Fairmont Focus 25: 13 August 2015

1. CIRCULAR NO. 25
13 August 2015
Dear Parent(s) / Guardian(s)
“THE WHOLE PURPOSE OF EDUCATION
IS TO TURN MIRRORS INTO WINDOWS.”
Sydney J. Harris
The school production ‘Deadly Devious Domestication’ took place this week and Mr Basson will
tell us about the highs of this brilliant show, supported with some great action photos, in next
week’s circular.

2. 1) ACADEMICS
Our current academic focus rests with the grade 12’s who have two school weeks remaining before
they commence their Trial examinations. As always, we encourage them to make every effort in
their preparation for these exams.
Our weekly tests continue as indicated below. Parents of pupils in grades 8 and 9 are reminded of
the ANA assessments that will be written from 15 - 18 September.
2) LATE COLLECTION OF PUPILS
It is a major concern of ours that some parents do not collect their children in good time from school
after functions and in the afternoons at the end of the school day.
Safety of our pupils is of paramount importance and we ask those parents referred to here, to please
be on time for the collection of their children.
20 TEACHING DAYS TO FINAL EXAMS
School
Holidays
Public
Holidays
Matrics writing exams
July (0 Days) August (10 Days) September (3 Days)
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
1 2 3 4 1 1 2 3 4 5
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30
30 31
October (7 Days) November December
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 27 28 29 30 31
3) TEST DAYS TERM 3
AUGUST 2015 TESTS
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
16 17 TEST
8-Maths
9-Natural Sciences
10-Accounting
11-Physical Sc.
12-Consumer St.
18
12-Maths/M.Lit.
19 20 TEST
8-EMS
9-Technology
10-History
11-IT Theory
12-Life Sciences
21
Gr.10 Assembly
11-Maths (Ass.)
12-Geography
12-Eng P3 exam (in the
afternoon)
22
23
24 TEST
8-English
9-Maths
10-English
11-Geography/Mus.
12-IT Theory
25 26
10-CAT Prac
27 TEST
8-History
9-Geography
10-Visual Art
11-English
12-Design
28
Gr.9 Assembly
10-IT Prac Test
29
30 31 TEST
8-Geography
9-History
10-Design
11-History
12-Exams start

3. SEPTEMBER 2015
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 2 3 TEST
8-Afrikaans
9-Creative Arts
10-Geography/Music
11-Design
4
10-Afr. (Ass)
5
6 7 TEST
8-Creative Arts
9-Maths
10-IT Theory
11-Visual Art
8 9 10 TEST
8-English
9-Natural Sciences
10-Maths/Maths Lit
11-IT Prac
11
10-Cons. Studies Test
12
13 14 TEST
8-English
9-Afrikaans
10-Life Sciences
11-Business Studies
15
ANA – Gr. 8 Eng.
16
ANA – Gr. 9 Eng.
17 TEST
8-ANA Gr. 8 Maths
9-Maths
10-CAT Theory
11-CAT Theory
18
9-ANA Gr. 9 Maths
19
20 21 TEST
8-Maths
9-English
10-Consumer St.
11-Maths/Maths Lit
22
12-Final Design Prac
exam (8:00-17:00)
23
8-11-MARKS DUE
12- Design Final Prac
exam (8:00-17:00)
24 Heritage Day 25 School Holiday 26
27 28 TEST
8-Maths
9-Maths
10-History
11-Afrikaans
12-Vis Art Final Prac
exam (8:00-17:00)
29
12-Vis Art Final Prac
exam (8:00-17:00)
30
12-Vis Art Final Prac
exam (8:00-17:00)
OCTOBER 2015 TESTS
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 2
SCHOOLS CLOSE
3
PLEASE NOTE!
All pupils are required to be at school at the regular time - 07h55 - even if they are not writing a test.
This time will be used for consolidation or tasks organized by various subject departments.
All parents are asked to please be aware that when your child misses a Monday or a Thursday test,
a relevant chemist slip (the date on the slip must pertain to the pupil’s absenteeism and medication
bought), a certificate from the clinic or a doctor’s certificate is required. A medical certificate from
either the clinic or the doctor is applicable for missing any exam. A note from you excusing your
child from school for the days missed is also required.
Grade 9 and Matric pupils must produce a doctor’s certificate for tests and exams missed as these
are the two exit phases and their marks are externally moderated by the Education Department.
Learners are not allowed to go home immediately after a test if they are ill. They have to stay until
first break. If they are ill, then they should not come to school. A doctor’s certificate will be required.
4) IMPORTANT NOTICE : GENERAL CALENDAR : 3RD TERM
Sat, 15 Aug Edgemead Derby (A)
Mon, 17 Aug Gr. 9 Subject Choices
Wed, 19 Aug Winter Sport photos
Thu, 20 Aug Academic Honours Dinner
Blood Clinic

4. Tue, 25 Aug Cultural Awards
Fri, 28 Aug Gr. 12 Exams start
Sat, 5 Sep Past Pupils’ Sport Day
Mon, 21 Sep Girls’ Choir Festival
Mon, 28 Sep Winter Sport Awards
Thu, 1 Oct Matric Dance
Fri, 2 Oct Schools Close
5) GRADE 9 SUBJECT CHOICE MEETING
On Monday, 17 August at 19h00, the grade 9s of 2015 will be gathering in the
Student Centre for a subject choice meeting where they will learn about their
options for the future.
If you have a career that you are passionate about and are willing to share your
experiences, please contact the school office so that you can be available to share
a little bit about your career before or after the meeting with learners and parents
who wish to ask questions. Let us help our youth to make informed decisions
about their future. We would love to hear from doctors, geologists, lawyers,
engineers, designers to name but a few.
Please e-mail your details to tcarter@fairmont.co.za.
6) S.A. MATHEMATICS TEAM COMPETITION
Dear Fairmont High School,
It is my pleasure to inform you that the following learners from your school have been chosen
to be part of a Boland team in the South African Mathematics Team Competition (SAMTC),
formerly known as the Interprovincial Mathematics Olympiad.
 M van Schalkwyk (Gr 9)
 J Burness (Gr 9)
 Woo Duk Jin (Gr 11)
 SYZ Zheng (Gr 11)
Best regards,
Dirk Basson
Lecturer - Stellenbosch University 021 808 3287 / 082 560 4653

5. Beste Leerder
Jy word hartlik uitgenooi om as deel van ‘n Boland-span aan die jaarlikse SAMTC (Suid-
Afrikaanse Wiskunde Spankompetisie, voormalig bekend as die Interprovinsiale Wiskunde-
Olimpiade) deel te neem. Die SAMTC sal op Saterdag 12 September, 13:30 tot (ongeveer)
17:30, by die Universiteit Kaapstad (Wiskunde Departement) plaasvind. Die gebou is op
https://goo.gl/MiwKJq aangedui.
‘n Opleidingsessie word op Saterdag 5 September aangebied: 13:00 tot 16:00, by die
Universiteit Stellenbosch (Wiskunde Afdeling). Die gebou kan by http://goo.gl/maps/2PJ7X
gevind word. Deelname is vrywillig, maar word sterk aanbeveel. Verder is jy ook welkom om
ons gereelde Olimpiadeklasse by te woon: die volgende sessie is op Vrydag 21 Augustus van
15:30 tot 18:00.
Ons hoop om jou by die kompetisie en by ons opleidingsessie te sien. Laat weet ons asb teen
5 September of jy sal kan deelneem.
Vriendelike groete,
Dirk Basson
Dear Learner
You are cordially invited to take part in the yearly SAMTC (South African Mathematics Team
Competition, formerly known as the Inter-Provincial Mathematics Olympiad) as part of a Boland
team. The SAMTC will take place on Saturday 12 September, 13:30 to (approximately) 17:30,
at the University of Cape Town (Mathematics Department). The building is indicated on
https://goo.gl/MiwKJq.
We are offering a training session on Saturday 5 September: 13:00 to 16:00, at Stellenbosch
University (Mathematics Division). The building can be found at http://goo.gl/maps/2PJ7X.
Participation is voluntary, but strongly recommended. Moreover, you are also welcome to
attend our regular Olympiad classes: the next session is on Friday 21 August from 15:30 to
18:00.
We hope to see you at the competition and at our training session. Please let us know by
5 September whether you will be able to participate.
Kind regards
Dirk Basson
Kontakbesonderhede / Contact details:
Dirk Basson: 021 808 3287, 082 560 4653; djbasson@sun.ac.za
Departement Wiskundige Wetenskappe / Department of Mathematical Sciences
Privaat Sak/Private Bag X1 ● Matieland 7602 ● Suid-Afrika/South Africa

6. 7) FAIRMONT HIGH SCHOOL : GOLF DAY
8) EMMA SADLEIR
EMMA SADLEIR IS VISITING FAIRMONT HIGH SCHOOL!!
A TALK THAT NO PARENT CAN AFFORD TO MISS
We are looking forward to a visit from Emma Sadleir to Fairmont on Wednesday, 19 August. She
will be talking to our learners during a special assembly period on Wednesday morning, and to
parents and other interested parties at 19h00 the same evening.
Fairmont is doing this as a service to the community; there will therefore be no entrance fee and it
will be open to all parents. Please come and bring your friends along.
Her talk will be only one hour long and she will allow questions afterwards.
Emma's areas of expertise include all aspects of print and electronic media law, with a particular
focus on defamation, privacy and social media law. She is an admitted attorney and has a BA LLB
(with distinction) from the University of Witwatersrand, and an LLM in Information Technology, Media
and Communications Law (with distinction) from the London School of Economics, having been
awarded a scholarship from the Oppenheimer Memorial Trust. She worked in the media litigation
department of Webber Wentzel for five years before going on her own to specialise in social media
law in April 2013. Much of her work involves creating social media strategies and policies for
corporates and schools, drafting social media agency agreements and providing training and
workshops on social media law. She also teaches media law to journalists and lawyers, and lectures
personal reputation management on various MBA programmes.
Please see the flyer beneath for more information.

8. 9) LIBRARIAN’S CHOICE
DREAMING WATER
by Gail Tsukiyama
Hana is suffering from Werner’s syndrome, a disease that makes a
person age at twice the rate of a healthy individual; at thirty-eight
Hana has the appearance of an eighty-year-old. Cate, her mother,
is caring for her while struggling with her grief at losing her husband,
Max, and with the knowledge that Hana’s disease is getting worse
by the day, Hana and Cate’s orderly, quiet days are shattered when
Laura, Hana’s best friend from childhood, arrives unannounced with
her two loud and energetic daughters.
Dreaming Water is the heartwarming story of a mother’s courage, a
daughter’s strength, and a friend’s love.
10) FAIRMONT FOUNDERS DAY 2015
To all fellow Monties, past and present, on Saturday, 5 September 2015 we will be celebrating
Fairmont Founders Day 2015 with a full programme of Sport Events and family friendly
activities.
The full programme will be sent out closer to the Event, but in summary the following games
have been scheduled:
 3 past pupil’s Men’s Hockey on Astro, starting at 08h30.
 1 past pupil’s Ladies Hockey on Astro
 1 past pupil’s Men’s Soccer
 1 past pupil’s Ladies Soccer
 1 past pupil’s Ladies Netball
 2 or 3 past pupil’s Rugby
There will be a jumping castle for the kids with adult supervision and assistance from current
Fairmont pupils.
Food and beverages will be available (complimentary toasted sandwiches), and Cafe Monty
will be open for the event.
No alcohol may be sold on the premises, but you are welcome to bring your own alcoholic
beverages in a cooler box.
Mr Dingley, Fairmont’s Principal, is hoping to showcase the Aquatic Centre (still under
construction) on an informal basis as it is currently a Construction Site and may not be safe to
arrange a viewing of the Complex.
If the weather is inclement, the jumping castle will be moved indoors and the sport will go
ahead as planned.
There are no costs involved in the abovementioned Founders Day Event.
Many thanks
Barry Chedburn
Member of Fairmont Past Pupils’ Association

9. 11) AVIATOR’S EVENT AT AIR FORCE BASE YSTERPLAAT : 9 OCTOBER 2015

10. 12) NEW EARTH RECYCLING COMPETITION

12. 13) CELEBRATE OUR REAL HEROES THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
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It takes a big heart to shape little minds, and a teacher to inspire. To celebrate World Teacher's Day on the 5th of October we‘re
inviting learners to enter our Teacher's Day competition and nominate the special teacher who made a difference in their life.
Your child and their teacher could win great prizes.
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many small acts add up
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million raised through the MyPlanet Rhino Fund will help
conservation initiatives.
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our cycads need saving
South Africa’s endangered cycads are disappearing from the wild
and from botanical gardens.

13. edible garden provides
learners with nutritious meals
A 400m2 edible garden at Chapel Street Primary School in Salt
River, Cape Town will provide fresh produce to help feed learners.
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14) SPORT RESULTS
RUGBY
Jacques Gericke is only the second boy in the history of Fairmont rugby to celebrate his 50th
game playing for the Fairmont 1st
Rugby team. Well done, Jacques!

14. 1st
Rugby Team Report vs Bosmansdam (08-08-2015)
With the necessary preparation of the past week, our boys were so ready for their game against
Bosmansdam and everybody was looking forward to a spectacular game.
At the warm up session, the boys started to switch on and one felt there was a sense of pride and
determination about was expected from them.
The game got underway in awesome conditions with Jacques Gericke leading the team onto the
field for his 50th
game. What a great achievement!
Both teams were prepared to throw the ball around and many chances were created by both sides;
however good defence by Fairmont prevented Bosmansdam from scoring.

15. The game was played at a good pace, eventually giving way for Patrick Stevens to score twice - in
the first and second half.
Both Fairmont and Bosmansdam’s 1st
Teams can be commended for their efforts and spirit in which
the game was played, and the winner on the day was rugby.
Jacques Gericke was named our Man of the Match.
Tries Scored: Patrick Stevens
Final Score: 10 -0 to Fairmont
Other Rugby Results
U/14 Lost 0 : 12
U/15 Lost 14 : 24
U/16 Won 43 : 7
U/19B Lost 14 : 24
U16 Rugby team U19B Rugby team
HOCKEY
Six junior hockey players who recently represented Western Province teams, stand with their
manager, Mrs M Vermeulen. Well done to these boys! We acknowledge and are proud of their
achievements.
U15 Rugby team

16. CROSS COUNTRY
The combined WPA / WP Schools (Metro) Cross Country championship took place today, Saturday,
15 August 2015, at the Peninsula University of Technology sports field.
Only the first 6 athletes will quality to represent Metro at the Western Cape Champs at CPUT, Belhar,
on 5 September 2015.
The following learners were selected to participate at this event:
Samuel van der Merwe Carmen van der Merwe Aakifah van Rooyen
15) 3RD
TERM SPORT FIXTURES
SPORT DAY DATE TEAM OPPONENT
Badminton (Boys') Thu 06-Aug 1st Fish Hoek A (A)
2nd Bye
Thu 13-Aug 1st The Settlers "A" (A)
2nd South Peninsula "B" (A)
Golf (Boys') Mon 03-Aug 1st DF Malan (H)
Mon 17-Aug 1st Stellenberg HS (A)
Hockey (Boys') Fri/Sat 14/15 Aug U19A Edgemead HS (A)
U19B Edgemead HS (A)
U16A Edgemead HS (A)
U16B Bye
U16C Edgemead HS (A)
U14A Edgemead HS (A)
U14B Edgemead HS (A)
Fri/Sat 28/29 Aug U19A Westerford HS (H)
U19B Westerford HS (H)
U16A Westerford HS (H)
U16B Westerford HS (H)
U16C Westerford HS (H)
U14A Westerford HS (H)
U14B Westerford HS (H)
Hockey (Girls') Fri/Sat 14/15 Aug U19A Edgemead HS (A)
U19B Edgemead HS (A)
U16A Edgemead HS (A)
U16B Edgemead HS (A)
U16C Bye
U14A Edgemead HS (A)
U14B Edgemead HS (A)

17. SPORT DAY DATE TEAM OPPONENT
Fri/Sat 21/22 Aug U19A St Cyprians (H)
U19B St Cyprians (H)
U16A St Cyprians (H)
U16B Bye
U16C St Cyprians (H)
U14A St Cyprians (H)
U14B St Cyprians (H)
Netball Thu 06-Aug U19A President HS (A)
U19B President HS (A)
U16A President HS (A)
U16B President HS (A)
U16C President HS (A)
U16D President HS (A)
U14A President HS (A)
U14B President HS (A)
Sat 15-Aug U19A Edgemead HS (A)
U19B Edgemead HS (A)
U16A Edgemead HS (A)
U16B Edgemead HS (A)
U16C Edgemead HS (A)
U16D Edgemead HS (A)
U14A Edgemead HS (A)
U14B Edgemead HS (A)
Rugby Sat 08-Aug U19A Bosmansdam (A)
U19B Bosmansdam (A)
U16 Bosmansdam (A)
U15 Bosmansdam (A)
U14 Bosmansdam (A)
Sat 15-Aug U19A Edgemead HS (A)
U19B Edgemead HS (A)
U16 Edgemead HS (A)
U15 Edgemead HS (A)
U14 Edgemead HS (A)
Soccer (Boys') Wed 04-Aug U14 JG Meiring (H)
Thu 06-Aug U16 Cape Town HS (A)
Tue 11-Aug U14 Edgemead (A)
Wed 12-Aug U19A Buren HS (H)
U19B Herzlia HS (A)
Thu 13-Aug U16 Bye
Wed 19-Aug U19A CBC (A)
U19B Bye
Soccer (Girls') Tue 11-Aug U19A Bye
U19B DSK (A)
Wed 12-Aug U15A Edgemead "A" (H)
U15B Edgemead "A" (H)

18. SPORT DAY DATE TEAM OPPONENT
Tue 18-Aug U19A St Cyprians (H)
U19B Milnerton HS (A)
Wed 19-Aug U15A Edgemead "B" (A)
U15B Parklands (H)
Squash (Boys') Fri 14-Aug U19A Paarl Boys HS (H)
U19B Paarl Boys HS (H)
U15 Parel Vallei HS "B" (H)
Fri 21-Aug U19A Somerset College (H)
U19B Hugenote HS (H)
U15 Bye
Table Tennis (Boys') Tue 11-Aug U19 Edgemead HS (A)
U16 Edgemead HS (A)
Table Tennis (Boys') Tue 18-Aug U19 Tournament@Edgemead HS
U16 Tournament@Edgemead HS
16) WELL DONE
Brigeet Benadie Gr. 11
Congratulations to Brigeet Benadie who represented the U23 WP
Interprovincial Action Hockey team in Pietermaritzburg from the 7 - 10
August 2015. The U23 team won the gold medals. In the Open and Mixed
Sections, the WP teams won silver and bronze respectively.
Dino de Pentieiros (a Fairmont staff member) managed
and coached the three sides, and represented WP as
an umpire at the tournament. He refereed 14 matches
at the tournament and was given the honour of blowing
two of the 4 finals at the tournament.
Congratulations to both individuals.
Rebecca Walker Gr. 8
Rebecca was selected for the WP team which took part in the 40th
South African National Goju Kai Karate Championships held in
Stellenbosch from 31 July - 2 August 2015.
She won a gold medal in the Cadet Unison Kata division, and a
silver medal in the Cadet Bunkai division. Rebecca is also part of
the South African team which will be travelling to Vancouver,
Canada, in December 2017 to take part in the World
Championships.
Earlier this year, during the April school holidays, Rebecca
travelled to Japan where she successfully graded for her black belt
(Shodan).
Well done, Rebecca!

19. 17) PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
This week has been a great week for the cultural sector of our school. On Wednesday we
participated in the Choir and Orchestral evening in Stellenbosch, and Friday this week we concluded
the run of our Annual Production.
Well done to all our pupils who participated in these shows. You were quite amazing!
Have a blessed warm weekend.
Yours sincerely
Mr R Dingley
PRINCIPAL
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