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NEWSLETTER 1 TERM 1 DATE: TUESDAY 29 January 2019

MESSAGE FROM THE HEADMASTER

UPCOMING EVENTS: Calendar – (Please click on the link to see the latest calendar:

http://bit.ly/Term1_Calendar. (This google.docs calendar is in “real-time” and subject to change, so please check back regularly)

Save The Dates: THE ROSE BALL Tickets on Sale from 29 January OPEN DAY 9 February 9am – 12pm

SPORT [Sports Information – Please see D6 Communicator for details]: • Sports Information

NOTICES TERM DATES

2019

CONTENTS

MESSAGE FROM THE HEADMASTER

Steps to Success

On Saturday, I attended a Matric Awards Ceremony for the achievers of Metropole South - of which Springfield is a part. I accompanied one of our 2018 matrics, Helen Milligan, who proudly went on stage to receive her award in front of about 300 people. A photo on the Springfield Facebook page records her achievement. All we could talk about on the car journey home were the achievements of Kamva Goso of Intsebenziswano High School, a Gugulethu school with 1300 learners. Not only did Kamva achieve first place in the District but he returned a mark of 100% in Physical Science. An amazing achievement for someone who attended a no-fee school in a very disadvantaged area. It set me thinking about how to define success. Yes, success is the perfect ten in gymnastics, a 100% in Physical Sciences, earning selection for a Western Province side or performing a perfect piece of music. Professor Tim Noakes in his thought-provoking book ‘Challenging Beliefs’ says that success is the length of journey travelled. The journey which Kamva must have travelled to achieve those results is even more laudable than his ultimate achievements.That is why we announced the Top Ten Improvers in the Springfield 2018 Class on January 4th when the matric results were announced. We recognise their journey as well as that of the Top Ten Achievers. The girl who keeps re-writing an essay until she achieves her goal; the tennis player who works her way up from the 4th team to the 1st team; the musician who perseveres until she masters a difficult selection of music, all understand that success is a journey. An essential factor on this journey, are the mentors - parents, teachers, caring adults. Quality mentors embrace the necessity of their charges making mistakes on this journey as that is life’s way of telling us to reappraise our methods, our commitment and our desire to achieve. Mistakes are our Teachers and I urge our girls to embrace them and use them as steps to success. I have quoted Paulo Coelho in some of the parental grade meetings. He once wrote: ’The only thing which makes success impossible to achieve is the fear of failure.’ The only failure in life is not to be true to oneself. Isn’t ‘Veritas’ a superb school motto?

Planning for the Rose Ball is well underway and with only a term to go before the night, we

would still welcome donations of experiences, artwork, wines or getaways.

The Last Word Intimate Hotels have kindly donated THREE two-night stays.

The Last Word Intimate Hotels is a collection of five-star boutique hotels located in three of Cape Town's most sought after holiday destinations – Constantia, Franschhoek and Long Beach. The Last Word Constantia inspires total relaxation; a sunken pool surrounded by lavish gardens designed to capture the valleys natural grandeur and tranquility. From alfresco dining to scenic excursions – Constantia has it all. Enjoy two nights at The Last Word Constantia inclusive of select beverages, breakfast and a dinner to the value of R1 000 at Peddlars – valued at R16 000.

The Last Word Franschhoek is where Provençal living awaits, surrounded by Cape Town's top restaurants and wine estates there is no questioning why Franschhoek is known as South Africa’s culinary capital. The hotel is located on the main road, placing guests within walking distance to some of the top Franschhoek attractions, including the famous Wine Tram. Enjoy relaxing in our inordinately large suites surrounded by picture perfect mountains and wine estates. Enjoy two nights at The Last Word Franschhoek inclusive of select beverages, breakfast and four wine tram tickets – valued at R16 000.

Paradise is found at The Last Word Long Beach. The stunning seaside town of Kommetjie provides the ideal setting to escape the chaos of every day life and find peacefulness. All suites are ocean facing giving you an impeccable seaside view and the ultimate spot for a few sundowners. Enjoy two nights at The Last Word Long Beach inclusive of select beverages, breakfast and a seafood dinner – valued at R16 000.

All prizes include two rooms that would be suitable for a family of four or two couples.

T&C's apply

Tickets are on sale now. Please contact Neulah on 084 514 5225 / neulah@yahoo.com. Tables of 10 will be sold for

R6000.00. Please organize your friends for your table. Tables are limited to just 25 and will be sold on a first come, first

serve basis.

SOCIAL MEDIA: AVAILABLE TO VIEW ON FACEBOOK (https://www.facebook.com/springfieldconvent)

SPORT

Previous week Sports Results: Tennis 1st Team VS St Cyprians 0 – 6 2nd Team VS St Cyprians 0 – 6 3rd Team VS Rustenburg 2 – 6

Indoor Hockey

1st Team VS Wynberg 2 – 1 2nd Team VS Wynberg 7 – 0 3rd Team VS Wynberg 3 – 0 4th Team VS Cannons Creek 3 – 1 5th Team VS Cannons Creek 4 – 1 6th Team VS Cannons Creek 5 – 2

Swimming The swimming team participated in the Wynberg Boys combined gala, placing 4th in the girl’s category

Waterpolo U14 participated in the Wynberg Girls U14 Waterpolo festival held on Friday 25 & Saturday 26 January

U16A Team VS Herschel 2 – 6

1st Team VS Herschel 22 – 0

Term 1 Week 2 Sports Fixtures Sport Date Team Opposition Venue Start Time

Tennis

29 Jan

3rd Team

4th Team

5th Team

6th Team

Rustenburg

Rustenburg

BYE

BYE

Springfield

Rustenburg

BYE

BYE

15h40

15h40

BYE

BYE

1 Feb 1st Team

2nd Team

JVR

Rustenburg

Springfield

Springfield

14h40

14h40

Indoor

Hockey 30 Jan

1st Team

2nd Team

3rd Team

4th Team

5th Team

6th Team

Westerford 1

Westerford 2

Westerford 4

Westerford 5

Westerford 6

Westerford 7

Westerford

Westerford

Westerford

Westerford

Westerford

Westerford

18h30

18h00

19h00

19h30

20h00

20h30

Swimming 31 Jan Team Relay Gala Fish Hoek High

School 16h00

Waterpolo Postponed

PUPIL NEWS

Ashley Bernard has been selected to represent South Africa in figure skating, at the 2019 Reykjavík International

Games in Iceland and the Sofia Trophy, in Bulgaria during Jan and Feb of this year

GRADE 9 EMS ENTREPENEURSHIP DAY

Grade 9 girls will participate in a “Banango Traders” simulation game. This

entrepreneurial skills challenge will take place in the Music Hall during normal school

hours on Tuesday 5 February 2019. If at all possible, please encourage your daughter not

to be absent or late for school on Tuesday! There is a cost of R123.75 per girl which will

be billed to your school account. A document from the Johannesburg school of Finance will be sent to parents for

further information.

DEBATING: Social debating started on Wednesday, 23rd January, and will be held after school in Room 5. It is non-competitive, lots of fun and an excellent way to improve general knowledge, confidence and the ability to argue logically and fluently. Our Junior debating coach, past pupil Brynde Kreft (Fisher-Jeffes), ranked 15th best speaker in the World University Debating Championships 2019. She is currently the Best Debater in South Africa. Congratulations Brynde – we are very proud of you! ENGLISH OLYMPIAD: if your daughter has signed up to participate in the 2019 English Olympiad, please note that the six training sessions are compulsory. They will be held on a Wednesday evening from 5.30-6.30 in the Study Hall, and began last Wednesday (23rd January). OUTREACH The Outreach Portfolio is collecting stationery for Adonis Musati who is starting a Pre Primary school. We

will be collecting until Friday and items can be put into the box in Room 10. All stationery, old books / files

etc will help.

GAP YEAR OPPORTUNITY: NET MINISTRIES

This year, NET Ministries will be sending a pilot team of seven young adults to run retreats in Catholic

schools, including Springfield. Mrs Edwards travelled to Brisbane, Australia, last week to meet the team at

their training held on the Sunshine Coast. NET is a Catholic youth

ministry gap year programme where young adults between the ages

of 18 - 30 commit to one year of living on team and running retreats in

schools and parishes. NET is active in the USA, Canada, Ireland,

Uganda and Australia and after this year's pilot team, will hopefully

run as a full year in Cape Town in 2020. Mrs Edwards served on NET

Ministries Australia in 2011 and was highly impacted by the

transformational experience she had. To find out more about this

programme, speak to her or visit the

website: www.netministries.com.au Part of training was having fun at men’s and women’s sessions. Here are the

young women who will serve on NET in Australia/South Africa this year.

GRADE 9 CAMP

Just to clarify, the girls leave for their annual camp on Wednesday 6 February and return on Friday

8 February.

PROFESSOR JONATHAN JANSEN’S VISIT TO SPRINGFIELD

Professor Jonathan Jansen was invited to make his first visit to Springfield on Tuesday 22nd January. As one of South Africa’s foremost commentators on the educational scene in South Africa, as well as a prolific author, his opinion of the school was keenly sought. He visited a number of classes where he engaged in conversation with the girls and then during the lunch break, he sat with a group of girls discussing their view of education at Springfield. Later in the week he gave a comprehensive report back to the Selection Committee who were meeting to decide on the criteria for the selection of the new Head in 2019.

BLOOD CLINIC

Our Blood Vampires yesterday, making a superb effort to encourage blood donations which took place today.