Easter Holiday Edition - Fairmont Focus

1. EASTER HOLIDAY EDITION
1 April 2015
Dear Parents
“THE GREATEST GIFT THAT YOU CAN GIVE YOURSELF
IS A LITTLE BIT OF YOUR OWN ATTENTION.”
By Anthony J. D’Angelo
Joshua Smith and Sebastiaan Swanepoel, two of our Grade 11 leaders who attended one of the
Grade 8 camps, pictured here with a beautiful owl.

2. 1) ACADEMICS
FAIRMONT ANNUAL ART EXHIBITION
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.
PARENT CONSULTATIVE EVENINGS
Please be aware of the opportunity that parents have to
consult with the teachers of their children in the second
week of next term and we strongly urge parents to make
bookings for these evenings as soon as possible.
 Grades 8 – 9 Monday, 20 April
 Grades 10 – 12 Tuesday, 21 April
Details and a booking form will be enclosed with the first term report.
Of note is the number of teaching days that our Matrics have until they leave to write their Finals.
The table below indicates that there are just 74 teaching days remaining and that our Grade 12’s
will be wise to start the new term in earnest to prepare for the three major approaching exams.
We thank our Teachers, Pupils and Parents for their support this term.

3. MATRIC FOCUS
74 TEACHING DAYS
School
Holidays
Public Holidays Matrics writing exams
2015
April (14 Days) May (19 Days) June (2 Days)
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
26 27 28 29 30 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30
July (10 Days) August (19 Days) September (3 Days)
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
1 2 3 4 1 1 2 3 4 5
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30
30 31
October (7 Days) November December
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 27 28 29 30 31
2) IMPORTANT NOTICE: TEST CALENDAR FOR 2ND
TERM
APRIL 2015 TESTS
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
12 13 Schools start 14 TEST 15 16 TEST 17 18
8 - Afrikaans 8 - English
9 - Geography 9 - Afrikaans
10 - Afrikaans 10 - Business Studies
11 - CAT Prac. 11 - History
12 - Design 12 - Geog. / Music
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.
11 - Life Sciences
12 - Accounting

4. MAY 2015 TESTS (continued)
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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.
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.

5. 3) WINTER UNIFORM
Please note that the official change-over to the winter uniform will take place on Tuesday,
28 April 2015. As from Monday, 13 April 2015, pupils may wear winter uniform should the weather
be inclement.
Pupils may wear either summer or winter uniforms from 13 April to 24 April 2015, 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
 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]
 Dark brown blanket - official design (optional) [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.

6. 4) IMPORTANT NOTICE : GENERAL CALENDAR FOR END 1ST
TERM AND 2ND
TERM
Wed, 1 April Schools Close
Mon, 6 April Orange River Camp (6 – 11 Apr)
Tue, 7 April U14 Hockey Tournament in George (7 – 11 Apr)
Wed, 8 April U19 Hockey Tournament (8 – 11 Apr)
Mon, 13 April Schools start
Tue, 14 April Appearance check
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
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

7. 5) NETBALL RESULTS
The Brackenfell Sports Day results are as follows:
Age Group Vs School Win / Loss Points For Points Against
Under 14 Drostdy Loss 3 4
Bernadino Heights Win 8 3
Piketberg Loss 4 6
Under 16 Bredasdorp Loss 4 8
Jan Van Riebeeck Loss 5 8
HTS Bellville Won 10 5
Under 19 Outeniqua Loss 3 14
Namakwaland Win 8 2
Bredasdorp Loss 1 18
6) BOYS’ HOCKEY TOUR TO HOLLAND - UPDATE
We would like to wish our hockey teams well as they depart for various tours and tournaments in
the holidays.
Both our 1st Team Boys’ and Girls’ Teams as well as our U16A girls will be playing at our Easter
Fairmont Hockey Tournament.
Our U16A boys will be playing in the Rondebosch Tournament, while our U14A boys and girls will
be touring George and will be playing in a tournament at Outeniqua High School which our U14
boys won last year.
U/16A HOCKEY GIRLS MAKING WAVES
The team took part in the Brackenfell Sport’s Day as an invitational side. We played Drosdy’s
1st
Team and beat them 4 : 0. To understand how awesome this team is, the odds need to be
stacked. First of all, it was the first match they played as a team. The girls had no time to warm up
since the traffic caught us off guard and we arrived a few minutes before we were to be on the
field. The team played on grass which is obviously not what we are used to, and then we could
only start with 10 players instead of 11.
What a great game! Look out for them when they take part in the Easter Tournament, again taking
on some U19 teams.
Team Manager
HOLLAND TOUR
We have had an absolute blast in Holland and we can't believe that the time over here is almost
done. We would like to thank the School and all the Parents for making this one unforgettable trip.
Our Boys’ 1st
team are currently sitting on 5 wins and 1 loss, while the 2nd
Team have won 1 and
lost 5. The 2nd
team boys have played some great hockey and have lost 2 of the games by 1 goal.
We had a great time in Belgium where we got to see the city of Antwerp. We also played hockey
matches at K.H.C Dragons which they call "The Hockey Mansion". We spent our off day in Den
Haag at Duinrell a theme park and at Tikipool which has many water slides.
We have one last game against Tilburg before we head on home and prepare for the Easter
Tournament.
A major highlight for the boys is being hosted by the opposition and spending time with them and
their families.
Robert Goslett

11. 7) SOCCER REPORT
Fairmont High School is planning to once again make sporting history, this time with our U19
soccer boys. This prestigious tournament will have U19 Boys’ teams participating from around the
country. We shall be embarking on tour on the 27 June 2015 to East London, and will be returning
on 2 July 2015. The accommodation will be at the Areena Riverside Resort.
We are very excited to bring home the gold and to make the Fairmont family proud.
8) RUGBY RESULTS
Brackenfell Sports Day 2015 – Friday, 28 March 2015
Fairmont 1st
vs President 1st
The Fairmont team looked like a team to be reckoned with and this could be echoed when they
came from the change rooms to warm up. The warm-ups started rather gingerly, yet focused. As
time passed, one could sense this was a team hungry to play their first match of the season.
Final words of wisdom were spoken by the coaches with a clear message: “Stick to the basics and
play for each other as this will be the last Brackenfell sports day you will ever play in for those in
matric - one for the memory bank.”

12. The game kicked off 08h00 sharp and one could sense that the opposition was going to run at us.
The scrums were tough and there was not enough protection at the breakdowns.
Fairmont’s Jonathan Nel scored a try in the 1st
half. In the second half, Ryan McCintosh managed
to score a try that was converted by Joshua Julies. President got two tries against us due to poor
tackling by the Fairmont team, but could not manage to convert the tries.
Final score: Fairmont 12 : President 10 (Well done boytjies!)
The game showed that the team had great character and that we can look forward to a very
interesting season of good rugby.
Thank you to all the past pupils and parents who came out to support the team.
Ou Pappa Bear
9) PARENT FORUM
APPEAL FOR PROPS FOR ANNUAL PRODUCTION
Every second year, Fairmont’s actors, singers and dancers put on
an Annual Production. This year, we look forward to another
original production from our talented script writer,
Mr Fanie Basson. Although the Production will take place in
August, there are a couple of props that may prove a little difficult
to source and so we are asking Fairmont families for help in
sourcing these early. We are looking for pieces of antique furniture
similar to those shown below. If any Fairmont families have any
which they would be willing to sell, donate or lend to the school, we
would be grateful if you would contact us. Alternatively if you have
contacts in the antique furniture business, perhaps you could help
us?
Tanya Burness 082 6587587 burnessb@iafrica.com
Colleen Wilson 082 7819887 CWilson@metropolitan.co.za
ONE DIRECTION WINNERS!
CONGRATULATIONS to the winners of the Fairmont One Direction
Competition:
1. Carla Luijk, a learner at Brackenfell High School
2. Fairmont Parent : Anne Tout (Sarah Gr. 11)
3. Fairmont Parent : Kareemah Gamieldien (Shaqeel Gr. 9)
We hope you all thoroughly enjoy the Concert!
The following lucky draw winners (Fairmont learners) all won a
hamper of Lindt chocolates and a One Direction mug:
 Justin Waddy
 Tyler von Gunten
 Kayleigh Hordijk
 Jenna Peirone
 Jenna Dolpire
A special thanks again to Kfm, and the Pretorius, Gdanis and Makin families for their generous
sponsorship.

13. MATRIC EXPERIENCE EXPO 2015
Last year saw the Parent Forum embarking on a new fund-raising venture in the form of a Matric
Dance Expo.
The event, titled MD-X, was popular amongst both exhibitors and visitors, and proved to be quite a
success.
This year, we are planning on doing things on a much larger scale……….Go Big or Go Home they
say!
The expo, which will be titled MEˣ, will include all aspects of the complete Matric Experience, and
will take place from the 21 - 24 May 2015, at the TYGERVALLEY SHOPPING CENTRE!
We are very excited to be partnering with the Tygervalley Centre Management team, as well as
with Cream Library, an events company, in planning this event!
Watch this space for more information, fantastic opportunites, and news about absolutely
awesome competitions and prizes!
10) 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
11) MATCH THE TEACHER / BABY COMPETITION WINNERS
The winner of the Match the Teacher competition is James Vermeulen (Gr. 12) who received a
prize of R100-00.
Second prize went to Laura van Wyk (Gr. 8) who received a prize of R50.
Thank you to all those who took part.
12) MUSIC DEPARTMENT
Hennie Joubert Music prize
Congratulations to Zara Scott and Andrew Hill
who have been awarded the Hennie Joubert
Merit Prize for their excellent results in Unisa
Theory Examinations in 2014.
This prize is awarded to candidates who have
the highest results in their Theory or Practical
exams in the country.
Zara obtained 99% for her Grade 4 theory exam,
and Andrew 100% for his Grade 3 theory
exam. They will both receive a cash prize from
UNISA for their achievement.
Well done to these two music students from Fairmont. We are really proud of you.

14. 13) 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.
14) INTERACT FEEDBACK
Interact hosted a second hand clothing stall this weekend past
in Athlone and raised R2500 for Christine Revell Children’s
Home.

15. 15) FAIRMONTS’ EQUESTRIAN TEAM
Fairmont’s equestrian team has fared very well at the first two SANESA qualifiers this
year. We have six new members to the team who has already made their mark with
exceptional results in various disciplines at the last two Qualifiers. We would like to
welcome Sasha Lee Kingwill, Dana van Zyl, Hannah Gardiner, Chelsea Brooks,
Cassidy Procter and Natalie Hoal to Fairmont’s equestrian team. Below is the results
of the last two qualifiers and photos taken by Natalie Hoal.
SANESA 1st
QUALIFIER (21 - 22 February 2015)
1. Megan Marinus
 3rd
for Equitation
 3rd
for Prix caprilli
 2nd
for In-hand utility
 2nd
for Working Riding level 3.
2. Ashley Rebelo
 1st
Working riding level 1
 4th
Show jumping 70 cm
 4th
Show jumping 70 cm
 5th
Equitation level 2
3. Sasha Lee Kingwill
 1st
in Working Hunter
 1st
in Show jumping 2 phase
 2nd
in Working Riding level 1
 3rd
in Equitation
 3rd
in Show jumping competition

16. 4. Hannah Gardiner
 1st
in Show jumping 70cm
 1st
in Show jumping 70cm
SANESA 2nd
QUALIFIER (14 – 15 MARCH 2015)
1. Megan Marinus
 1st
for Show jumping 70cm ideal time
 2nd
for prix caprilli test 2
 2nd
for prix caprilli test 3
 5th
for Show jumping 70 cm accumulator.
2. Ashley Rebelo
 2nd
Working riding level 1
 3rd
Working Hunter level 1
 2nd
Show jumping 70 cm
 3rd
Show jumping 70 cm
3. Sasha Lee Kingwill
 2nd
for Show jumping
 2nd
for Show jumping
4. Hannah Gardiner
 2nd
for Show jumping 60cm
 2nd
for Show jumping 60cm
5. Natalie Hoal
 6th
for Show jumping 70cm
6. Claudia Theiner
 2nd
for Dressage novice test 4
16) ADVENTURE CLUB
The adventure club went surfing this past Sunday the 29th
of
March. Attached are some photos if you would like to put
anything about it in the circular or grapevine next term.

17. 17) WELL DONE
Daniel van der Walt (Gr. 8)
Daniel participated in the second round of the South African Mountain Biking Cross Country Cup
Series in Pretoria. The physically demanding course was designed on Proclamation Hill under the
shadow of the Voortrekker Monument. Overcoming early season flu, Daniel won the race after
establishing a commanding lead on lap one. Daniel therefore maintains his number one ranking in
South Africa.
Kelly Vroon Gr. 10
Kelly has qualified to compete in the Senior Youth Nationals from 13 April to
19 April.
All the best for the competition, Kelly!
Daniel Marais (Gr. 8)
Daniel, has been selected to represent South Africa later this year at the 23rd
World Scout
Jamboree in Japan, from 20 July 2015 to 10 August 2015.
The World Organisation of the Scout Movement is the largest non-formal
education youth movement in the world with more than 35 million
members in 150 countries.
Every four years Scouts from almost every country in the world gather to
contribute to building a better world. These events, held each time in a
different country, are called World Scout Jamborees and the next one will
be held in Yamaguchi, Japan from 28th July to 8th August 2015.
World Jamborees are special events because they bring together tens of
thousands of young people from many different cultures, socio-economic
backgrounds and countries, in solidarity and in promoting world peace.
More than 30,000 Scouts are expected in Japan this year!
For the young people who participate in a Jamboree, it is an experience of
a lifetime! These Scouts return home inspired and motivated, ready to
become future leaders both in Scouting and within their local communities.
Through Jamborees, Scouting shows the world that the impossible is possible. We learn to build a
world where people care about one another and the environment, a world of dialogue, friendship
and co-operation; a world of peace.
This letter serves to confirm that the abovementioned learner has been selected to represent
South Africa at this event and as such will thus be away from school from 20th July 2015 until 10th
August 2015 and I ask that you give special permission to be absent from school for that period.

18. 18) PRINCIPAL
Our reports for Term 1 of 2015 were released today. I would like to take this opportunity to
congratulate all our pupils who worked hard to produce good results and for those who did not
achieve to their full potential, to make every effort in the new term to overcome any difficulties
experienced.
It might also be noted that the first term marks comprise academic exercises including
comprehensions, projects, orals, tests, practicals and, in some cases, classwork exercises.
While not trying to take away the elation of achieving good marks, it must be considered that the
nature of the accumulated marks can have the effect of inflating the marks. The June/July marks
will be a more accurate assessment of progress as they will be largely compiled from the formal
mid-year examinations.
This is by no means a message of discouragement, but rather one to congratulate those who have
achieved, and to encourage every pupil to work hard next term.
For now, it is a time to relax in preparation for the academic demands of Term 2.
Have a great holiday.
Yours sincerely
Mr R Dingley
PRINCIPAL
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