Fairmont Focus 11: 16 March 2015

1. CIRCULAR NO. 11
16 March 2015
Dear Parent(s) / Guardian(s)
“IF I COULD SAY IT IN WORDS
THERE WOULD BE NO REASON TO PAINT.
By Edward Hopper
We came across this painting by Mr Dingley of his wife.
Please come along and see other pieces of artwork in the MultiPurpose Centre tomorrow night.

2. 1) ACADEMICS
Academic consultative meetings with parents and teachers takes place next week and we strongly
urge parents to make bookings for these evenings as soon as possible.
Details and a booking form were enclosed with the first term report.
 Grades 8 – 9 Monday, 20 April
 Grades 10 – 12 Tuesday, 21 April
Please note that 28 school days remain before exams commence for Grades 10 – 12
(29 May 2015), and 33 school days before the Grades 8 – 9 pupils commence their exams on the
5 June 2015.
We thank our parents for the interest they take in their children’s education, and thank them for
their support.
WHAT TO LEARN
Booklets covering “What to Learn” for each subject in each grade will be published shortly and will
be placed on our website.
We hope that all our pupils manage their time carefully during the pre-exam period.
SPORT WEEKEND
Tomorrow marks the start of our winter sport season. Please refer to information in this circular
with respect to the venues and times that the various types of sport will be playing.
SCHOOL REPORTS
There are still school reports waiting to be collected from our Reception. Should you not be in
possession of your child’s report, please collect these as soon as possible.
MATRIC FOCUS
62 TEACHING DAYS
School
Holidays
Public Holidays Matrics writing exams
2015
April (9 Days) May (19 Days) June (2 Days)
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July (10 Days) August (19 Days) September (3 Days)
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October (7 Days) November December
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3. 2) IMPORTANT NOTICE: TEST CALENDAR FOR 2ND
TERM
APRIL 2015 TESTS
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
19 20 TEST 21 22 23 TEST 24 25
8 - Geography 8 - History 10 - Physical Sc.
9 - Maths 9 - English (Assembly)
10 - English 10 - Accounting
11 - Geography 11 - Business Studies
12 - CAT Prac. 12 - IT Prac.
26 27 Freedom Day 28 TEST 29 30 TEST
8 - English 8 - Maths
9 - Natural Science 9 - Afrikaans
10 - History 10 - Maths
11 - IT Prac. 11 - Afrikaans
12 - Life Sciences 12 - Business Studies
MAY 2015 TESTS
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 Workers’ Day 2
3 4 TEST 5 6 7 NO TEST 8 9
8 - Natural Sciences One Act Plays 10 – Geog./Music
9 - Maths (Assembly)
10 - IT Prac. 12 – Afrikaans
11 - Life Sciences (Assembly)
12 - Accounting
10 11 TEST 12 13 14 TEST 15 16
8 - EMS 8 - English 10 - Design
9 - Natural Sciences 9 - History 11 - Maths
10 - CAT Prac. 10 - Consumer St. 12 - History
11 - Consumer St. 11 - Accounting (During assembly)
12 - English 12 - Consumer St.
17 18 TEST 19 20 21 TEST 22 23
8 - Afrikaans 8 - Maths 10 - Vis. Art
9 - EMS 9 - English (Assembly)
10 - Life Sciences 10 - Physical Sc.
11 - English 11 - Design
12 - Maths/Maths Lit 12 - Physical Sci.
24 25 NO TEST 26 27 28 PRE-EXAM 29 30
9 - Banango 9 - Banango 8 - 12 Life Orient. 10 - 12 Exams start
Workshop Workshop
31
JUNE 2015 TESTS
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4
5
8 – 9 Exams start
6
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 School Holiday 16 Youth Day 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 SCHOOLS CLOSE 27
EXAMS END 9 - Aptitude tests 10 - Community Serv.
10 - Community Serv. 11 - Job Shadow
11 - Job Shadow
28 29 30
URGENT NOTICE FOR ALL PUPILS
 NO pupils will be allowed to go home early on any day or after a test without a written letter
from the parent requesting this. No emails!
 Permission for going home early will only be allowed for emergencies.
 If a pupil is too sick to stay for the full day after a test, then they must not come to school to
write, but must provide the school with a medical certificate.

4. PLEASE NOTE!
All pupils are required to be at school at the regular time - 07h55 - even if they are not writing a
test. This time will be used for consolidation or tasks organized by various subject departments.
All parents are asked to please be aware that when your child misses a Monday or a Thursday
test, a relevant chemist slip (the date on the slip must pertain to the pupil’s absenteeism and
medication bought), a certificate from the clinic or a doctor’s certificate is required. A medical
certificate from either the clinic or the doctor is applicable for missing any exam. A note from you
excusing your child from school for the days missed is also required.
Grade 9 and Matric pupils must produce a doctor’s certificate for tests and exams missed as
these are the two exit phases and their marks are externally moderated by the Education
Department.
Learners are not allowed to go home immediately after a test if they are ill. They have to stay until
first break. If they are ill, then they should not come to school. A doctor’s certificate will be
required.
3) WINTER UNIFORM
Double fleece knee blankets
Those pupils who opt to bring a knee blanket to school during the cold winter periods will need to
use the double fleece knee blanket obtainable from the School Shop. This item is part of the
official school uniform and as such no other blankets are acceptable. We kindly ask parents to
assist with this request.
Please note that the official change-over to the winter uniform will take place on Tuesday,
28 April 2015.
Pupils may wear either summer or winter uniforms, but may not inter-mix summer and winter
uniforms.
The winter uniform requirements are as follows:
Boys - Winter
 Dark brown blazer with Fairmont badge (compulsory)
 White long-sleeved collared shirt with tie
 Tie – official school tie
 Brown chino longs with embroidered badge and brown anklet socks, or shorts with embroided badge and
long brown socks
 Official dark brown shoes (not suede)
 Official dark brown pullover or long sleeve jersey (optional)
 Dark brown and white scarf – official design (optional) [available at school shop]
 Dark brown gloves (optional) [available at school shop]
 Dark brown blanket – official design (optional) [available at school shop]
 Plain white Dri-mac (optional) [available at school shop]
 A blazer must be worn to and from school
 Only official school belt may be worn with brown chino / shorts
Girls – Winter
 Dark brown blazer with Fairmont badge (compulsory)
 Brown pleated skirt with embroidered badge, or brown slacks with embroidered badge (optional)
 Official white long-sleeved shirt with embroidered badge and tie
 Tie – official school tie
 Official dark brown winter stockings to be worn with skirt (from school shop) or white socks to be worn with
brown slacks
 Official dark brown socks can be worn in addition to the stockings (optional, from school shop)
 Dark brown shoes with laces or with bar

5.  Official dark brown pullover or long sleeve jersey
 Dark brown and white scarf – official design (optional) [from school shop]
 Dark brown gloves (optional) [from school shop]
 Fleece blanket - official design from school shop
 Plain white Dri-mac (optional) [from school shop]
 A blazer must be worn to and from school
 Shirts must be tucked into the skirt / slacks when wearing a short-/long-sleeved jersey.
Please note:
 No tracksuit tops to be worn as part of the uniform.
 No headgear at all to be worn.
 No wrap around blankets.
 Only items listed above (other than sport attire for sport matches) form part of the school
uniform.
 Should the weather turn severe, pupils may wear thermal vests, long sleeved jerseys, white
‘Dri Mac’, blazer, scarf and gloves which should all be school recognized items.
4) IMPORTANT NOTICE : GENERAL CALENDAR FOR END 1ST
TERM AND 2ND
TERM
Fri, 17 April Music evening
Art Exhibition (17 – 21 April)
Sat, 18 April Bellville sport day (Away)
Drummie 1st
Large Drill Competition
Mon, 20 April Gr.8-9 Parent meeting
Tue, 21 April Gr.10-12 Parent meeting
Thu, 23 April Gr. 9 Science Expo (23 – 25 April)
Fri, 24 April Senior Citizens’ Day
Sat, 25 April Father / Son Day
Mon, 27 April Freedom Day
Mon, 4 May One Act Play Technical Rehearsal (4 – 6 May)
Thu, 7 May One Act Plays
Blood Clinic
Fri, 8 May Gr. 10 Leadership Camp (8 – 10 May)
Sat, 9 May Bergvliet Derby (Home)
Drummie 2nd
Group Competition
Wed, 13 May Cross Country Event
Fri, 15 May Wildlife Society Camp (15 – 17 May)
Matric Dance Expo (15 – 16 May)
Tue, 19 May Appearance check
Fri, 22 May Matric Theme Day
Sat, 23 May Drummie 2nd
Large Drill Competition
Tue, 26 May Gr. 9 Banango Workshop (26 – 27 May)
Thu, 28 May Gr. 8 – 12 Life Orientation Exam
Friday, 29 May Gr 10 – 12 Exams start
Sat, 30 May Drummie Breakfast
Fri, 5 June Gr. 8 – 10 Exams start
Sat, 6 June WP Group Championships (Drummies)
Mon, 15 June School holiday

6. Tue, 16 June Youth Day
Sat, 20 June WP Drill Championships
Wed, 24 June Exams End
Thu, 25 June Gr. 9 Aptitude
Gr. 10 Community Service
Gr. 11 Job Shadow
Fri, 26 June Schools Close
Gr. 10 Community Service
Gr. 11 Job Shadow
Westering Sport Tour leaves
Thu, 25 June Gr. 9 Aptitude tests
Gr. 10 Community Service
Gr. 11 Job Shadow
Fri, 26 June Schools Close
Gr. 10 Community Service
Gr. 11 Job Shadow
Westering Sport Tour leaves
5) PARENT FORUM
CLASSICAL MUSIC EVENING : 17 APRIL 2015
You are invited to attend our annual prestigious
classical music evening in the Clive Wigg Hall,
18h30 for 19h00. Tickets cost R30-00 each and
are available from the Finance office.
This Classical Music Evening compliments the Art
Exhibition hosted by the Parent Forum.
FAIRMONT ANNUAL ART EXHIBITION

7. THANKYOU FROM THE FAIRMONT MUSIC DEPARTMENT AND PARENT FORUM
We are very grateful to new Fairmont parent Christine van der Walt
for her thoughtfulness in responding to our call for musical
instruments by putting us in contact with a non-Fairmont family who
has very generously donated a whole drum kit to our school’s music
department!
Remember, we are still looking for a trumpet, saxophone or other
percussion instruments for our music department. If you or anyone
you know has unused instruments at home, we would be grateful if
you would consider selling, donating or lending them to the school,
Tanya Burness 082 6587587 burnessb@iafrica.com
Colleen Wilson 082 7819887 cwilson@metropolitan.co.za
THE MATRIC EXPERIENCE EXPO 2015
Last year saw the Parent Forum embarking on a new fundraising venture in the form of a Matric
Dance Expo.
This year we are planning on doing things on a much larger scale!
The Matric Experience Expo will take place from the 21st
to the 24th
of May in the Tygervalley
Shopping Centre and will focus on all aspects of the Matric learner, including the Matric Dance,
the Plett Rage, Tertiary Education, Study Loans and Bursaries, Driver’s Licences etc.
Cream Events Library and a group of very dedicated Fairmont moms are working furiously at
contacting prospective exhibitors, and offering them the opportunity to be a part of this exciting
event!
A BIG thank you to Anna Conradie, Barbara Sithole and Di Pretorius for their hard work and
commitment.

8. We will once again be appealing to the public to donate any unwanted eveningwear, make-up,
jewellery, shoes, etc. to the Princess Project, a charity that provides these items to those less
fortunate, and who cannot afford the costs involved with a matric dance.
If you’re doing any cupboard cleaning before winter, please remember to keep these items aside
and bring them to the expo at Tygervalley!
Any parents who might be interested in exhibiting at ME-X 2015 or who would like further
information, please contact Colleen Wilson on 082 781 9887, or Liza May on 082 331 1426.
FAIRMONT PARENT FORUM EXEC : APRIL 2015
Tanya Burness, who has been serving as the Chair of the Parent Forum, was elected onto the
School Governing Body in March 2015, responsible for various portfolios. It is for these reasons
that she has stepped down as Chairperson of the Parent Forum, although she will continue to
support their efforts.
She is replaced by Audrey Dolpire who is a past Chair of the Parent Forum. Congratulations and
thanks to Audrey for taking on this role. The other Executive positions remain unchanged: Ian
Dunleavy as Vice-Chair, Colleen Wilson as Secretary and Liza May as Treasurer.
Contact details:
Audrey Dolpire (Chair) 083 629 7919 gwindell@mweb.co.za
Ian Dunleavy (Vice Chair) 082 990 2679 iandunleavy@gmail.com
Colleen Wilson (Secretary) 082 781 9887 CWilson@metropolitan.co.za
Liza May (Treasurer) 082 331 1426 lizamay@telkomsa.net
Thane Masureik 082 440 7381 thane.masureik@gmail.com
6) DRUM MAJORETTES
Good luck, Drummies!
Our Drummies will be competing in their First Large Drill Competition of the season on Saturday,
18 April 2015 at JG Meiring High School in Goodwood. The competition starts at 10h00 with the
Primary School section, and the High School section starts at 13h00.
Our Drummies will be marching first at 13h00 and would very much like the support of their school.
Come and watch the drummies perform their newly choreographed display!
To Coach Karen Donachie and your 35 girls ... Good Luck! We know that you will do us proud.
LARGE DRILL : HIGH
HIGH : 13h00 – 14h00
1. Fairmont
2. Brackenfell High
3. The Settlers
4. HHH
MARCH PAST & PRIZE GIVING @ APPROXIMATELY 15H15
Chairman: Martine Donachie
Md3101@gmail.com
Chief Adjudicator: Dornehl Kitching
dornehl@gmail.com
Coaches Rep: Jolanda De Necker
Jolanda.dn@gmail.com
www.wpmca.co.z
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9. 7) HOCKEY REPORT
All hockey players are reminded to regularly check the hockey notice board. All training schedules
for all teams have been placed there.
EASTER HOCKEY CO-ED TOURNAMENT
Congratulations to our Girls’ 1st
team for winning the Plate Final, and our Boys’ 1st
team for coming
3rd in the Fairmont Co-Ed Easter Hockey Tournament. There were 16 boys’ and 16 girls’ schools
who took part. This is the biggest Co-Ed Hockey Tournament in South Africa. Well Done to
Mr Elgie and his team for running a very successful tournament.
Special mention must go out to our U16A Girls’ for a great effort at the Fairmont Tournament
where they played against U19 teams. Our U16A girls’ even managed to pull off draws against
St Cyprian's and Settlers 1st Teams.
Fairmont High School - Girls’ Section B Winners
Fairmont High School - Boys’ 3rd
placed Winners

10. 1ST
BOYS HOCKEY TEAMS RESULT FOR 1ST
TERM
OPPOSITION RESULT SCORERS
Paarl Boys Won 3-0 Kyle Friester, Tarquinn Wiliams and Micheal Laros
Paarl Boys Lost 4-3 Tarquinn Williams (2) and Jason Vermaak
Westering Won 3-0 Kyle Friester, Jarryd Venter and Jason Vermaak
Kloof Won 10-0
Tarquinn Williams, Laurence Kenyon- Slade, Jason
Vermaak (2), Jarryd Venter, Micheal Laros and Rutger
La Cock(4)
Bridge House Won 6-1 Erin Lombard (2),Kyle Friester (3) and Micheal Laros
Bellville Won 8-2
Samuel Peters, Jarryd Venter, Jason Vermaak,
Micheal Laros (2), Erin Lombard, Tarquinn Williams,
Laurence Kenyon -Slade
Outeniqua Drew 1-1 Devon keys
Krugersdorp Drew 0-0
DF Malan Won 5-0 KyleFriester (2), Erin Lombard (2), Jason Vermaak
U16A BOYS’ HOCKEY - RONDEBOSCH HOCKEY FESTIVAL
During the April break, the U16A Hockey Boys participated in the Rondebosch Hockey Festival.
The results were as follows:
OPPOSITION RESULT SCORERS
Clifton Won 2 : 0 Ryan Chedburn, Daniel Burton
Westville Lost 1 : 2 Jason Day
Parktown Won 6 : 0
Ryan Chedburn (3), Siphosethu Dunga, Jason Day,
Daniel Burton
Glenwood House Won 4 : 0 Daniel Burton (2), Ryan Chedburn, Gareth Jones
Outeniqua Draw 1 : 1 Ryan Chedburn
Queens Draw 1 : 1 Siphosethu Dunga
It was a super team effort. Apart from our strikers and midfield scoring 15 goals, our defenders
also did an excellent job. Our keeper, Alexander Spriggs saved many goals throughout the week.
This was a great festival, and extremely well organised. The boys enjoyed the 4 days of hockey
and building of new friendships.
Thank you to coach Cassa for all his input. The team is looking forward to a great season.
Back: Michael Basson, Ryan
Chedburn, Braydon Smits,
Cameron Clother-Sinclair, Mark
Anderson
Middle: Devon New, Keenan
Opperman, Daniel Burton,
Alexander Spriggs, Gareth
Jones, Jason Day
Seated: Liam Ward (V-C), Mrs
K. Jones (Manager), Ancel
Miller (C), Mr A. Cassiem
(Coach), Siphosethu Dunga
(Absent: Kimon Sakalis)

11. U/16 GIRLS’ HOCKEY TEAM RESULTS FOR APRIL TOURNAMENT
OPPOSITION RESULT
St Stithians Drew 2-2
Alexander Rd Lost 4-1
Settlers Drew 2-2
Hugenote Lost 3-1
Krugersdorp Lost 3-0
Westring Lost 2-0
U14A BOYS’ & U14A GIRLS’ HOCKEY TOURNAMENT - OUTENIQUA (GEORGE)
Our U14A Boys’ and U14A Girls’ Hockey Teams headed off to Outeniqua in George where they
played a total of 7 games. Both teams did extremely well and had lots of fun on tour. Both teams
ended up coming 3rd
, and our girls won their 3/4 playoff on showdowns.
HOLLAND HOCKEY TOUR REPORT
Tour report from the 1st
Team captain
Dear Holland / Belgium
It began with a group of 30 young adults, training relentlessly and putting in the hard hours. With
morning and afternoon practice, twice a week, one would wonder whether it was worth it?
FINALLY the time had come to depart the Mother City and travel to the desired destination. The
uncertainty and excitement was evident by everyone on tour.
The senior lads lead the pack, welcoming all the juniors with open arms. One cannot forget about
the coach and management – without order and guidance, how can a team achieve its goals.
And so hockey began… I, Erin Lombard, being privileged to captain this wonderful bunch of boys,
took the lead and guided the team through the entire tour and to victory.
The weather was so cold. There was always a constant cold wind that blew until it felt like your
fingers were about to fall off when hitting the hockey ball.
One of the biggest highlights was Snow World - an indoor facility where you can snowboard and
ski. For many of us this was a first time experience and very cold, but definitely a memorable 3
hours. We ended the experience with tube races down the steep slopes.

12. Hockey
Winning 6 of the 7 games was an admirable achievement.
A well planned game plan won us our games. The players were hungry for the wins, showing
admirable and dedicated sportsmanship.
The team bonded on and off the field and this was a powerful motivation for the team, before and
after the game. Before every game, I would quote a motivational saying, reminding the players to
strive for success.
I learnt from this tour that no matter who you are and what you think you know, is not enough. We
are small pieces in the puzzle. It’s what you do to make yourself stand out and to show a positive
attitude in everything you do. I also learnt that sport is a necessary aspect that all should take part
in. It builds friendships and gives one foreverlasting memories. It was difficult at times to lead this
group of young guys, but it strengthened me into becoming a better leader, and keeping Fairmont’s
name in high regard.
Erin Lombard, Captain Boys’ Hockey XI
4th
ANNUAL EASTER TOURNAMENT
The 4th
annual Fairmont/Durbanville 4th
annual April Tournament was a resounding success for
boys’ and girls’ hockey, thanks to the time and effort made by the Hockey staff and to the Principal,
Mr Dingley, the ground staff, Mr Carl Strydom, George (security), Tuckshop (little Monty), the boys’
and girls’ parents and the organisers Mr Elgie and Mr Dino.
All the teams which took part coming from Gauteng, Durban, the Boland and Cape Town, agreed
that the organisation and what the tournament has to offer, meant that they all intend to take part
again next year.
1ST
BOYS HOCKEY TEAMS RESULT FOR 1ST
TERM
OPPOSITION RESULT SCORERS
Paarl Boys Won 3-0 Kyle Friester, Tarquinn Wiliams and Micheal Laros
Paarl Boys Lost 4-3 Tarquinn Williams (2) and Jason Vermaak
Westering Won 3-0 Kyle Friester, Jarryd Venter and Jason Vermaak
Kloof Won 10-0
Tarquinn Williams, Laurence Kenyon- Slade, Jason
Vermaak (2), Jarryd Venter, Micheal Laros and Rutger
La Cock(4)
Bridge House Won 6-1 Erin Lombard (2),Kyle Friester (3) and Micheal Laros
Bellville Won 8-2
Samuel Peters, Jarryd Venter, Jason Vermaak,
Micheal Laros (2), Erin Lombard, Tarquinn Williams,
Laurence Kenyon -Slade
Outeniqua Drew 1-1 Devon keys
Krugersdorp Drew 0-0
DF Malan Won 5-0 KyleFriester (2), Erin Lombard (2), Jason Vermaak

13. 8) WON LIFE : VOLUNTEER AT OUR LITERACY CENTRE
The Literacy Centre, run in Fisantekraal, is a volunteer-driven organization that relies on willing
members of the public to volunteer their time reading with those learners eager to learn this very
important milestone.
With each volunteer, Won Life is able to extend their reach and really make a difference in the
community of Fisantekraal. If you can spare an hour or two each week, please email Won Life on:
info@wonlife.org.za
Watching the faces of these children as they reach each small milestone will give you a great
sense of reward.
9) MOTHERS WHO PRAY
CALLING ALL MOTHERS!
A very warm welcome is extended to all moms
wishing to join our “Mothers Who Pray” group.
We meet every Wednesday, at 07h30,
in the Boardroom of Fairmont High School.
Please come and join us, or contact Amanda (072 072 1047
10) SCHOOL SHOP NEWS
Winter items for sale at the FHS Shop:
Supporters Rain Jacket R 250.00
Supporters Rain Poncho R 250.00
Blanket R 65.00
Gloves R 35.00
Dry-Mac R 240.00
Scarves R 70.00
Stockings R 27.00
Secret Socks R 15.00
NEW ITEM
Rugby Tights (black) R 190.00
Contact : Mrs Sparks : 021 975 2356

14. 11) FAIRMONT GIRLS’ CHOIR – TERM 2 PROGRAMME
Rehearsal times: Tuesday: 16h30 - 18h30
Wednesday: 15h00 - 17h00
DATE DAY EVENT VENUE TIME TRANSPORT DRESSCODE
13 Apr Mon School re-opens
14 Apr Tue
Rehearsal School Hall 16h30 - 18h30
With band School Hall 17h30 – 18h30
15 Apr Wed
Rehearsal School Hall 15h00 - 17h00
With band School Hall 16h00 - 17h00
17 Apr Fri
PERFORMANCE
Music Evening
School Hall 17h30 – 21h00
Formal choir
outfit
18 Apr Sat
Practice weekend School Hall 09h00 - 18h00
Practice with band School Hall 14h00 - 15h00
Masterclass with
HD Loock
School Hall 16h00 - 18h00
19 Apr Sun
Rehearsal 09h00 - 12h00
With band 11h00 - 12h00
21 Apr Tue
REHEARSAL -
check times
15h00 - 16h30
22 Apr Wed
PERFORMANCE
(no rehearsal)
Parow High 19h00 – 21h30 Own transport
Formal choir
outfit
28 Apr Tue
Normal 2 hour
rehearsal
16h30 - 18h30
Band 17h30 – 18h30
29 Apr Wed
Normal 2 hour
rehearsal
15h00 – 17h00
Band 16h00 – 17h00
5 May Tue
Normal rehearsal 16h30 - 18h30
Band 17h30 - 18h30
6 May Wed
Normal rehearsal 15h00 - 17h00
Band 16h00 – 17h00
12 May Tue
No rehearsal 16h30 - 18h30
PERFORMANCE
Tygerberg
Eisteddfod Choir
Festival category:
“High School”
AND
Contemporary”
(with band)
Parow High
School
Warm up at
school 18h30
School transport
1
st
performance
after 20h00
Choir outfit
with apron
2
nd
performance
after 20h30
Choir outfit
with sashes
13 May Wed Normal rehearsal 15h00 - 17h00
16 May Sat
PERFORMANCE
ATKV APPLOUS
Regionals
Gene Louw
Primary
Time to be
announced
Own transport
Choir outfit
with aprons
19 May Tue Normal Rehearsal 16h30-18h30
20 May Wed Normal Rehearsal 15h00-17h00
22 May
Fri
PERFORMANCE
Stellenbosch
Choir Eisteddfod
Endler Hall
Stellenbosch
16h00 – 18h00 School transport
Choir outfit
with aprons
24 Jun Wed Choir rehearsal 15h00-17h00
School exams – NO REHEARSAL

15. 12) GRADE 8 CAMP
13) SPORT FIXTURES
SPORT DAY DATE TEAM OPPONENT
Chess Fri 24-Apr 1st D.F. Malan (Home)
2nd D.F. Malan (Home)
Cross Country Sat 02-May Boys' CPUT (Away)
Girls' CPUT (Away)

16. SPORT DAY DATE TEAM OPPONENT
Hockey (Boys') Fri 08-May U19A Bergvliet (Home)
U19B Bergvliet (Home)
U16A Bergvliet (Home)
U16B Bye
U16C Bye
U14A Bergvliet (Home)
U14B Bye
Hockey (Girls') Fri/Sat 8/9 May U19A D.F. Malan & Bergvliet (Home & Away)
U19B D.F. Malan & Bergvliet (Home & Away)
U19C D.F. Malan & Bergvliet (Home & Away)
U16A D.F. Malan & Bergvliet (Home & Away)
U16B D.F. Malan & Bergvliet (Home & Away)
U16C D.F. Malan & Bergvliet (Home & Away)
U14A D.F. Malan & Bergvliet (Home & Away)
U14B D.F. Malan & Bergvliet (Home & Away)
Netball Thu 07-May U19A Fairbairn College (Home)
U19B Fairbairn College (Home)
U16A Fairbairn College (Home)
U16B Fairbairn College (Home)
U16C Fairbairn College (Home)
U16D Fairbairn College (Home)
U14A Fairbairn College (Home)
U14B Fairbairn College (Home)
Sat 09-May U19A Bergvliet (Home)
U19B Bergvliet (Home)
U16A Bergvliet (Home)
U16B Bergvliet (Home)
U16C Bergvliet (Home)
U16D Bergvliet (Home)
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17. 14) LIBRARIAN’S CHOICE
WATCH ME DISAPPEAR
by Jill Dawson
Will the past yield to its secrets if we search our memories hard
enough? And where does the line fall between normal desire and
something altogether murkier?
For Tina Humber, these questions become pressing when she
returns for a family wedding to the Fenland village of her youth,
where her best friend disappeared when they were ten. And the
more Tina replays events and relives her tempestuous upbringing,
the more she believes she has worked out what happened – and
who was responsible.
Set against the backdrop of the waterlogged Fens, this novel
captures the mysteries of childhood, and that volatile stage when
girls become aware of their attractions, but do not grasp the
dangers.
WELL DONE
Ethan Noble Gr. 11
This picture was published in a local paper in
Bloemfontein, Die Volksblad. It was taken at the
finish line of the Final 100m event where Ethan
clinched a bronze medal. Ethan is on the right.
Congratulations, Ethan!
Tristan Hamilton Gr. 12
Tristan won the Glacier Steenberg Title last week upon his
return from playing Nationals in Bloemfontein. This means he is
through to the Glacier National Finals in October for a 2nd year
in a row.
This Glacier National Final is the tournament that Tristan has
been working hard towards and hopes to win this year.
We wish you everything of the very best, Tristan.
Tristan Hamilton and Joseph Phiri © Glacier Junior Series

18. 15) PRINCIPAL
This term has commenced at a very busy pace and that represents what we are all about at
Fairmont. The next few weeks present opportunities for fun, togetherness and perhaps good
opportunities for our pupils to prepare themselves for the forthcoming examinations. “What to
Learn” for these exams will be published on Monday next week to enable parents and their
children to plan ahead for a study programme to accommodate their planning for these exams.
I wish all our sport teams success for their weekend fixtures, and a happy weekend to our Fairmont
families.
Yours sincerely
Mr R Dingley
PRINCIPAL
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