School Magazine 2016

GRADe 2 CReATiVe WRiTiNG Leroy Adriaan – Gr 2GS Cairis Appollis – Gr 2GS Cian Keulder – Gr 2GS William van Aarde – Gr 2GS THe GRAeMiAN 2016 151

GRADe 1 CReATiVe WRiTiNG Grade 1 CreatiVe writinG Jaden Laing – Gr 1JM Morgan Prevec – Gr 1JM Matteo Meistre – Gr 1JM Bayolise Xayimpi – Gr 1JM 152 THe GRAeMiAN 2016

GRADe 2 ART Grade 2 art Thirushen Naidoo – Gr 2GS Cairis Appollis – Gr 2GS Andrew Muir – Gr 2GS Liam Bodill – Gr 2GS THe GRAeMiAN 2016 153

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GRADe 2 ART Logan Strauss – Gr 2GS Devon-Luc Marechal – Gr 2GS Seb Lottering – Gr 2GS Schalk Pieterse and Rikus Pieterse – Gr 2GS THe GRAeMiAN 2016 155

GRADe 1 ART Grade 1 art Morgan Prevec – Gr 1JM Keathan Edwards – Gr 1JM Ruben Bodenstein – Gr 1JM Bayolise Xayimpi – Gr 1JM 156 THe GRAeMiAN 2016

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PRe-PRiMARY SCHOOL Pre-Primary School Mrs Christine Whetton This year heralded the third year of seen squeals of delight, as the boys produce the National Anthem with pride. the existence of the Graeme College their baking treats to ‘sell’ to their friends. The pre-primary garden has seen pre-primary facility. The first intake of Outings this year have included a trip to some fantastic improvements this year, Leopard Cub Grade R boys are now in Sci-Fest, Lower Waterford Farm, SAiAB, thanks to the pre-primary teachers and the their Grade 2 year, and it is a privilege to and the military base. The boys have had ground staff team. The grounds have been be able to watch their continued growth. the opportunity to dress up for Valentine’s extended to afford the pre-school an area This year pre-primary Leopard Cubs Day, Book Character Day, as scientists of relatively level ground. Tyre tunnels, arrived, excited and eager with anticipation, for Science experiment morning, and boats, maths areas, water walls, music walls, to begin their Graemian journey! The decorated hats for the easter Hat parade. drama stages, and a mud kitchen are some pre-primary boys have started a recycling Spring was welcomed when a few energetic of the new additions to the playground. initiative and the recycling programme superheroes were revealed at the Superhero The termly bike day has, once again, has been extended to successfully include Spring Day celebrations! A memorable visit proved to be a favourite. The boys all enjoy the tuck-shop. During the first term, from the Grade R girls at Victory Primary riding their bikes on the field and racing the Graeme College first team players ensured new friendships were formed, new each other down the hills. Testing of each provided the boys with some valuable games learnt, and delicious picnics shared. other’s bikes, and showing off new riding cricket skills. Bowling, batting and fielding A highlight on the calendar is coming to skills, are eagerly demonstrated! skills were fine-tuned on the Somerset school in pajamas and slippers in support The end of 2016 brings to close a Field cricket pitch. of Reach for a Dream’s Pajama Day. As chapter in the history of Graeme College This year Mrs Christelle Hutchinson, the pre-primary outreach programme was Pre-Primary, as we bid farewell to Mrs Grade 00 teacher, was welcomed to the pre- continued, the boys all brought donations Christine Whetton and Mrs Christelle primary team. Together with Ms Patricia to hand over to the SPCA during pet week, Hutchinson. Mrs Whetton and her sons, Hulushe and Miss Thulisa Mfecane, the and were delighted by a visit from a friendly Graham and David, are moving to east pre-primary facility is well equipped to local terrier named Sunny. London, and Mrs Hutchinson has accepted provide a well-rounded introduction to The Grade R boys took part in the 80m a post at Diocesan School for Girls (DSG). formal education for the new Graemian dash in the Graeme College Athletics Day, Lady Thulisa and Lady Patricia continue Leopard Cubs. and all ran with ‘heart’ and commitment. to further their teaching education, and This year, weekly tennis sessions The pre-primary sports day was a well- are entrusted with continuing the legacy were introduced into the pre-primary supported event, with the boys all taking that was started three years ago. Together programme. Here, the boys have learnt part in various events which included with the new team of teachers, they will co-operation and team work, while having tennis ball throwing, driving tests, soccer lead our pre-primary to greater heights the opportunity to improve eye-hand co- ball dribble, and mini hurdles. The boys and continue producing true Graemian ordination as well as gross and fine motor enjoyed mini-boerewors rolls afterwards Leopard Cubs. skills. Weekly ‘Bakers Day’ duties have also in celebration of Heritage Day, and sang PrE-PrimarY staff Back: Ms Tammy Richter; Ms Patricia Hulushe, Miss Thulisa Mfecane seated: Mrs Christelle Hutchinson, Mr Gregg van Mollendorff (Deputy Headmaster), Mrs Christine Whetton THe GRAeMiAN 2016 159

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PRe-PRiMARY SCHOOL GraDE rcw Back: Mrs Christine Whetton, Jack Gush, Tylo Bridger, Tyler Bouwer, Rory Robertson, Ms Thulisa Mfecane Third: James Muir, Kungawo Magopeni, Joshwin Burger, Elijah Vlotman, Avuyisiwe Mnandi, Coenraad Pieterse Second: Keagan Berriman, Simon Halse, Tarendra Naidoo, Kyle Hains, Aidan Lensley, Daniel Czeredrecki-Schmidt, Kwezi Fatyi, Nico van der Meulen front: Somila Somala, Connor Holder, Onguwo Radu, Yiva Dyira, Ashton Burger, Gino O’Brien GraDE rcw Back: Mrs Christelle Hutchinson, Matthew Lamont, Brody Benyon, Ryan Cooper-Bell, Ms Patricia Hulushe Middle: Jed van der Merwe, Jayden Isaacs, Keanan-Kyle Fourie, Elio Meistre, Kenzo Prince, Nathan Vlotman seated: David Whetton, Kopano Ntandane, Chad Amos, Morgan Bosman, Tylo Marthinus THe GRAeMiAN 2016 161

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