jou vakansie, ek sien uit daarna om goeie herinneringe saam met
jou te maak.
Groete,
Dalene Britz
If you thought your matric year was exciting, THINK AGAIN ! You are about to
meet awesome new people from different schools, provinces, cultures, facul-
ties ect. During your welcoming in Irene you are already going to be socializ-
ing with men’s residents, as well as residents in your cluster, Wimbledon. This
will offer you the opportunity to meet your fellow classmates. Throughout
the year, Irene takes part in social events on Campus. Activities include train
tours to Kalkbay, wine tasting, dances and much more ! I want to make you
very excited about all the fun activities that lie ahead of you in your future at
Irene. I want to encourage you to climb out of your box, meet new people
and to explore the beautiful and exciting town of Stellenbosch. Enjoy the rest
of your holiday, I’m looking very forward to make many memories with you.
Regards
Dalene Britz
SocialSocialSocialSocial
KultuurKultuurKultuurKultuur
Over the years culture has become a very important part of the Irene life-
style. Every year Ireners participate in various Cultural activities which include
various in-house activities and other which take place right around Campus.
Kicking off early in the year with “Molassaser”, which is always a highlight and
great fun. It involves the learning of songs to serenade to some of the Men’s
residences on Campus. Anyone in Irene can participate, and it is a perfect op-
portunity to meet friends, and have a great time, showing off the Irene talent.
Further Campus activities include events such as Kleinser, a Competition
which is now established nationwide between Universities; Toneelfees,
hosted by the ATKV, debating and many others. Internal activities such as Cul-
ture evenings, is where students can showcase their talents in front of their
own res and others, and is usually hosted at least once a term.
Cultural activities in Irene aim at creating opportunities for students to in-
crease in sociability and personal development. They are given the opportu-
nity to learn new things, share ideas and talents. It is not something for the
residence but something for you, to partake in, build self-esteem and a
chance to become involved and make new friends.
If you have any questions, any concern regarding the Cultural sphere in Irene
or on Campus, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Looking forward to meet you all.
Liesl Mauermann
KultuurKultuurKultuurKultuur
Kultuur het groot deels n belangrike rol binne Irene begin speel in die af-
gelope paar jaar. Dit is n gebied wat aanhoudend aan die groei is en n n plat-
form skep vir Studente om hul talente uit te leef. Ireners neem jaarliks aan n
verskeidenheid aktiwiteite deel, insuitend interne aktiwiteite sowel as ander
Kampus-wyd.
Na MAD2 skop die jaar af met Molasse Ser. Hierdie is n lekker geleentheid vir
1e jaars en Seniors om mekaar te leer ken en nuwe pelle te maak. Enige ie-
mand kan deel neem aan Molasse ser. Ons leer en oefen saam liedjies, en op
die groot aand gaan “Serenade” koshuise oor kampus vir mekaar. Dit is werk-
lik geesbouend en n ongelooflike ervaring. Ander Kampus aktiwiteite, onder
andere die jaarlikse KleinSer, is n kompetisie nou al Nationaal gevestig, waar
Koshuis Sergroepe maande vooraf oefen vir die groot kompetisie. Toneelfees,
elke jaar geborg deur ATKV; debat en Kultuur aande is nog aktiwiteite wat
elke jaar plaasvind.
Kultuur binne Irene mik op Studente die geleentheid te bied om sosiaal, sowe
as persoonlik te groei. Hierdie is n platform vir student om hulle talente uit te
leef, mense te leer ken, en nuwe idees te kan deel met ander.
Indien jy enige vrae het aangaande Kultuur in Irene of op Kampus kan jy my
gerus kontak.
Sien uit om julle te ontmoet.
Liesl Mauermann
KlusterKlusterKlusterKluster
Die kluster inisiatief is deur die universiteit begin om interaksie tussen stu-
dent van verskillende huise en PSO’s te laat plaasvind. Koshuise word in
groepe verdeel en binne die kluster vind daar dan ‘n groot verskeidenheid
aktiwiteite plaas. Die hoof doel van die kluster inisiatief is akademiese onder-
steuning. In die clusters is daar mentors wat die eerstejaars akademies onder-
steun en lei deur hulle eerste jaar van universiteit. Die eerstejaars kry ook ‘n
kans om ander student van hulle fakulteite te leer ken.
Die Wimbledon kluster bestaan uit Irene, Helshoogte, Eendrag, Sonop,
Aristea en Vesta. Die kluster se waardes is omgee, vriendskap, vryheid en ver-
troue. Wimbledon kluster se waardes is daarop gerig om ‘n gelukkige en ge-
balanseerde student te verseker wat met vrymoedigheid en vryheid hulle
drome en ideale kan uitleef en ook die nodige ondersteuningsbasis het om
hierdie drome ten volle na te streef.
The cluster community is an initiative by the university to ensure between
students from different residences and PSO’s. Residences are divided into
groups within each one of the clusters a wide range of activities takes place
throughout the year. The main purpose of the cluster initiative is academic
support. In the clusters there are mentors who support and assist the first
years academically. The firstyears also gets a chance to meet other students
of their faculties.
The Wimbledon cluster consists of Irene, Helshoogte, Eendrag, Sonop, Aristea
and Vesta. The cluster values are caring, friendship, freedom and confidence.
Wimbledon’s values aim to provide a happy and balanced to ensure that stu-
dents grow and develope with confidence and have the freedom of living out
their dreams
ClusterClusterClusterCluster
Irene is GroenIrene is GroenIrene is GroenIrene is Groen
Die Groen inisiatief lê Irene werlklik na aan die hart. In die ver-
welkomingsprogram skep ons geleentheid vir Ireners om die natuur te beleef
en om omgewingsbewus te word. Dit stop ook nie daar nie, Irene mik om ons
koolstof voetspore te verminder in Irene deur bv. Meat-Free-Mondays en
herwinning.
The Green initiative has become a significant topic around campus and truly
important to Irene. Our new Welcoming programme aims at getting first
years involved in creating green awareness and includes activities to help im-
prove the environment. Irene aspires at reducing our carbon footprints in
Irene with various initiatives such as Meat-Free-Mondays and recycling.
Irene is GreenIrene is GreenIrene is GreenIrene is Green
SportSportSportSport
Sport speel ‘n belangrike rol in die balans van Irene wees en maak Irene net
soveel meer spesiaal. Daar is geen beter gevoel as om Irene op die sportveld
te verteenwoordig nie. Ons neem met trots deel aan alles sportsoorte wat op
kampus aangebied word. Irene bied netbal, sokker, tafeltennis, muurbal, hok-
kie, tennis, snooker, dames touchies en skaak aan. Daar is waarlik ‘n groot
verkeidenheid vir elke meisie.
Irene het ‘n baie suksesvolle jaar gehad, aangaande die sport in ons koshuis.
Beide die eerste spanne van ons netbal en tafeltennis het deelgeneem aan
die finale van die koshuisligas.
Elke jaar bied Irene ‘n sportweek aan waar ons teen ‘n ander koshuis kompet-
eer vir pret. Daar is ‘n verskeidenheid van pret sportsoorte wat gespeel word
soos snoeker, vlugbal, fooseball en sokker. Die aand word afgesluit met ‘n
“ladies’ night” waar ons fliek kyk, springmielies eet en hot chocolate drink.
Ons het hierdie jaar teen monica gespeel sowel as ons buurmanne Eendrag,
wat groot pret verskaf het. Interseksiesport in Irene week is ook ‘n groot
hoogtepunt waar die meisies binne die koshuis teen mekaar kompeteer. Daar
is ‘n kombinasie van boeresport en nuwe gunstelinge soos 30secondes. Dit is
die perfekte geleentheid vir die meisies om mekaar beter te leer ken, ‘n breuk
te vat van die akademie en jou vermoë om ‘n toffee appel tee eet te wys.
Irene sport is die perfekte manier om nuwe vriendskappe op te bou en vir jou
om bytedra tot die Irene. Ons kan nie wag om jou op die sportveld te sien nie.
SportSportSportSport
Sport is a vital part of what makes Irene so special. There is no feeling quite
like representing Irene on the sports field. We take great pleasure and great
pride in our sport. Irene offers netball, soccer, table tennis, squash, hockey,
tennis, pool, dames touchies and chess. There is truly something for every-
one. Irene had a very successful year regarding the sport in our residence.
The first netball team went to the finals were they lost with a few points, as
well as the table tennis first team who were in the finals.
Every year we host a sports week against another residence where we
enjoy a variety of sports within a fun, social atmosphere. This year Irene com-
peted against Monica and our neighbours Eendrag, which evolved a lot of
fun. We compete in sports like soccer, foosball, pool and volleyball, before
ending it off with a girls’ night: movies, popcorn and hot chocolate. Intersec-
tion sport is another highlight in the sporting calendar. Sport takes place
within Irene week and combines a bit of traditional “Boeresport” with mod-
ern favourites like 30 seconds.
It is the perfect opportunity to take a break from the academics, bond with
your neighbours, and show off your unique toffee apple eating ability. Irene
sport is the ideal way to get to build friendships and make a contribution
to Irene. We can’t wait to see you on the sports field.
Belangrike Dinge om the OnthouBelangrike Dinge om the OnthouBelangrike Dinge om the OnthouBelangrike Dinge om the Onthou
• 8 x ID foto’s (dit word gebruik vir akademiese en koshuis
doeleindes)
• Mediesefonds Nommer
• 2 x kombinasie slotte (een vir die kamerdeur en een vir jou kas)
• Multiplug (BELANGRIK! Dit moet een wees waarvan elkepunt ’n
aparte skakelaar het en dit kan uitskop indien daar ‘n kortsluiting
is)
• Musiek instrument (indien jy een kan speel)
• Jou kamer het gordyne, maar indien jy jou eie gordyne is die
mates 1.2m x 1.5m (lengte maal breedte)
• Ons het ‘n beperkte aantal parkeer plekke. Seniors kry voorkeur,
maar daar is ‘n oop area voor die koshuis waar eerstejaars op eie
risiko kan parkeer
• Jou mymaties wagwoord en studente nommer
Electrical Items you may bringElectrical Items you may bringElectrical Items you may bringElectrical Items you may bring • Refrigerator
• Kettle
• Hair Dryers / Straighteners / Curling Tongs
• PCs / Laptops / Printer
• Fans
• Fan Heater
• Iron
• Radio / CD-Player
• Desk Lamp
Elecrical Items you may Elecrical Items you may Elecrical Items you may Elecrical Items you may not not not not bringbringbringbring • Electric blanket
• Open element / Gas Heaters
• Microwaves (there are 6 kitchenettes available with microwaves)
• TV
• Toaster / Sandwich Machines / Hot Plates
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Bondelsport: Lekker boeresport en ander aktiwiteite
Fun sport, games and other activities
Vensters: Straatteater aangebied deur elke JOOLpaar
Street theatre presented by each RAG pair
Skakelings: ‘n Onmoeting met ‘n manskoshuis
A social gathering / mixer with a men’s’ residence
Castle Warming: Elke seksie versier ‘n stalletjie en lewer ‘n kort
vertoning volgens ‘n spesifieke tema
Each section puts on a show, decorates a stall and
dresses up according to a theme
Huisfondsdans: ‘n prettige informele dans waar daar volgens a
tema aangetrek word
A fun, informal dance where you dress according
to the theme
Eerstejaarsdans: ‘n semi-formele dans slegs vir eerstejaars
A semi-formal dance only for first years
Huisdans: ‘n formele dans vir die hele huis
A formal dance for the whole residence
MADMADMADMAD22222012201220122012
Every year, new first year students have the opportunity to take part in
JOOL. A new initiative called MAD2 (Making a Decision to Make a Differ-
ence) will be taking its place in 2012. Each one of you will be given the
opportunity to take part in Vensters (street theatre) and the March for
MADness (street parade) as well as many other activities. MAD2 is a time
when you’ll meet lots of new people, making long lasting memories, and
have once in a lifetime experiences. It is truly one of the highlights of stu-
dent life.
Everyday brings with it a new challenge, but by the time you collapse
onto your bed after MAD2
ends with tired muscles, you will realize it was
worth every bit of effort. We, as Irene, and our MAD2 partners Huis
Marais men’s residence, have taken up the challenge of making this
year’s campaign an unforgettable one. Our theme this year is “I am
HoMe” and it falls within the general theme of “Glocal”. All the funds
raised will go to Maties Community Service. We are already hard at work
with preparations and planning, and we look forward to working with
you.
To make a success of MAD2
we would like you to bring with you the fol-
lowing items. It is not necessary to buy everything listed, but please bring
along everything which is available to you:
Compulsory
• Neat clothes for the University Opening (black dress)
• White shorts / skirt
• Black shorts / skirt
• Denim shorts / skirt
• Black “JT”/Strappy top
• White “JT”/Strappy top
• Groen t-hemp
• Any colour crêpe paper
• An old t-shirt and shorts that are allowed to get dirty
• Black & Green Plastic Bags (and any other plastic bags)
Probeer asseblief om die volgende te bring:
• Polystyrene
• Koerantpapier
• Ogiesdraad/Chicken Wire
• Enige kleur crêpe papier
• Swart kopband & Kleurvol kopband
• Wit hemp wat vuil/geskeur kan word
• Klokkies
• 1m (of meer) bont lint
• Kruisbande/braces
• Cellofaan papier
• Glitter
• Gesig verf
• Verf-kwaste
• Plastiek prinses kroon
• Karton
• Tinsel en glitter
• Vuvuzela (net as jy een het)
• Hair Elastics
• make-up and hairspray
• Safety Pins
• Enige helder vests/t-hempies/strappy tops (“Lumo” geel, groen,pienk orange
of blou/rooi etc)
• Pastel / Candy coloured tops / skirts / shorts
• Helder kouse / leggings
• Ou swart kouse
• Stywe swart toppies
• Hotpants / Cycling shorts
• Leotards / Ballet shoes / Tutus
• Enige hip hop klere: kettings, caps, tekkies
• Enige blink / helder material
• Wit leggings/White leggings
• Afrika hemde/Africa shirts
• Cotton Wool
• Karate pakke (indien het) / Karate suits (if you have one)
• Blom hair haarstuk/Flower hairpiece
• Red or black skirt/rooi of swart romp
• Red jt strappy top
• Donker groen hemp
• Donker blou hemp
• Geel hemp
• St Patrick’s day hoed (of enige ander soortgelyke groen hoed)/St Patrick’s day
hat (or any similar green hat)
On arrival at Irene, you will receive a set of Irene clothing. These are
items which you will wear throughout MAD2 and are issued at a cost of R350.
This amount must be paid when you arrive. If you have any further questions,
don’t hesitate to contact us.
Important Things to Remember
• Email us 2 clear pictures of yourself (1 head & shoulders & 1 full length) to
[email protected] with the subject line as “First Year 2012 Photo”
• Medical aid number
• 2 combination locks (one for your bedroom door and one for your cupboard)
• Multiplug (NB! It must be a multiplug that has separate switches for each
socket that can trip if a short circuit occurs)
• Musical Instrument (if you can play one)
• Your room has curtains, but if you would like to bring your own, the measure-
ments are: 1.2m x 1.5m (length x breadth)
Irene has a certain number of parking spaces, but Seniors get preference. How-
ever, there is a gravel area in front of the park across the road where you may
park at your own risk. Due to the building plans for Irene in 2012, we will unfor-
tunately be losing 22 of our parking spaces and seniors will also be parking in
the gravel area. We therefore cannot guarantee you a parking spot and bringing
a car to Stellenbosch is not advised. Everything you need is within walking dis-
tance.
You may bring bicycles as we have a very secure bicycle shed.
Remember your student number and mymaties password
Electrical items you may bring
• Refrigerator
• Kettle
• Hair Dryers / Straighteners / Curling Tongs
• PCs / Laptops / Printer
• Fans
• Fan Heater
• Iron
• Radio / CD-Player
• Desk Lamp
Electrical items you may bring
• Electric blanket
• Open element / Gas Heaters
• Microwaves (there are 6 kitchenettes available with microwaves)
• TV
• Toaster / Sandwich Machines / Hot Plates
Algemene InligtingAlgemene InligtingAlgemene InligtingAlgemene Inligting
Posadres en Fisiese adres:
Student se volle naam en van
Irene Dameskoshuis
Victoriastraat
Stellenbosch
7600
• Pos word elke week uitgehaal en aan die betrokke student besorg
• Studente is self verantwoordelik vir die afhaal van pakkies/ posstukke
by die poskantoor (Neelsie Studentesentrum)
• Geen verantwoordelikheid word deur die koshuis se bestuur aanvaar
vir pakkies wat by die koshuis vir studente afgelaai word nie. Slegs
geregistreerde aflewerings, waarvoor geteken word, kan deur die in-
wonende hoof of een van die HK lede in ontvangs geneem word.
Visiting hours during orientation week:
The US and Irene’s various orientation programs are taking place parallel to
one another and are therefore rather structured and busy. Participation in
the residence’s program is not compulsory, but we would still like to invite
and encourage all first years to participate as much as possible to adapt
well to the residence environment and build relationships. JOOL really is an
amazingly fun time.
So as to ensure that the program runs smoothly we would like to request
from all parents and/or first years to please let Michelle (HK First Years)
know a day in advance if any of the next day’s activities can not be at-
tended.
Shopping
The closest shopping centre (with SPAR, pharmacy and doctors) is within
walking distance from Irene. The HK members will explain exactly where it
Etes:
• Alle etes gedurende die verwelkomingstyd word voorsien sonder be-
spreking, maar wel teen ‘n kosteverhaling teen die studenterekening.
• Vir middag- en aandete is twee opsies beskikbaar, nl. Normale ete en
Gesondheidsopsie (Net normale ete is beskikbaar gedurende JOOL).
• Alle etes, behalwe ontbyt, moet 2 dae voor die tyd bespreek word
(hierdie geld nie vir verwelkomingsweek nie).
Koshuisverblyf:
• Navrae oor die betaling van koshuis- en kursusgelde moet aan US Ad-
ministrasie A, Victoriastraat, gerig word.
• Eerstejaars word in dubbelkamers gehuisves wat gemeubileer is met
‘n bed, lessenaar, stoel, ingeboude boekrak en ingeboude klerekas.
• Irene se waskamer beskik oor wasmasjiene en tuimeldroeërs. ‘n Volle
wassiklus kos R5 en studente aktiveer die program met hul studente-
kaart.
• Kamers word twee keer ‘n week gestofsuig teen geen ekstra koste nie.
• Studente word vriendelik versoek om op die betrokke dae hul kamers
in ‘n redelike ordelike toestand te laat sodat die diens optimaal gele-
wer kan word.
• Indien ‘n kamer te deurmekaar is, word dit nie skoongemaak nie.
Health
• Parents/students are asked to please inform Ilse if the student has any
serious allergies, or suffers from a sickness or falls ill at any stage.
• The US health centre is within walking distance from Irene. In extreme
cases the resident head can be asked to help out. Contact details for
docters is in the US welcoming brochure.
• No medication may be provided to students by Irene’s management.
• Every student is kindly urged to bring along basic medical stock, for
example.
• Headache pills, plasters and chronic medication.