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Telephone: +27 (0)33 266 8200

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Reg No. CLI001/836

11 October 2019

Dear Parents/Guardian

“Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude.”

Zig Ziglar

Zig Ziglar’s words are more than apt and remind me of the (growing) popular notion that one’s “IQ (intelligence

quotient) will get one the job, while one’s EQ (emotional/attitudinal quotient) will get one the promotion.” As

you would have seen in the D6 message from me, our Grade 1- 7 children have the opportunity of participating

in an EQ (research) programme later this Quarter with our on-site Educational Psychologist, Mrs Megan Osler.

This is a valuable exercise.

The Quarter has started with the customary flurry, with this week seeing our Grade 7 Marimba Band on a mini

tour in the Midlands area, while some of our musicians have participated in the popular “Denim and Strings”

concert at the Wykeham Collegiate earlier this week. The full sporting programme kicks off with gusto this

weekend too. Much action awaits!

You may have seen much excavation work happening as additional drainage pipes are being laid , leading water

past the Davies’ Field (at the bottom of the School). My thanks are extended to Mr Ian Cribbins (a parent) and

his TLB crew for all their advice and work in this regard. We are also in the process of upgrading the uneven

paving around the fountain and reception area as well as around the Bell (in the Main Quad).

It is with a sadness that I/we have to bid farewell to my PA, Mrs Colleen Bosse, who retires at the end of this

year. Colleen has given 17-and-a-half loyal and passionate years’ service to Clifton Notties. In addition, Mrs

Annie Falconer, Head of our Special Needs Department, retires at the end of the year after 8 dedicated years

too. There is a wealth of knowledge and experience that each of these ladies brings.

The following article is a fascinating one. Written by Terry Heick, it explains how 21st Century thinking is “just

different”…and so it is. I encourage you to read it. The link is: https://www.teachthought.com/critical-

thinking/how-21st-century-thinking-is-different/

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I wish you a good week ahead.

Kind regards.

d.jj

VIKTOR KURZ HEADMASTER

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS

The following birthdays were recognised in the recent Grade 1-7 Assembly.

BOERESPORTDAG

Another successful Boersportdag was enjoyed by all this past weekend. My sincere thanks to Mrs Lisa Borgen for her wonderful organisation of this annual event.

A collage of photos from the fun-filled morning can be seen on the next page.

MOMS WHO PRAY

When?: Monday at 07h30

Where?: Girls’ House Common-room

Who?: Everyone is welcome!

Contact person: Mrs Linsey Wynne

or

Mrs Nadine Johnson

(083 291 1660)

All are welcome!

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NEWS FROM THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT

Ms Cathryn Calitz writes:

Some of Clifton’s violin players took part in the “Strings and Denims” concert on Tuesday. This concert was held at TWC and ±40 Prep school violinists performed as a massed violin orchestra. The evening was led by Mr Pierre Frenzel who conducted and guided all the children. Mr Pierre Frenzel teaches violin here at Clifton. It was a lovely concert and wonderful for the Clifton violinists to attend. Well done to all the children involved!

Well done to the Grade 7 Marimba band who went on a day tour of the Midlands on Wednesday! Ms Kaolin Thomson and Mr Erik de Villiers accompanied the band as they travelled to Thembelihle and Treverton. The children not only performed at the two venues, but also practised a new song with their marimba bands. This is in preparation for the massed item at the upcoming Clifton Marimba Festival taking place on Thursday 7 November. We are looking so forward to the concert and the hosting of many other marimba bands at Clifton.

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Well done to all the children on their outstanding Trinity Music Examination results. A special mention must be made of those children who received a distinction (above 87%): Victoria Woodland, Imibongo Somhlahlo, Lufuno Ndanganeni and Cameron Buchanan. Well done!

From left to right:

Madison Watt-Pringle (Flute), Victoria

Woodland (Flute and Piano), Imibongo

Somhlahlo (Violin), Abigail Seele

(Piano), Lufuno Ndanganeni (Violin)

and Cameron Buchanan (Violin)

HOT DOG MONDAY

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NEWS FROM THE SPORTS’ DESK

Mr Sean Veenstra reports as follows:

Congratulations to Oliver Davis who has been selected for the KZN Inland U12B Cricket Team. Oliver will be participating in the Inter-Provincial Festival that will run from the 6 - 10 of December at St Charles College.

Cricket – 21 - 23 September U10 Festival

Clifton U10A vs St Davids – Clifton lost by 7 wickets (C Fly 65) Clifton U10A vs Whitestone – Clifton lost by 185 runs Clifton U10A vs St John’s – Clifton lost by 8 wickets Clifton U10A vs Beaulieu – Clifton won by 108 runs (T Frickel 5/7/4) Clifton U10A vs Clifton DBN – Clifton lost by 8 wickets

Cricket – 21 - 23 September U11 Festival

Clifton U11A vs Whitestone – Clifton won by 7 wickets Clifton U11A vs Redham House – Clifton won by 5 wickets Clifton U11A vs St John’s – Clifton won by 57 runs (G Leslie 66*) Clifton U11A vs St Davids – Clifton won by 3 wickets Clifton U11A vs Chelsea – Clifton lost by 8 wickets

Squash – 7 October

Clifton Junior 2 vs Clarendon Junior 2 – Clifton won 12 - 0

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Mrs Liza Borgen writes: “Sasha James, Clifton squash captain, was invited to attend a squash camp at Pretoria University during the

holidays. The National U13 Training Academy is presented by Tuks Squash and World of Squash. Clifton is proud

of Sasha as only the top U13 South African players are invited to

attend. Sasha represented KZN in the Interprovincial Squash

Tournament in the July holidays and her team, the KZN A team,

were the winners of the U13 girls section! Well done Sasha!”

Three Clifton pupils, Imibongo Somhlahlo, Madison Watt-Pringle and William Ridl took part in the PSI Indoor Hockey Nationals Tournament which was held in Durban over four days during the holidays. They played for the Midlands Stallions team. Well done!

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Over the weekend, Midlands JKA Karate club held its Club grading. All the karateka (all Clifton children) performed very well and enjoyed a demonstration by a group of black belts from the Club’s sister dojo in Kloof. Below is a photo of the children with their certificates.