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Merrifield’s Very Own Bi-Weekly Newspaper 18 August 2017

From the Executive Head, Dr Guy Hartley

The highpoint of our twentieth year celebrations is upon us as we enter two weeks ahead of festivities.

The students have been applying themselves well in rehearsals as they gear up for three performances

of our “Unstoppable” production in the Guild Theatre as a showcase of music, arts and drama at

Merrifield. Each student in grades 1-9 gets the opportunity to appear on stage, and appreciate the

atmosphere and workings of a regional theatre. They are sure to acquit themselves well and are

looking forward to “wowing” our parent audiences.

Next weekend, the College and Prep then host St George’s from Port Elizabeth in our major derby

sports matches of the year. We have a healthy, long term rivalry with St George’s, as one of the leading

independent schools in the NMMU region, and can look forward to a weekend of good spirit,

comaraderie and competition. There are also prep and college socials on the Friday night as we build

friendships with our St George’s guests.

The following week we move to our Founders’ Day celebrations. This year we have invited former

headmaster, Tony Law, to be our guest-of-honour. We also honour our matric class of 2007, who have

now been ten years out of school. Former SRC Head of 2007, Vuyo Gabelana, will address the students

at the Founders’ Day assembly on behalf of the 2007 year group. Please be invited to join in the activi-

ties as we commemorate our twentieth year!

SHOWTIME! Rehearsals are underway for Unstoppable, Merrifield's 20th birthday celebration. The play will be staged at the Guild Theatre next week Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (22, 23 and 24 August). Tickets are available from the school and Computicket. The cast includes students from Grade 1 to Matric, as well as staff members. It's a beautiful show! Synopsis: UNSTOPPABLE - A Merrifield School 20th Anniversary Celebration – tells the story of Lily, an inquisitive grade one student on the first day of school, who grows up in front of the audience’s eyes. The more she is antagonised by her older brother, Matt, the more frantic she becomes to find her talent – to find who she is and where she belongs. This show celebrates Merrifield’s rich cultural diversity with dancing, singing, acting, marimba bands and musical instruments. It showcases the talents of learners ranging from grade one to grade twelve, in a heart-warming story that is sure to appeal to audiences of all ages.

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Grade 10s had fun at Hobbiton on Hogsback

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GRADE 8

James Ford Grade 8 Silver Award

Neve Hayman Grade 8 Silver Award

Liyabona Fuku Grade 8 Silver Award

Matthew van Harmelen Grade 8 Silver Award

Madison Summers Grade 8 Silver Award

David Weber Grade 8 Silver Award

Langelihle Nto Grade 8 Silver Award

Zoe Steyn Grade 8 Silver Award

Yusaf Peer Grade 8 Silver Award

Thomas Rautenbach Grade 8 Silver Award

Cameron Cotterrell Grade 8 Silver Award

Nazi Mkumla Grade 8 Silver Award

Khanyisile Ntswahlana Grade 8 Silver Award

Fathima Moola Grade 8 Gold Award

Pippa Sparg Grade 8 Gold Award

Anke de Ridder Grade 8 Gold Award

Keelan Hartley Grade 8 Gold Award

Jenna Gouws Grade 8 Gold Award

Lisa van der Heide Grade 8 Gold Award

Carina Steytler Grade 8 Gold Award

Calum Jones Grade 8 Gold Award

GRADE 9

Yeyethu Madasa Grade 9 Silver Award

Ayakha Ngcwangu Grade 9 Silver Award

Simonique Rose Grade 9 Silver Award

Buhle Nojoko Grade 9 Silver Award

Alexander Schewitz Grade 9 Silver Award

Lindelwa Mkumla Grade 9 Silver Award

Tia Hart Grade 9 Silver Award

Mohammad Shabih Grade 9 Silver Award

Matthew Mangold Grade 9 Silver Award

Mia Wood Grade 9 Silver Award

Hannah Muckle Grade 9 Silver Award

Matthew Fleischman Grade 9 Silver Award

Angus Campbell Grade 9 Silver Award

Yolo Sikuza Grade 9 Gold Award

Camille Beau Grade 9 Gold Award

Selin Tolu Grade 9 Gold Award

Zoe Sparg Grade 9 Gold Award

Joshua Emslie Grade 9 Gold Award

Erin-Rose Handley Grade 9 Gold Award

Catherine Bruce Grade 9 Gold Award

Catherine Williams-Jones Grade 9 Gold Award

Jessica Craddock Grade 9 Gold Award

GRADE 10

Cameron Wicks Grade 10 Silver Award

Talitha Stapelberg Grade 10 Silver Award

Luke Hanner Grade 10 Silver Award

Colby Weiss Grade 10 Silver Award

Cabe Morrison Grade 10 Silver Award

Dylan Smith Grade 10 Silver Award

Saskia Giese Grade 10 Silver Award

Jade Underwood Grade 10 Silver Award

Nicholas Gregoriou Grade 10 Silver Award

Khian Denison Grade 10 Silver Award

Britney Schroeder Grade 10 Gold Award

Coleen Grobler Grade 10 Gold Award

Janna Bamberger Grade 10 Gold Award

Taoni Mansingh Grade 10 Gold Award

Erin Ramsay Grade 10 Gold Award

Paige Wardle Grade 10 Gold Award

Heather Sandison Grade 10 Gold Award

Benjamin Brent Grade 10 Gold Award

Madhia Shabih Grade 10 Gold Award

Siobhan Barry Grade 10 Gold Award

Dayna Clark Grade 10 Gold Award

ACADEMIC AWARDS JULY 2017

Honours: 80% + for two exam periods

Colours: 75-79% for two exam periods

Half Colours: 70-74% for two exam periods

Gold Badge: 80% and over

Silver Badge: 70-9%

Step up award: 5% or more improvement between December 2016 and June 2017

STEP UP AWARDS

Joshua Emslie Grade 9 STEP UP CERTIFICATE

Tia Hart Grade 9 STEP UP CERTIFICATE

Eva Kolyvas Grade 9 STEP UP CERTIFICATE

Lindelwa Mkumla Grade 9 STEP UP CERTIFICATE

Chuma Nobatana Grade 9 STEP UP CERTIFICATE

Buhle Nojoko Grade 9 STEP UP CERTIFICATE

Alexander Schewitz Grade 9 STEP UP CERTIFICATE

Mohammad Shabih Grade 9 STEP UP CERTIFICATE

Ruby Mare Grade 10 STEP UP CERTIFICATE

Andrew Rautenbach Grade 10 STEP UP CERTIFICATE

David Simms Grade 11 STEP UP CERTIFICATE

James Tasker Grade 11 STEP UP CERTIFICATE

Michael Williams-Jones Grade 11 STEP UP CERTIFICATE

Cole Miles Grade 12 STEP UP CERTIFICATE

Danica Stockigt Grade 12 STEP UP CERTIFICATE

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GRADE 11

Hannah Toogood Grade 11 SILVER AWARD

David Simms Grade 11 SILVER AWARD

Jordan Ramoo Grade 11 ACADEMIC HALF COLOURS

Joel Hanner Grade 11 ACADEMIC HALF COLOURS

Tasmiyyah Moola Grade 11 ACADEMIC HALF COLOURS

Dietmar Welz Grade 11 ACADEMIC HALF COLOURS

Leah Schewitz Grade 11 ACADEMIC COLOURS plus Silver Badge

Frances Craddock Grade 11 ACADEMIC COLOURS plus Silver Badge

Milan Wischnath Grade 11 ACADEMIC COLOURS plus Gold Badge

Lauren Petzer Grade 11 ACADEMIC COLOURS plus Gold Badge

Damien Jackelman Grade 11 ACADEMIC COLOURS plus Gold Badge

Luchulumanco Matiso Grade 11 ACADEMIC COLOURS plus Gold Badge

Michael Williams-Jones Grade 11 ACADEMIC COLOURS plus Gold Badge

Britney Korff Grade 11 ACADEMIC HONOURS

Farah Narkedian Grade 11 ACADEMIC HONOURS

Jeffin Thomas Grade 11 ACADEMIC HONOURS

Lithalelanga Chimusoro Grade 11 ACADEMIC HONOURS

GRADE 12

Danielle Heathcote Grade 12 SILVER AWARD

Angela Waterson Grade 12 SILVER AWARD

Anelisa Rwexu Grade 12 SILVER AWARD

Dominique Plaatjes Grade 12 SILVER AWARD

Sihle Nabo Grade 12 SILVER AWARD

Emily King Grade 12 SILVER AWARD

Rory Thomas Grade 12 SILVER AWARD

Hannah Rosenstrauch Grade 12 ACADEMIC HALF COLOURS (Re-award)

Dayna Hempel Grade 12 ACADEMIC HALF COLOURS (Re-award)

Georgia Craddock Grade 12 ACADEMIC HALF COLOURS (Re-award)

Michaela Liesching Grade 12 ACADEMIC COLOURS (Re-award)

Keana Loots Grade 12 ACADEMIC HONOURS

Ruqaiyah Peer Grade 12 ACADEMIC HONOURS

Yhovaan Mansingh Grade 12 ACADEMIC HONOURS (Re-award)

Jenna Jones Grade 12 ACADEMIC HONOURS (Re-award)

ACADEMIC AWARDS JULY 2017 continued...

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Minimising our single use plastic items: The Eco Club upcycled old t-shirts into shopping bags. In a few easy steps, old clothing became funky grocery bags! Don't forget about our Big 4 Challenge in becoming more waste wise. Say no to four main single use plastic items: Plastic bags; Plastic bottles; Coffee cups and lids; Straws. And keep taking three pieces of litter off the beach whenever you go. Small changes make a big difference!

BONES: The Grade 10 science students dissected large, long

bones in the lab this week.

CELEBRATE: A Schultüte is given to children

in Germany on their first day of school, and is

filled with all sorts of treats and yummy sweets.

The Merrifield moms got together on

8 August for a Ladies Paint night in

the hall.

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HOCKEY 2 August: U13 girls hockey beat Berlin 4-0; U11 girls hockey beat Gonubie 4-0. 1 August: U10 boys hockey, Merrifield drew 0-0 with Komga, Dale B and AW Barnes, and lost to Berlin 2-1. 4 August: U13 girls lost to Hudson A 5-1; U13 boys drew with Hudson A 2-2. 2 August: 1st girls v Stutt 1st girls; Merrifield won 7-0; U16 girls vs Stutt U16 girls, Merrifield won 5-0.

15 August: Hockey Festival at Dale. U9 boys results: A team: vs Stirling, the teams drew; vs Cambridge, Merrifield won 2-0; vs Dale A, Merrifield won 2-1. B team: vs Komga A, Merrifield lost 1-0; vs Stirling B, Merrifield won 2-1; vs Dale B, Merrifield lost 1-0. 15 August: U11 Boys Hockey Festival. Results: vs Lilyfontein, the teams drew 2-2; vs New Generations, the teams drew 1-1; vs Kidds Beach, Merrifield won 7-0. 16 August: College hockey derby vs Cambridge. U14A vs U14A: Merrifield won 2-1; U16B vs U16B, the teams drew 1-1; U16B vs U16B, Merrifield lost 0-8; 1st team vs 1st Team, Merrifield lost 1-4; 1st team vs 1st team, Merrifield lost 1-6.

SOCCER 31 July: U9 boys soccer lost 5-0 to Centre of Excellence. 3 August: U13 soccer vs Mbulelo Public, Merrifield lost 4-2; U11 soccer drew 2-2 with Mbulelo Public.

SOCCER 14 August: U9 boys soccer vs AW Barnes, Merrifield lost 4-2.

SURFING The following students competed in regional competitions and were ranked in the top 10 nationally in their respective age groups: Danica Stockigt (No1 ranking U19 division), Zoe Steyn (No1 ranking U14 division); Reilly Mare (No4 ranking U14 division) and Thomas Lindhorst (No 6 ranking U16 division).

NETBALL 3 August: U13 girls netball lost 21-6 to Kidds Beach. 3 August: Merrifield played East London Academy. U16 lost 8-11; U18 lost 10-4. 15 August: U11 girls lost 11-1 to Lilyfontein.

HORSERIDING 29 July: Simonique Rose qualified for the SANESA Regionals Competition that took place in Grahamstown. Simonique and her horse Pirate (representing Merrifield College) did very well, coming 1st in the 80cm Showjumping competition.

TENNIS 2 August: Mixed vs Stirling 2nds, Merrifield lost.

WATERPOLO Congratulations to Jessica Craddock who has been selected for the U15 Border Water Polo Squad.

Senior Afrikaanse Olimpiade: Grade 10-12

24 students entered from Merrified. Congratulations to Grade 12 student Dana Hempel who achieved 80% and placed in the top 20 of the Eastern Cape (out of 253 entries).

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CROSS COUNTRY

Interhouse cross country results

Boys 7: 1. Reece Snyman; 2. Hannes Barden; 3. Mnqobi Dlambewu

Girls 7: 1. Rana Tolu; 2. Vela Mntonintshi; 3. Zoey Batchelor

Boys 8: 1. Adam Brown; 2. Joshua Talbot; 3. Borys Karbowy

Girls 8: 1. Onesimo Dodo; 2. Hlonela Mrwetyana; 3. Emily Evers

Boys 9: 1. Tyler Giese-Scott; 2. Skylar Ganda; 3. Jakob Barden

Girls 9: 1. Daniella Webb; 2. Cora Tarr; 3. Zizi Shenxane

Boys 10: 1. Blake Snyman; 2. Igor Karbowy; 3. Blake Brown

Girls 10: 1. Alison Wheatley and Madison Goliath; 3. Samiha Dhoda

Boys 11: 1. Mtha Mboniswa; 2. Unathi Mtyobele; 3. Gerhard Kotze

Girls 11: 1. Rachel Webb; 2. Lea Kuhlmann; 3. Zenande Shenxane

Boys 12: 1. Thomas Braun; 2. Calvin Richardson; 3. Daniel Van Rensburg

Girls 12: 1. Georgina Waechter; 2. Jenna Wheatley; 3. Cara Reynders

Boys 13: 1. Siyavuya Manyonga; 2. Harshul Ranchhod; 3. Mumbi Kayula

Girls 13: 1. Megan Waechter; 2. Khanya Mabandla; 3. Devina Pillay

Boys 14: 1. Sebastian Harris; 2. Samuel Perks; 3. Pablo Battiss

Girls 14: 1. Nicara Diedericks; 2. Emihle Bikitsha 3. Alexa Molema

Trophy Winners:

Foundation Phase

Boys: Adam Brown

Girls: Daniella Webb

Intermediate Phase

Boys: Blake Snyman

Girls: Rachel Webb

Senior Intermediate Phase

Boys: Thomas Braun

Girls: Megan Waechter

Winning House: Orion

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Happy birthday to the following Merrifield staff and students,

from 5 August to 1 September:

Students: Siobhan Barry, Lucia Beltrame, Jonathan Corbett, Bristin Liebold, Liam Coetzee, Lilitha

Madasa, Michael Raats, Kayla Heiberg, Dietmar-Edumisa Welz, Emily-Rose Kingwill, Nathan Glasby,

Stephanie Jeacocks, Michaela Liesching, Muhammad Limbada, Keaton Ott, Lirushan Pillay, Michael du

Preez, Liyabona Fuku, Soyama Plaatjie, Isabella Dillin-Synek, Isabella Da Silva, Rainy Meng, Cole Miles,

Connor Olivier, Gabriella Theron, Zack Thesen, Leah Schewitz, Heath Vallance, Usithi Nogela, Catherine

Williams-Jones, Lisakanya Zantsi, Emma Fray, Rebekah Krull, Benjamin Williams-Jones, Asiphesona

Nkala, Madison-Schae Summers, Codi Smith, Seth van Rensburg, Lara Braitmaier, Ava Dalgleish, Farah

Narkedien Fleitas, Cameron Scott, Akiera Govender, Jordan Ramoo, Sarah Nel, Dylan Puttergill, Britney

Schroeder, Kwezi Sikwebu, Leo Wetzel, Matthew Fleischman, Marley Johnston and Thando Marafane.

Staff: Maria Sergel (11/8), Judy Lawson (13/8), Emilie Rautenbach (27/8), Gary Nel (30/8), and Kirsty

Richards (30/8).