ART CLUB / KUNS KLUB

The Art Rooms are a hive of activity every afternoon. Approximately 270 artists participate in this extra-mural activity weekly. Here, the learner will have the opportunity to experiment in different media.

Two dimensional projects - pastel, paint, ink, dye, pencil, crayon, fabric paint and craft paint.

Three dimensional projects - clay, paper maché, cardboard and craft materials.

Classes are held at the following times:

DAY	GRADE	TIME
Monday:	Gr 1 & 2 Gr 3 Gr 4 & 5	13:15 - 14:15 14:30 - 15:30 14:30 - 15:30
Tuesday:	Gr 1 & 2 Gr 3 Gr 4 & 5	13:15 - 14:15 14:30 - 15:30 14:30 - 15:30
Wednesday:	Gr 1 & 2 Gr 3	13:15 - 14:15 14:30 - 15:30
Thursday:	Gr 1 & 2 Gr 3 Gr 6 & 7	13:15 - 14:15 14:30 - 15:30 14:30 - 15:30
Friday:	Gr 1 & 2 Gr 6 & 7	13:15 - 14:15 13:15 - 14:15

It is important to book a time slot for your child at the office, as we do not want to overfill the classes.

Nicola De Goede and Tassin Jackson

 

Kuns Klub

What is Art? Well, I'm sure we all have our own opinions, differences and reasons. Mrs Hewitt, the senior phase art teacher, takes all our different views and tries to turn them into something we could all use one day. Apart from painting and learning many new techniques of art, most of us get the chance to relax, think and chat to our friends!

Many of the students attending extra art have said that Mrs Hewitt has helped them to perfect their art to the best of their ability and has done so with perseverance. Besides classroom activities, the grade 7's was given a research project on South African artists. (background, style of art, etc.) Some say that they enjoyed this opportunity, as they got the chance to learn much more about South African art and our artists. Our grade 7 learners say that it was interesting to find out about the styles that the different artists use etc.

From grade 1, we have been learning how to work with different media, e.g. painting, pottery, dye, paper maché, fabric painting and craft work. In the grade 7 extra art class we have been doing a combination of these media throughout the year and brought home beautiful end products.

For the grade 7 class art this year, we did much painting and a paper maché mask which we decorated with feathers and other craft elements. The grade 7's are currently working on possibly their last art project of the year - the decorative props for the grade 7 end of the year concert.

We asked many of the grade 7 extra art students why they attend extra art and this is what most of the responses rounded off to...

• Relaxation
• Inspiration
• Thoughtful (very thoughtful...according also to Mrs Hewitt as she believes that art is much more thoughtful than mathematics...!)
• Gossip

Mrs Hewitt has said that she enjoyed teaching the grade 7's of 2007 because they were unique, had their own ideas but took her advice as well. From art in grade 1, 2 and 3 with the "wacky and funky" Mrs Jansen, to art with Mrs Hewitt in grade 4, 5, 6 & 7, we have all learnt a lot and will take our knowledge with us.

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CHESS / SKAAK

Please click here to read the Chess coach's report on Topschools Event 29-30 September at Afrikaans Boys High School – Pretoria.

Day / Dag	Time / Tyd		Venue / Plek
Monday / Maandag	15:30 – 16:30	Professional / Profesioneel	Library / Biblioteek
Tuesday / Dinsdag	14:30 – 15:30	Social / Sosiaal	Van Wyk Centre / Van Wyksentrum
Wednesday / Woensdag	14:30 – 15:30	Social / Sosiaal	Van Wyk Centre / Van Wyksentrum
Thursday / Donderdag	15:30 – 16:30	Professional / Profesioneel	Van Wyk Centre / Van Wyksentrum

Western Province Primary Schools Chess League:

Please refer to the following website for details: www.wppschess.za.net

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SPEECH AND CREATIVE DRAMA

Creative drama: It is important in a child's development that their imagination and creativity are nurtured to help them reach their full potential in life. Creative Drama stimulates the imagination through story telling, games, role play and problem solving. It builds confidence and life skills and teaches them to think out of the box. Many of the exercises are from tried and true ideas that I have developed over years of teaching speech and drama.

Speech: Through speech exercises, poems and prose children are taught to speak with confidence in a clear, articulate manner which helps them with orals and public speaking and also enhances their ability to think on their feet.

GAIL PETERSEN is a senior member of the Speech and Drama College of S A. Gail also offers classes in Voice, Communication and Public speaking to Grade 7 learners.

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COMPUTER ACADEMY

Grade 3's to Grade 7's have the opportunity of attending the Computer Academy. By making use of a wide range of activities we expose the learners to a more informed use of the internet and we enable them to use integrated skills across a wider spectrum of software applications.

Dag / Day	Tyd / Time	Grade	Afrigter / Tutor
Maandag / Monday	14:30 - 15:30	3, 4 & 5	Mrs Beck
Dinsday / Tuesday	14:30 - 15:30	5,6 & 7	Mrs Thwaites
Dinsday / Tuesday	14:30 - 15:30	3, 4 & 5	Mev. Beck
Woensdag / Wednesday	14:30 - 15:30	5, 6 & 7	Mrs Thwaites

Grade 5's start with Mrs Beck and are put with Mrs Thwaites at Mrs Beck's discretion.

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DEBATING CLUB

Should evolution be taught in schools?

From an early age I was taught that God created the world in 7 days. My grade seven teacher has made me doubt my beliefs. Should the theory of evolution be taught in schools? Is my teacher right or is she wrong?

Charles Darwin stated in his book on the origin of the species that evolution was a fact and proposed the theory of natural selection to explain this fact. Evolution theory is based on historical and physical evidence that the earth and its inhabitants have evolved over billions of years. In other words, he put forward a theory that we humans have evolved from apes over these years. But this creates a problem for students whose belief system falls into the area of Creation science, which teaches that God has especially created the human soul and thereby differentiated humans from lower animals. Some creationists even believe that there is an "anti-god" conspiracy in the scientific world.

The central point is that creation science can only be taught as a concept that people believe in and cannot be taught as an actual truth as its claims are beyond the realm of science and cannot be tested. It is just that - a belief - a faith. Furthermore Judeo-Christian beliefs cannot be discussed in isolation. In terms of our constitution beliefs of other religions and secular movements such as Hinduism, Islam, traditional African beliefs etc) would have to be explored so that Christianity does not appear superior to other religions Moreover, if we allow our beliefs to influence whether we discuss one scientific theory with children, based on fear that we distort their belief system, how far could this go? Will theories in geology, biology, nuclear science have to be gone over with a fine toothcomb to make sure that they do not interfere with, or contradict, any doctrine - whatever the religion? We then lose the purpose of science - to seek out truth.

It is in the dogmatic argument either for or against a certain teaching practice that students will lose out. Science and religion deal with separate areas of human experience, and both deserve coverage in our schools. We need to be taught how to think for ourselves, and how to reason critically from evidence, to get ahead in the global 21st century. This is the job of both science and our inherent belief systems.

My conclusion? I believe Mrs. Chandler - my history teacher - is right to teach me about evolution. I feel however that evolutionary science should be taught in the Natural science class and religious beliefs in Life Orientation. Both aspects need to be explored so I can come to understand and function fully and effectively in the world in which I live.

Thank you.

Kathryn Bezuidenhout

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ENHANCED LIBRARY / AANVULLENDE BIBLIOTEEK

Enhanced library is an extra-mural activity that encourages the learners to see the library not just as a place where you can borrow books, but as a place where a lot of fun activities can be experienced. Dit wys hulle d.m.v. verskillende aktiwiteite, soos stories, handwerk, toneelspel, interaktiewe CD-ROMS, ens. dat die biblioteek 'n plek vol PRET en STIMULERENDE aktiwiteite is.

Day	Grade	Time
Monday	Gr 1	13:15 – 14:00
Wednesday	Gr 4 – 7	14:30 – 15:00 for children not attending aftercare
Wednesday	Gr 4 – 7	15:00 – 15:30 for aftercare chilren
Thursday	Gr 2 & 3	14:30 – 15:30

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KID'S COLLAGE

Learners enjoy learning various crafts and participate in creativities such as:

• card-making
• puppet-making
• drawing
• crafts using various recycled items
• wire-work
• paper-folding
• paper maché
• mask-making

WANNEER: Woensdae vanaf 14:15 - 15:00.

WAAR:

Graad 1	Engels	Mev. du Preez
Graad 1	Afrikaans	Mev. Mouton
Graad 2	Engels en Afrikaans	Mev. Bright en Mev. Keys
Graad 3 en 4	Engels en Afrikaans	Mev. Pullen

Lessons start at 14:15 sharp.

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MIGHTY MICE CLUB

The Mighty Mice Club caters for Grade 1's and 2's. Here we go the extra mile and learn more about computers in the afternoons. The afternoon lessons include some theory and touch typing. We learn new skills and work on programmes other than those we use during school hours. We also have time for educational games once we have completed our work.

Mighty Mice Club Times:

Grade 1
Wednesdays	14:30 - 15:30
Thursdays	14:30 - 15:30 15:30 - 16:30
Grade 2
Mondays	14:30 - 15:30 15:30 - 16:30
Tuesdays	14:30 - 15:30

The learners need flip files for MMC.

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DIE BUITELIGKLUB / THE OUTDOOR CLUB

Ons klub is betrokke by vele aktiwiteite gedurende die eerste DRIE kwartale van die jaar. There will not be any activities during the fourth term. Ons het reeds geslaagde uitstappies gehad, sommige waarvoor toegangsgeld vereis word, ander weer in die natuur.

Outings this year include: Magic Forest Walk, Cool Runnings Toboggan Truck, Butterfly World, Tygerberg Nature Reserve, Greyton, Kirstenbosch Gardens, Scratch Patch (Waterfront), World of Birds, Monkey Town (Gordon’s Bay), Riebeek Kasteel, Evita’s Perron, Blouberg Beach, etc.

Die Buitelugklub is baie pret!
See you there!

Magic Forest Walk

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POTTERY PROJECTS - LEARNING THROUGH CLAY PLAY

What is Clay Play? Pottery classes for children to consolidate learning and stimulate development.

Working with clay as a satisfying 3-dimensional medium encourages developmental progress in many areas. Besides learning a new skill, the young potter becomes part of a process involving listening skills, concentration and planning. Further benefits include:

• Improved fine and gross motor control as the child learns to measure and control his/her sense of touch in moulding and shaping the clay
• Emotional satisfaction as feelings of success builds self-esteem.
• Cognitive stimulation as the child measures, estimates and predicts the final outcome.
• Numeric concepts ie constancy of mass, even when shape changes, are fostered
• Learning a life skill which offers balance and pleasure.

About the teacher:

My name is Daryl Newton. I am a qualified teacher and Potter who has taught for 30 years and run a pottery studio for children. My interest lies in introducing children to the medium of clay, teaching new skills, encouraging creativity and building a positive self image. I am assisted by my two pottery assistants Louise and Rachel. Together we form the team which works at nine schools in the Northern suburbs.

Class times and fees:

Classes at Kenridge take place on two days of the week. Mondays for the Pre-Primary child at Pixies Playschool from 12:45 to 13:25. More recently we have introduced a second group on the same day, from 13:40-14:20.

On Tuesdays classes take place in the Technology Room and cater for Grade 1 and 2 at 13:00-13:40 and 13:40-14:20. Grade 3 and up come from 14:30 to 15:15. Everything the children make, I fire and hand back at a later date. The cost for the term includes all clay, firing, pottery paints and glazing. Some exciting projects this year included: Cat Candle Holders, Hen Teaspoon Holders, Calenders for the new year, as well as Cellphone Holders, and Elephants! We are all very proud of our creations!

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PUPPETRY / POPPEKAS

Puppetry is a multi-faceted art. It includes acting, script writing, design and modeling, manipulation, costume and décor design, music, singing and dancing. Die leerders kry die kans om deel te hê aan die vervaardigingsproses en deur hul hande lewe die poppe en ontwikkel en karakter 'n persoonlikheid.

It has been decided that puppetry members commit themselves for the year (not for a term). Die voorbereidingsproses vir 'n poppekasvertoning kan baie tydsaam wees en kan dus nie altyd binne een kwartaal afgehandel word nie.

Views from puppet members:

I like Puppetry because you learn to speak in different voices and how to handle different kinds of puppets. I also like making the puppets and doing the rehearsals, but best of all I LOVE doing the show! I really enjoy puppetry. - Catherine Anderson

Ek wil graag toneel speel. Poppekas is heeltemal iets nuut vir my en so is dit lekker. - Roezhae van der Westhuizen

When you do puppetry you can go absolutely CRAZY with fun and laughter and lots of things. You can express yourself. The time goes by so fast in Puppetry. - Gaby Masureik

I liked to watch puppets when I was little. I found it very funny. I can act in Puppetry, put on strange voices and talk a lot! - Ashley May

Dit is BAIE lekker om verskillende karakters met die poppe te vertolk. Dit laat jou kreatief dink en leer jou om jou verbeelding te gebruik. Dit is altyd opwindend om elke keer in 'n ander karakter te verander en om hul eie lewe en gedagtes op te voer. - Jana Cloete

I keep coming to Puppetry because I like to make puppets and act them out. - Stuart Carmichael-Green.

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SCRABBLE

The Scrabble Club meets every Tuesday afternoon in Mrs Potgieter's classroom (adjacent to the senior quad) from 14:30 to 15:30. Boys and girls from Grade 4 to Grade 7 can enjoy a challenging game of scrabble. Whether you are a scrabble champ, or just a beginner, you will enjoy the challenge and the fun. Please remember to bring your dictionary along for the trickier words.

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STAGE CRAFT

Do you think that you have the potential to be an excellent actor or actress? Do you often hear people calling you a Drama Queen? Do you love working together in a team and improvising?

THEN READ ON...

WHAT?	Amateur drama - this means that you do not need to be a professional. Improvisation (acting on the spot), relaxation, imagination, FUN!
WHEN?	Monday afternoons from 15:30 - 16:30
WHERE?	In the cellar
WHO?	All grade 5 - 7 learners
HOW MUCH?	It's FREE!

Our vision for 2007. A children's theatre production created entirely by us! That means, NO TEACHER INPUT - except for the odd bit of supervision! We will practice throughout the year and perform our production at an assembly during the last term. This could be your chance to become famous (even if it is only at school!)

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MUSIC DEPARTMENT

Piano
Keyboard
Recorder
Guitar
Violin
Choir
Drumkit
Orff Orchestra
Solo Singing

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THEORY OF MUSIC

Ons glo dat musiekonderrig in ons laerskool nie slegs bydra tot die daarstelling van 'n gesonde balans tussen die fisiese, akademiese en estetiese aspekte van die ontwikkeling van die leerder nie, maar ook dat die dissiplines wat daaraan verbonde is (intellektueel, fisies, opvoedkundig en kreatief), selfs op ander gebiede en in die kind se latere lewe 'n positiewe rol kan speel. Daarom probeer ons om in soveel behoeftes as moontlik te voorsien wat instrumentale onderrig betref, beide in die ernstige en ligte genres.

Aangesien ons glo aan heelskoolontwikkeling, is dit ook vir ons baie belangrik dat selfs diegene wat nie aan die instrumentale onderrigprogram kan deel hê nie, steeds in die Kuns en Kultuur leerarea so wyd as moontlik met die wêreld van musiek moet kennis maak Dit is hier waar daar ernstig gepoog word om die waarde van die estetiese, in ons elkeen se lewens, te beklemtoon asook die bydrae wat dit lewer tot die ontwikkeling van algemene lewensvaardighede.

Daar is tans 8 leerkragte aan ons skool se musiekdepartement verbonde. 'n Groot verskeidenheid van musiekaktiwiteite word aangebied.

Die leerders kry ook gereeld die kans om voor gehore op te tree tydens saalbyeenkomste en ons verskeie kamerkonserte deur die jaar.

Elke 3 tot 5 jaar bied die skool 'n musiekproduksie aan, waar die leerders die geleentheid kry om hulle spesiale talente in die uitvoerende kunste ten toon te stel en kan kennis maak met die teaterwêreld.

We believe that music tuition in our school not only contributes towards the establishment of a healthy balance between the physical, academic and aesthetic aspects of the development of our learners, but that the disciplines associated with it (intellectual, physical, educational and creative), can play a positive role in other spheres as well as in later life.

It is for this reason that we try to fulfil as many needs as possible as far as instrumental tuition is concerned, both in the serious and lighter genres. Due to the fact that we believe in whole school development, it is important to us that even those who cannot take part in the instrumental tuition program should be introduced to the world of music through the Arts and Culture learning area. It is here that we seriously attempt to emphasise the value of the aesthetic in our way of living as well as the way it contributes to the development of life skills in general. At the moment, we have eight educators on our music staff. A wide variety of musical activities are offered.

Opportunities to perform in front of an audience are offered during assemblies and at our different chamber concerts. Every three to five years the school stages a musical production where the learners are given the opportunity of demonstrating their special talents in the performing arts and are initiated into the world of show business.

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PIANO

Our mission is:

• to give each piano learner the enjoyment of making music,
• to choose repertoire according to the learner's ability, interest and personality,
• to develop a secure technique and
• to give learners the opportunity of participating in ensemble playing.

Learners from Gr 1 to Gr 7 may receive piano tuition.

Learners interested in piano tuition must first give their names in at the office. Assessment of new applications is necessary before tuition can commence. Your child's name will be placed on a waiting list, should our quota of learners be full. Having a piano is an important requirement before any learner can start with lessons.

During practical lessons learners receive tuition in technical work, studies and pieces. Aspects such as sight reading and aural training also receive attention during lessons.

Beginners receive theory tuition during lessons. Learners are placed in group sessions from Unisa Gr 1. Teachers will advise learners in this regard. Participation in external examinations (Unisa, Royal Schools and Trinity College), Eisteddfod, music competitions and other concerts are strongly recommended.

Lesson options: 25 minutes (once or twice a week)

Rate per term:
25 minutes	R 426
50 minutes	R 852
Rate per month
25 minutes	R 213
50 minutes	R 426
Theory (group) 50 minutes per week
Per term	R 132
Per month	R 66

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KEYBOARD

Keyboard is an informal instrument where our aim is the musical development of each student at his/her own pace, as well as the fun and enjoyment of making and sharing music.

Various aspects of contemporary music are covered, as well as theory, sight reading, aural training and technical ability.

The repertoire includes popular to classical music, depending on the student’s own personal preference.

Participation in external examinations (Trinity College and ALMSA), the Eisteddfod and our annual concert is strongly recommended.

Learners from grade 1-7 can take keyboard as an instrument. Lessons are 25 or 50 minutes a week.

Fees per term:

25 min	R 534.00
50 min	R 852.00
Theory	R 150.00

Educators: Jean van Niekerk and Rohan Swanepoel

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RECORDER

Recorder lessons are a wonderful introduction to the world of instrumental instruction. Learners from grade 1-7 can take recorder as an instrument. Sight reading and Aural Training also receive attention during lessons. The recorder has many advantages:

• It is an exceptionally versatile instrument and can be started at a relatively early age, compared with other wind instruments.
• The cost is low and it is readily available in the widest variety of makes.
• It is a handy, light and mobile instrument.
• Recorder playing develops the ear, because it leads to the intensification and refinement of listening.
• Students will learn the correct posture, breathing techniques and fingerings and music notation as they develop the repertoire.
• It offers your child an opportunity to express themselves during the most creative time of their lives.
• It offers your child a situation where goals are set and achieved, helping them learn that rewards are earned through practice and perseverance.
• All the different sizes of recorders that are learned over the course of time are an investment – they need not be replaced.
• It provides possibilities for ensemble playing.
• There is a large repertoire of early, high Baroque and modern periods for solo work, accompanied works and ensemble music.

Lessons are 25 minutes (once or twice per week).

Music fees per term:

R 852 (50 minutes per week)
R 426 (25 minutes per week)

Educator: Nelmarie Strydom

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GUITAR

Guitar is an informal and popular instrument. Learning the guitar helps with co-ordination and our aim includes the musical development of our students, as well as the fun and enjoyment of making and sharing music.

Various aspects of technique are covered, as well as theory and aural training. What makes guitar lessons such fun is the fact that a wide variety of light music repertoire is taught, from Koos du Plessis, to the Beatles to Coldplay.

Participation in the Eisteddfod and our annual concert is strongly recommended.

Learners from grade 3-7 can take guitar as an instrument. Lessons are 25 minutes (once a week).

Fees per term:

Group (2-4 learners)	R 300.00
Individual	R 474.00

Educator: Rohan Swanepoel

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VIOLIN

Violin, as for other instruments, is there to be enjoyed. It is a slow learning process, but once mastered, gives great joy to the player as well as the listener.

The advantage of the violin is that one can enjoy it with others. Playing in ensembles and bigger orchestras enables us to interact and make music together.

It is a discipline that teaches us the right technique, posture and practice methods.

Violin pupils are expected to practice regularly (+- 5 days/week)

Pupils can start from Gr 1 – 4.

Violins can be bought or rented.

Lesson options: 25 minutes once or twice per week

Fees per term:

R 1 362 (50 min per week)
R 792 (25 min per week)

Theory: R 132 (50 min per week from UNISA Grade 1 standard)

Educator: Elmien Filipi

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CHOIR

Die skool beskik oor 'n Junior- (Gr. 1 – 3) en 'n Seniorkoor (Gr. 4 – 7). Leerders word gekeur aan die hand van 'n stemtoets wat almal wat belangstel, moet aflê. Daar is geen deelnemersgelde aan hierdie aktiwiteit verbonde nie.

Die Juniorkoor oefen op Woensdagaande vanaf 18:00 tot 19:00 en op sommige Vrydae tussen 12:00 en 12:45. Die Seniorkoor oefen op Dinsdagoggende vanaf 7:30 tot 8:00 asook vanaf 13:15 tot 14:10. Tydens die oefeninge word daar gewerk aan stemontwikkeling en die aanleer en musikale vertolking van gepaste repertorium wat gekies word volgens die leerders se belangstellings en ontwikkelingsvlak.

Dit is vir ons belangrik dat die leerders blootgestel word aan die belangrikheid van alle aspekte wat met koorsang gepaard gaan nl. die genot van samesang, die estetiese, dissipline, 'n goeie koorklank, goeie koormusiek en volksmusiek van verskillende groepe uit ons sameleweing.

Beide kore kry optreegeleenthede, hetsy gedurende saalbyeenkomste, skoolfunksies, ander skole, kerke en Eisteddfodau.

Koorleiers: Cecile Coetzee (Juniorkoor); Florence Stassen (Seniorkoor)

The school has a Junior Choir (Grades 1 to 3) and a Senior Choir (Grades 4 to 7). Learners are selected after a voice test, which is compulsory. New learners who start attending our school at a later stage, must please notify the educator concerned if they are interested in joining the choir. There are no costs involved in this activity.

The Junioir Choir practises on Wednesdays from 18:00 to 19:00 and some Fridays from 12:00 to 12:45. The Senior Choir practises from 7:30 to 8:00 on Tuesday mornings as well as from 13:15 to 14:10.

During practices we pay attention to the development of breathing and the voice and the mastering and musical interpretation of appropriate repertoire, chosen according to the learners' interests and ages.

It is important to us that the learners are introduced to the importance of all aspects of choral participation, namely, the enjoyment of singing together, the aesthetic, discipline, a good choir tone, good choir repertoire and folk music of different groups in our community as well as from other countries.

Both choirs are given the opportunity to perform at school functions, assemblies, other schools, churches and the Eisteddfod.

Choir Leaders: Cecile Coetzee (Junior Choir); Florence Stassen (Senior Choir)

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DRUMKIT

The best age for a child to take up Drumkit is 12 years old. Learning drumming helps to develop co-ordination between hands and feet. In later life a growing child finds it a lot easier learning to drive a car because he or she has enough co-ordination skills. To play drums well is to make a drumkit sound like a musical instrument. This takes many hours of practice and discipline.

Fees per term: R426 (30 min per week)

Educator: Alan Thwaites

Tel: 021 558 3620

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ORFF ORCHESTRAS

Percussion Orchestra is one of our school’s menu items. Our school has a big variety of melodic (Xylophones, glockenspiels etc.) and non-melodic (drums, tambourines etc.) percussion instruments. Any learner can participate in either the Junior (Gr. 1 to 3) or the Senior (Gr. 4 to 7) percussion groups. Note reading is not a necessity.

Advantages of playing in the percussion groups are: development of listening skills, improvement of hand-eye co-ordination, improvising and memorizing as well as the enjoyment of making music.

Practice times:

Junior Group:
Fridays	7:30 – 8:00
Venue	The Cellar
Educator	Janette Hartshorne
Senior Group:
Wednesdays	7:30 – 8:20
Venue	The Cellar
Educators:	Nelmarie Strydom & Florence Stassen

Cost: R66 per month (R132 per term).

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SOLO SINGING

Tuition in solo singing is not an activity offered by the school's music department on a permanent basis. We would, however, like to give talented pupils the opportunity to take part. The music staff will therefore only assist the learners for the few months before the Eisteddfod. The educators must provide extra time for this in spite of extremely full timetables which also include tuition after school. According to the rules of the Eisteddfod, a maximum of only four learners per Eisteddfod class may be entered (four girls and four boys per age group).

As a result of the above-mentioned, the following criteria will be used when entering learners for solo singing:

1. Learners will only qualify for entering the Eisteddfod if they are members of one of the two school choirs and attend choir practices diligently.
2. The educators will use their discretion when selecting learners to enter, depending on their talent, their contribution towards the choir of which they are members as well as the available time of the educators. The learners will also have to be available for practice during break times and after school.
3. The fact that your child has been entered does not necessarily mean that this will be the case every year, as we would sometimes like to give other talented learners the opportunity to enter.

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MUSIEKUITSLAE 2007 / MUSIC RESULTS 2007

EKSTERNE EKSAMENS / EXTERNAL EXAMINATIONS

Unisa

1. Klavier / Piano:
   
   
   
   • Hennie Joubert Merieteprys:
     Dié prys word jaarliks toegeken aan die drie toppresteerders in die land in elke UNISA graad se praktiese en teoretiese eksamens. Ambre Burton het dit ontvang vir haar prestasie van 94% in die Graad 4 klaviereksamen.
     
     
   • Hennie Joubert Merit Prize:
     This prize is being awarded annually to the three top achievers in the country in each of the UNISA grade's practical and theoretical examinations. Ambre Burton received this prize for her achievement of 94% in the Grade 4 piano examination.
     
     
   • Ereroltoekennings / Roll of Honour Awards (90%+):
     Margot Basson: Graad / Grade 2 - 90%
     Elsje Koetsier: Graad / Grade 2 - 90%
     Nita Swanepoel: Graad / Grade 1 - 90%
     Ambre Burton: Graad / Grade 4 – 94%
     
     Lof / Honours (85 - 89%): 9
     Eervolle Vermelding / Honourable Mention (70 – 84%): 5
   
   
   
2. Blokfluit / Recorder:
   
   Eervolle Vermelding / Honourable Mention: 4
   
   
3. Musiekteorie / Theory of Music:
   
   
   • Hennie Joubert Merieteprys / Hennie Joubert Merit Prize:
     Amy Strydom: Grade 4 - 97,5%
     
     
   • Ereroltoekennings / Roll of Honour Awards:
     (Grade 1 & 2: 95%+) (Grade 3 & 4: 90%+)
     Jásanne Geldenhuys: Graad 1 - 96%
     Chelsea Kent: Grade 1 - 96%
     Aaron Kühn: Grade 1 - 97%
     Elsje Koetsier: Graad 2 - 96%
     Kathryn Bezuidenhout: Grade 3 - 94%
     Ambre Burton: Grade 3 - 95%
     Amy Strydom: Grade 4 - 97,5%
     
     Lof / Honours: 9
     Eervolle Vermelding / Honourable Mention: 3
   
   
   

Trinity College of London

Klawerbord / Keyboard:
Lof / Distinction (87%+): 1
Eervolle Vermelding / Honourable Mention (70 – 86%): 3

Almsa

1. Klawerbord / Keyboard:
   
   Golden Roll of Honour / Goue Ererol (93%+):
   Jordan Weber, Ian Burger, Tamarin Ulyate
   
   Lof / Distinction (87 - 89%): 1
   
   
2. Klavier / Piano:
   
   Lof / Distinction: 1
   
   
3. Musiekteorie / Theory of Music:
   
   Lof / Distinction: 1 Eervolle Vermelding / Honourable mention: 1

EISTEDFODDAU & KOMPETISIES / COMPETITIONS:

Tygerberg Eistedfodd

1. Klavier / Piano:
   
   Hoogste Lof / Highest Honours: 21
   Lof / Honours: 52
   Eervolle Vermelding / Honourable Mention: 22
   3 Trofeë / Trophies:
   - 9 jaar / years: Margot Basson
   - 10 jaar duet / years duet: Elsje Koetsier, Noah Beelders
   - 10 jaar trio / years trio: Anke Schlünz, Claudia van Rooyen, Elsje Koetsier
   
   
2. Klawerbord / Keyboard:
   
   Hoogste Lof / Highest Honours: 26
   Lof / Honours: 3
   Eervolle Vermelding / Honourable Mention: 1
   6 Trofeë / Trophies: Taulu Kriel, André Bredenhann, Hendrik van Heerden, Josie Burness, Abigail MacGillivray, Helen Hoenck
   
   
3. Blokfluit / Recorder:
   
   Hoogste Lof / Highest Honours: 2
   Lof / Honours: 4
   Eervolle Vermelding / Honourable Mention: 2
   
   
4. Solosang / Solo Singing:
   
   Hoogste Lof / Highest Honours: 24
   Lof / Honours: 25
   
   Met eie kitaarbegeleiding / With own guitar accompaniment:
   Lof / Honours: 5
   4 Trofeë / Trophies: Nika Greyling, Francis Olivier, Ross Sherwood, Ingrid Joubert 1 Beurs / Bursary: 6 – 12 years: Francis Olivier

Stellenbosch Eistedfodd

Viool / Violin:
A+: 1

Kaapse Afrikaanse Eistedfodd

Viool / Violin:
Lof++ / Honours++: 1
Lof + / Honours+: 1
1 Silwer Medalje / Silver Medal: Daniel Wehrli

Almsafees / Almsa Festival

Klawerbord / Keyboard:
A+: 4
A: 5
1 Trofee / Trophy: Ian Burger
1 Medalje / Medal: Amy-Leigh Hildebrand

HUGO LAMBRECHTS CONCERTOFEES / CONCERTO FESTIVAL:

Klavier / Piano

Na landswye oudisies is Margot Basson (9 jaar) aanvaar om aan die Concertofees deel te neem. Sy het saam met die Hugo lambrechts Simfonie-orkes opgetree in 'n uitvoering van die "Allegro Giocoso" uit die "Little Concerto" van Twardowski.

After national auditions, Margot Basson (9 years), was accepted to take part in the Concerto Festival. She performed as soloist with the Hugo Lambrechts Symphony Orchestra in a rendition of the "Allegro Giocoso" from the Little Concerto by Twardowski.

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