Newsletter #2 / 31 January 2019

Rand Park’s top academic and merit awardees were recognised at the annual academic prize giving ceremony held on Tuesday, 29 January. Congratulations to the following learners who were placed at the top of their respective grades for the 2018 academic year:

Grade 8 1st - Rhys Meyer who also received the Shield for the Top Learner in Grade 8, 9 & 10 2nd - Tamsin Swart 3rd - Caley Fauconier Merit Winner - Rhys Meyer

Grade 9 1st - Monique Nieuwenhuizen 2nd - Olivia Davies 3rd - Amber du Plessis Merit Winner - Olivia Davies

Grade 10 1st - Natasha Otto 2nd - Marisa Naidoo 3rd - Yasmin Soror Merit Winner - Angela Graham

Grade 11 1st - Connor Houston who received the Mayor’s

Award for the Top Learner in Grade 11 2nd - Kyla Swart 3rd - Sabrina Goncalves Merit Winner - Courteney Pienaar

Grade 12 Tamryn Visagie and Thandi Mpofu shared the Chairman’s Award for Academic Excellence in Grade 12 and the highest overall aggregates achieved in the Matric final examinations.

Rhys Meyer – Top Learner: Grades 8, 9 & 10

Connor Houston – Top Learner in Grade 11

Thrift Shop Trading Times

Wednesdays

10h30 – 11h00 & 13h00 – 13h30

Fridays

10h45 – 11h15

NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Pre-season Winter Sports

Pre-season winter sports training has started for most age groups and teams. Hockey, Rugby and Netball training schedules have been posted on the D6 Communicator or communicated directly to the learners at meetings or via Whatsapp:

MIC: Netball: Mrs Stansell MIC: Rugby: Mr Brits MIC: Girls’ Hockey: Ms Oberholster MIC: Boys’ Hockey: Mrs van Biljon

Reminder: Summer sports training & fixtures

take priority over winter sports training.

A summary of Merit & Demerit points that can be earned or lost by learners during 2019 has been posted on the D6 under RESOURCES.

Cricket Saturday, 19 January

vs Fourways 1st Team Fourways batted first and scored 138 all out Rand Park batted second and scored 141 for 8 wickets Rand Park won by 2 wickets Notable performances: Dylan Lloyd took 4 wickets for 22 runs in 9 overs Bryan Robinson scored 50 off 44 balls 2nd Team Fourways batted first and scored 194 all out Rand Park batted second and scored 23 all out Rand Park lost by 161 runs U15A Rand Park batted first and scored 153 all out Fourways batted second and scored 99 all out Rand Park won by 54 runs Notable performance: Camron Govender took 4 wickets for 24 runs in 10 overs U15B Rand Park batted first and scored 57 all out Fourways batted second and scored 57 all out The game was a tie U14A Rand Park batted first and scored 221 all out Fourways batted second and scored 75 all out Rand Park won by 146 runs Notable performances: Steven Robinson scored 47 runs and took 6 wickets for 2 runs in 7 overs Bryce José scored 62 runs

Wednesday, 23 January

1st Team vs St John’s Rand Park batted first and scored 72 for 9 wickets in 20 overs St Johns batted second and scored 73 for 2 wickets Rand Park lost by 8 wickets 2nd Team vs Hoërskool Randburg Randburg batted first and scored 222 for 2 wickets in 20 overs Rand Park batted second and scored 65 for 9 wickets in 20 overs Rand Park lost by 157 runs U15A vs St David’s Rand Park batted first and scored 114 for 9 wickets in 20 overs St David’s batted second and scored 115 for 1 wickets Rand Park lost by 9 wickets U14A vs St John’s Rand Park batted first and scored 77 all out St John’s batted second and scored 79 for no wickets Rand Park lost by 10 wickets Notable performance: Bryce José scored 36 runs (pictured below)

SPORTS RESULTS

SPORTS RESULTS

Boys’ Tennis Friday, 25 January

A Team vs St John’s A Lost 79-20 B Team vs Northcliff C Won 65-34

Girls’ Tennis Tuesday, 29 January A Team vs Jeppe A Won 46-17

B Team vs Jeppe B Won 39-24

Girls’ Water Polo Friday, 18 January U14 vs St Dominic’s (Game 1) Won 11-0 U14 vs St Dominic’s (Game 2) Won 5-1 Saturday, 19 January 1st Team vs Roedean Lost 4-8 1st Team vs St Dominic’s Lost 3-8 Wednesday, 23 January 1st Team vs Crawford Lost 5-6

2nd Team vs Hyde Park Won 12-10 U15 vs Crawford Lost 1-24

Boys’ Water Polo Monday, 21 January U14A vs St Stithians U14B Won 7–4 U15A vs St Stithians U15B Won 5–3 2nd Team vs St Stithians 3rds Won 5–3 1st Team vs St Stithians 2nds Lost 2–9 Tuesday, 22 January U15A vs Reddam Helderfontein Won 5–3 1st Team vs Reddam Helderfontein Lost 2–15 Tuesday, 29 January U15 vs St Peter’s Lost 1-12

1st Team vs St Peter’s Lost 7-10

Saturday, 26 January vs Redhill 1st Team Redhill batted first and were 84 all out Rand Park batted second and were 85 for 6 wickets Rand Park won by 4 wickets Notable performances: Benjamin Du Preez took 2 wickets for 21 in 7 overs Dylan Lloyd took 3 wickets for 24 in 7 overs Tyler Glasson took 2 wickets for 14 runs in 6 overs Dewald Strydom took 2 wickets for 2 runs in 1,1 overs U15A Redhill batted first and scored 211 all out Rand Park batted second and scored 46 all out Rand Park lost by 166 runs U14A Rand Park batted first and scored 88 all out Redhill batted second and scored 89 for 4 wickets Rand Park lost by 6 wickets Notable performance: Steven Robinson scored 45 not out

Swimming Thursday, 24 January A Team Redhill – 613 Rand Park – 586 Pecanwood – 361 Trinityhouse Little Falls – 220 B Team Gala was rained out.

CLASSIFIEDS

EDU CORE SOLUTIONS: Grade 10 – 12 Physical Science and Mathematics extra lessons. There is no quick fix when it comes to preparing for the upcoming school year. Learners should enroll as early as possible to get ahead in the year. In these group lessons we cover all the essentials, provide helpful summaries of all the crucial concepts, tackle really useful worked examples as well as prepare your child for tests and exams. We also offer Matric Exam Revision Workshops which are held during the school holidays. For more information, please send an email janine@educoresolutions.co.za or contact Janine on 083 650 2938.

RED DOOR MUSIC STUDIO: Are you musically inclined? Taking singing, piano or keyboard lessons will develop your creativity and confidence. For more information, please contact Amy at Red Door Music Studio on 083 337 2702 or email reddoormusicians@gmail.com

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: sam@furniss.co.za.

XL@MATHS&SCIENCE: Personal tuition, support and inspiration. We help learners from Grades 3 – 12 to achieve their best in Maths and Science. Small groups or 1-on-1. Contact Colleen Rutter on 072 315 0510 or www.xlmathsandscience.co.za.

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