29 July 2016

1. Redakteur: Johan Schoeman, Renier Hattingh (Adjunk)
Ontwerp en uitleg: Justin Reinecke (Hoof), Thomas Butler (Adjunk)
Nuus: Rayno Blomerus, Calvin Durr, Charl Smit, Alexander Klose, Etienne Britz, Jaco Marais
Stuurdingetjies: Luke White (Hoof)
Onderwyser in beheer: Hesti van der Mescht
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Uitgawe/Issue 281 Jaargang XIII 29 Julie 2016
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ConcipioConcipio
280 Editions
Rayno Blomerus
Paul Roos se eerste hokkiespan het van-
jaar as verdedigende kampioen in die
finaal van die Cape Town International
Schools Hockey Festival (20 tot die 24
Julie) ná ’n verbluffende eindpoging vir
Wynberg met 3-0 geklop en sodoende
wraak geneem vir hulle 1-4 nederlaag teen
genoemde skool vroeër vanjaar.
Die titel is dus weer eens Paul Roos
s’n, en spankaptein Andrew Hobson is
aangewys as Speler van die Toernooi.
Dewaldt Raath, Liam Conradie en Janlu
Nieuwoudt het elkeen tydens die toernooi
hul 50ste wedstryde vir die eerste span
gespeel.
Die span het in die kwarteindronde
Worcester Gimnasium met 6-0 gewen, en
in die semifinale ronde met 3-1 teen en
toe teen Somerset College 3-1 gesëvier.
Verdere hokkienuus is dat een van die
kompeterende spanne hom aan die toer-
nooi onttrek het en dat Paul Roos toe die
geleentheid gekry het om nog ’n span in te
skryf – ’n uitnodigingspan span bestaande
uit Graad 9, 10 en 11’s bestaan.
Volledige uitslae oor die wedstryde is op
bladsy 3 van hierdie uitgawe.
’n Paar Paul Roosers is verkies tot Suid-
Afrikaanse skolehokkiespanne. Ivan van
der Merwe is verkies tot SA se O/16-span
en is ook as kaptein aangewys. Dillon
Ribeiro het die SA O/17 -span gehaal.
In die SA O/18B-span is daar nie minder
nie as drie Paul Roosers: Antonie Small-
Smith, Janlu Nieuwoudt en Migali Giagas.
William Eveleigh en Andrew Hobson is
albei verkies tot die SA-skolehokkiespan
en Andrew is ook aangewys as die kaptein
van die span.
Paul Roos se hokkiespan weer bobaas!
Foto:RenetteStofberg
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2. Uitgawe/Issue 278 Concipio Page 2
The 2016 South
African Munici-
pal elections are
drawing near and
on Wednesday 3 Au-
gust all registered South African
citizens above the age of 18 will have
the chance to vote. Political parties
have made it their mission to cover
every lamppost from Polokwane to
Pringle Bay with campaign posters
like dogs marking out their territory.
During the past few months the
African National Congress has been
ploughing through all manners of
criticism on their taxpayer-funded
yacht while they search for new ways
of clinging to their two-decade-old
accomplishments and of hiding their
scandals of recent years. It has, how-
ever, become quite apparent that a
R250-million homestead is not very
easily concealed.
The Democratic Alliance and the
Men in Red have tried their best to
surf the scandalous wake of the rul-
ing party’s boat by pointing out the
ANC’s shortcomings and taking the
term “thrash throwing” to a new (and
not-so-figurative) level in the case of
the EFF. Local radio waves are satu-
rated with DA propaganda and slan-
der aimed at the ANC, yet not a single
reason was given as to why the DA de-
serves the public vote. The DA is very
effective in sending ANC voters run-
ning for the hills, but these voters are
not necessarily running into the des-
perate arms of Mmusi Maimane.
Regardless of your political agenda
it is imperative that you vote come
next Wednesday. If you’re not yet 18,
you should convince your parents to
do so in your stead, because the only
way of keeping politicians account-
able for their actions is by voting. As a
citizen of the Republic of South Africa
you have the responsibility towards
your fellow South Africans to vote for
a better South Africa where our differ-
ences are celebrated and not used to
create racial divides between different
cultural groups.
The polls show the DA retaining the
Western Cape and possibly clinching
one or two Metropolitan municipali-
ties such as City of Tshwane in Gaut-
eng or Nelson Mandela Bay in the
Eastern Cape. The Economic Free-
dom Fighters have strong support in
both North West and Limpopo prov-
inces and Julius Malema is confident
that they could take one of these two
provinces. The mighty ANC empire
seems to be crumbling as it faces on-
slaught from the north and the south.
Polls show the ruling party losing
support in almost every municipality
to the opposition parties snapping at
their heels. Not to worry, though, says
President Zuma, because his party
will rule until Jesus returns to earth.
It seems the long lost prodigal son
may be coming home a little too early
for the likes of some.
Van Agter die Skoolbank
Yours Truly
Johan Schoeman
Editor-in-Chief
U14
2 Matthew Lochner
6 KrigeVan der Vyver
9 Bobby Troskie
U15
2 George Ducharme
3 Tjaart Van der Walt
4 Jamie Penfold
U16
4 Kevin Long
5 Ilan Meintjes
9 Christiaan Mostert
U19
2 Robert Hobson
6 Thomas Moss
12 Xander Klose
Mountain Biking Spur Challenge
Photos:DerekMoss

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Calvin Durr
The 2016 Craven Week was once again
a Western Province show. After an out-
standing campaign, they went on to con-
quer the Lions in the finals, 27-20.
It must be said that Province’s greatest
assets were its lightning-fast backline and
a dominant forward pack. Paul Roos star
Damian Willemse, a Craven Week vet-
eran, has certainly played a monumental
role in the Western Province’s success.
This can be attributed to his pinpoint tac-
tical kicking and near-perfect passes.
Ben-Jason Dixon and Jesse Johnson were
prime players, with consistent support to
the WP captain, Salmaan Moerat. Tristan
Leitch quickly demonstrated his prowess,
becoming a true force to reckon with -
and a possible top pick for 2017 SA prop.
Lyle Hendriks and Aiden Toply repre-
sented the winning Western Provence
Academy side.
Ben-Jason Dixon and Damian Willemse
were both selected for the South African
U/18 side, alongside eleven other Western
Province players. Jesse Johnson was in-
cluded in the SA A-side, along with one
other Western Province player.
The U/18 International Fixtures are list-
ed below. Remember to support our boys
as they compete against some of the best
players in the world.
Friday, August 12 at City Park Stadi-
um, Cape Town
13.00: France vs England
PRG @ Cape Town International Schools
Hockey Festival
U19A
Pinelands 4-0
Rustenburg HS 8-0
Fairmont 2-0
Kingston Grammar 3-3
Windhoek Gim 7-0
Worcester Gim 6-0
Somerset College 3-1
Wynberg 3-0
PRG Invitational
0-3 vs SACS
0-1 vs Paarl Gim
1-4 vs Worcester Gim
2-0 vs WP invitational
2-2 vs DF Malan
3-1 vs Windhoek Gim
1-2 vs Paarl Vallei
HOCKEY RESULTS vs WBHS
U14E won 3-1
U14D won 4-0
U14C won 1-0
U14B lost 0-1
U14A won 3-0
U16F drew 0-0
U16E lost 1-2
U16D won 4-2
U16C won 2-1
U16B won 3-2
U16A lost 1-3
U19E won 6-2
U19D lost 1-2
U19C won 2-0
U19B lost 1-2
RUGBY
19A won 50-5
19B won 43-3
19D won 32-6 against WBHS 19C
19E won 24-0 against WBHS 19D
19F won 44-5 against WBHS 19E
19I won 19-10 against Retreat 19B
16A won 34-10
16B won 45-14
16C won 66-7 vs Durbanville 19B
16D won 20-10 vs WBHS 16C
16E won 44-0 vs WBHS 16D
15A won 45-5
15B won 56-5
15C won 22-10 vs Brynteg School
15D won 63-0 vs WBHS 15C
15E won 52-0 vs WBHS 15D
14A won 30-0
14B won 51-0
14C won 60-0
14D won 77-0
14E won 41-0
14.30: SA (A) vs Italy
16.00: South Africa vs Wales
Tuesday, August 16 at Bishops
13.00: Wales vs Italy
14.30: SA(A) vs England
16.00: South Africa vs France
Saturday, August 20 at Paarl Boys’
High
13.00: France vs Italy
14.30: SA(A) vs Wales
16.00: South Africa vs England
Sports results 18-23 July 2016
Our boys do it again!
Foto:Verskaf

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"Mr Mandela spent 67 years making the world a better place. We're asking you for 67 minutes."
Be the Nelson in somebody’s life
Charl Smit
The Societas Committee went on an
outreach with Straatlig on 26 July, to
do their 67 minutes for Mandela Day.
Mandela Day is an annual interna-
tional day in honour of Nelson Man-
dela - on 18 July - Mandela’s birthday.
The call is out for people everywhere
to celebrate his birthday by acting on
the idea that each person has the pow-
er to change the world.
The creation of Mandela Day was
inspired by Nelson Mandela at his
90th birthday celebrations in London
in 2008: “It is time”, he said, “for new
hands to lift the burdens. It is in your
hands now.”
The United Nations declared this an
international community day in No-
vember 2009, recognising Mandela’s
“values and his dedication to the ser-
vice of humanity” and acknowledg-
ing his contribution “to the struggle
for democracy internationally and
the promotion of a culture of peace
throughout the world”.
As Paul Roos is part of the world
and an engine which produces men of
the world, it also did its fair share for
Mandela day.
The Societas Committee, consisting
of nine members and Ms Vermeulen,
went to visit the bergies of Stellen-
bosch to offer them food and com-
fort. These are the two most needed
factors, especially during the winter
season. The committee received men-
tal training before the night, to equip
them for everything that was coming.
It took a huge effort to move out of
our comfort zones to help the home-
less move out of their danger zones –
truly a life-changing experience.
If you lost track of Mandela Day you
can still do your community service
with all the other weekly Societas ac-
tivities.
Here is a reminder of the Soci-
etas program (to participate in these
events, simply write your name on the
notice board outside Room 14):
• Tuesdays – Homework Club
• Wednesdays – Vegetable
Gaden
• Thursday – River Cleaning
(depending on weather +
flood level)
Next year Mandela Day is on a Tues-
day, and the Societas Committee is
already planning to make it a memo-
rable day – so just watch this space.
Till then - make every day a Mandela
Day!
Foto’s:CharlSmit

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Alexander Klose
Elf Paul Roosers het tydens die af-
gelope Junievakansie die Evangelie in
Malawi gaan verkondig. Die groep is
gelei deur mnr. Cobus de Beer.
Marius vd Westhuizen en Francois
du Plessis, albei in Graad 12, het ook
saam met 31 ander jongmanne in Ne-
pal besoek afgelê.
Die Malawi-groep het Suid-Afrika
op 23 Junie verlaat en op 5 Julie ter-
uggekeer. Volgens mnr. de Beer was
die hooffokus van dié uitreik om die
FCE-sendingstasie (Foundation for
Cross-cultural Education), en die sen-
delinge daar te help.
Dit was ook ’n uitstekende geleen-
theid om by mense van reg oor die
wêreld te leer.
Alles het egter nie altyd volgens plan
verloop nie. Twee tasse is gesteel nadat
diewe die tente met ’n mes oopgesny
het. Een van die tasse het belangrike
dokumente bevat, wat almal gelukkig
tydens die rooftog uitgeval en weer
gevind is.
Afgesien van die eet van vreemde di-
ere en die 15km-reis agter op ’n bakkie
vir een en ’n halwe uur, het die seuns
geleer om na mense uit te reik en hulle
met die Evangelie te bedien. Daar is
ook met die hulp van ’n vertaler uit-
gegaan om deur-tot-deur-bediening
te doen.
Marius en Francois het saam met 31
ander sendelinge na Nepal op 24 Junie
vertrek en op 11 Julie teruggekeer.
Die groep het in totaal 70 km te voet
afgelê. Volgens Marius het die groep
dit moelik gevind om tydens die stap-
tog moed te hou in die versengende
hitte. Vir hom was dit ook ’n groot
aanpassing om te aanvaar dat nie al-
mal noodwendig vir Jesus wil aan-
neem nie aangesien hul vroegtydig in
hul lewe deur hul ouers daarteen ge-
waarsku is.
Tydens die uitreik moes die groep
altesaam tien vlugte beleef, waarvan
vier vertraag was. Die manne het
saamgestaan, vasgebyt en daarop
gefokus om geluk te kies. Sokker-
wedstryde in die reën en rissie-eet-
kompetisies het hierdie doelwit onget-
wyfeld vergemaklik.
Paul Roosers wat uitreik na ander
lande deur die Evangelie te verkondig,
keer terug om dit wat geleer is, hier te
kom deel. Na 150 jaar slaag Paul Roos
Gimnasium dus nog steeds daarin om
as ’n sendingskool in Suid-Afrika te
dien.
“Nothing grows in the comfort zone”
Etienne Britz
Pokémon Go is a mobile game which
has revived our immediate areas. Its
general aim is to introduce the long-
running Pokémon game series to the
mainstream masses while simultane-
ously appealing to fans and people
who are already familiar with the
franchise. The game
is developed
by Niantic, a
game com-
pany rela-
tively new
to the
m o b i l e
g a m i n g
scene. The
licensing
rights to the
game maintain
exclusivity to Nin-
tendo systems (Pokémon G o
being the obvious exception).
The premise of the game is quite
simple. You are a Pokémon trainer
and your end goal is to catch as many
Pokémon as possible. The big catch,
however, is that you’re not in a digi-
tal world. In order to find and catch
Pokémon, you are required to go
through the tedious task of having to
go outside for once. After you’ve taken
this big leap, you’ll be greeted with a
GPS interface which displays a real-
istic map of your current location. As
you walk further, you’ll encoun-
ter Pokémon alongside your
path which you can catch
with your limited amount
of Pokéballs and a flick of
your finger.
If you’re lucky enough to
be living in an urban area,
you’ll most likely find many
Pokéstops and gyms around
your location.
Pokéstops are areas which are
mostly located at points of interest
around your city or town. When you
reach these areas you can get differ-
ent items like extra Pokéballs, incense
(which is used to attract Pokémon to
your location) and eggs which you can
incubate to breed more Pokémon.
When you reach level 5 in the game,
you will be prompted to join one of
three teams: Mystic, Valour and In-
stinct. This is where gyms come in.
When a gym is empty, someone can
put their own Pokémon inside and the
gym will automatically be represented
by the team that the player has chosen.
Members of that team will be able to
add more and more Pokémon to the
gym, whereas players who have joined
another team have the power to battle
the Pokémon in the gym and attempt
to overtake it for their own team. Peo-
ple on the same team can decide to
team up and eventually take the gym
for themselves.
If the hype around Pokémon Go
hasn’t already encouraged you to try
the game out for yourself, then I hope
that my recommendation will finally
get you to download it. Despite some
early-stage bugs and glitches, Poké-
mon Go is splendid and is sure to
please fans and newcomers alike.

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I can be your Euro baby
Jiptoer 2016
Jaco Marais
In Junie vanjaar het ongeveer 50 sewen-
tien- en agtienjariges van skole oor die
Wes-Kaap op die jaarlikse JipToer op soek
warmer weer aan Europa toe vertrek. Dié
toer, gereël deur Temba Jeugtoere wat ook
die Kalahari Vasbyt organiseer, se doel is
om tieners ’n onvergeetlike drie weke lank
in Europa te laat toer en soveel as moontlik
daarvan te sien en te beleef.
Daar word sterk gefokus op vrye tyd, om
oorsee onafhanklik jou eie weg te vind en
om self te besluit wat jy wil doen en besoek.
Vanjaar was die twee Paul Roosers op die
toer Hannes Lups (Graad 11) en Jaco Marais
(Graad 11).
Die toer begin in London, waar buitenge-
wone besienswaardighede Buckingham-pa-
leis, die London Eye, Westminster Abdy, die
London Dungeons, Big Ben en Piccadilly
Circus insluit. ’n Mens voel in dié chaotiese
stad soms soos die mense van Divergent
wat rondhardloop om op die ondergrondse
treine te spring voor die deure toemaak. Die
stad is propvol geskiedenis, maar ook baie
modern en vol jong mense.
Na drie dae in Londen vertrek ons met ’n
oornag-veerboot na Amsterdam, die stad
van klompe, fietse en poffertjies (waarskyn-
lik die lekkerste ding wat jy ooit gaan eet).
Daar besoek ons die Van Gogh-museum
en leer ken die geskiedenis van bier by die
oudste Heineken-brouery ter wêreld. Ons
verken ook die stad te fiets (en probeer om
nie omgery te word nie).
In Parys besoek ons die Arc de Triomphe,
die Versailles-paleis en natuurlik die Eif-
feltoring, waar ons een aand piekniek hou.
Vir twee dae loop ons rond sonder om een
woord Frans te verstaan, maar die Franse
kook- en bakvernuf maak dit darem meestal
die moeite werd.
Van hier vertrek ons na Lucerne in Swit-
serland. Hoë, sneeubedekte berge toring oral
om jou. Die Switsers se self-dissipline, neth-
eid en trots op hul omgewing is ongelooflik.
Paul Roosers kan gerus by hulle leer.
Van hier af begin die temperature erg styg.
In Nice, Frankryk, kry ons drie dae van
niks anders nie as vrye tyd – ongetwyfeld
’n hoogtepunt van die toer, met kilometers
asuurblou see, klippiestrande en gesellige
restaurante in die historiese gedeelte van
die stad. Hier ervaar ons hoe die Fraanse
sokkerliefhebbers te kere gaan wanneer
hul span ’n semi-finaal in die Uefa Euro
Championship ’16 wen – amper net so vol
gees soos 1 200 Paul Roosers wat Grey op
Markötter verpletter.
Ons besoek ook Monaco se bekende F1-
wedrenbaan en kyk hoe word dinge deur die
rykste mense in die wêreld gedoen.
Die somer in Italië word ondraaglik warm,
soos ons in van Venisië en Rome agterkom.
In Rome besoek ons die Colosseum en die
Vatikaanstad. Die stapelvoedsel hier is vir
seker pizza en roomys (egte Italiaanse ge-
lato), wat eenvoudig op ’n totale ander vlak
is as in ons land.
Die toer word afgesluit by Sorrento, met
’n bootrit rondom die eiland Capri aan die
suid-Italiaanse kus.
Die opvoedkundige waarde en lewenslesse
wat op die toer geleer word, sal vir die
res van ons lewens met ons bly. Jy kry die
geleentheid om saam met mense van die-
selfde ouderdom as volwassenes gehanteer
te word en baie wêreldkennis op te doen.
’n Belangrike aspek is dat die toerleiers die
jongmense se belange op die hart dra en
hulle vertrou met die vryheid – ’n vakansie
vir die boeke die avontuur van ’n leeftyd!
Meer inligting is beskikbaar op www.youth-
tours.com. Kry dus ’n paar pelle bymekaar
en bespreek sommer nou al jou plek vir vol-
gende jaar.

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