school matters - midstream college
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School Matters FROM THE HEADMASTER’S OFFICE First and foremost I would like to wish every learner, parent and teacher a blessed 2019. May we all strive to have a positive impact on the people around us, as well as on our beloved country. I would like to congratulate the matric class of 2018 on their exceptional results. We are very proud of their 100% pass, 98.7% university degree exemption and 438 distinctions. A special word of congratulations to Danica Meiring and Robyn Ferguson on their 10 distinctions each. More details about the results to follow in this circular. The king is dead … (the class of 2018 has moved on) … long live the king (the class of 2019 has already shown through their participation and spirit that they are worthy of filling the void). I hope the matrics will have a fun-filled and enjoyable last year at the College. A special word of welcome to all new staff members and learners. The wannabe grade eights are, however, still in the process of earning the right to be true Midstream College learners. I would like to invite the grade 8 parents to their inauguration in the hall next Thursday, 31 January at 18:30. I would furthermore like to invite grade 8 parents to your first opportunity to have Coffee-with-Carel. During this open agenda meeting with me, we get the chance to meet each other and chat about the dynamic College environment. It is scheduled in the staff room for Thursday, 7 February from 07:30 to 08:30. Please notify Debbi at [email protected] if you would like to attend. Grade 9 to 12 parents will have their opportunity on Thursday, 14 February.
Carpe, carpe. Carpe diem. Seize the day, boys. Make your lives extraordinary.#
My challenge to each learner, parent and teacher for 2019 – Carpe Diem (seize every academic, sport, cultural and social moment). Seize every opportunity to have a positive impact on your family, friends, College and country, and make 2019 an extraordinary year.
# A quote from Mr Keating in the film Dead Poets Society. Dead Poets Society is a 1989 American film starring Robin Williams. Set in 1959 at the conservative boarding
school Welton Academy, it tells the story of an English teacher who inspires his students through his teaching of poetry.
MIDSTREAM COLLEGE
Circular 01/2019 • 24 January 2019
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EDUCATIONAL TOUR TO INDIA AND UAE 2019 The 2019 tour to India and the United Arab Emirates during September/October 2019 is filling up fast. The tour programme includes the following cities:
Delhi & Agra – 2 nights each
Jaipur & Kalakho – 1 night each
Mumbai & Dubai – 3 nights each Accomodation is based on four star delux hotels and includes 12 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 10 dinners. Feel free to contact Ms Danelle du Preez at [email protected] if you would like to offer your child this opportunity.
Feel free to look at our video at https://youtu.be/Es4jlrVkVeA.
Academics
MATRIC RESULTS The matrics of 2018 produced superb results, our best to date. They achieved a 100% pass rate and the 159 matrics amassed 438 distinctions (2,75 per candidate). 98,7% met the requirements for Bachelor’s Degree studies at a university. We are particularly proud of our top achievers (number of distinctions in brackets): Danica Meiring (10), Robyn Ferguson (10), Fredré Conradie (9), Mignon Jooste (9), Thana Groenewald (8), Caitlin Mollentze (8) and Pieter van Wyk (8). A further nine candidates each received seven distinctions. The following learners were in the top 1% of all IEB candidates in individual subjects: Robyn Ferguson (Afrikaans EAT, English HL, LO and Tourism), Danica Meiring (Afrikaans EAT, LO and Tourism), Fredré Conradie (Afrikaans EAT and LO), Robyn Bezuidenhout (English FAL and LO), Mignon Jooste (English FAL and Tourism), Carla Putter (English FAL and LO), Thana Groenewald (Afrikaans EAT), Mia Storbeck (Afrikaans EAT), Corine Wildenboer (Afrikaans EAT), Tayla Brown (Afrikaans EAT), Megan Bisset (Afrikaans EAT), Stephanie Reynders (Afrikaans EAT), CJ Pienaar (EGD), Ciara Anning (EGD), Tiané de Bod (English FAL), Noelene Swart (English FAL), Idamari de Witt (LO) and Mieke van Zyl (Tourism). Danica and Robyn were also in the Top 50 of all IEB candidates with their superb achievements. We have had 10 learners in the Top 50 since 2014.
MID-YEAR AND FINAL EXAMINATIONS Kindly note that both abovementioned examinations will run till the last day of the term (see the school diary) and that all learners will write on that day. Parents who are planning holidays abroad must especially take note of this, as no learner can be excused from scheduled examinations for holiday purposes. Your cooperation in this regard is appreciated.
JUNIOR AFRIKAANS EERSTE ADDISIONELE TAAL OLYMPIAD Congratulations to Cara Venter who was the overall winner of this national Olympiad.
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Culture
GENERAL INFORMATION Auditions and trials for a number of culture groups and competitions have already started. Please visit our website should you require more information.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF NON-SCHOOL CULTURAL ACTIVITIES We would like to acknowledge these achievements. Kindly send all relevant information to Ms Danelle du Preez ([email protected]).
ORATORS The internal orators’ competitions start today. Because the organisers of external orators' competitions often limit our number of entries, we unfortunately have to give preference to learners who participate in the internal orators' competitions. The dates for the internal orators are as follows:
Wednesday, 6 February English prepared Thursday, 7 February Afrikaans prepared & unprepared Wednesday, 13 February English unprepared
Should you have any queries, you are welcome to contact the following teachers:
Afrikaans redenaars Ms Sharon de Bod ([email protected]) English orators Ms Liz Vincent ([email protected])
Sport The athletics season is in full swing with the inter-house meeting already completed and our meeting in the UJ Stadium taking place tomorrow. Please note that the school will close at 12:00 tomorrow to accommodate the athletes and officials travelling to Johannesburg. The school will close at 12:45 next Friday as the athletes have to participate at Oos-Moot. The results of all these meetings will be published in the next circular. Our cricketers participated in the Woerie Week during the holidays and are currently involved in the T20 and Finsbury competitions. Good luck to our swimmers for their first gala at Woodhill this afternoon, as well as our cricketers playing against Ben Vorster from Tzaneen this weekend.
CRICKET Opponent Result Comments
1st TEAM Curro Roodeplaat (T20)
Midstream 255/5 Curro 143/8 Won by 82 runs
Merrick Brett 63 Dillon van Vuuren 2/19 in 3 overs
Hoërskool Merensky (Finsbury Series)
Merensky 41 Midstream 42/1 Won by 9 wickets
Nathan Jooste 5/11 in 5 overs Dian Clark 22 n.o.
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Opponent Uitslag Kommentaar
Marais Viljoen (Woerie Week)
Marais Viljoen 78/4 Midstream 59/4 Lost by 19 runs
Kempton Park (Woerie Week)
Kempton Park 166 /8 Midstream 143/8 Lost by 23 lopies
Divan Esterhuizen 2/27 in 4 overs Dian Clark 68 Reinhardt Henning 36
Hoërskool Rustenburg (Woerie Week)
Midstream 143 Rustenburg 144/6 Lost by 6 wickets
Dian Clark 40
Hoërskool Monument (Woerie Week)
Midstream 237/7 Monument 235 Won by 2 runs
Merrick Brett 71 & 4/30 in 10 overs Dian Clark 41 Dylan Carroll 30
Centurion B (Woerie Week)
Midstream 163 Centurion 164/5 Lost by 5 wickets
Divan Esterhuizen 34 & 3/32 in 8 overs
EG Jansen T20 (Woerie Week)
EG Jansen 148/5 Midstream 124/5 Lost by 24 runs
Dian Clark 41
U/15 TEAM Hoërskool Merensky (Finsbury Series)
Merensky 115 Midstream 79/7 Lost by 10 runs (D/L)
Nicolaas Verhoef 6/24 in 10 overs
SQUASH Please note that the squash league takes place earlier this year. All players are requested to click on the link below in order to register to play for the school.
http://cjsquash.co.za/schools/midstream/
CHESS Donald van der Westhuizen and Aurèlie Msiza participated in the SA Junior Championships during December. Donald was the winner on bord 5 and assisted his team in winning gold.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF NON-SCHOOL SPORT We would like to acknowledge learners’ achievements in non-school sport. You are requested to send relevant details to Mr Hans van Vreden ([email protected]). UNDERWATER HOCKEY Congratulations to Henk Venter, Ethan Martin and Ethan de Villiers who have been selected for the SA U/19 team to compete in the world championships in England during August this year. ROAD CYCLING Dylan and Lucy Carroll participated in a provincial road race this weekend. In both the road race and time trail Lucy received silver, while Dylan came fourth and third respectively. BIATHLON Ruben Schoeman came first in the u/17 category at the Central Gauteng Championships. Congratulations.
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BASEBALL Congratulations to Connor and Devon Pugin who have been included in the Gauteng u/15 baseball team. KARATE Congratulations to the following learners who participated in the 9th Commonwealth Games during December: Dihan de Bod Bronze for Kumite Reece Baynes Bronze for Kumite Justin Baynes Bronze for Kumite and gold for Team Kata
General IRELAND TOUR WINE ORDER FORM The order form for the Grangehurst wines is attached. Please mail the completed order forms directly to Latitia Coetzee ([email protected]), who will send you the invoice in return, to be paid directly into the school account as per invoice reference.
SPRINGFEST Our annual festival takes place on Saturday, 14 September. We have already booked a star-studded line-up for the day. Save this date on your calendar as you are definitely going to miss out if you do not join us this year for a day of fun in the sun.
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NEXT CIRCULAR Thursday, 7 February 2019