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CIRCULAR NO. 2<br />
29 JANUARY 2015<br />
Dear Parents<br />
1) ACADEMICS<br />
We hope that after the first week of our academic programme that our<br />
pupils have settled in to their work. Parents are requested to ensure<br />
that all required books have been purchased so that the academic<br />
process may proceed effectively.<br />
2) MESSAGE FROM HEAD OF SPORT<br />
Our wish for you, our new parents, is that you will support and motivate your son or<br />
daughter to get involved in Sport Activities offered by the school.<br />
You are reminded that we expect all our players to be correctly dressed for matches;<br />
and the correct dress code will be given to your son or daughter by their manager and<br />
coach.<br />
Our Sport Administrators, Mr Horsthemke and Mr de Pentieiros, and your son or<br />
daughter’s coach / manager needs to be informed of any problems, queries or<br />
absenteeism of your child, especially if they are supposed to play a match.<br />
The first 3 weeks of school are a hype of activity to prepare our<br />
athletes and the rest of the school for competing on the field and<br />
track, as well as in cheering our athletes on.<br />
The Inter-House Athletics meeting took place today (at the<br />
Bellville Velodrome), and our Inter-Schools Athletics Meeting on<br />
Friday, 13 February, will take place at the Coetzenberg Stadium<br />
in Stellenbosch.<br />
It is very important that your son / daughter commit themselves<br />
to the sport that they sign-up for, and we expect them to honour<br />
that commitment for the full season.<br />
Help us strive for excellence - live for memories!!!<br />
MR P.R. CRONJE
3) AVOIDING HEAT STRESS<br />
How the Body Handles Heat<br />
Our body operates like a furnace. It burns fuel and<br />
manufactures heat. This unique heating system<br />
constantly regulates the temperature of the body, and<br />
keeps it at an even 37ºC (98.6ºF).<br />
When the body temperature exceeds 37ºC, the heart<br />
responds by pumping more blood that circulates closer to the surface of<br />
your skin and releases excess heat.<br />
When it’s not enough, the body starts sweating. As the perspiration<br />
evaporates, the skin is cooled.<br />
What is Heat Stress?<br />
Under normal conditions, the body regulates itself perfectly. The heat stress occurs when:<br />
‣ Abnormally hot air<br />
‣ High humidity<br />
‣ Lack of air movement, or<br />
‣ Extremely heavy or prolonged work<br />
‣ Clothing insulation<br />
… prevent the body from cooling itself fast enough.<br />
When this happens the body heat can climb to dangerous levels leading to heat disorders,<br />
which can be life-threatening!<br />
Safety Hazards of Heat<br />
Excessive heat is not only a health problem, it’s a SAFETY problem too:<br />
‣ Direct causes of accidents:<br />
- Sweaty palms – tools and materials can slip out of your<br />
hands<br />
- Sweaty palms – increased risk of electrical hazards<br />
- Sweat in the eyes – fogged glasses<br />
- Dizziness and fainting<br />
‣ Indirect causes of accidents:<br />
- Decreased mental alertness and poor judgement<br />
- Impaired physical performance<br />
- Irritability – people act rashly and ignore safety procedures<br />
The Three Most Common Forms of Heat Stress<br />
A. Heat Cramps - MILD<br />
Painful muscle cramps can occur when you are sweating heavily in high heat. Any<br />
muscles may be affected, but most often it’s the muscles you have been using.<br />
Symptoms include:<br />
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Painful spasms of muscles<br />
Heavy sweating<br />
Fatigue / Irritability<br />
Normal body temperature<br />
Tiny red bumps on skin (called prickly heat)<br />
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Mild dizziness
B. Heat Exhaustion - SERIOUS<br />
A more serious condition that results when your body loses too much water through<br />
heavy sweating, and the blood supply to major organs reduces.<br />
Your heart works harder to maintain the blood supply, straining your cardiovascular<br />
system.<br />
Some organs, such as the brain, may not get enough blood.<br />
A variety of symptoms:<br />
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Extreme weakness<br />
Excessive sweating<br />
Headache<br />
Cold, moist, pale skin<br />
Nausea<br />
Dizziness or giddiness<br />
A rapid, weak pulse<br />
Normal or slightly elevated body temperature<br />
C. Heat Stroke – Life-Threatening<br />
The most serious form of heat stress occurs when the body’s regulatory system simply<br />
breaks down.<br />
This can happen with very little warning and can lead to loss of consciousness and<br />
death.<br />
Symptoms:<br />
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No sweating<br />
Hot, red, dry skin<br />
Deep, rapid breathing<br />
A rapid and weak pulse<br />
Rapidly rising body temperature<br />
Confusion and/or irrational behaviour<br />
Convulsion<br />
Less of consciousness<br />
How to Treat Heat Stress?<br />
When you or a co-worker is actually suffering from<br />
symptoms of heat stress, it is important to know when you<br />
can treat the problem yourself and when you must call for<br />
emergency medical help.<br />
First Aid for Heat Cramps<br />
1. Have the person sip water slowly for an hour or longer.<br />
2. Gently massage the cramped muscle.<br />
3. Make sure the person rests in a cool or shady area<br />
because heat cramps are often a warning sign of<br />
approaching heat exhaustion.<br />
Taking additional salt is not necessary
First Aid for Heat Exhaustion<br />
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Treat Heat Exhaustion immediately. It’s a serious<br />
condition and can lead to heatstroke.<br />
Help the person to lie down in a cool or shady area<br />
Elevate the person’s feet<br />
Loosen tight clothing<br />
Give fluid replacement<br />
Sponge the skin on the forehead, around the neck, and under armpits with a cold wet<br />
cloth<br />
Fan victim<br />
Call for emergency medical help immediately!<br />
First Aid for Heat Stroke<br />
Call for medical help immediately!<br />
While waiting, administer immediate first aid measures to cool the body<br />
quickly:<br />
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Remove the person from heat and rest in a cool or shady area<br />
Remove outer clothing<br />
Use cool compresses or place in a cool bath<br />
Fan the person - increase air movement<br />
Do not give an unconscious victim anything to drink<br />
How Do You Prevent Heat Stress<br />
1. Drink Plenty of water all day long:<br />
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Don’t depend on your thirst to signal when to drink.<br />
Sitting in a cool breeze does not prevent dehydration -<br />
you must replace fluid you’ve lost.<br />
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Salt tablets should not be used.<br />
2. Wear Clothing that lets your skin “breathe”.<br />
3. Acclimatize yourself because, given sufficient time, people<br />
are capable of adjusting to heat.<br />
4. Eat Light:<br />
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Eat light food: light fresh vegetables, fruits and salads.<br />
Avoid hot, heavy, calorie-laden meals.<br />
Remember that fruits and vegetables also contain vitamins and minerals to replace<br />
those that you lose when sweating.<br />
5. Give yourself a break:<br />
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Be sure to take breaks out of the sun or away from the source of heat.<br />
Avoid strenuous activity during the hottest part of the day.<br />
6. Protect yourself from the sun (see next section)<br />
7. Remember special risks: alcohol, caffeine, certain medications, some diseases (e.g.<br />
diabetes, high blood pressure, etc.), increasing age, recent illness, etc.
Methods of Prevention from the sun<br />
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Avoid sun exposure.<br />
Avoid midday sun. At midday, the sun is directly above you and the amount of<br />
stratosphere it needs to penetrate to get to you is less, so more gets through. Avoid sun<br />
exposure for an hour or two either side of midday.<br />
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Wear a cap or a hat, protecting you from radiant heat sources.<br />
Sunlight is tricky - it will reflect off water, sand and other structures and can get to you<br />
even in the shade.<br />
Preventing Heat Stress at the Work Site<br />
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Allow time for adequate heat acclimatization.<br />
Enforce frequent rest breaks and provision of abundant, cool drinking water.<br />
Use power tools where applicable and safe (hoists, cranes, lifting aids, etc.) to reduce<br />
the individual’s physical workload.<br />
Use general ventilation or air conditioning to reduce temperature at the workplace and in<br />
the rest areas.<br />
Isolate, relocate or substitute equipment/processes in order to reduce thermal exposure.<br />
Use caution when handling objects left in the sun.<br />
Cover metal tools with thermal insulating materials.<br />
Where possible, move work indoors or to cooler areas. Shield work area from the dust<br />
and sun.<br />
Assign extra workers to very demanding and strenuous tasks.<br />
Design work-rest schedules in order to reduce heat exposure.<br />
Schedule the most physically demanding work for the coolest parts of the day.<br />
Monitor temperature and follow guidelines for heat exposure limits.<br />
Pay extra attention to those who are recovering from the abuse of any intoxicants, as<br />
well as who takes medication due to cardiovascular, blood pressure or other disorders.<br />
What about PPE<br />
‣ You can never neglect the importance of wearing the required<br />
PPE.<br />
‣ Wear PPE – to protect yourself from serious hazards, even if<br />
uncomfortable.<br />
‣ If you ever experience serious difficulty with the heat while<br />
wearing PPE, consult your supervisor immediately to establish the<br />
suitability for the personal characteristics of the user.<br />
References: Heat stress management programme, BP, AzBU<br />
4) RCL UPDATE : GRADE 8 ORIENTATION WEEK / FUN DAY / INDUCTION<br />
<strong>Fairmont</strong>’s new Grade 8’s were welcomed into the school<br />
by the Prefects and RCL of 2015. They spent the week<br />
learning about the school and their fellow monties.<br />
Saturday was a day filled with fun, water and time to bond<br />
with their peers at their Grade 8 Fun Day.<br />
They were formally inducted into the school at a special<br />
assembly on Monday, and concluded the ceremony by<br />
planting their Grade 8 tree.<br />
The Prefects and RCL of 2015 welcome the new Monties!
5) COUNSELLOR’S CORNER<br />
A Parents’ Guide To Helping An Angry Child<br />
Before we look at ways that we as parent(s) / guardian(s) can assist an<br />
angry child, we need to take note of the following:<br />
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Anger is a normal healthy emotion.<br />
We all experience anger.
As your child's parent / guardian, you have an immense opportunity and responsibility to<br />
help your angry child learn to cope with anger and express those feelings in ways that<br />
are positive and healthy.<br />
Here are some things that you can do to assist your angry child:<br />
1. Listen<br />
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Give your child ample opportunity to be heard even if you disagree with what's<br />
causing your child's anger. Take the time to hear them out!<br />
Being angry and feeling unheard can cause your child to act out in ways designed<br />
to get your attention and force you to listen.<br />
The golden rule is: “listen more than you speak”.<br />
2. Know when to speak up<br />
When you’re dealing with an angry child, you have to realise that the intensity of his /<br />
her emotions can actually prevent what you have to say from sinking in. No matter<br />
how important or valid it is. You may need to wait until you can see that your child has<br />
calmed down, or hold out for an occasion when your child is particularly open and<br />
communicative. Many times this will mean putting your thoughts on hold for a day or<br />
two, until you can see that your child is ready to talk.<br />
3. Physical release<br />
Your child needs to run, swim or cycle. These types of physical activities can play a<br />
significant role in helping your child process and eventually release intense feelings of<br />
anger.<br />
4. Encourage extended family relationships<br />
Sometimes it will just "sink in" more readily when your brother or sister says to your<br />
child the very same things that you've been saying for months. Recognising that, do<br />
what you can to maintain those vital extended family relationships.<br />
5. Professional help<br />
If you've witnessed examples of extreme unresolved anger for more than two weeks,<br />
seek professional help from a psychologist who can provide one-on-one assistance<br />
and help your child work through these emotions. Whether your child is angry over an<br />
absent parent or recent divorce, he / she may very well need help obtaining the skills<br />
necessary to effectively work through these emotions and move in a way that is healthy<br />
and productive.<br />
6) GUIDELINE TO TEACHING TIME FOR MATRICS<br />
122 TEACHING DAYS TO NSC FINALS<br />
School<br />
Holidays<br />
Public Holidays<br />
Matrics writing exams<br />
2015<br />
January (1) February (20) March (22)<br />
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa<br />
1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7<br />
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 8 9 10 11 12 13 14<br />
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 15 16 17 18 19 20 21<br />
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 22 23 24 25 26 27 28<br />
25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 31
April (14) May (19) June (2)<br />
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa<br />
1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6<br />
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13<br />
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20<br />
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27<br />
26 27 28 29 30 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30<br />
31<br />
July (10) August (19) September (3)<br />
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa<br />
1 2 3 4 1 1 2 3 4 5<br />
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12<br />
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19<br />
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26<br />
26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30<br />
30 31<br />
October (12) November December<br />
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa<br />
1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5<br />
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 6 7 8 9 10 11 12<br />
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19<br />
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 21 22 23 24 25 26<br />
25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 27 28 29 30 31<br />
7. MAJOR EVENTS FOR 1 st TERM, 2015<br />
Friday, 30 January - RCL Camp (30/01 – 01/02)<br />
- Final Grade 12 Subject changes<br />
Monday, 2 February - Individual Photos<br />
- Cheerleading<br />
- Cheerleading (evening 17h00 – 19h00)<br />
Tuesday, 3 February - Cheerleading<br />
- Cheerleading (evening 17h00 – 19h00)<br />
Wednesday, 4 February - Cheerleading<br />
Thursday, 5 February - Cheerleading<br />
- Cheerleading (evening 17h00 – 19h00)<br />
Friday, 6 February - Society Sign-up<br />
- Chess District Open (6 – 7 Feb)<br />
Monday, 9 February - Gr 12 Rocky Future Road Show<br />
Tuesday, 10 February - Cheerleading<br />
- Cheerleading (evening 17h00 – 19h00)<br />
Wednesday, 11 February - Cheerleading<br />
- Cheerleading (evening 17h00 – 19h00)<br />
- Meet the Teachers & Parent Forum
Thursday, 12 February - Cheerleading<br />
- Big Brag<br />
Friday, 13 February - Inter-school Athletics<br />
- Boland Landbou tennis tournament (13 – 14 Feb)<br />
Monday, 16 February - Camps Bay Athletics<br />
Tuesday, 17 February - Gr 12 Parent Meeting<br />
- Summer sport photos<br />
Friday, 20 February - Drummie Camp (20 – 22 Feb.)<br />
- Gr 12 Assembly<br />
Monday, 23 February - Blood Clinic<br />
Tuesday, 24 February - Gr 11 Parent meeting<br />
Friday, 27 February - Northern Zone Athletics<br />
- Winter Sport Sign up<br />
- Final Gr 11 subject changes<br />
- Sound training (27 – 28 Feb)<br />
- Championship Gala<br />
Saturday, 28 February - Northern Zone Athletics<br />
Tuesday, 3 March - CCEA Career Exhibition (Gr’s 9 & 11)<br />
- Appearance check<br />
Wednesday, 4 March - Newlands A-league gala<br />
Friday, 6 March - Choir Camp (6 – 8 Mar)<br />
- Interact Service Weekend (6 – 8 Mar)<br />
Saturday, 7 March - Mr & Ms FHS technical rehearsal (7 – 8 Mar)<br />
- Drummies (1 st Groups Comp.)<br />
Monday, 9 March - Mr & Ms FHS technical rehearsal<br />
Tuesday, 10 March - Mr & Ms FHS technical rehearsal<br />
- SGB Election<br />
Wednesday, 11 March - Mr & Ms FHS technical rehearsal<br />
- Gr. 10 Life Sciences Excursion<br />
Thursday, 12 March - Mr & Ms FHS technical rehearsal<br />
Friday, 13 March - Mr & Ms FHS Show<br />
Saturday, 14 March - Prefect Camp (14 – 16 Mar)<br />
Tuesday, 17 March - Summer Sport Awards<br />
Friday, 20 March - Grade 8 Camp A commences (20 – 22 Mar)<br />
- Boys’ Holland Hockey Tour leave<br />
Saturday, 21 March - Gr. 8 Camp B commences (22 – 24 Mar)<br />
Tuesday, 24 March - Gr. 8 Camp C commences (24 – 26 Mar)<br />
Thursday, 26 March - Gr. 8 Camp D commences (26 – 28 Mar)<br />
Friday, 27 March - Brackenfell Sport Day (27 – 28 Mar)<br />
Monday, 30 March - Gr. 8 – 12 English P3 exam (June)<br />
Tuesday, 31 March - Gr. 8 – 12 Afrikaans P3 exam (June)<br />
Wednesday, 1 April - Schools Close
8. DRUMMIES<br />
WE NEED YOU!<br />
<strong>Fairmont</strong> High Drum Majorettes is currently the 4th ranked Elite Team in the country and, in<br />
order to continue and build on their past achievements, the team need new girls to join the<br />
team. All Grade 8 girls as well as any girls in all other grades are invited to attend our<br />
practice sessions so that you can become part of this amazing team. Team work, discipline,<br />
friendships, fun, hard work, determination, perseverance, good sportsmanship and so much<br />
more is what <strong>Fairmont</strong> Drummies is about.<br />
So come along and see for yourself.<br />
Our practice times are as follows:<br />
‣ Mondays and Thursdays 16h45 - 18h45<br />
‣ Saturdays 09h00 - 12h00<br />
Should you require any information kindly contact the coach of 20 years, Karen Donachie, on<br />
083 548 2714 or you can email her on: karend1974@gmail.com.<br />
9. LIBRARIAN’S CHOICE<br />
THE BEST OF ME<br />
by NICHOLAS SPARKS<br />
They were teenage sweethearts from<br />
opposite sides of the tracks – with a passion<br />
that would change their lives for ever.<br />
Years later, the lines between past and<br />
present are about to slip…… Called back to<br />
their hometown for the funeral of the mentor<br />
who gave them shelter when they needed it<br />
most, they are faced with each other again.<br />
Can true love rewrite the past?
10. PRESTIGE PHOTOS<br />
Prestige Photos will come to the school on Monday,<br />
2 February 2015, to take individual photos of ALL pupils.<br />
Please make sure that you are at school since these photos<br />
will be used on Staffroom and in the year book for<br />
Grade 12’s.<br />
11. SUBSTITUTION<br />
For various reasons during the year, our teachers<br />
are away with teams or classes on excursions,<br />
camps, etc. During these periods, we require<br />
parents to look after classes.<br />
The absent teachers leave work for the learners and<br />
we need parents who are able to offer up an hour or<br />
2 a day to assist when they are available.<br />
Should you be in the position to be of assistance,<br />
please contact Beverley Louw on 021 976 1147, or<br />
email her at:<br />
12. INTERHOUSE VICTOR AND VICTRIX 2015<br />
Muir House comes 1 st in the Interhouse Athletics<br />
AGE BOY GIRL<br />
U14 Pierre De Wit (Dale) - 49 points Emily Wilson (Innes) - 32 points<br />
U15 Jason Day (Dale) - 38 points Kaylin Van Biljon (Muir) - 34 points<br />
U17 Bryan Beyer (Innes) - 43 points Nina Dunleavy (Innes) - 35 points<br />
U19 Kyle Friester (Dale) - 37 points Jessica Van Vuuren (Dale) - 47 points<br />
ABSA Boys<br />
ABSA Girls<br />
Samuel Van Der Merwe (3 000 m BU17)<br />
Ethan Noble (100 m BU17)<br />
Abigail Baard (100 m GU14)
Record Breakers<br />
Name Event Age Group Old Record New Record<br />
Joshua Julies 110 m Hurdles B U17 15,50 sec 15,00 sec<br />
Joshua Julies Long Jump B U17 6,05 m 6,12 m<br />
Julia Hoal Shot Put G U14 7,44 m 8,81 m<br />
Keenan Opperman Long Jump B U15 5,52 m 5,57 m<br />
Keenan Opperman High Jump B U15 1,75 m 1,76 m<br />
Ethan Noble 100 m B U17 11,30 sec 10,90 sec<br />
Ethan Noble 200 m B U17 22,80 sec 22,1 sec<br />
Aydon Poole 110 m Hurdles B U19 17,20 sec 16,9 sec<br />
Bryan Beyer Shot Put B U17 13,06 m 13,66 m<br />
Abigail Baard 100 m G U14 13,40 sec 13,00 sec<br />
Pierre De Wit Javelin B U14 32,08 m 37,93 m<br />
Nina Dunleavy 3 000 m G U17 12:05,28 12,03:33<br />
13. CHESS WHIZZ’S<br />
Hishaam Essop U/18 and Jihad Essop U/14 represented<br />
W.P. at the S.A.Junior Chess Championships in<br />
Kimberley, from 4 - 7 January 2015.<br />
Both their respective teams won Gold and both of them<br />
won the board prize for scoring the most points.<br />
14. LIFT NEEDED<br />
A German exchange pupil residing in the HTS area requires a lift home<br />
after school.<br />
Please ring Mrs Petersen on 072 351 2645 if you are able to assist.
15. DURBANVILLE WELLNESS CENTRE AT FAIRMONT HIGH SCHOOL<br />
Dear <strong>Fairmont</strong> Parents, Learners, Coaches and Teachers<br />
RE: PHYSIOTHERAPY & BIOKINETIC SERVICES OFFERED ON SITE<br />
Durbanville Wellness Centre (DWC) are very pleased to confirm that we have<br />
commenced with the provision of PHYSIOTHERAPY & BIOKINETIC services at<br />
<strong>Fairmont</strong> High School as of May 2014. Our thanks to the <strong>Fairmont</strong> sports staff team for<br />
all your assistance in this regard.<br />
Our consultation and treatment facility is located upstairs, above the Canteen. We<br />
will also be in attendance on or next to the sports fields, depending on scheduled<br />
sporting events.<br />
Our goal is to partner with all <strong>Fairmont</strong> sports people and provide sound advice and<br />
service by:<br />
1. introducing pre -session preparation and strengthening advice;<br />
2. supporting coaching initiatives;<br />
3. preventing foreseeable injuries caused by poor training technique or not warming<br />
up properly;<br />
4. providing professional assessment of injuries;<br />
5. attending to the treatment of injuries;<br />
6. assessment and referral advice as to severe injuries; and<br />
7. rehabilitation services.<br />
DWC is staffed with experienced physiotherapists who have all participated in sports at<br />
a high level. We have years of experience in preventing, treating and rehabilitating<br />
sports related challenges. Additional information may be obtained via our website:<br />
www.durbanvillewellnesscentre.co.za<br />
Please note that DWC services are professionally regulated by the Health Professions<br />
Council of South Africa (HPCSA). Our services have been substantially discounted to<br />
<strong>Fairmont</strong> High School and fees are set out as below:<br />
‣ Consultation 15 minutes = R110 (If paid within 7 days)<br />
‣ Consultation 30 minutes = R220 (If paid within 7 days)<br />
‣ Consultation 45 minutes = R330 (If paid within 7 days)<br />
Service activation will require that each Patient's parent completes a pre-assessment<br />
form and provides contact details and payment authorisation. Parents are required to<br />
authorise treatments and accept/acknowledge payment terms. Monthly accounts will<br />
be submitted via email as to services provided.<br />
We trust our association with <strong>Fairmont</strong> High School will be a long and healthy one, and<br />
we wish all Sports Folk a successful year ahead.<br />
Yours in sport<br />
Karen Frye and Faan Fourie
Physio & Biokinetics<br />
at<br />
<strong>Fairmont</strong> High School<br />
Physiotherapy and Biokinetics services are now available at <strong>Fairmont</strong> High<br />
School<br />
Physios:<br />
Karen Frye, Esmari Burden, Faan Fourie, Janika Marais,<br />
Sharene Grobbelaar<br />
Bios: Faan Fourie Adrie Jacobs<br />
OUR SERVICES INCLUDE:<br />
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Treatment of Headaches and stress related conditions<br />
Treament of Back and Neck Pain<br />
Evaluation and Diagnosis of Injuries<br />
Evaluation of alignment and associated abnormalities<br />
Evaluation of muscle imbalances which could have a negative effect on<br />
perfomance<br />
COSTS:<br />
Treatment of injuries<br />
Rehabilitation of injuries<br />
Prevention of injuries<br />
Strapping<br />
Identifying needs, developing programs, implementing pre-season program<br />
Physio / Bio session: R220 (30 min session) R330 (45min session)<br />
Strapping: R30 (our strapping) R20 (own strapping)<br />
The account is the responsibility of the parents and will be either emailed or<br />
posted to them. All sessions are charged at medical aid rates and can be claimed<br />
from your medical aid (MA plan dependent). Please note that if the account is<br />
not settled within 7 days form the date of treatment normal private practice rates<br />
will apply which are 25% higher than the school rate.<br />
The school can and will not be held responsible for any of the physio or<br />
biokinetic accounts and need to be settled by the parents. All payments are to<br />
be made directly to Fourie & Frye Physiotherapists.<br />
HOW TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT:<br />
Hours: 08h00 – 14h30<br />
(by appointment only and with consent from teacher)<br />
14h30 – 17h00 (walk-ins welcome, preferably please make an<br />
appointment)<br />
Tel: 086 126 6563 Cell: 083 2626 489 (Karen) / 079 841 9960 (Faan)<br />
Email: info@durbanvillewellness.co.za Web: www.durbanvillewellness.co.za<br />
ONLINE BOOKINGS:<br />
https://www.bookme.co.za/wizard/appointment_wizard.php?from=userside&busid=711<br />
The physios and bios at Durbanville Wellness Centre will strive to support your<br />
child in developing his talent and in helping to achieve his goals and dreams.
Physios:<br />
Durbanville Wellness Centre<br />
Physiotherapy & Biokinetics<br />
Karen Frye, Esmari Burden, Faan Fourie, Janika Marais,<br />
Sharene Grobbelaar<br />
Bios: Faan Fourie Adrie Jacobs<br />
"We provide a unique environment where physiotherapists and biokineticists work together to identify and<br />
rehabilitate your condition, depending on your specific needs. Our services include sports injury treatment,<br />
back and neck pain management, and post–operative rehabilitation".<br />
TEAMS AND INDIVIDUALS WE WORK WITH:<br />
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Sunshine Golf Tour: We are the official contracted physiotherapists to the Sunshine Tour. We<br />
manage the medical / physio / rehabilitation unit during all Sunshine Tour summer events e.g. Alfred<br />
Dunhill, SA Open, Nelson Mandela Open etc.<br />
Rugby: We are currently assisting both Durbanville and Stellenberg High Schools with the planning of<br />
their conditioning programs, pre-season training, strapping, treatment of injuries and injury screening.<br />
We have been working extensively with numerous Club, Provincial and Springbok Rugby Players and<br />
have treated players such as Juan de Jongh, Johann Sadie, Gary van Aswegen, JJ Engelbrecht, CJ<br />
van der Linde, Scarra Ntebeni, Dylan des Fountain, Dewaldt Duvenhage, Duane Vermeulen and many<br />
more.<br />
Brackenfell Rugby Club - Conditioning and Physio<br />
Tennis: We are currently working with national and provincial tennis players from tennis academies<br />
such as Jan van Dyk Tennis and Kainos Tennis Academy. We are also responsible for the treatment of<br />
injuries, conditioning, nutrition and rehabilitation of players such as Lloyd Harris, Keith Patrick Crowley,<br />
Janet Koch.<br />
Cricket: Conditioning and physio for Maties Cricket (Faan).<br />
Hockey: Currently Adrie is coaching the girls hockey teams at Curro. She is also responsible for all<br />
the conditioning and rehabilitation of injuries. She has also assisted Stellenberg High School with<br />
conditioning during their "indoor season".<br />
Netball: We have treated many provincial and national netball players and have had the privilege to<br />
treat and work with Annie Kloppers (Head of SA Netball Association).<br />
Athletics: We have treated many athletes across the various disciplines, and we have worked with<br />
many of the country's top javelin throwers. Our speciality is alignment and the treatment of fascia which<br />
is an essential component in obtaining optimal performance as an athlete.<br />
Cycling: Every year we are involved with the ABSA Cape Epic, Wine to Whales and Ride the Rhino.<br />
We treat and support provincial, national and professional cyclists during these strenuous multi-day<br />
stage events.<br />
Squash: We treat numerous club, provincial and national hockey players such as Karen van der<br />
Westhuizen, Tenile Swart etc. We are also very involved with helping squash players prepare for the<br />
squash season at Durbanville Squash Club.<br />
Our Services Include:<br />
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Evaluation and Diagnosis of Injuries<br />
Evaluation of alignment and associated abnormalities<br />
Evaluation of muscle imbalances which could have a negative effect on perfomance<br />
Treatment of Headaches<br />
Treatment of back and neck pain<br />
Treatment of injfuries<br />
Rehabilitation of injuries<br />
Prevention of injuries<br />
Strapping<br />
Identifying needs, developing programs, implementing pre-season program
16. FAIRMONT EXCELS AT E-SPORT<br />
Last year <strong>Fairmont</strong> High School participated in an Online School<br />
league hosted by the MSSA (Mind Sport South Africa). We entered<br />
teams for Dota 2, League of Legends and Counterstrike Global<br />
Offense.<br />
Our Dota 2 team finished 5 th out of 16 Schools.<br />
Our Counterstrike team remained undefeated and received their<br />
National Federation Colours.<br />
Left to Right: Sinjen Bourn, David Ziervolgel, Michael Ziervogel and Brandon Yarrington<br />
League of Legends also ended top of the league and they also remained undefeated,<br />
drawing only one match.<br />
Left to Right: Nicholas Mortlock, Eric Larsen, Mingu Kang and Seung Ju Lee<br />
We also want to make use of this opportunity to congratulate Mrs Crouse for being appointed<br />
as the MSSA's National School Director.
17. CRICKET FIXTURES<br />
31/1/2015 7/2/2015 14/02/2015 21/2/2015 28/2/2015 7/3/2015 14/3/2015<br />
1 st<br />
Bellville H.S.<br />
(Home)<br />
Stellenberg<br />
(Away)<br />
Fairbairn<br />
(Away)<br />
Edgemead<br />
(Away)<br />
Bergvliet<br />
(Home)<br />
El Shadai<br />
(Home)<br />
Tygerberg<br />
(Away)<br />
2 nd<br />
Bellville H.S.<br />
(Away)<br />
Stellenberg<br />
(Home)<br />
Fairbairn<br />
(Away)<br />
Edgemead<br />
(Away)<br />
Bergvliet<br />
(Home)<br />
El Shadai<br />
(Home)<br />
Tygerberg<br />
(Away)<br />
U15A<br />
Edgemead<br />
(Home)<br />
Chesterhouse<br />
(Home)<br />
Fairbairn<br />
(Away)<br />
President<br />
(Away)<br />
Bergvliet<br />
(Away)<br />
Brackenfell<br />
(Away)<br />
Tygerberg<br />
(Home)<br />
U14A<br />
Westerford<br />
(Away)<br />
DF Malan<br />
(Away)<br />
Fairbairn<br />
(Home)<br />
Edgemead<br />
(Home)<br />
Bergvliet<br />
(Away)<br />
Mon. Park<br />
(Away)<br />
Tygerberg<br />
(Away)<br />
28/1/2015 2/2/2015 9/2/2015 16/2/2015 23/2/2015 2/3/2015<br />
U15B<br />
Tygerberg<br />
(Home)<br />
De Kuilen<br />
(Home)<br />
Milnerton<br />
(Home)<br />
Eben Donga<br />
(Away)<br />
Durbanville<br />
(Away)<br />
Melkbos<br />
(Away)<br />
4/2/2015 11/2/2015 18/2/2015 25/2/2015 4/3/2015<br />
U14B<br />
Curro Dbnv<br />
(Home)<br />
Brackenfell<br />
(Home)<br />
Durbanville<br />
(Home)<br />
Tygerberg<br />
(Away)<br />
Fairbairn<br />
(Away)<br />
18. FAIRMONT GIRLS’ CHOIR<br />
In order to accommodate the evening cheerleading practice, choir<br />
times for next Tuesday has been changed.<br />
We will rehearse from 15h30 – 17h30.<br />
Choristers may then join the cheerleading from 17h30 – 18h30, followed by the compulsory<br />
meeting for parents and choristers from 18h30 – 19h15 in the Upper MPC.<br />
19. LOST PROPERTY<br />
Parents, please take the time to ensure that all items, especially jerseys<br />
and blazers, brought to school are clearly marked with your child's full<br />
name (not just initials please)<br />
Lost items can be claimed at reception. All unmarked items not claimed<br />
will be redistributed after a week.<br />
20. MUIR HOUSE TAKES THE CHEERLEADING<br />
A huge congratulations to the Muir<br />
cheerleaders. They won the Best<br />
Cheerleaders Award at Interhouse<br />
yesterday. A special mention to our<br />
Muir athletes for taking the Athletics<br />
cup. 2015 is definitely Muir's year!<br />
Back: Sesona Jacobs, Megan<br />
Esterhuizen, Tatiana Ferreira,<br />
Carmen van der Merwe, Carolyn van<br />
Staden<br />
Front: Alex Middleton, Kelman<br />
Hakime, Jeremy Collins
21. BOYS’ HOCKEY: PRE-SEASON<br />
Our pre-season kicked off on 2 February 2015. It is compulsory<br />
for all our hockey players to attend practices, unless they have<br />
commitments to summer sport on the same date and time.<br />
Refer to the table below for your age groups practice slot.<br />
Please do not be late for practice, and the boys will have time to take a shower at the<br />
Student Centre before school starts<br />
GROUP TIME DATES TRAILS VENUE<br />
U19<br />
U16<br />
U15<br />
6.15 am<br />
6.15 am<br />
6.15 am<br />
2,4,9.11,16,18<br />
February<br />
3,5,10, 12, 17, 19<br />
February<br />
3,5,10, 12, 17, 19<br />
February<br />
20 FEBRUARY <strong>Fairmont</strong> Astro<br />
To be determined <strong>Fairmont</strong> Astro<br />
To be determined <strong>Fairmont</strong> Astro<br />
U14<br />
6.15 am<br />
2,4,9.11,16,18<br />
February<br />
17 FEBRUARY <strong>Fairmont</strong> Astro<br />
22. SOFTBALL FIXTURES<br />
1 st<br />
5 FEB 12 FEB 19 FEB 26 FEB 5 MAR 12 MAR 19 MAR 26 MAR<br />
Settlers<br />
(Away)<br />
Bosmansd<br />
am<br />
(Home)<br />
Tableview<br />
(Away)<br />
Elkanah<br />
(Home)<br />
Milnerton<br />
(Home)<br />
Edgemead<br />
(Away)<br />
Chester.<br />
(Home)<br />
Catchup<br />
Matches<br />
2 nd<br />
Malibu<br />
(Away)<br />
CBC<br />
(Home)<br />
Edmead<br />
(Away)<br />
Settlers<br />
(Home)<br />
Milnerton<br />
(Home)<br />
Parklands<br />
(Away)<br />
Chester.<br />
(Home)<br />
Bosmans<br />
(Away)<br />
3 rd<br />
Parklands<br />
(Away)<br />
Milnerton<br />
(Away)<br />
BYE<br />
Tableview<br />
(Home)<br />
Edgemea<br />
d (Away)<br />
Elkanah<br />
(Home)<br />
Catchup<br />
Matches<br />
Catchup<br />
Matches<br />
23. TEST CALENDAR CHANGE<br />
Kindly note that the tests set for Thursday, 26 February 2015, will<br />
now take place a week later on Thursday, 5 March 2015.<br />
More details will be given closer to the date.<br />
Please note that there will be no tests next week for Grades 8 –<br />
12.<br />
PLEASE NOTE!<br />
All pupils are required to be at school at the regular time - 07h55 - even if they are not writing<br />
a test. This time will be used for consolidation or tasks organized by various subject<br />
departments.<br />
All parents are asked to please be aware that when your child misses a Tuesday or a<br />
Thursday test, a relevant chemist slip (the date on the slip must pertain to the pupil’s<br />
absenteeism and medication bought), a certificate from the clinic or a doctor’s certificate is<br />
required. A medical certificate from either the clinic or the doctor is applicable for missing<br />
any exam. A note from you excusing your child from school for the days missed is also<br />
required.
Grade 9 and Matric pupils must produce a doctor’s certificate for tests and exams missed<br />
as these are the two exit phases and their marks are externally moderated by the Education<br />
Department.<br />
Learners are not allowed to go home immediately after a test if they are ill. They have to<br />
stay until first break. If they are ill, then they should not come to school. A doctor’s<br />
certificate will be required.<br />
24. PRINCIPAL<br />
Best wishes to our athletics team selected from the Interhouse athletic meeting as they<br />
prepare for the Inter-schools on Friday, 13 February. We hope they use every opportunity to<br />
give their best.<br />
I wish all our families a relaxing weekend.<br />
Yours sincerely<br />
Mr R Dingley<br />
PRINCIPAL<br />
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