Fairmont Focus 28: 03 September 2015

1. CIRCULAR NO. 28
3 September 2015
Dear Parent(s) / Guardian(s)
“SOMETIMES THE HARDEST THING AND
THE RIGHT THING ARE THE SAME.”
by The Fray
This morning our matrics wrote their CAT Practical Exam.
Our Grade 12 learners are all well into their prelim exams and we wish them all the
very best.

2. 1) ACADEMICS
In just under 2 weeks from today, our Grade 9’s will be writing their ANA assessment papers. We
hope they are consulting the handout that was published last week in preparation for the English and
Mathematics assessments.
Four weeks of school remain before close of term and in this time there is much work to be covered
in the classroom for our Grades 8 to 11.
We wish our matrics well as they proceed though their exam sessions.
CLOSING TIMES
Due to our Staff Development Programme, the closing times for the following 2 dates are:
 Friday, 4 September 13h40
 Friday, 18 September 13h30
10 TEACHING DAYS TO FINAL EXAMS
School
Holidays
Public
Holidays
Matrics writing exams
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2) TEST DAYS TERM 3
SEPTEMBER 2015
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 2 3 4
10-Afr. (Ass)
5
6 7 TEST
8-Creative Arts
9-Maths
10-IT Theory
11-Visual Art
8 9 10 TEST
8-English
9-Natural Sciences
10-Maths/Maths Lit
11-IT Prac / Geo.
11
8-Natural Sciences
10-Cons. Studies Test
12

3. SEPTEMBER 2015
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
13 14 TEST
8-English
9-Afrikaans
10-Life Sciences
11-Business Studies
15
ANA – Gr. 8 Eng.
16
ANA – Gr. 9 Eng.
17 TEST
8-ANA Gr. 8 Maths
9-Maths
10-CAT Theory
11-CAT Theory
18
9-ANA Gr. 9 Maths
19
20 21 TEST
8-Maths
9-English
10-Consumer St.
11-Maths/Maths Lit
22
12-Final Design Prac
exam (8:00-17:00)
23
8-11-MARKS DUE
12- Design Final Prac
exam (8:00-17:00)
24 Heritage Day 25 School Holiday 26
27 28 TEST
8-Maths
9-Maths
10-History
11-Afrikaans
12-Vis Art Final Prac
exam (8:00-17:00)
29
12-Vis Art Final Prac
exam (8:00-17:00)
30
12-Vis Art Final Prac
exam (8:00-17:00)
OCTOBER 2015 TESTS
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
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SCHOOLS CLOSE
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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) IMPORTANT NOTICE : GENERAL CALENDAR : 3RD
TERM
Sat, 5 Sep Past Pupils’ & family Sport Day
Mon, 21 Sep Girls’ Choir Festival
Mon, 28 Sep Winter Sport Awards
Thu, 1 Oct Matric Dance
Fri, 2 Oct Schools Close

4. 4) MR & MISS FHS - SPONSORSHIP
6 August 2015
ATTENTION: Manager / Owner of Business Concerned
Dear Sponsor
LETTER OF SPONSORSHIP
Please accept this letter as our request for sponsorship.
In March 2016, Fairmont High School is hosting our annual Mr & Miss Fairmont in the
Durbanville area.
Mr & Miss Fairmont is certainly one of the most prestigious events on our school calendar.
This evening of glitz and glamour is very well attended by pupils, parents and the greater
Durbanville community.
We would be grateful if you could sponsor our prestigious event with any of the following:
 Gift vouchers
 Dinner for two
 Make-overs (such as hair, make-up, nails, etc)
 Spa Treatments
 Movie tickets
 Electronic equipment
 Monetary sponsorship
We would like to thank you for taking the time to review our application.
All queries may be directed to the email address below.
Kind regards
Ms A Bosch Mr R H Dingley
EVENT CO-ORDINATOR PRINCIPAL
abosch@fairmont.co.za
Fairmont High School
Private Bag X11, Durbanville, 7551
Medway, Durbell, Durbanville, 7550
Tel: (021) 976-1147 Fax: (021) 976-8735
E-mail: secretary@fairmont.co.za
Website: www.fairmont.co.za

5. FUNDRAISING
When: 8 September
22 September
27 October
Where: Silver Creek Spur
Durbanville
Times: 18h00 onwards
FUNDRAISING
Come for a dinner and support!
The Mr & Miss FHS candidates will put their service skills to the test at
Spur where they will be raising funds for the upcoming show in 2016.
10% of what is made on the evening will be donated by Silver Creek Spur
to the show!
We need YOU to bring your friends and family along to enjoy a delicious
meal and to help the candidates raise funds.
Fairmont High presents:

6. 5) INTERACT SOCIETY’S BOTTLE TOP PROJECT
Do you remember this article from last week’s Fairmont Focus?
Interact is hosting a bottle-tops collection this term. Any and all plastic bottle-tops would
be greatly appreciated. Bottle-tops can be given to the learners’ respective register
teachers.
All collections will go to the Smile Foundation in assisting in the funding of surgery for
children with cleft palates.
Please meet Joshua Hagedorn in Grade 10.
Here he is showing his contribution to the Interact
Society’s Bottle Top Project. What a stunning job!
Please support this very deserving cause.

7. 6) LIFE ORIENTATION : GRADE 10’S
The Grade 10’s were visited on
Tuesday by Mr Song, a Major in the
Korean army.
He and his daughter, Candace,
demonstrated a few self-defense
techniques.
Even our staff had some fun!
7) FAIRMONT GIRLS’ CHOIR
The Cultural Awards evening was hosted last week,
25 August 2015, where Colours were awarded to two
Founder Members of the Girls’ Choir, 2010 - 2015,
Layla Gomes and Sam–Alaina September.
Congratulations to these 2 choristers.
Choir rehearsals times for September:
 Tuesdays 16h30 - 17h30
 Wednesdays 15h00 - 16h00
There are no further performance’s scheduled for
September.
Performances for 4th
Term:
13th October at Academic Awards Evening
2nd
December at Fairmont Music Evening.

8. Fairmont Girls’ Choir at the Cultural Awards
8) MYSCHOOL CARD
R6,396.25 R6,956.01
688 694
Thank you so much Fairmont family and friends.

9. 9) FAIRMONT HIGH SCHOOL : GOLF DAY
Entry Form
Fairmont Golf Day - Friday, 30 October 2015
@ Durbanville Golf Course
Please indicate clearly the contact person and how many players are joining us.
Players Name Handicap E-mail Are you
attending
prize giving
Sponsorship Tee/Green
Sponsorship Prizes
Contact Name
Preferred approximate T-0ff Time:(11h30 to 13h00) ______________________
(This will be on a first-come-first-served basis, and we can only do our best to accommodate.)

10. Fairmont Golf Day: Sponsorship
In addition to the option of playing in the golf day, the opportunity exists to sponsor a hole/green or
to donate prizes. All funds raised go toward the school’s sport facilities.
Hole/Green sponsors will be allocated a hole/green on which to display their banners as well as
recognized at the prize-giving and in the Fairmont Circular, which goes to the parents of 1,600
students of the school.
Single Player......................................R500
4 Ball................................................R2000
Hole Sponsorship.............................R2000
Hole Sponsorship and 4 Ball ...........R3000
(Individual players welcome to join - we’ll make up 4-Balls – a great way to meet other parents,
teachers, etc.)
If you would like to enter, participate via sponsorship, or would like further information, please contact
Greg La Cock on 021 557 5277 or email drgreglacock@mweb.co.za
Please return this priority booking together with your proof of payment to Greg La Cock at:
drgreglacock@mweb.co.za or fax: 021 557 5277
Thank you in advance for getting involved and supporting the school!
Raising Funds for Fairmont Sport
Come and enjoy a wonderful day of golf while supporting our school sport teams. Competition is
a 4-Ball Alliance (2 scores to count), followed by a meal and great prizes!
Contact Details:
To book your place, sponsor a hole or donate prizes, kindly contact Greg La Cock on:
021 557 5277 or email drgreglacock@mweb.co.za
Confirmation of your T-Off time will be emailed once payment received.
Payment Details:
Bank: ABSA Bank
Account Name: Fairmont High
School Branch
Code: 632
005
Account No.: 407 223 5037
Deposit Reference: “Golf day” + name of player or of 4-ball.
Kindly email proof of payment to: drgreglacock@mweb.co.za

11. 10) E-GAMING
Results of the MWEB 20th Western Cape Championships
Fri Aug 28, 2015 4:33 am (PDT) . Posted by: "Colin Webster" mindsportssa
The MWEB 20th Western Cape Championships that was played on 22 & 23 August 2015, and which
was hosted by Fairmont High School, Durbanville, proved to be a great success. Elize Crouse
proved to be a most efficient administrator, and the problems with which the MSSA had to deal with
were unexpected late entries, as well as some of the teams not being aware of the rules of the
competition.
What proved to be most pleasing was the number of learners that had attended the event. In fact
only four events out of the 11 for which there were sufficient entries were not won by learners, and
then three out of the four were won by educators.
Of course, much of the growth in the championship is due to the announcement by the MSSA that it
will be sending a full team to the 7th
IeSF World Championships in Seoul, in December 2015.
The strength of gaming at school level bodes well for the growth of gaming both nationally and
internationally.
With so many learners more than ably competing with their older counterparts, the MSSA is confident
that it will find a great deal of talent in the schools. This talent, will be nurtured in order to provide a
more aggressive competitive base in South Africa, which will hopefully be able to be translated into
results on the international stage.
Thus it was not surprising to see the MSSA hand out Senior and High School Provincial Colours to
no less than 36 gamers.
The winners of the various events are:
 CounterStrike: GO - Premier*
1 Rondebosch Boys High RBHS 4
 DotA 2 - Premier*
1 Fish Hoek High School FHHS 10
 DotA 2* - High Schools*
Tied: 1 POPOS (Parklands College) PC 5
1 MX (Parklands College) PC 5
 FIFA '15 - Premier*
1 Andrew Reeve FHS 3
 Hearthstone - Premier*
1 Connar Swart Parklands 4
1 Ashley Mitchell Parklands 4
1 Jonathan Hu Parklands 4
 Hearthstone - High Schools*
1 Dylan Rees Parklands 0
 League of Legends - Premier*
1 Knights Mind Sports Club

12. KMSC 10
 Tekken Tag Tournament II - Premier*
1 Andrea Bosch FHS 10
 Trackmania - Premier*
1 Zander Fritz FHS 10
 StarCraft II - Premier*
1 Nathan Anderson KMSC 10
 Brazilian Draughts - Premier*
1 Andrea Bosch FHS 10
* Morabaraba - Premier*
1 Elize Crouse FHS 6
Photographs of the event may be found on
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10154110889264008.1073741922.146018324007&ty
pe=3
11) SCHOOL SHOP
SALE: Green crop tops (M-XXL) @ R40.00
(While stocks last)
12) SPORTS RESULTS
SPORT DAY DATE TEAM OPPONENT SPORT
Badminton 1st St. Georges Lost 1 : 7
2nd South Peninsula Won 6 : 2
Hockey (Boys') Sat 29-Aug U19A Westerford HS (H)
U19B Westerford HS (H)
U16A Westerford HS (H)
U16B Westerford HS (H)
U16C Westerford HS (H)
U14A Westerford HS (H)
U14B Westerford HS (H)
Hockey (Girls') Fri 28/29 Aug U19A Westerford HS (H) / Wynberg (A) Won 2 : 0
U19B Bye -
U16A Westerford HS (H) / Wynberg (A) Drew 2 : 2
U16B Westerford HS (H) / Wynberg (A) Won 1 : 0
U16C Bye -
U14A Westerford HS (H) / Wynberg (A) Lost 1 : 3
U14B Westerford HS (H) / Wynberg (A) Won 2 : 1

13. SPORT DAY DATE TEAM OPPONENT SPORT
Hockey (Girls') Sat 29-Aug U19A Wynberg Drew 1 : 1
U19B Bye -
U16A Westerford HS (H) / Wynberg (A) Won 1 : 0
U16B Westerford HS (H) / Wynberg (A) Lost 0 : 1
U16C Bye / Wynberg (A) Won 2 : 0
U14A Westerford HS (H) / Wynberg (A) Won 2 : 1
U14B Westerford HS (H) / Wynberg (A) Drew 1 : 1
Netball Sat 29-Aug U19A Westerford HS (H)
U19B Westerford HS (H)
U16A Westerford HS (H)
U16B Westerford HS (H)
U16C Westerford HS (H)
U16D Westerford HS (H)
U14A Westerford HS (H)
U14B Westerford HS (H)
Rugby Sat 29-Aug 1st Westerford HS (H) Won 64 : 0
2nd Westerford HS (H) Won 20 : 7
U16 Westerford HS (H) Won 36 : 26
U15 Westerford HS (H) Lost 7 : 17
U14 Westerford HS (H) Won 20 : 0
Soccer (Boys') Sat 29-Aug 1st Westerford HS (H)
Fri 28-Aug U16 Westerford HS (H)
Soccer (Girls') Sat 29-Aug 1st Westerford HS (H)
RUGBY REPORT
1ST
Team : Fairmont vs Westerford (Home) - 29 August 2015
Waking up and realizing this is the last game of the season was not a happy feeling at all!
The build-up to this game had been immense with our boys putting in some good effort on the
Tuesday afternoon and a final structures run on the Thursday afternoon before the game.
Game 17 was going to be an all-important affair for our team due to various reasons. It was the last
game for the Grade 12’s and a revenge game by the team of Westerford wanting to get some pride
back after losing 21 : 27 against us last year.
Zooming on our players arriving calmly, one could almost sense that today of all the games they
played together was going to be the one that counted. They warmed up quietly and, as the time
came to go the field, the belief was there in the air.
The hunger and determination were in the eyes of each player walking on the field, shaking the
opponent’s hands. They were so ready to give it their all.
Our grade 12’s lead the rest of the team by singing the war cry “Many Tries” one last time as a team.
It was riveting and we all experienced goose bumps as everybody heard the effort and pride with
which it was performed.
What a game this would turn out to be, and Fairmont soon sent out a strong message of their intent
to show the opposition that this was going to be a tough game.
Both teams could be complimented for the intensity they brought to this game and neither wanted to
give an inch with good sportsmanship displayed by both teams.

14. They were no longer 15 players … they were one (One Team – One Spirit) and would play their
hearts out for each other, their coaches, parents and everybody who supported them during the past
season.
The game that eventually took place can only be described as moments of glory that will not be seen
again by these player, but will live on in their memories for eternity.
Fairmont Bears won 64 : 0.
A big THANK YOU to the Head of Rugby, Pappa Bear/Pieter Cronje, and the Coaches, Liaan Scriven
& Ronald Olckers, for their passion and commitment which contributed immensely to our 1st
Team’s
success in 2015.
THANK YOU to Mr and Mrs Dingley whose presence at matches was an enormous boost for the
boys.
THANK YOU to the parents, family, friends and other members of the Fairmont Rugby family who
supported the team through thick and thin.
THANK YOU to Mr Horsthemke, Mr De Pentieros, Mr Strydom & the ground staff for their help behind
the scenes.
Lastly to our Almighty
Heavenly Father all
Glory and Praise for
our achievements on
the rugby field in 2015.
U19B Team
U16 Team

15. GOLF
The Golf Team for 2015 has done us proud. They have not lost a League match this season and
have now qualified to play in the league finals between the Northern and Southern Suburbs on
12 October.
A big thank you go to Build-A-Way, HDM Brokers and Honda Tygerberg for sponsoring part of our
tour to the National Schools Championship in Pretoria from 4 - 7 August 2015.
NETBALL U16 C & D
The U16 C & D netball teams have had a phenomenal season this year.
Our biggest success was when we defeated Settlers in our league match after having lost against
them in the derby day. The girls have really shown passion, heart and commitment this year and I
am very proud to have been their coach. Unfortunately there were not enough teams for us to go to
play-offs, but they have definitely proven to be a top team this season.
Well done ladies!
U15 Team
U14 Team

16. FINAL WP ATLANTIC ZONAL U19 AND U15
The following girls have been selected for the FINAL WP Atlantic Zonal U19 and U15 soccer squads.
U19
 Shannon Mills
 Rachel Benton
U15
 Emily Willson
 Ilse Harmse
Congratulations to the players mentioned above.
13) 3RD
TERM SPORT FIXTURES
SPORT DAY DATE TEAM OPPONENT
Badminton (Boys') Thurs 03-Sep 1st St Josephs (A)
2nd South Peninsula (B)
Hockey (Boys') Sat 29-Aug U19A Westerford HS (H)
U19B Westerford HS (H)
U16A Westerford HS (H)
U16B Westerford HS (H)
U16C Westerford HS (H)
U14A Westerford HS (H)
U14B Westerford HS (H)
Hockey (Girls') Fri/Sat 28/29 Aug U19A Westerford HS (H) / Wynberg (A)
U19B Bye / Bye
U16A Westerford HS (H) / Wynberg (A)
U16B Westerford HS (H) / Wynberg (A)
U16C Bye / Wynberg (A)
U14A Westerford HS (H) / Wynberg (A)
U14B Westerford HS (H) / Wynberg (A)

17. SPORT DAY DATE TEAM OPPONENT
Hockey (Girls') TBC TBC U19A Tygerberg HS (H)
U19B Tygerberg HS (H)
U16A Tygerberg HS (H)
U16B Tygerberg HS (H)
U16C Tygerberg HS (H)
U14A Tygerberg HS (H)
U14B Central HC (H)
Netball Sat 29-Aug U19A Westerford HS (H)
U19B Westerford HS (H)
U16A Westerford HS (H)
U16B Westerford HS (H)
U16C Westerford HS (H)
U16D Westerford HS (H)
U14A Westerford HS (H)
U14B Westerford HS (H)
Rugby Sat 29-Aug 1st Westerford HS (H)
2nd Westerford HS (H)
U16 Westerford HS (H)
U15 Westerford HS (H)
U14 Westerford HS (H)
Soccer (Boys') Sat 29-Aug 1st Westerford HS (H)
Fri 28-Aug U16 Westerford HS (H)
Soccer (Girls') Sat 29-Aug 1st Westerford HS (H)
14) 3RD
TERM SPORT FIXTURES
Connor de Groote Gr. 9
Connor won the TGSE junior tour event at the Devonvale Golf Club last
Sunday, with a 1-under par 71.
Congratulations Connor!
Daniel van der Walt Gr. 8
Daniel will be travelling to the European Cup Mountain Bike Races in
Switzerland.after finishing in 19th position in the season Final in Europe.
He will join the South African team in Andorra, leaving on 2 September for the
World Championships, and returning on 8 September.
Fairmont is very proud of you, Daniel

18. Kelly Vroon Gr. 10
Kelly has been selected to represent South Africa at the 2015 UIPM
Biathle / Triathle World Championships to be held in Batumi, Georgia,
on 19/20 September 2015.
You are a true ambassador of Fairmont High School, Kelly, and we
wish you everything of the very best in this competition.
15) PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
We hope our matrics are working hard as they complete the various sessions of their trial exams.
Best wishes to them during this period, and we wish all our families a happy weekend.
Yours sincerely
Mr R Dingley
PRINCIPAL
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