High School
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LEADERSHIP 2012
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DUX FOR 2011
Jessica Ringshaw
2011 AWARDS
Term 4 2011 Final Assembly and Prize Giving Awards
2011 ACHIEVEMENTS
CANOEING
Saturday 29th October was the last of the interschool races. It was the ten-lap team enduro at Blue Lagoon in Durban. Many Epworth girls took part, and all of them did very well.
Epworth won the U14, U16 and U18 sections. It was also the final prizegiving for the season, with Epworth winning the interschool trophy with 359 points. The next school was St Anne’s with 70 points. We also beat the winning boys’ school, Maritzburg College.
The Victrix Ludorums were announced for the series. Results are as follows – Congratulations!
U16 -3rd Camilla Pennefather
2nd Bianca Haw
1st Jordan Peek
U18 -3rd Bougin Bieldt
2nd Teagan Hendrie
1st Brittany Petersen
Very well done to all the girls for all the hard work! Keep training hard for Ozzie Gladwin and the 50-Miler coming up.
BALLET
Congratulations to Jessica Thibaud for attaining a Merit result in her Cecchetti Ballet Intermediate Examination. Her marks were such that she qualified to participate in the recent KZN Cecchetti Gala Performance!
KZN YOUTH ORCHESTRA
Tarryn Frankland was selected to the “B” Orchestra
The following girls were selected to the “A” Orchestra – Monica Beghin, Lauren Beghin, Phumlile Kunene, Nonjabulo Ndwandwe and Sibongile Nyembezi
Congratulations to you all!
BALLET
Talisha Pienaar achieved her Intermediate Foundation level in Cecchetti Ballet with honours. She has been awarded as the winner of the Faith de Villiers Trophy and Cecchetti Bursary for Intermediate Foundation level. Talisha was also invited to join the prestigious Durban based ballet school of Yvonne Barker, well-known International Ballet Examiner. Congratulations!
Congratulations also go to Andrea Oellermann for passing her RAD Advanced Foundation Ballet exam with distinction!
EQUESTRIAN / SHOW JUMPING
Congratulations to Kirsty Cook on her recent achievements:
- 1st place in the Grant Langley show for Speed and Precision
- Participated in the Three Springs South African Eventing Champs held at Treverton
Eventing champs consist of dressage, eventing and show jumping – Kirsty was placed 4th overall in her grade at the South African Champs, a huge achievement for the country.
PUBLIC SPEAKING
Mbali Matandela and Qondiswa James participated in the Nelson Mandela Speech Competition which was held during the holidays. Both pupils spoke very well and must be commended on the time and effort that it took to prepare their speeches. Qondiswa must be congratulated on being one of the three finalists, so she will ultimately either be the winner or one of the runner-ups. Well done to both Qondiswa and Mbali!
The winner will be announced at the prize giving on 14th October.
WATERPOLO
Busiswa Tshoba has been selected as a non-travelling reserve for the Under 16 KZN Waterpolo team. Congratulations!
MIDLANDS WATERPOLO SELECTIONS: congratulations!
The following have been selected for the Midlands teams and will be playing in the KZN trials this week:
U19A – Shoko Yoshimura
U19B – Megan Morkel
Sasha Jarman
U16B – Busi Tshoba
Rachael Barnard
U15A – Nicola Hart
U14A – Kayla de Beer
U14B – Georgie Trodd
ATHLETICS MEETING AT TREVERTON
Storm Dorkin won the girls U15 javelin and placed 2nd in the U15 discus
Megan Davidovics placed 2nd in the girls U14 long jump and 4th in her heat in the 100m
Lysandra Shabalala placed 2nd in the U17 long jump
Jenna Lambert placed 2nd in the open 100m
Jordan Peek placed 3rd in the 3000m
Jenna Rattray placed 1st in the U15 200m and 2nd in the U15 100m
Kayla de Beer placed 2nd in her heat in the U14 100m and 4th in the 200m
PIETERMARITZBURG MUSIC EISTEDDFOD congratulations to you all!
Solo piano
Allison King (B and B+)
Nosimo Madlala (A- and A-)
Christine Colenbrander (A)
Afroz Khan (A and A+)
Nonji Ndwandwe (A-, A+ and A+) Invited to play at the best-of-the-Eisteddfod concert
Minenhle Buthelezi (A-, A and A+) Invited to play at the best-of-the-Eisteddfod concert
Classical Guitar
Kayla de Beer (A-, A- and A)
Saxophone
Kennedy Stone (A, A, A)
Double Bass
Lauren Beghin (A, A and A-) Invited to play at the best-of-the-Eisteddfod concert
Harp
Monica Beghin (A-, A and A)
Solo singing
Lerato Buthelezi (A-)
Kristen Wepener (A)
Shanice Solomon (A)
Kelly Taylor (A)
Duet: Kristen Wepener and Kelly Taylor (A-)
String Ensemble (A+)
Symphonic Band (A+)
Intermediate Marimbas (A+)
Senior Marimbas (A+)
Choir (A+)
Cantabile Choir (A+)
HARMONY SA MATHEMATICS OLYMPIAD
29 Epworth girls took part in the second round of the Harmony SA Mathematics Olympiad this year.
The questions were tough and the competition was fierce.
The following girls were ranked “good” and are to be congratulated:
• Carla Calhias
• Shannon Roseveare
• Storm Dorkin
• Erin Wantenaar
• Kennedy Stone
Congratulations to Georgie Twycross who was ranked “Excellent” and has been placed in the top 100 in the Province. She has been chosen to attend the Interprovincial Mathematics Olympiad which will take place on Saturday, 10th September 2011, countrywide. She will represent the KZN Midlands region at this interprovincial competition. The programme will include training sessions, an individual and a team competition.
CROSS COUNTRY
Well done to the following who participated in the Midlands Cross Country trials:
U17 – Kelly Ungerer – 9th position
U16 – Jordan Peek – 1st position
U15 – Emily Stapylton-Smith – 9th position
U15 – Bianca Haw – 1st position
EQUESTRIAN – POLOCROSSE
Congratulations to Kennedy Stone and Rachael Rode who participated in the Umhlali Polocrosse tournament and won their division.
DEBATING REPORT – FINALS
The Finals of the PMB Debating League were held at Varsity College last Wednesday evening. As previously reported, Epworth had one team in each league – so everyone was on tenterhooks!
Our Grade 8s debated that women who kill their abusive husbands should not go to jail – a very controversial topic indeed! TWC were their opposition and Bethany, Kate and Laurian won the debate, bringing home the PMB title for the fourth year in a row!
Caroline, Hayley and Christine took on an experienced Grade 10 Junior team from GHS in an argument about abolishing the minimum wage in South Africa. Epworth proved that it should not be abolished, thereby winning the Junior League! Another trophy for the cabinet!
Derisa, Emilie and Kiyarah and their GHS opposition were given their topic an hour before the debate and they argued about whose responsibility it was to punish Julius Malema (should he need punishment at all!). It was a very good debate, with strong arguments on both sides, but in the end GHS won. Epworth is therefore the runner-up in this very competitive Senior League – no mean feat!
In summary for 2011, Epworth won the Grade 8 League (out of 22 teams), the Junior League (out of 26 teams) and came second in the Senior League (out of 18 teams). This is an amazing achievement for our debaters across the board and they must all be congratulated for their dedication and tenacity! The coaches must also be thanked for their input – Denbigh Maurer, Anne Holloway and Marion Kroukam.
ATHLETICS:
Results from the Michaelhouse meeting held on Saturday –
Jenna Lambert 1st in U17 100m
Jenna Rattray 1st in U15 100m
Kayla de Beer 1st in U14 100m and 3rd U14 200m
Cassandra Lotze 3rd in U14 1 500m Congratulations to you all!
CANOEING:
At the SA Canoeing Championships held this weekend, Jordan Peek received 2nd place in the U16 Singles event. Camilla Pennefather was placed 4th in the U16 event and Brittany Petersen was placed 5th in the U18 event. Congratulations!
In the Doubles event Jordan Peek was placed 2nd in the U16 and 3rd in the U18 event. Camilla Pennefather was placed 3rd in the U16 event. Congratulations!
EQUESTRIAN:
Kelly Martin competed in the FEI WCQ in Durban. Kelly was placed 10th in the 1.30m Championship class yesterday on her horse, Lady of the Rings. Congratulations!
CANOEING:
Congratulations to Jordan Peek who has been selected to the KZN Marathons’ team.
CROSS COUNTRY:
District Trials held in Edendale –
U18 – 1st – Jordan Peek, 2nd Kelly Ungerer
U15 – 1st Bianca Haw, 2nd Emily Stapylton-Smith – Congratulations!
UMGUNGUNDLOVU U14 HOCKEY (further selections):
Congratulations to Hannah Power, Rachael Rode and Tayla Summerton.
JUNIOR CANOEING WORLD SPRINT CHAMPIONSHIPS held in Germany
There were more than 40 countries represented at the event and competition was very tough.
Brittany Petersen raced in the K2 200m and the K4 500m events. Brittany made a “B” final in K4 and was placed 9th which means that Brittany is ranked 18th. Congratulations on this major achievement as there were only 2 finals that the South African team made during this event!
CANOEING
KZN Marathon Trials – Singles
Jordan Peek won the U16 event and was placed 3rd in the U18 KZN trials.
Camilla Pennefather was placed 2nd in the U16 event. Congratulations!
KZN Marathon Trials – Doubles
Jordan Peek and her partner won the U16 event and Camilla Pennefather and her partner were placed 2nd in the U16 event. Congratulations!
HOCKEY
Congratulations to the following Hockey players on their selection to the U14 UMgungundlovu team. They will be participating in the upcoming inter-regional tournament.
Kayla de Beer
Frances Earle
Sarah Mayne
Samika Mootheram
Rachael Rode (non-travelling reserve)
DEBATING REPORT – SEMI FINALS
The Semi-Finals of the PMB Debating League were held at Epworth last Wednesday evening. Epworth had one team in each league – so the tension was palpable!
Bethany Damonse, Kate Graham and Laurian Polkinghorne in Grade 8 debated against GHS about political protest songs and they did very well to win, but the Best Speaker went to a GHS debater.
Our Juniors, Caroline Dickson, Christine Colenbrander and Hayley Martin, argued in a tough contest against Maritzburg College. They debated about the cultural practice of Lobola and won, but the Best Speaker also went to the other team!
In the Senior section, Derisa Govender, Kiyarah Pillay and Naadhira Mahomed debated extremely well to beat a very competitive Hilton College team who, now in Matric, have been in the Finals every year since their Grade 8 year! Epworth won the argument about compulsory community service for teachers, explaining why South Africa needs this.
Thus, another first for Epworth debating – a team in each league for the Finals on 10th August – watch this space!
PUBLIC SPEAKING REPORT
On Sunday, 24 July, Mbali Matandela, Qondiswa James, Maeve Fourie and Derisa Govender participated in the annual KZN Public Speaking and Debating Championships which were held at Maritzburg College. Each participant had to deliver an 8-minute prepared speech (either an after-dinner speech or a persuasive speech), an 8-minute prepared reading and a 3 minute impromptu oral. They also had to team up with someone from another school and participate in a 9 minute debate. All four of our girls spoke beautifully, obtaining excellent results, including distinctions, in the various categories. Well done!
MUSIC
The Choir, Chamber Choir, Symphonic Band, String Group and Senior Marimba Band all had the fantastic opportunity to perform at the Botanical Gardens this weekend. As the only school to have such a thorough representation of their music department, they really excelled and received many compliments on the standard of their performances.
The stage and sound were manned by professionals, “Big Beat Organisers”, and as such, we were able to enjoy a professional performance!
Well done girls, your hard work and practice paid off!
BASKETBALL
Congratulations to Efua Bortsie and Naledi Rantai who have been selected to go to the KZN U18 trials this Saturday.
INDOOR HOCKEY
Congratulations to Amy Greaves, Heather McEwan and Leeann Neave for making the KZN Inland “A” Hockey team.
CROSS COUNTRY
Final league results: Congratulations
The senior team was placed 3rd overall and the Junior team 2nd overall
Jordan Peek was placed 3rd overall in the senior section
Bianca Haw was placed 4th overall in the junior section
Emily Stapylton-Smith was placed 7th overall in the junior section
SCHOLARSHIP
Congratulations to Tarryn Harborth who has been awarded a Scholarship to study at Columbia University.
SQUASH
KZN selections: Congratulations
| Under 19A | Julie Lee Tarryn Harborth Bronwen Smithers Cayleigh Conradie |
| Under 19B | Lisa Truter Natasha Wormington Kayleigh Black |
| Under 16A | Nadia Ramchandra Tyler Potgieter Kimberley McDonald |
| Under 16B | Rachael Barnard Jordan Peek Emilie du Trevou Kristi Conradie |
| Under 14A | Genna Bennetts |
| Under 14B | Ellen Harrison Jessica McDonald |
HOCKEY
Umgungundlovu / Midlands selections: Congratulations
| Under 18A Squad | Heather McEwan Amy Greaves Leeann Neave |
| Under 16A | Nonji Ndwandwe Jenna Rattray Lourdes Llobell |
| Under 16C | Kimberley McDonald Erin Roseveare Rebecca Hallé |
HORSE RIDING
Congratulations to Kelly Martin who participated in the FEI World Cup Qualifier Show incorporating KZN Open Championships this past week/weekend. Kelly was placed 6th in the Welcome Stakes 1.30m class held on Wednesday and 2nd in the Junior KZN Open Championship 1.30m class held on Saturday, riding her horse, “Lady”.
NETBALL
Congratulations to Ziyanda Ngcobo who has been selected for the KZN U14 Netball team.
BALLET AWARDS
Congratulations to the following pupils who achieved very good results in their American Performance Awards held on the 19th May:
Level Four
Qondiswa James, Gold
Level Eight
Sarah-Jane Armstrong, Silver with double Distinction
Jessica Thibaud, Gold
Level Nine
Nosimo Madlala, Gold with Distinction
Andrea Oellermann, Gold with Distinction
SPORT REPORT
Night relay run from Pietermaritzburg to Durban last Saturday night – 24 Epworth girls ran the Comrades route, leaving Epworth at 7pm and arrived at the Durban beach front at 3.30am. This is an annual event which is very popular with the Cross Country team. Congratulations on completing this endeavour!
DEBATING REPORT – QUARTER FINALS – ALL LEAGUES
| Name of Team | Opponent | Result | Best Speaker |
| Senior Epworth 1 | College 1 | Won | |
| Junior Epworth 1 | Hilton 1 | Won | Christine Colenbrander (2nd time) |
| Grade 8 Epworth 1 | St Charles | Won | |
Quarter Finals of the respective leagues were held last Thursday and were filled with controversies! The Grade 8’s debated about legalising marijuana in South Africa and our girls proved that we should. The Juniors argued about abolishing home schooling and many controversial opinions were expressed. The Senior debate was about the issue of banning customary circumcision, which was a contentious issue indeed! All our teams won, but only Christine was awarded Best Speaker, with debaters on the other teams getting the Best Speaker awards. Well done to our debaters, they continue to do Epworth proud, and will contest the Semi-Finals early next term!
Last Sunday saw Mrs Kroukam accompanying our top Senior debaters, Emilie du Trevou, Naadhira Mahomed and Kiyarah Pillay to a KZN Interleague Top Speakers’ tournament held at Wartburg. They debate in mixed teams with other leagues and these tournaments are always good learning curves for team work and general knowledge. All three debaters did well, with Emilie’s team coming second out of twelve, and she came second in the speaker rankings. This is excellent, as the standard in the five leagues is very high with some SA ranked speakers participating – well done, Emilie!
EARTH ACTIVE
Last Wednesday, two Earth Active teams went to GHS to participate in the Environmental Quiz. Our first team can 3rd overall and our second team was placed 6th. Congratulations to both teams!
Thanks to Mrs Dibben, Mrs van Rooyen and Mrs Kroukam for their tutoring and preparation and accompanying the girls to the quiz!
MIDLANDS YOUTH CHOIR
Shoko Yoshimura, Ndumiso Mkhize, Shanice Solomon, Minenhle Buthelezi and Kristen Wepener are the members of the Youth Choir that attended CANTATUKS this weekend. They participated in the National Youth Choir Competition – ANIMATO, and received a hard-earned Gold. They await to hear if they will be going through to the Finals. Well done after a very busy weekend girls!
MIDLANDS LIBERTY MALL PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION
The following pupils were placed in the Top 10 for their efforts at a Photographic Competition held at the Mall recently: Congratulations to you all!
Rebecca van Rooyen won first prize and also had another photo in the Top 10.
Melissa Ewels
Caitlin Peters
SQUASH
Congratulations to Julie Lee who has been selected to represent South Africa in Squash at the Junior World Cup in July!
Results of the KZN Top schools Squash tournament
Well done to all the girls who played in the tournament this weekend.
Epworth entered 6 teams – 3 into the A section and 3 into the B section.
Congratulations to the Epworth 2 team that won the tournament and have therefore qualified for the SA Top Schools tournament in August.
Winners:
Tarryn Harborth
Bronwen Smithers
Lisa Truter
Tyler Potgieter
Kristi Conradie
Runners up:
Cayleigh Conradie
Kayleigh Black
Natasha Wormington
Lauren Spencer
Candice O’Neill
They beat Epworth 1 in the final round. The Epworth Junior team also did very well to come third, beating St John’s, St Anne’s and GHS first teams.
The Epworth 4th team did very well to come third in the B section.
HOCKEY
Congratulations to the following Hockey players:
KZN Inland A Hockey Team
Jenna Rattray, Lourdes Llobell, Nonjabulo Ndwandwe
Umgungundlovu U16 B Hockey Team
Nosimo Madlala, Rachael Barnard, Nompilo Mtunzi
CANOEING
The annual KZN Canoeing Awards Evening was held this past Friday. The awards were for 2010 achievements.
Brittany Petersen was awarded the following – congratulations on your achievements!
• KZN Colours for sprints and marathons
• South African Protea Colours for representing SA at the Olympic Hopefuls regatta in Slovakia
• The U16 Victrix Ludorum for the interschools’ series
• U16 KZN paddler of the year (2010)
Jordan Peek was awarded the K2 river paddler trophy at the same event. Congratulations!
NETBALL
Umgungundlovu / Midlands selections – congratulations to the following
Under 14: Ziyanda Ngcobo, Talisha Pienaar, Bethany Damonse (reserve)
Under 15: Storm Dorkin
Under 16: Kiara Bell
Under 17: Efua Bortsie, Lysandra Shabalala, Bougin Bieldt, Naledi Rantai (reserve) and Nompilo Njilo (reserve)
SQUASH
Julie Lee participated in the U19 South African B team in the All Africa Squash Championships in Johannesburg recently. The B team was placed 3rd in the team event behind South Africa A team and Egypt. Congratulations!
CANOEING
Brittany Petersen has received her KZN Colours for sprint canoeing. Brittany represented KZN at the SA Championships and her results were as follows:
1000m k1-4th, k2-4th and k4-1st
500m k1-4th, k2-3rd and k4-1st
200m k1-4th, k2-3rd and k4-1st
5000m (long distance) k1-3rd and k2-4th
Overall, Brittany, was ranked 3rd U18 in South Africa, and she was selected for the South African team that will be taking part in the Junior World Championships in Brandenburg Germany in July. Brittany will receive her Protea Colours and is part of a team of 4 girls and 2 boys. Congratulations, Brittany!
SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING
SSA Level 2 and Level 1 Championships in East London
Congratulations to Jaimie Whyte for receiving 3 Gold medals – U19 Figures, Solo and Duet – Level 2.
Congratulations also go to Shannon Whyte for receiving 3 Gold medals – U16 Figures, U19, Solo and Duet
– Level 2. Shannon was also placed 2nd unofficially in the U19 Figures.
Brydie Ringshaw was placed 5th out of 25 in the Level 1 Figures – congratulations!
CANOEING
During the holidays Jordan Peek participated in the KZN Canoe Sprints. She was placed 2nd in the 500m
and 200m Singles finals and won the 200m and 500m Doubles finals – congratulations!
INTERMEDIATE FOUNDATION MODERN THEATRE
Congratulations to Nina Jordaan for receiving an “A” Intermediate Foundation Modern Theatre Certificate recently. Well done!
SAMBRO BANDS FESTIVAL
Our congratulations go to the Band girls on a sterling performance at the SAMBRO Bands festival held at TWC. Although the smallest band there, the combination of instruments and choice of music made their performance unique and well-received. Well Done!
MATHS OLYMPIAD ROUND 1
On Wednesday 16th March, 67 pupils wrote the first round of the Harmony S.A. Mathematics Olympiad. Congratulations to the 31 pupils who have progressed to the second round in the following categories:
Grade 8 Grade 9 Seniors
Shiara Christian Nicole Blakeway Carla Calhias
Bethany Damonse Storm Dorkin Rebecca Coghlan
Anna Dedekind Trish Mahadea Maeve Fourie
Afroz Khan Shannon Roseveare Jessica Fryer
Emily Latt Beth Rowley Derisa Govender
Aadila Mahomed Jessica Thibaud Qondiswa James
Rebecca Martin Georgie Twycross Tarryn Johnson
Nwabisa Msingaphantsi Rachel Kerry
Alexandra Pettit Jessica Nel
Kennedy Stone Lisa Truter
Tayla Summerton Jaimie Whyte
Erin Wantenaar
Chani Wiesner
EQUESTRIAN EVENT
The 2nd Schools Equestrian Qualifier Show took place on the weekend of the 26 and 27th February at Calderhall Equestrian Centre in Merrivale. Four Epworth riders took part: Camilla Pennefather, Kirsty Cook, Hayley Martin and Kelly Martin.
Camilla Pennefather and her horse El Camino participated in Showing, Equitation and Jumping classes and were placed 6th in Equitation discipline and earned a total of 367 points for Epworth.
Hayley Martin and her horse, Ahsan Che’ participated in a Showing class, Equitation and Jumping classes and earned 276 points for Epworth.
Kelly Martin and her horse, Brandenburg Lady of the Rings participated in Jumping and were placed 1st in their class, earning 100 points for Epworth.
Kirsty Cook … a very special mention must be made to this remarkable young lady. Amidst her heartache for having lost her horse, Pinero, to colic, a few days prior to this show, Kirsty’s positive attitude and happy disposition over this weekend was highly commendable. Kirsty’s riding instructor kindly loaned her a horse called Mix and Match so that she was able to participate in this show. Kirsty did extremely well, especially considering she rode this horse for the first time, and was placed 4th in a Jumping class and 2nd in Equitation, earning a total of 196 points for Epworth.
DEBATING REPORT – ROUND 3 – ALL LEAGUES
| Name of Team | Opponent | Result | Best Speaker |
| Senior Epworth 1 | Hilton 1 | Lost | |
| Senior Epworth 2 | Carter | Lost | |
| Junior Epworth 1 | St John’s 1 | Won | Christine Colenbrander |
| Junior Epworth 2 | Alex 3 | Lost | |
| Grade 8 Epworth 1 | GHS 2 | Won | Elena Maier |
| Grade 8 Epworth 2 | MCS | Lost |
Round 3 of the Junior and Senior Leagues in the welcome cooler air at Hilton saw the Seniors tackling negotiations with terrorists and the Juniors debating whether overweight people should pay more on flights. This revealed some controversial points of view! Christine did very well in that she stepped into the team at lunchtime on the day of the debate due to another team member being ill, and still got Best Speaker – well done, Christine! This also showed excellent team work because the notes were already organised and done for her by the absent debater!
The Grade 8s took on the challenge of teaching Apartheid History as a compulsory subject until Grade 12 and they lost one and won one. Elena did well to set up Epworth’s case and was awarded Best Speaker for that.
Another mixed bag of results in the three leagues, and so we will see what Round 4 brings next week!
PUBLIC SPEAKING
On Monday, 14 March 2011, Epworth participated in the annual Rotary Team Speaking Competition, which was held at Russell High School. Our team consisted of Qondiswa James, Mbali Matandela and Zime Shabalala. Each team had to focus on a problem within society and suggest possible solutions to that problem. Our team spoke about the way the media influences society’s perception of the “perfect” male. The team spoke with passion and humour and they were selected as the winners of the Pietermaritzburg round of the competition. Unfortunately, they will not be able to participate in the Finals which are being held in Durban on the 23 March. This is because two of the team members are in the cast of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, which is being performed next week. Our congratulations go to all three members of the team for their excellent speeches.
SWIMMING
Congratulations to Talisha Pienaar who will be swimming in the Level 2 championships in Bloemfontein on 25th March.
SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING
Congratulations to Jaimie and Shannon Whyte who will be participating in the Level 2 championships in East London. Brydie Ringshaw will be participating in the Level 1 championship at the same event – congratulations!
CANOE POLO
Congratulations to the following:
Caitlin Millar, Brittany Petersen, Bianca Haw, Jordan Peek and Jamie Roseveare were selected to the KZN Junior team.
TENNIS
KZN selections: Congratulations to the following:
Sarah Mayne selected for the U15A team at number 4
Hannah Power selected for the U15B team at number 1
Cayleigh Conradie selected for the U17B team at number 1
Rachael Barnard selected for the U17B team at number 2
Telita Abraham selected for the U17B team at number 5
SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING
The following have been selected to the KZN Level 2 team – congratulations!
Jaimie Whyte placed 1st in the Open age group
Shannon Whyte placed 1st in the U16 age group
The following pupils participated in the KZN Schools’ Synchro trials – congratulations!
Level 1(U14):
Brydie Ringshaw placed 4th
Elena Maier placed 8th
Samantha Dibben placed 9th
Alexandra Pettit placed 10th
Emily Latt placed 11th
NETBALL
Congratulations to Mbali Matandela who will represent Umgungundlovu U18 team at the KZN trials in Dundee.
SQUASH
Results from the Bloemfontein Open – congratulations to you all!
Under 19A
1st Julie Lee
2nd Tarryn Harborth
4th Bronwen Smithers
6th Cayleigh Conradie
Under 19B
3rd Candice O’Neill
5th Dorothy Fourie
EPWORTH MUDMAN
The Parent Body and Mr Gavin Starr sent through a big “Thank You” to all the pupils who helped at the Epworth Mudman yesterday. Many positive comments were received from guests! Congratulations to you all on your excellent performance and a very successful event!
DEBATING REPORT – ROUND 2 – ALL LEAGUES
| Name of Team | Opponent | Result | Best Speaker |
| Senior Epworth 1 | Wartburg 2 | Won | Emilie du Trevou |
| Senior Epworth 2 | College 2 | Won | Qondiswa James (2nd time) |
| Junior Epworth 1 | Alex 2 | Lost | |
| Junior Epworth 2 | GHS 1 | Lost | |
| Grade 8 Epworth 1 | TWC 2 | Won | |
| Grade 8 Epworth 2 | College 2 | Lost |
Round 2 saw some tough debates with only 3 wins and 2 Best Speakers.
The Seniors debated banning the Burqa and some very interesting theories were heard from all sides! Emilie and Qondiswa received very well-deserved Best Speaker awards – well done.
The Juniors debated English as the medium of instruction in all South African schools but their opposition managed to outsmart them. For some of our juniors, this was the first debate they have ever lost – it’s tough at the top!
Grade 8s also tackled the education curriculum and decided whether Apartheid History should be a compulsory subject until Grade 12. It was a close debate for Epworth 1and they did well to win, unfortunately they did not receive a Best Speaker award.
Good luck for Round 3 this coming week!
CANOEING:
Congratulations to Brittany Petersen who won the U18 Section and was 3rd Lady overall in the KZN K1 River Championships. For her efforts, Brittany has been awarded her KZN River Colours and is the KZN U18 Champion!
SWIMMING:
Emma West was awarded a Silver medal in the Sterkfontein Dam Swim which was held last Saturday. Emma was a member of the Round Table Biathlon team which received 2nd place in their age group in Sunday’s event. Congratulations!
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Congratulations to the new Library monitors – Tina Daniel, Nessinta Chetty, Naadhira Mahomed, Kayla Kelsey, Monika Hessemer, Upasna Maharaj, Anele Masikane and Rachel Kerry.