November 2017 Volume 1; Issue 25

Fourways High School

As w e come to the end of another school year, it is t ime to look back and reflect. It was a busy year for the students as well as the teachers. Of course, without the support of the parents, we could not have achieved the results we did; we really appreciate your involvement. A special thank you to the teachers. W ithout your dedication and commitment, our students would not fulfil their true potential. To the Leadership Team a grateful thanks for your support of the students and staff alike. To all support and security staff who ensure that our campus is in immaculate condition and a safe environment for all - thank you very much. The ladies in our admin department, the finance office, the tuck shop and the Legends Locker, thank you too.

We appreciate our Governing Body for giving of their t ime to the school. A huge thank you to Mr Daly, our chairman, who is stepping down after ten years’ service. May you all have a blessed Christmas and a safe and enjoyable holiday. Come back well-rested and recharged.

Gwendolyne de Bruyn

SPRING FLING

Fourways High School is known for academics, culture, leadership and sport. Now, our school will also be known for holding its first ever “Spring Fling.” The dance took place in October this year for the grade 10 and 11 students. This event started as a distant vision that, with the help of the senior council, became a reality. The purpose of this dance was accomplished as it allowed the grades to integrate as one collective and helped create new bonds and friendships. Behind all the lights and flowers, there was a team of students and teachers that made the night successful. All the time and effort put into creating an ambiance truly paid off and was definitely a night to remember. Students were given the opportunity to showcase themselves in the finest way with Chinos, Cocktail dresses and flower crowns. It was the perfect way to relax before the stress of exams kicked in. The Spring Fling will forever go down in history as being the first ever dance and hopefully it becomes an annual occasion. (Editorial by Sanam Bhoola)

BUYING E-BOOKS FOR 2018

Date The new store opened on the 1st of November 2017. You w ill be able to use the same username and password to log on as a parent as you did last year. If you have forgotten the password there will be a “Forgot password” option to reset the password. If it does not work you may create a new username and password for yourself. DIY payments Parents may log on to the ITSI payment website store.it.si to make the necessary payments. The payment procedure can be found on your child’s device on the miEbooks app under the Newsletter option, as soon as they are logged in. What do you need? You will need the e-booklist available on the communicator and their miEbooks in the grade binder under academics 2018 Booklist and information. You will also need your child/children’s usernames. These can be found on their device in the miEbooks app, under the menu option “Accounts”. The username must be typed in lowercase. It will start with g, then a number (not related to their grade), a full stop, their surname and initial and sometimes two initials. There are no spaces in this username. The password for most users is Fourways! but if it does not work please try Fourways1 New device If you need a new device it needs to meet the minimum specifications. If it does not meet these specifications the miEbooks app will not work on the device. Please take these specifications with you to the shop and do not settle for a device that does not meet these specifications. The school is not recommending any particular device but please ensure that the device you choose meets the following specifications: Android: Tier one devices only (e.g. Samsung, Acer, Asus, Sony, LG) Quad Core CPU at 1.2GHz processing speed 16GB Internal Storage space 2GB RAM Android Version 5 or higher (Lollipop) Apple: IOS 9 or higher iPad 4 and up, iPad Mini, iPad Air or iPad Pro Both types of devices need: A-Grade WIFI components Battery life that can last up to 8 hours during video play Comparison of devices from what we have experienced in the past:

Devices

iPad

Android

Speed Receive resources much faster than Android devices

Battery life Much longer battery life than Android devices

Updates for miE-books app

Needs internet connection outside school to update the miEbooks app.

miEbooks can be updated through the school WiFi.

Updates for Operat-ing System

Needs internet connection outside school to update the operating system.

Operating system cannot always be updated to new versions. If possible learners need to do this update outside school.

Support Needs less support than Android devices. Support available at school in the library.

Support is available at school in the library.

Special deals for iPads Parents can log onto ThinkAhead (http://www.thinkahead.co.za/parent-offer/) to register themselves for special deals on iPads and accessories from the iStore. Apps needed: Both the following are needed and are free to install: MiEbooks Adobe Acrobat Reader When will the new books arrive in the miEbooks app? If learners refresh the app at school while connected to the school WiFi, they will see the new book covers. They are able to tap on the book and download the book, but until the book has been paid for, there will be an error saying that the book has not been authenticated. Once the payment has gone through the learners will be able to open the book, if they are connected to the school WiFi or an internet connection at home. Please note that no problems with incorrect registration for books will be dealt with telephonically. or by e-mail. We need the learner to speak to us directly. Assistance with payments Parents will be helped per grade with two options for the grade 8 parents. Parents who have children in more than one grade may also get assistance on any one of the dates for both learners:

Grade 8 of 2018: Saturday, 2nd of December 2017 (from 08:00) Grade 8, 9 & 12 of 2018: Monday, 15 th of January 2018 (from 08:00 – 13:00) Grade 10, 11 & 12 of 2018 : Tuesday, 16 th January 2018 (from 08:00 – 13:00) All grades: Wednesday and Thursday, 17 & 18 of January 2018 (during school hours) All grades: Friday, 19 th of January 2018 (from 08:00 – 10:00) All grades: Monday to Friday, 22 -26 January 2018 (during school hours) Please note: The whole process takes at least an hour, therefore no learners w ill be accepted after 12:00 on the 15th and 16th of January 2018. What do you need when needing assistance with payments Grade 8 parents or parents of a learner that is new to the school, need to bring the signed device policy with them, signed by both learner and parent. If you want to pay on the spot, please bring with your debit or credit card alternatively you will be given a reference number to pay at the bank. Payment options: Credit Card Instant EFT Debit Card Cash Deposits Please note: The easiest and fastest way for paying for the books is with a credit card. Instant/ cash/ debit payments require a reference number from an ITSI representative and can take a while to clear. Parents who wish to do an Instant/ cash/ debit must speak in person to an ITSI representative, on the dates above, to receive a reference number. This cannot be requested telephonically or by e-mail. All books must be paid for by the 16th of January 2018 at the very latest so that the learners are able to open their electronic books when the school year starts on the 17th of January 2018. Is using a device optional? Each learner will need a device of their own. If they do not have a device they will not be able to access the learning material (video’s, pictures, books, study notes, assessments etc.) that they need in order to master and pass the subjects.

Possible failures for 2017 If there is a possibility a learner is at risk of failing this year, parents must NOT pay for their books until the learner’s end of year results (in their report card) have confirmed they have indeed passed. Learners are at risk of failing the year if they have failed any term in the year or do not study for November final examinations. The learner can still bring their device to school this year to load their books, but parents must not pay until it has been confirmed the learner has indeed passed the year. Books can also NOT be carried over to the next grade when they do pass the grade they failed this year. There will be NO refunds and it is the responsibility of the parents to make sure that they are paying for the correct items .

Subject Changes Learners should have handed in any possible subject changes during this term. This was announced to the learners. The subject changes will only be confirmed when the school starts next year. Parents should NOT pay for a book if their child might be changing that subject. All other books can be paid for and the subject that might change can be paid for next year once the change has been confirmed. Please note that there will be NO refunds and it is the responsibility of the parents to make sure that they are paying for the correct items. Contact persons During the first two weeks of school there will be an ITSI representative available in the library during school hours. It would be best if you see them directly with any issues. Buying books: helpdesk@it.si and 012 941 1546 Weekdays: 8:00 – 16:30 If you don’t get assistance from help at ITSI: Please contact: Lilané le Grange: legrangel@4ways.co.za

INTERACT

The Interact team’s final community service for 2017—Ithuteng After School Centre (26 October 2017)

ACADEMICS : TOP 20

Grade 8

Nicole Jeger

Mitchell Neilson

Cayla Crew

Cameron Neilson

Taine Richardson

Jemimah Pritchard

Denay Moodley

Suvarna Krishnaswamy

Jodie-Leigh Smuts

Adam Young

Ashley Santangelo

Siphesihle Skosana

Abraham Thiao

Jodi Perreira

Danielle Esterhuizen

Bree Porter

Daivik Tulsee

Kayla van Niekerk

Yu-Hsin Chen

Vuyelwa Ngwenya

Grade 9

Tristan Nel

Jonathan Pienaar

Mbali Mafuya

Tanvi Sujanani

Parys Njoke

Campbell Johnstone

Erin Sephton

Daniel Bezuidenhout

Caylin Young

Suzette Klingenberg

Mirellia Premchand

Jack Walther

Mbali Rani

Yomelela Ntuli

Deryn Meier

Julia Benton

Kerryn Janse van Rensburg

Dominic Raynard

Joshua Devadasan

Paige Osmond

Grade 10

Natasha Killassy

Tarryn Nieuwoudt

Aidan Johnson

Joshna Narasoo

Gemma Young

Michelle Venables

VCayla Goncalves

Olufemi Leopold-George

Casey Wright

Tristan Govender

Caitlin Clark

Calista Gurney

Erin Nuns

Jenna Greenwood

Andrew Bradfield

Caitlin Scott

Bradley Neen

Hannah Carpel

Ethan Swanepoel

Matteo Rakic

Grade 11

Anna Kotschy

Micaela Santangelo

Sanam Maharaj Mojarad

Shania Richardson

Keyura Pather

Joely Woodward

Ivan Low

Sanam Bhoola

Prenavan Murugan

Kirsten Chambers

Daniella Asher

Daniel Kolev

Tamarin Nel

Paige Andrew

Mashudu Nkosi

Gordon Mai

Stanie Mphande

Caleb Johnstone

Aisha Ilyas

Tristan Potgieter

AWARDS

Emergency Care

Team Award - Neo Moela - Samukelisiwe Madide Junior Colours - Anasha Dorey - Caitlin McIntyre - Lara Rutherford - Blessing Ncube - Makovhe Leshba Merit Certificate for dedication and commitment to Emergency Care - Keegan Geere - Katlego Tsotetsi

Equestrian

Megan Brooker Full Colours

Shannon Gent Half Colours

Stuart Ballantine Team Award Justin Venter

Team Award Katarina Gardiner

Team Award Cameron Cowper

Team Award Kadin Bennett Team Award

Stuart Ballantine Junior Colours Justin Venter Junior Colours

Sound and Lighting

Merit Certificate for Dramatics

Cameron Neilson

Mitchell Neilson

Waterpolo

Full Colours awarded to Chloe Greig

AWARDS

Debating

Thulaganyo Madumo Honours Andrew Bradfield

Honours

Thulaganyo Madumo

Full Colours Andrew Bradfield

Full Colours Kerry Backes Full Colours

Sanam Mojarad-Maharaj Full Colours

Boipelo Makgatho Team Award Boipelo Makgatho Junior Colours Thembeka Radebe

Junior Colours Ropafadzo Zharere

Junior Colours Abraham Thiao

Junior Colours Tapo Mhango

Junior Colours

Jordan Scott Merit Certificate for service Martin Kanev Merit Certificate for service Philani Muvavarirwa Merit Certificate for service Ethan Swanepoel Merit Certificate for Excellence

Journalism

Megan Du Toit Full Colours Shania Richardson Full Colours Gabriella Turner

Full Colours

Thembelani Mvelase Half Colours

Yeshen Rajah Half Colours

Jordan Scott Half Colours

Michelle Venables Half Colours

Luhle Ngume Junior Colours

Caylin Young Junior Colours

Caleb John Junior Colours

Dylan Tyson Junior Colours

Preston Calvert Merit Certificate

Noelene Esterhuizen Merit Certificate

Nicholas McNiven Merit Certificate

Tanvi Sujanani Merit Certificate

Amy Irving Merit Certificate

Campbell Johnston Merit Certificate

Kearin Greene Merit Certificate

Athletics

Full Colours

Erin Haupt

Joshua Flanagan

Shaylee Krumples

Tamarin Nel

Athletics

Merit Certificate for Athletics with special citation for participation in the 2017 Prestige Meeting

Half Colours

Andrea Popara

Amber Ritchie

Buma Ayuk

Ofentse Motau

Team Award

Kirsten Chambers

Daniel Pieterse

Wesley John

Kyle Twomey

Caleb Johnstone

Lunga Dittrich

Chloe Grieg

Reiley Walther

Nadya Stolarcyzk

Gary van Staden

Nicholas van Zijl

Ryan Wittman

Travis Krumples

Matthew Taylor

Jada van Staden

Tristan Nel

Matthew Dinner

Cayla Crew

Amarachi Ndudim

Caprice Joseph

Jada van Staden

Kamohelo Mafejane

Simphiwe Khuzwayo

Benjamin Wilson Merit Certificate for Athletics with special citation for overall com-mitment to Fourways High School - Reiley Walther - Kyle Twomey

Junior Colours

Caitlin Hamilton

Morgan Peche

Felicity Mkwanazi

Ofentse Bulane

Kristen Crew

Limpopo Molife

Sanam Bhoola

Michelle Chiremba

Katlego Maswadzi

Jade van der Brugghen

Merit Certificates

Mitchell Neilson

Tristan Potgieter

Christopher Dasha

Prosper Morake

Brandon Grant

Caleb Johnstone

Jack Frazer

Lungisa Masondo

Alex Marais

Ethan Thorpe

Mateo Rakic

Claudio da Silva

Angela Kilfoil

Paige Andrews

Megan Borkus

Kayla Lemkus

Lara Langton

Yomelela Ntuli

Jenna Fiebiger

Caitlin Scott

VCayla Goncalves

Leighlan Anders

Jade van Wyk

Jamie de Pinna

Tayla Johnson

Nicole Watson

Sthabiso Mkhize

Tshlamo Ntsoko

Fidel Solomons

Christopher Dasha

AWARDS

Athletics continued

Jack Walther

Kelvin Urwin

Dean Selesnick

Kyle Twomey

Dominic Stern

Cameron Neilson

Jonty Pienaar

Liam Binedell

Junhee Lee

Florence Mulenga

Wendy Ngwambo

Nancy Henry

Penny Masondo

Caitlyn Piper

Volleyball

Honours Limpopo Molife

Shaylee Krumples

Sarah Shabalala

Full Colours Andrea Popara

VCayla Goncalves

Chandani Maharaj

Nina Ottesen

Masebaka Makakane

Kelly Williams

Sethu Gadu

Sanam Bhoola

Michelle Gadzikwa

Junior Colours Misha Nielsen

Joshna Narasoo

Felicity Mkwanazi

Caitlin Liebenberg

Caitlin Daniels

Yomelela Ntuli

Nerita Chipepera

Alika Maharaj

Chidera Nwobodo

Samantha Kemp

Jessica Pieterse

Junior Colours Erin Tegner

Aerin Brombacher

Virginia Jackson

Talisha Papli

Leighlan Anders

Brianne Brombacher

Mikayla Worrall

Cherie Aldous

Ntsako Ngonyama

Tiara De Robillard

Amarachi Ndumdum

Bianca Botha

Katarina Berovic

Volleyball continued

Merit Certificate

Shanice Reddy

Sibahle Mandita

Naledi Duda

Ahyoung Joo

Ambani Musida

Ameera Badat

Aphiwe Shabalala

Ayanda Hegeni

Azwinnakele Ramabusha

Bethany Maongera

Blessing Ncube

Bokamoso Mtembu

Buhle Nkantsu

Chioma Sibisi

Chisumino Momberume

Colby Nieman

Funi Madima

Gina Baruffa

Hameline Kahonde

Inam Maimela

Jemimah Pritchard

Jenalee Prinsloo

Juhi Choudree

Katlego Tsotetsi

Kayla van Niekerk

Kelsey Mazibuko

Keyura Pather

Khanyisile Mathe

Lesedi Khoza

Volleyball continued

Merit Certificate

Lethlogonolo Yende

Malaika Muleya

Mandisa Lemeko

Megan Gould

Memory Mahlangu

Mia Joseph

Micaela Harripersadh

Mirabel Moyo

Mirellia Premchand

Mukovhe Leshiba

Nicole Jager

Ofentse Bulane

Owami Mafisa

Radhika Moodley

Reatlegile Matsunyane

Reneiloe Matsunyane

Rirhandzu Mashele

Ropafadzo Zharare

Samiya Omar

Sandile Chiremba

Sarah-May Phokaners

Sibongiseni Selane

Shaelyn Crowe

Suvarna Krishnaswamy

Tanvi Sujanani

Thembi Gondwe

Tsholofelo Qholosha

Vuyelwa Ngwenya

Zoe Bywater

VALEDICTION

TOP 20

Rebecca Rosenbaum

Nhlanhla Mathye

Tatenda Garande

Nhlanhla Simelane

Darren Horwitz

Emma Fitzsimons

Tameeka Rajoo

Yashen Narasoo

Tiaan Spies Caitlyn Williams

Genevieve Rousseau

Faith Lindeque

Kelsi Chomse

Alexander Burford

Nevishka Pillay Shannon Hill

Brittney Kotze

Eleni Noel-Barham

Reiley Walther Kulani Tsitsi

Taylor Van Musschenbroek

2017 Subject Prizes

1st Place

Computer Appilications Technology: Rebecca Nel Geography: Taylor Van Musschenbroek Engineering Graphics and Design: Simone Davey Life Orientation: Kulani Tsitsi Business Studies: Brittney Kotze Information Technology: Emma Fitzsimons Visual Arts: Genevieve Rousseau Tourism: Nevishka Pillay Consumer Studies and Mathematical Literacy: Taneal Cooper Accounting: Darren Horwitz English: Nhlanhla Simelane Afrikaans; Life Sciences and History: Rebecca Rosenbaum Physical Sciences; Mathematics and Advanced Programme Mathematics: Tiaan Spies

Special Subject Prizes

Tasha Koopal: The Duncan Kilpatrick Award for Art is for the most promising Artist in grade 12. This award is given to the pupil who achieved over 90% for her Retrospective Exhibition. This includes all her practical work for the year. This is a gifted artist who has mastered oil, watercolour, graphite, gouache, and pen. She has been accepted to study graphic design at Vega in 2018. Holly Davis: The recipient of the Horwood Trophy for Music has been in the FHS Band for 5 years and has performed on piano for the last five major productions. She has worked her way up to Piano 1 for her matric year and has shown unbelievable determination and commitment to achieve this position. She is an accomplished musician and pianist and she has completed her grade 5 exams in Royal Schools theory. Currently she is busy with her grade 5 piano practical exams. She has been the Captain of the school major production band for 2016/17 and she has led by example in every way. Daniel Walker: The recipient of the B.E. Music Trophy has also been involved in the Band for 5 years. During this time, he has played two different instruments. He is an exceptional musician being multi-talented in a few of his chosen instruments. His main instrument was guitar but when our bass guitar player left, this student said he would love to learn the instrument. Within a very short time frame, he became an integral part of the band as the bass player. Not only is he an accomplished bassist and guitarist but also a singer. He will be using his musical abilities in his future and we look forward to seeing what he can achieve. Tiaan Spies: The Macmillan Trophy for Creativity in IT Sinethemba Zwane: The Macmillan Trophy for Creativity in CAT Nicole Watson: Councillor of the Year

Premier Awards Overall Cultural Achievement: Masebaka Makakane Sportswoman of the Year: Tylor Andrew and Jamie de Pinna Sportsman of the Year: Ebot-Tabe Buma and Jordan Kernot The Fairall Shield for Dedication, Enthusiasm and School Spirit: Ebot-Tabe Buma The Ward Trophy for Service: Rebecca Rosenbaum Rotary Shield for Service above Self: Sanveer Baliraj Executive Award for Leadership: Ebot-Tabe Buma Per Ardua ad Astra: Lunga Dittrich Fourways Legend: Reiley Walther The Semper Virtute Award: Tatenda Garande

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2018 TEXTBOOKS are now AVAILABLE ONLINE at www.bookboundonline.co.za under “School Booklists” and the

“FOURWAYS HIGH SCHOOL LOGO”. Physical books will be couriered to an address of your choice. eBook “Voucher Codes” are sent immediately to your

email address. For assistance please call 011 028-2413 or 011 028 5788. Books also available at 3 High School Shopping Centre,

Malibongwe Drive, Fontainebleau, Randburg

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