TRINITONIAN OCTOBER DIGITAL

SPRING ISSUE - OCTOBER, 

NOVEMBER, DECEMBER 2017 

SEEING RED, 

FEELING BLUE 

ANGER & DEPRESSION IN KIDS 

COLOUR 

ISSUE! 

GOING FOR 

GOLD! 

TRINITONIAN SUPERSTARS 

GREEN EYED 

MONSTERS 

CONQUERING THE FRENEMY 

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PLUS: COLOURFUL CURRICULUM • SHADY DESTINATIONS • COOL GADGETS

The last time they were vaccinated 

they were probably learning to talk 

Vaccines are not just for babies. 

need to be vaccinated to 

sustain their protection 1,2 . 

+ Without up to date vaccinations, children become vulnerable to acquiring vaccine 

preventable diseases 1,2 

+ Ensure that your child is vaccinated with the 4-in-1 booster vaccine for protection against Tetanus, 

Diphtheria, Pertussis and Polio 

References: 1. Centre for Disease Control. Measles, Mumps and Rubella – Vaccine use and strategies for elimination of Measles, Rubella and Congenital Rubella Syndrome and Control of Mumps: Recommendations of the 

advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). MMWR, May 1998:47. 2. European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control Guidance. Scientific Panel on Childhood Immunisation Schedule: Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (DTP) 

vaccination. Available at www.ecdc.europa.eu accessed 30 November 2012. 

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FOREWORD 

Dear Readers, 

Some time ago I was working 

on a document that articulates 

the Trinityhouse ethos in pictures 

and colours. I used some of this 

information in my speech during the Little Falls High 

School building opening ceremony, referring to the colour 

of the bricks and the gables of the new Trinityhouse 

buildings (most noticeable at Heritage Hill and at Little 

Falls), as well as the school crest with the Bible/open book 

and the Trinity Knot (Triquetra) with the school motto in 

the three school colours: maroon, blue and golden yellow. 

Glenwood’s crest might not have the Triquetra, but those 

three loops certainly show a close resemblance! 

When I arrived at Glenwood House for the first time, I 

saw the red bricks of their school buildings and the three 

entrances from the front of the main building, and I knew 

it was a perfect fit within the Trinityhouse brand. Even 

though maroon is not in their colours, the blue and yellow 

certainly are. 

Are these colours really that important? I definitely think 

so! The First Rugby Team in Trinityhouse Preparatory are 

not called the “Blues” for nothing. So I did some research 

about symbolic meanings of our school colours and I 

discovered some interesting facts... 

Blue: “Associated with the blue sky – the abode of the 

Supreme Creator.” 

Maroon: “Has a close resemblance to red-brown, 

which is associated with the colour of Mother Earth; a 

colour obtained from clay and therefore associated with 

healing.” 

Yellow/Gold: “Symbolises sanctity, preciousness, royalty, 

wealth, spiritual vitality and fertility.” 

I was not surprised at my findings, especially when I read 

about the blue sky and the red clay bricks. 

I was once told a true story of a young Glenwood House 

boy who got a paper cut on his finger that began to 

bleed. He was crying inconsolably because he truly 

believed that “his blood was blue”. As a proud Glenwood 

House pupil, what else did he expect? Someone should 

have told him that his blood isn’t even red – but that it is, 

in fact, maroon. 

Enjoy the colourful theme of this Trinitonian and may God 

bless you. 

Andries van Renssen 

CONTENTS 

FEATURE ARTICLES TRINITYHOUSE LIFESTYLE 

12/SEEING RED, FEELING BLUE 

20/TOO GREEN FOR GREENPEACE 

25/GREEN-EYED MONSTER 

03/TRINITOON 

04/SPOTLIGHT NEWS: 

GOING FOR GOLD 

08/SPOTLIGHT NEWS: 

CELEBRATING 20 YEARS 

33/SCHOOL SCOOP 

35/COLOURFUL CURRICULUM 

38/ALUMNUS: 

DANIELLA SALGUEIRO 

74/KIDS PAGES 

78/SHADY DESTINATIONS 

85/CAR REVIEW 

88/COLOUR ME HAPPY 

92/GADGETS GALORE 

96/RAINBOW NATION 

100/SPOTLIGHT PRAYER 

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SPOTLIGHT NEWS 

GOING FOR 

GOLD 

Having a school full of achievers is something that we are all really proud 

of. At Trintyhouse Schools, we are particularly blessed with kids that are not 

only achieving great things but who are learning amazing life lessons and 

inspiring others around them to reach for greatness. Here are some of our 

golden boys and girls. 

CRAIG OOSTHUYSEN 

School: Trinityhouse Preparatory 

Heritage Hill 

Grade: 1 

Going for Gold Achievement: 

Gymnastics: silver medal club 

competition; gold medal Gauteng 

North qualifier; gold medal 

Gauteng North competition; 

silver medal Gauteng Zone 

competition. 

Craig, you know everyone is 

proud of you but when were 

you most proud of yourself? The first time I got a 

gold medal and being able to compete in Nothern 

Gauteng colours. I never thought I would be able 

to do it, but with Mom, Dad and Coach Thabo’s 

support, I did it! 

What is the most difficult move you had to do? 

A front flip on the high bar. To perfect it, I just had to 

keep trying and never give up. 

What is your ultimate dream? I want to go to the 

Olympic Games, but I know that will take hours 

and hours of practice, and I still have many levels to 

compete in before I can get to that level. 

What do you do with all your awards and medals? 

I have hung them up in my room and my grandad is 

busy building me a special display cabinet for them. 

What do you do for fun? I love to watch TV! I 

also enjoy playing soccer in the park and playing 

badminton with my Dad. 

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MELOKUHLE DLAMINI 

School: Trinityhouse High Palm 

Lakes 

Grade: 11 

Going for Gold Achievement: 

Selected for the all-star team 

for Pietermaritzburg 7s Rugby 

League. 

What has been the highlight 

of your rugby career? It was 

when I made the Rugby 7s team 

as a Forward. I was so happy. 

What is the most difficult 

thing about rugby? Getting tackled! Sometimes you can 

get hit really hard. Luckily I haven’t had an injury and I just 

have to be faster than the defence! 

What do you love about rugby? I love the teamwork 

involved. We all work so hard together to win and when 

we do it’s the best feeling 

What are you known for? I’m known for scoring tries and 

for being one of the strongest members of the team. I 

may not be the fastest, but they battle to take me down. 

What is your ultimate dream? I want to play for South 

Africa. 

Who is your inspiration? I think Brian Habana is amazing! 

I’ve watched him play since I was young and have always 

looked up to him. 

What has ruyby taught you? Rugby has taught me not to 

be selfish; you have to work together and pass the ball so 

that together you can win.

BRADLEY DE BEER 

School: Glenwood House 

Grade: 12 

Going for Gold Achievement: SA Schools Golf, 1st team hockey, and 

1st team water polo 

When were you most proud of yourself? Definitely when I won my 

first golf tournament because if I didn’t win that, I don’t think I would 

have gotten this far. 

What frustrates you most about golf? Some tournaments I’m just 

not on my game and I can get frustrated really fast, but that’s when I 

have to stay calm – which is more difficult than it sounds. 

What do you love most about golf? In golf it’s all on you, you don’t 

have to rely on anyone else to hit good shots for you. Golf comes with 

many challenges, and I just love trying to figure them out. 

What was your best-ever golf shot? I was tied for the lead, playing 

the second last hole of a national tournament, and I had 90 meters to 

the hole for my second shot. I hit the shot two feet from the hole and 

made my birdie to win my first tournament by one shot. 

Wow, well done! Where did you learn to play golf? My dad taught 

me when I was very young but over the last six years, I’ve been 

fortunate to be coached by Adam Mckinlay. 

What’s your ultimate dream? My ultimate dream is to become one 

of the best golfers in the world 

What have you done with all your medals and awards? I keep them 

in my room so that if I ever get down on myself I can use them as a 

reminder that I won before, and I can do it again. 

Who is your greatest inspiration? My father inspires me the most, 

because he is always reminding me that hard work always get 

rewarded and that you should always do your very best in everything 

thing you do. 

ERIN JACOBS 

School: Trinityhouse Preparatory Randpark Ridge 

Grade: 6 

Going for gold achievement: Plays tennis for South Africa 

Erin, you know everyone is proud of you but when were you most proud 

of yourself? When they announced my name as part of the South African Primary 

Schools team at the Interprovincial tournament in Bloemfontein. 

What is the most difficult part about being a tennis player? Staying calm and 

focused during a match can be tough especially because tennis is an individual sport. 

What is the best part about being a tennis player? Going to the USA to play 

matches and to attend the US Open! I have made such wonderful friends and get to 

wear cool outfits. Tennis is really fun to play! 

What is your best tennis shot? My forehand. 

What has tennis taught you? It’s taught me to be disciplined, determined and to never give up. 

What is your ultimate dream? I’d like to play at Wimbledon as a pro tennis player one day. 

When you are not practicing, what do you do for fun? I play netball, visit my friends, sing and 

dance to music. 

Who is your greatest inspiration? 

Rodger Federer! He is humble, friendly and enjoys every minute on the court. 

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CHRISTIAN HUMPHRIES 

School: Trinityhouse High Randpark Ridge 

Grade: 12 

Going for Gold Achievement: Head Boy, First Team Rugby and Cricket, Academics 

and Choir. He was also approached by WITS to play Varsity Rugby next year. 

What is a highlight moment for you? I’ve had many special moments in my high 

school career but leading my team out onto the field at the academy week this year was 

one of the best 

What’s the toughest thing about plating rugby? Rugby is obviously an extremely 

physical sport and so the toughest part is being able to manage your injuries and not to 

overwork yourself to the point where you become unable to play. As much as it sucks 

sitting on the side line, rest is definitely needed. 

What is the best part about playing rugby? It allows you to express yourself. Everyone 

has their own style and flare and as a player you can express this through the way you 

play. No two players are the same. 

What’s your signature move? My try celebration! It mimics that of Lions player, Lionel 

Mapoe… the rooster as they call it. 

What is the greatest lesson rugby has taught you? It has taught me that you are never too old or too experienced to 

learn a new skill or improve on an old one. The magic of rugby lies in the fact that what you put into the sport is what 

you get out of it. 

Your ultimate dream? I’d like to play on the international stage one day, much like any aspiring rugby player. My 

dream is to be a player that inspires someone to pursue their dreams. 

What do you do during downtime? If schoolwork isn’t too hectic I enjoy fishing, learning new songs on the piano and 

strangely enough, watching rugby! 

Who inspires you? My younger brother, Jonty. There isn’t anyone I’d rather spend my day with. 

NALEDI MANYUBE 

School: Glenwood House Preperatory 

Grade: 7 

Going for gold achievement: South African National Champion 2015 and 

member of the South African National Junior Tennis Team. 

Naledi, congratulations on your tennis achievements! What has been your 

best achievement, for you? I was very happy when I won Junior South African 

Nationals, in 2015! That win meant I was one of the top players in my country 

and got to play against the best of the best. 

When did you start playing tennis? I started when I was in Grade 1. I didn’t 

know which sport to play and a teacher recommended tennis. I loved it! I only 

got a coach when I was nine, so I think things have gone quite well. 

What is the most difficult part about being a national tennis player? You 

have to manage your time well. I have to try and fit in training, gym, proper 

eating, stretching and school work. 

What is the best part about being a tennis player? I get to travel and make 

lots of friends, who I see over and over again all around the world. 

What is your signature move? 

I’ve got good hands, so my volleys, smashes, slices and drop shots are good. 

What has tennis taught you? It’s not over until the last point. Once, in Tunisia, I 

played a ten-point game and was 9-4. Down. I fought back and eventually won! 

Never give up. 

Who is your inspiration? Roger Federer inspires me. He is always cool and calm 

and I hope to one day play all the grand slam tournaments that he has played. 

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JORDAN ANASTASIOU 

School: Trinityhouse High Little Falls 

Grade: 12 

Going for gold achievement: Selected for the D12 cross country 

team(Gauteng Championship); Selected for the D12 Athletics 

team(800m) went to Gauteng Championships; Full colours for 

Cross Country; Half Colours for Hockey; 

Jordan, you must be very proud of yourself? To be honest, I 

never really feel pride after an achievement but rather gratitude to 

God. It makes me happy to see the joy it brings to my family. 

I love making them proud. 

What is the most difficult part about being an athlete? 

Maintaining your fitness. You think you are fairly fit and then you don’t run for just two days and nearly pass out when you 

try jog again. When it comes to cross-country, it’s got to be the uphills. 

What is the best part about being an athlete? The best part is experiencing that your mind is more powerful than any 

physical challenge that the body endures. It’s also a really great opportunity to participate in a sport where you can be 

part of a team but excel individually and test your own limits. 

What is your favourite athletics event and why? I love long distance, so the 800 and 1500 are my events. I particularly 

like the 1500m because you can set a good pace in the beginning, jogging steadily through the first three laps and then 

you give it gas on the last three quarters of the lap. You get the best rush of adrenaline at this point, especially if you are 

able to overtake one or two of the leaders. 

What has athletics taught you? Track has taught me to never be too confident nor under estimate any one of my 

competitors before the race but to rather see everyone as equally capable. Cross country, in particular, has taught me 

that, when life gives you an easy downhill, take it and use it to get ahead while because you never know when a steep hill 

lies around the corner. 

What is your ultimate dream? To have a successful career, live a healthy lifestyle and to have a positive impact on the 

people around me. 

When you are not practicing, what do you do for fun? I love to go for runs. Just kidding. I love cooking and baking 

and just being outdoors with my family or friends. 

JORDAN SMITH 

School: Trinityhouse Preparatory 

Little Falls 

Grade: 6 

Going for gold achievement: 

Rugby 

Jordan Smith started at Trinityhouse 

Preparatory Little Falls as a part of 

their first Grade 1 when Trinityhouse 

Little Falls opened its door to the 

community in 2011. Jordan has 

come full circle and has become 

an amazing scholar and athlete 

under Trinityhouse’s amazing sports 

programmes and under the guidance of teaching staff and coaches. Recently, 

Jordan made the u/12 Gauteng Lions Rugby team. In their first tour to 

Vryheid, Jordan scored his try against the Griquas playing #11 Left Wing on 

the first team. Trinityhouse Little Falls is so proud of our Jordan and we know 

he is going to accomplish much on the team and in the future. 

Quote from Jordan: “I love rugby because of the brotherhood. Rugby is a 

team sport, you can’t play on your own.” 

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CELEBRATING 

20YEARS 

& AN INSPIRING FUTURE 

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Trinityhouse is founded on time-honoured traditional 

values and has provided education for the past 20 

years to pre-primary, primary and high school pupils. 

The brand seeks to retain traditional values while 

preparing its pupils for an ever-changing world. 

The first Trinityhouse School was established in 

1997. The remarkable quality of education offered 

to pupils and the success of the school caught the 

eye of ADvTECH Ltd, that purchased the school in 

2008. Since inception, Trinityhouse has established an 

exceptional reputation for academic excellence and 

faith integration in a private school setting. 

The brand provides a holistic educational experience 

that ensures excellence in all areas. Pupils are offered a 

healthy balance between academic, sports and cultural 

activities within a structured and secure environment 

that is shaped by a strong Christian ethos. 

Since 2011, the brand has enjoyed unprecedented 

growth with the opening of Trinityhouse Little Falls west 

of Johannesburg, Trinityhouse Palm Lakes in Tinley Manor 

KZN, Trinityhouse Heritage Hill on the border of Midrand 

and Centurion, as well as Trinityhouse Northriding and the 

acquisition of Glenwood House in George. 

With at least 15 schools from pre-primary to high 

school level under the Trinityhouse banner, the group 

has been producing leaders in their fields for over 20 

years. “Our Old Trinitonians (alumni) include pilots, 

restaurateurs, scientists and all manner of professionals, 

through to actors, politicians and housewives,” says 

Andries van Renssen, General Manager for Trinityhouse 

and Glenwood House. “Not everyone is suited to 

being a doctor, lawyer or accountant. Our alumni have 

followed their individual dreams, and their education 

has given them the foundation to do so.” 

Due to the demand for a Trinityhouse education, 

expansions to our current building structures is in 

progress together with an increasing pupil count. The 

tradition of academic excellence and a strong sense 

of school pride also continues to grow. Trinityhouse’s 

strong reputation for academic and sporting excellence 

and overtly Christian ethos are the main reasons 

why many of our parents send their children to a 

Trinityhouse School. 

“At Trinityhouse we regard each child as a unique 

creation of the almighty God, one for whom His Son 

paid the ultimate price,” says van Renssen. “Educating 

him or her completely includes meeting the spiritual 

as well as intellectual, emotional and physical needs of 

the child. Trinityhouse focuses on the spiritual needs 

underpinned with the emotional and physical that 

directly teach, as well as model, Christ’s love, and care.” 

Trinityhouse inspires, motivates and equips its pupils 

to achieve their potential. The past 20 years has seen 

Trinityhouse’s Education Beyond Expectation evolve. 

The pupils enjoy active learning, using hands-on 

strategies, movement and collaboration. Project and 

problem-based learning, inquiry-based learning, and 

challenge-based learning are some of the core focuses 

in the curriculum. The brand also offers pupils a variety 

of choices and encourage them to think critically so 

they can learn to recognise and respond appropriately 

to information in the 21st-century world. 

In addition, Trinityhouse provides learners with realworld 

connection and interaction that brings history, 

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art, science and numerous other subjects out of 

the textbooks and into a 21st-century classroom. 

The schools have also taken a more definitive step 

towards successfully integrating technology into 

the curriculum. Central to our pupils’ successes 

is the hands-on involvement by the management 

teams, as well as dedicated and hand-picked 

teaching staff. 

The Trinityhouse School group has also established 

strong links with the families that send their 

children to their schools. “Your opinions of our 

schools and the standard of education we offer 

remains an important consideration for us,” says 

van Renssen. 

Trinityhouse is excited about what the future 

holds. The schools live the motto of ‘An Education 

Beyond Expectation’, and look forward to exciting 

new experiences in education from so many 

different sources. Children will spend their days 

in collaborative learning alongside people of all 

different ages, backgrounds, professions from 

various walks of life. “Our pupils will insist on 

learning to make a difference, not learning for 

the sake of memorisation of various facts. Our 

students will demand that educators, facilitators, 

field guides, etc. provide them opportunities to 

use what they are learning,” says van Renssen. 

Due to the wide appeal of the Trinityhouse 

brand, a number of new campuses are currently 

being planned. The vision is to have a wider 

national footprint that will provide more families 

access to the very special and unique Trinityhouse 

experience. 

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FEATURE ARTICLE 

SEEING RED, 

feeling blue 

by Danielle Forsyth, Educational Psychologist at Trinityhouse Heritage Hill 


therapist once taught me that anger is 

A the emotion we snatch up to avoid less 

comfortable internal feelings being expressed 

outwardly – namely rejection, confusion, anxiety, 

sadness and depression. 

Handling children’s anger can be puzzling, draining 

and very distressing for adults. In fact, one of the 

major problems in dealing with anger in children is 

the angry feelings that are often stirred up in us. It 

has been said that as parents and teachers, we often 

need to remind ourselves that we were not always 

taught how to deal with anger as a fact of life during 

our own childhood. We were led to believe that to 

be angry was to be bad, and we were often made to 

feel guilty for expressing it. 

It will be easier to deal with children’s anger if we 

get rid of this notion. Our goal is not to repress or 

destroy angry feelings in children – or in ourselves – 

but rather to accept the feelings and to help channel 

and direct them to constructive ends. Children 

should be allowed to feel all of their feelings. Adult 

skills can then be directed towards showing children 

acceptable ways of expressing their feelings, rather 

than internalising them. Strong feelings cannot be 

denied, and angry outbursts should not always be 

viewed as a sign of serious problems, but should 

rather be recognised and treated with the utmost 

respect. 

To respond effectively to overly aggressive 

behaviour in children, we need to identify possible 

triggers of the behaviour. Anger may be a defence 

to avoid painful feelings, it may be associated with 

failure, parents arguing/separation/divorce, low 

self-esteem, and feelings of isolation; or it may be 

related to anxieties about situations over which the 

child has no control. 

Anger defiance may also be associated with feelings 

of dependency, sadness and even depression. In 

childhood, anger and sadness are very close to 

one another. It is thus important to remember that 

much of what we as adults experience as sadness is 

expressed by a child as anger. 

Symptoms to look out for in children 

with inward anger (depression): 

• Irritability or anger; 

• Continuous feelings of sadness, hopelessness; 

• Social withdrawal; 

• Increased sensitivity to rejection; 

• Changes in appetite – either increased or 

decreased; 

• Changes in sleep – sleeplessness or excessive 

sleep; 

• Vocal outbursts or crying; 

• Difficulty concentrating; 

• Fatigue and low energy; 

• Reduced ability to function during events and 

activities at home or with friends or at school; 

• Feelings of worthlessness or guilt; and 

• Thoughts of death or suicide. 

Before we look at specific ways to redirect 

outbursts and feeling blue, several points need 

to be highlighted: Anger and aggression are not 

one and the same thing. Anger is a temporary 

emotional state caused by frustration and an 

internal negative energy force, whereas aggression 

is often an attempt to hurt a person or to destroy 

property. We must be cautious in differentiating 

between behaviours that indicate emotional 

challenges and behaviour that is normal. Thus, 

when assisting children to deal with anger and 

depression, our action should be motivated by 

the need to protect and to reach out, and not by 

a desire to punish. Adults should show a child 

that they accept a child’s feelings, while further 

suggesting other ways to express their feelings. It 

is not enough to tell children what behaviours we 

find unacceptable. They need to learn effective 

and age-appropriate means of coping, but can 

only do so through our guidance in communicating 

our expectations. Contrary to popular opinion, 

punishment is not the most effective way to convey 

this message to our children. 



Responding to the depressed-angry child: 

• Catch your child being good. It’s important to make 

them aware of what behaviours you are pleased 

with, which allows for positive effort as well as 

reinforcement. A sensitive and observant parent can 

identify many moments during the course of the 

day. For example: “I like the way you came to dinner 

without being reminded”, or “you were really patient 

while I was on the phone.” Similarly, teachers can 

positively reinforce good behaviour with statements 

like: “I can see you worked hard on your project and 

I adore your efforts” or “I know it was difficult for you 

to wait your turn, and I’m pleased you could do it.” 

• Deliberately ignore inappropriate behaviours that 

can be tolerated. This doesn’t mean that you should 

ignore your child, just the 

behaviour. ‘Ignoring’ should be 

planned and consistent. Even 

though the behaviour can be 

tolerated your child needs to 

realise it’s inappropriate. 

• Provide physical outlets and 

alternatives. Physical exercise 

and movement in both the 

school and home environments 

are so important. But be wary 

of placing children in tough, tempting situations. 

Plan ahead by having a temporary back-up plan and 

enjoyable solution if the original physical activity 

becomes a ‘problem’. 

• Be ready to show affection and use closeness. 

Sometimes all that is needed for any angry or 

depressed child to regain control is a sudden hug 

or other impulsive bouts of affection from a parent. 

Simply sitting next to a child and not saying a word, 

still expresses interest in assisting the child in what 

he/she is going through. 

• Encourage children to see their strengths as well 

as their weaknesses. Help them to see that they 

ENCOURAGE CHILDREN 

TO SEE THEIR STRENGTHS 

AS WELL AS THEIR 

WEAKNESSES. HELP THEM 

TO SEE THAT THEY CAN 

REACH THEIR GOALS. 

can reach their goals. Encourage your child to see 

themselves as valued and that you accept their anger/ 

depressed feelings. It may even be good to ask if 

you can experience and grieve the events leading 

up to the emotion with them. Talking helps a child 

have control and thus reduces acting-out behaviour. 

You can then even provide some alternative ways of 

letting out their feelings through journaling, drawing, 

singing or playing music rather than wanting to be 

physical. But most importantly, model appropriate 

behaviour and show your child how to process it in a 

way that helps them work through it. 

• The role of discipline. It is good to make promises of 

future pleasures as it stops inappropriate behaviours 

and starts desirable ones. But it 

is also essential that we stick to 

our promises. Limits should also 

be clearly explained and enforced 

and children should be able to 

function within these limits. 

One of the most important goals 

we strive for as parents, educators 

and mental health professional 

is to help our children develop 

respect for themselves and others. While arriving at 

this goal takes years of practise and patience, it is a 

vital process in which parents, teachers and all caring 

adults can play a crucial and exciting role. In order to 

accomplish this, we must see children as worthy human 

beings and be sincere in dealing with them. Anger is the 

inner child trying to take its power back. It is protection, 

self-defence, and the awakening that we are all divine 

beings of worth and value. We should not be ashamed 

of our anger. We should honour it. Love it. Validate 

it. Use it constructively as fuel to dream bigger, and 

love ourselves harder in order to accomplish our life’s 

ambitions and goals. Anger is the voice that says, “You 

deserve the best.” 


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Internet addiction and game addiction are 

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more and more time online, often the content 

they are consuming is excessively violent and 

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Gambling sites and online stores also capitalise 

on kids and their desire for instant gratification. 

Teenagers, in particular, are living increasingly 

virtual lives, escaping more and more from 

reality. Sounds horrible, doesn’t it? 

INTERNET ADDICTION 

Remember, just because you think your child 

seems to spend too much time online doesn’t 

necessarily mean that they have an addiction. 

If you think your son or daughter may be 

developing an Internet addiction, there are a 

few signs you can watch out for, including: 


When considering all of this, it’s important to note that there 

is a difference between a medical condition, or addiction, 

and an enjoyed form of entertainment. 

In terms of gaming, the industry is developing at a rapid 

rate and is constantly recruiting large numbers of teenage 

gamers. The fact that the number of players simultaneously 

online on the Steam gaming platform has long exceeded 

10 million is an indicator of just how popular gaming has 

become. This doesn’t necessarily mean that we have in 

excess of 10 million gaming addicts; some teenagers spend 

relatively short periods playing online games. 

• The proportion of time: if your child is so 

absorbed on the Internet that they cannot tear 

themselves away. Monitor the time your child 

spends online vs. the time they spend on other 

activities. 

• Moods: if your child is calm, happy or excited 

when online, and irritated, aggressive, agitated 

or lethargic when offline. 

• Suffering schoolwork: if your child used to get good marks at school, but marks have now plummeted. 

• Relationships: if your child is experiencing a cooling of relations with real-life friends. 

• Excessive reactions to trivial online events (such as the number of likes or comments): if your child becomes 

very emotional, monitors or tries to control what is happening online, becomes happy when there’s a reaction 

to their online activity and/or disappointed when the level of reaction is less than expected. 

• Physical symptoms: headaches, backaches, dry eyes, sleeping disorders, reduced physical activity, inertia, and 

pallid countenance. 

• Neglecting their basic needs: such as personal hygiene, sleep, meals, and a lack of appetite. 

• Antisocial behaviour: lying, being offensive or physically aggressive to others who try to prevent them from 

going online. 

Remember that none of the above factors alone (with the exception of aggression) is indicative of a developing 

addiction. For example, if your child has several hobbies, blogs about them, and gets upset about not receiving 

very many likes, this doesn’t necessarily mean they have an Internet addiction; it is more likely that they are 

simply engrossed in that activity. What you should be looking out for is a combination of several of the above 

factors. 

If your child has developed an addiction, you should consult a professional. If you are concerned that your child 

is at risk of becoming addicted and would like to take preventative measures, try using dedicated software, such 

as Kaspersky Safe Kids – which allows you to control how much time your child spends using a device.

VIDEO GAME ADDICTION 

You shouldn’t get overly concerned if your child sometimes 

becomes absorbed in a video game and you find it difficult 

to get their attention. In the same way that reading books 

at bedtime or watching their favourite cartoons can be 

engrossing, so can gaming. You should understand that a 

video game is a large artistic creation that your child wants 

to experience in its entirety, from the beginning to the end, 

and while a cartoon may take around 90 minutes to watch, a 

game could take 10, 20 or even 50 hours to complete. 

Fifty hours may sound quite worrying, but in fact, it only 

means your child will spend more time playing that game 

instead of constantly returning to the adventures of their 

favourite heroes in creations that take less time to complete. 

It’s a bit like reading a fantasy trilogy or War and Peace by 

Tolstoy instead of four or five single-volume books in the 

space of a month. 

“Flow” is a term that describes the experience of becoming 

truly engrossed in anything, including a game. Video game 

developers use the term and, from their point of view, this 

is exactly what they want to produce in a player. In this 

condition a player doesn’t notice how time passes, they may 

fail to react to external stimuli, and they get irritated if they 

are distracted from their game. If a game succeeds at this, 

it means it’s a good game that the player finds interesting; 

this is not unlike the state that book lovers find themselves in 

while reading a good book. 

Your child plays video games to tell you or their friends about 

how many levels they have completed, and because they are 

interested in what happens to the heroes next; it’s a hobby, 

an interest, a topic for discussion. This is not an addiction. 

Addiction is when a child carries out virtual raids after school 

or even during school time, when real-life friends are replaced 

by virtual companions in trade guilds, and when a child loses 

all interest in real life and socialising with others. The most 

dramatic example that is usually cited when discussing video 

game addiction is that of a gamer who died of exhaustion 

after she played World of Warcraft non-stop for several days! 

MMORPGs 

World of Warcraft is a massively multiplayer online 

role-playing game (MMORPG) in which players 

take on the role of one of the heroes living in a 

virtual world. MMORPGs are a major risk when it 

comes to gaming addictions. The nature of these 

games means the player keeps returning to play: 

the in-game content is infinite and is continuously 

expanded by the developers, the player continuously 

develops their character, working to reach 

achievements for their account; players also form 

social bonds during the game, which attaches them 

even more firmly to the virtual world. 

In order to prevent your child becoming addicted 

to a video game, the same dedicated software for 

children’s online safety will also help – such software 

helps control the time your child spends on their 

device. 

However, be careful when using this sort of software 

in conjunction with MMORPGs – it’s difficult to limit 

the time your child spends playing such games 

because the timer not only stops the game process 

it also stops interactions with in-game friends, and 

this can be difficult for teenagers to accept. It might 

be a viable option to ban such games altogether for 

some time – this can also be done with the help of 

software such as Kaspersky Safe Kids. All you need 

to do is add this type of video game to the list of 

blocked software. 

Moreover, by using components that restrict the 

launch of games or content based on age ratings, 

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child chooses age-appropriate games. 


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You shouldn’t get overly concerned if your child 

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cartoons can be engrossing, so can gaming. You should 

understand that a video game is a large artistic creation 

that your child wants to experience in its entirety, from 

the beginning to the end, and while a cartoon may take 

around 90 minutes to watch, a game could take 10, 20 or 

even 50 hours to complete. 

Fifty hours may sound quite worrying, but in fact, it only 

means your child will spend more time playing that 

game instead of constantly returning to the adventures 

of their favourite heroes in creations that take less time 

to complete. It’s a bit like reading a fantasy trilogy or War 

and Peace by Tolstoy instead of four or five single-volume 

books in the space of a month. 

“Flow” is a term that describes the experience of 

becoming truly engrossed in anything, including a game. 

Video game developers use the term and, from their 

point of view, this is exactly what they want to produce in 

a player. In this condition a player doesn’t notice how 

time passes, they may fail to react to external stimuli, 

and they get irritated if they are distracted from their 

game. If a game succeeds at this, it means it’s a good 

game that the player finds interesting; this is not 

unlike the state that book lovers find themselves in 

while reading a good book. 

Your child plays video games to tell you or their 

friends about how many levels they have completed, 

and because they are interested in what happens to 

the heroes next; it’s a hobby, an interest, a topic for 

discussion. This is not an addiction. 

Addiction is when a child carries out virtual raids 

after school or even during school time, when reallife 

friends are replaced by virtual companions in 

trade guilds, and when a child loses all interest in real 

life and socialising with others. The most dramatic 

example that is usually cited when discussing video 

game addiction is that of a gamer who died of 

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TOO GREEN FOR 

GREENPEACE 

by Gord Laws 

Depending on who you’re talking to, Captain Paul Watson is either 

a hero at the forefront of an urgent mission to save the planet or 

an eco-terrorist. Either way, his efforts to enforce “direct action” 

against poachers, whalers and polluters are nothing if not proactive! 

Some people have less flattering names for the elderly 

Canadian, though. Ask the people at Greenpeace, and 

they might tell you he’s a dangerous, counterproductive 

megalomaniac, thwarting the cause of nature 

conservation through irresponsible, dangerous 

actions. Have a word with the Japanese or Costa 

Rican governments and they’ll more than likely tell you 

about a dangerous criminal wanted by their respective 

governments for acts of “terrorism”. 

He goes by “Captain” Paul Watson, even though 

officially, he’s never actually held a licence to 

captain a maritime vessel. He’s also known as the 

“Admiral” of the now-international nature conservation 

organisation, that he founded in 1977, the Sea 

Shepherd Conservation Society. 

Most people, however, know him as the outspoken leader 

of the small group of ships that were at the heart of the 

Animal Planet television show Whale Wars. These ships 

and their crew, take to the seas, intervene in whale and 

dolphin hunts and make life generally nightmarish for 

hunters and poachers wherever they can. These missions 

often happen at significant risk to their own freedom – 

and even their lives. 

Not everyone agrees with all of Paul Watson’s views, 

but he’s certainly admired for his end goals and his 

determination to protect the planet from, well... humans. 

He sees humankind as being at war with the earth. And 

there can be no mistaking which side he is on! 


Taking things too far? 

Watson was involved in Greenpeace’s beginnings in 

1971. Even Greenpeace – with whom he now has a 

bitter relationship – will admit that Watson was a highly 

influential member and sat on their board from the very 

early days. He also crewed several of their voyages and 

skippered vessels under Greenpeace’s banner. 

Their union, however, was short lived. Watson and 

Greenpeace differed on one core issue – the organisation’s 

interpretation of their policy of nonviolence. 

Watson considers the group’s stance as being too 

submissive. He advocated (and still advocates) a policy 

of “direct action”. 

Extreme Views 

The man openly advocates “tree-spiking”, which is 

the process of hammering metal spikes into trees set 

to be logged by lumberjacks. Designed to devalue 

the trees without threatening their lives, tree-spiking 

significantly damages the commercial viability of 

timber not to mention being extremely dangerous for 

lumberjacks who take to trees with chainsaws. 

Watson has also talked and written extensively on 

the subject of “monkey-wrenching”, a synonym 

for sabotage. And he practices what he preaches. 

In 1980, he was prosecuted for assaulting a police 

officer and getting too close to the demarcated 

“front” during government-sanctioned seal hunts 

in Canada. What was he doing there? Well, it’s very 

clever, even if it is illegal; the captain, along with 

his accomplices, were frantically painting seal pups 

with a red dye that permanently marks their hide, 

rendering it worthless, subsequently sparing the 

pup from the clubs of the hunters who beat them 

to death using a technique designed to prevent 

excessive bleeding, regardless of the animal’s 

suffering. 

Because of activities such as these, in 1977, he was 

cast out of the board of Greenpeace in a landslide 

11-to-one vote. Watson himself cast the only ballot 

in his own favour. 

But there was one incident Watson says changed his 

life forever and caused him to intensify his position 

that passive resistance is not enough to win the fight 

to save the ocean’s mammals and the environment 

in general. 



That Moment 

It was 1975, and Greenpeace ships had been deployed 

to intervene in the activities of a Soviet whaling fleet. 

Greenpeace was attempting to block the whalers from 

their targets and Watson was in the thick of the action. 

Injured and dying whales littered the sea. Suffice it to 

say, Watson crossed paths with a badly injured and very 

frightened whale, and it looked directly at him. What 

he saw in the gentle giant’s eyes was the fear of a selfaware, 

intelligent and helpless animal. 

In that moment, eye-to-eye, Watson shared a wordless 

conversation with a creature that knew precisely 

what was happening to it. A creature that was afraid 

and one that was pleading for help. It was then that 

Watson decided that he would no longer let human 

procedures and legalities prevent him from taking 

action against those who would harm the sea and its 

creatures. Especially whales, for which he has a deep 

and committed love. 

Sea Shepherd 

He’s also wanted by the Costa Rican government where 

he is accused of intervening to stop a Costa Rican 

shipping vessel, the Varadero I, that was illegally finning 

sharks in Guatemalan waters in 2002. 

Despite his enemies, Watson has friends. In the past, 

he’s been protected by the Netherlands and Germany. 

The USA also refused to extradite him and in fact 

supported him with necessary travel documentation. 

Canada, Watson’s own country, was once nonsupportive 

under the old government but since Justin 

Trudeau became president, Watson has received 

all the support and protection he needs. And most 

recently, Watson was given asylum in France for two 

years, as he ducked and dived capture by the Japanese 

government. 

Still today, the Japanese claim that their activities in 

International waters are for internationally accepted 

scientific research, whereas Watson maintains that this 

is a cheap front for wholesale commercial slaughter. 

Love him or hate him, Watson is unlikely to give up his 

fight anytime soon, unless he’s captured, or worse, by 

his enemies on the high seas. 

We can only hope that Captain Watson will continue his 

fight. He has more passion, drive and fearless sense of 

justice than all the people of some towns. Perhaps he is 

proof that one man can change the world after all. 

For more on Captain Watson and the Sea Shepherd 

Conservation Society, visit www.seashepherd.com 

Two years later, he was out of Greenpeace and had 

founded the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society with 

supporters loyal to him. Today, they operate three 

vessels: the MY Steve Irwin, the Bridget Bardot and 

the Bob Barker. Most of their activities take place in 

international waters and the crews are always ready, 

willing and able to do whatever they can to stop the 

slaughter of marine creatures, even if it means sinking 

ships! 

Terrorist 

In 1997, Watson was convicted in absentia by the 

Norwegian government on charges of attempting to 

sink the Norwegian whaling fleet. 

The Japanese, have taken a tougher stance on Watson 

and his affiliates. There, he’s listed as a terrorist and 

wanted for trial on charges that will almost certainly 

result in serious jail time if he’s ever caught. 


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Green-eyed 

Monsters 

CONQUERING THE FRENEMY! 

by Donna Verrydt 

“Do not teach your 

children never to be 

angry; teach them 

how to be angry.” 

– Lyman Abbott, former American 

Congregationalist theologian, editor 

and author. 

Jealousy is a natural human emotion, one that we 

tell our children, from an early age, not to have. 

Children shouldn’t be taught to feel bad about 

being jealous or made to feel weak for showing 

their emotions, but rather how to effectively manage 

them. However, when your child’s natural emotions, 

including jealousy, are exploited by their friends – well 

then, that’s a whole other ball game! 

We’ve discussed bullying at great length and it will 

always remain an ongoing issue. But bullying is not 

just confined to name-calling, rumour-spreading 

or physical abuse by a child’s corridor enemy. The 

manipulation and exploitation of a child’s raw 

emotions is also a form of bullying and most of the 

time it’s done by the person or people closest to 

them – usually their friends! This gives rise to the term 

‘frenemy’ – a friend/enemy or a toxic friendship! And 

at the heart of most toxic friendships lies jealousy. 

Frenemy! 

For schoolgoing kids, friendships offer a powerful and 

necessary sense of belonging. We want our kids to 

feel accepted, respected and loved by their peers, 

but never to be used as pawns in someone else’s 

popularity game. And never for one moment doubt 

that this is a game. It is the social survival game of 

life. To dominate the social hierarchy, sometimes 

jealousy is promoted, through mean behaviours such 

as leaving a child out of a conversation or not inviting 

one child from a group to a party. 

Children on the receiving end of this type of 

behaviour, experience a rise of jealousy that 

compromises their feelings of adequacy and 

acceptance. These children need to be taught how to 

express their feelings with assertive communication 

skills and confidence. Children should be able to 

say things to their peers like, “I don’t like the way 

you are treating me right now and I feel angry about 

what you just said/did/pretended not to do,” and, 

“I’m not going to let you treat me that way again.” 

As parents, we can only try to teach our kids how to 

manage jealousy and how to build confidence; with 

confidence, they can walk away from toxic friendships 

and end jealousy for good. 



External Jealousy 

The world of kids, especially girls, always begins as 

such a happy place. They make friends easily, they 

pick flowers for their teachers, they draw pictures 

for their parents, they laugh from the heart. Then… 

seemingly overnight, their sweetness becomes less 

brown sugar and more saccharine and sarcastic. For 

example, once a young girl said, “Oh I love your hair 

like that!” and meant it, now she says, “Nice hair!” 

and it drips with sarcasm, and is accompanied by 

vicious giggles. Yesterday’s birthday parties suddenly 

become today’s tool of exclusion. Invitations are the 

enforcer of social hierarchies, and a reason for your 

child’s green-eyed monster to emerge. 

When to Helicopter? 

So what do you do as a parent? We understand that 

all you want to do is drive over to the school and kick 

some pre-teen behind, but often when it comes to 

your kid’s friendship problems, being a helicopter 

parent (hovering over them and fixing problems) is 

the less effective option. Now, we’re not saying that a 

child should go through emotional pain, of any kind, 

alone. Kids need adult support and guidance when it 

comes to navigating jealousy and anger. 

The Root of the Green 

The thing that makes jealousy hard to deal with is that 

it often takes root in the under-the-radar behaviour 

of others. Teaching your child to establish whether 

their jealousy is internal (natural emotion) or external 

(motivated through the actions of others) is a good 

place to start. 

Make your kids aware of, and teach them how to 

recognise, these external jealousy-promoting factors: 

• Not getting invited to parties and play dates. 

• When parties and play dates are talked about in 

front of kids who are not invited. 

• Being given the “silent treatment” or being 

excluded from conversations. 

• When a friend is “stolen” and the new friendship 

flaunted. 

• “Forgetting” to save a seat for a friend or leaving a 

kid out by “saving a seat” for someone else. 

• Being “unfriended” or “removed” from social 

media groups. 

• When “happy pictures” having “so much fun” are 

posted all over social media, when specific people 

were left out 

How to “De-green”? 

First and most importantly, teach your kids that 

jealousy, sadness, and anger are not “bad” 

emotions or a sign of weakness. It is perfectly 

normal to feel those things and that they can talk to 

you, or a teacher, about the way they feel without 

being criticised or judged. Kids need to have a safe 

place to be vulnerable – to vent, to talk about their 

friendship frustrations, and even to cry. 

However, when it comes to facing jealousy, anger, 

and sadness with their peers, there’s a whole 

other strategy. You need to teach your children 

unwavering strength! 





Now, we’re not talking about the strength that involves 

fighting back – physically or verbally – which could lead 

to further hostilities, but rather strength of character. This 

includes being able to assess a situation for what it really is, 

using defence tactics to deflect hurtful behaviour, and having 

the confidence to defend themselves. 

Humour is king! 

If your child is in a situation where their feelings are being 

disrespected, a simple burst of humour could literally flip the 

situation on its head! If your child was not invited to the party, 

but the party was being discussed in front of him/her, they 

could say something like, “Ah guys, I would have come to your 

party, but I’ve got something on!” Another example if a “funny” 

story is being told about what they all did on the weekend (without 

your child), your child could say, “Oh, look at the time, I’ve got to 

make like a banana and split.” 

Humour is a simple and powerful way to signal that you are in 

control of your jealousy and that you will not allow yourself to be 

treated poorly. If humour is difficult for your child, then a simple 

but firm response such as, “Cut it out guys!” or, “Stop what you 

are doing!” 

Frenemy Game 

Around the dinner table, during morning trips to school or any 

time when the mood is right, play the Frenemy Game with your 

kids to teach them how to recognise true friendship. Start off by 

asking: A real friend is someone who... 

Hopefully, the end of your child’s sentence will sound something like: 

• Includes me 

• Will look after my secrets 

• Says nice things and means it 

• Listens to my opinion or 

ideas 

• Shares with me 

• Helps me when I need it 

• Understands how I feel 

• Stands up for me 

• Is fun to be with 

Conclusion: When kids understand what a healthy friendship 

should look like and how it should feel, they are best equipped 

to remove themselves from friendships that are toxic and which 

contribute to feelings of jealousy, anger and sadness. 

This article has been formulated from information and research 

conducted and presented by psychology lecturer and author, Dr 

Tim Lomas, and school counsellor and author, Signe Whitson. 

Believe it or not! 

Question: The phrases, “green-eyed monster” and “green 

with envy”, both relate to jealousy. Why is green used in 

such a negative tone (get it)? 

Answer: It’s thought that these phrases date back to the 

ancient Greeks who believed that jealousy resulted in the 

overproduction of bile, turning human skin a light shade 

of green. 

When is jealousy good? 

Jealousy, or envy, is rife these days 

thanks largely to social media. All of us 

are constantly bombarded with other 

people’s supposedly perfect lives – even 

though logically we know the images 

and videos we see are highly selective, if 

not edited. At our core though, we react 

to what we see and naturally become 

jealous of people who seem to have more 

money, longer overseas trips and betterlooking 

spouses. It’s even one of the Ten 

Commandments: You shall not covet your 

neighbour’s wife or belongings. 

So clearly envy is a bad thing! But there is 

some good in all the bad. There have been 

suggestions that there are two forms on 

envy: vicious and simulative. Vicious envy 

is, as it sounds, hostile and destructive. 

It is the simple build up of resentment 

towards another person which can lead to 

passive-aggressive behaviour, altercations 

and discontent. On the other end of the 

jealousy scale is simulative envy. This 

involves feelings of admiration, respect 

and inspiration. If used wisely, this kind of 

positive envy can encourage us to set our 

own goals and drive us forward to achieve 

them. 

When jealousy first stirs within us, it is poised 

on a knife’s edge and can go either way. 

The bad news is that it is human nature for 

us to choose the wrong side. The good 

news is that the power to overcome this 

human nature and to look for a positive 

alternative also lies within us. We can – and 

must – make a conscious decision to choose 

simulative envy. There are two main ways to 

do this: 

1. Focus on ourselves, rather than on the 

target of our envy. Instead of obsessing 

over their good fortune, we can work 

out how to attain our own. 

2. Set realistic goals. You’re probably not 

going to beat Michael Phelps in the next 

Olympics, but there are many goals to 

achieve that will positively impact your 

life. These goals should be realistic and 

meaningful, such as achieving a better 

relationship, finishing that book, getting 

fit or making new friends. 





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Many ways to THINK! 

Many ways to SHARE! 

SCHOOL ACADEMIC ARTICLE 

by Traci Salter: Academic Strategic Development Advisor for 

ADvTECH Schools and an International Baccalaureate Organisation 

(IBO) trainer, educator and evaluation team member. 

Creating colourful and creative 

conversations for our students 

When considering the rapid pace of change and 

innovation taking place in the world around us, as 

educators and parents we need to revisit the ways we 

are asking our students to develop and substantiate 

their ideas and thinking, so that this extends beyond 

the facts and test results we far too often place 

unnecessary emphasis on. 

This change in focus provides us with a myriad of 

opportunities to engage in conversations, debates 

and comparisons that encourage our young people 

to exercise their personal skills of applying and 

reasoning, when considering their own thought 

processes, solutions and suggestions. 

To enable these kinds of dialogue we can look 

to the various ways we can create interesting, 

challenging and open-minded scenarios for students 

to be able to consider their opinions, understandings 

and perspectives, related to different topics of 

either personal interest, or centred around broader 

challenges, events and concerns currently being 

addressed in a local or global context. 

To cultivate and develop this exchange of thoughts and 

interpretations - we are including in this article – one 

suggested activity and strategy that, using colours as 

cues, can involve all of us being part of the process and 

interactions that raise the conversation, perspectives 

and debate between our children and ourselves. 

Introducing Parallel Thinking using the Six Thinking Hats 

Edward De Bono introduced us to the idea of 

different coloured hats, having different meanings, 

lenses and purposes, which when used as a strategy 

to unpack a situation, allows us to consider the 

various options, opinions and interpretations from six 

alternate angles. 

This “parallel thinking hat” strategy has been used 

across boardrooms, leadership teams, classrooms 

and by individuals of all ages to scaffold their thinking 

process and conversations so they can unpack 

and explore their own perspectives, as well as 

contribute to and engage in discussions with others 

around them. 

The Thinking Hats are a tangible and user friendly 

approach that can be easily applied in all contexts. 

For this reason we have provided ongoing staff 

training in using this strategy in the teaching and 

learning taking place in all our schools. Look out 

for more information and evidence of application in 

the future. 



SCHOOL ACADEMIC ARTICLE 

Considering the Knysna Fires 

If we were to consider the topic of the recent Knysna fires we can discuss this according to the six colours: 

WHITE HAT: 

What are the facts of the situation? How did it start? 

Who was affected? What help was brought in? What did 

the people need? These are not opinions but facts that 

can be evidenced and supported. 

YELLOW HAT: 

What are the positives of the way 

people responded to this crisis? Why? 

RED HAT: 

What emotions are connected to 

this situation? Why? Consider the 

people trapped in the fire zones, 

the people who had families 

down there, the firefighters 

trying to bring this under control, 

the emergency services, the 

organisations trying to assist, and 

the animals. 

BLACK HAT: 

What were the different 

challenges around this 

situation? Why? 

GREEN HAT: 

What are the new ideas we have developed, 

learned and gained after experiencing this 

situation? What new procedures need to be put 

in place? What new inventions can we create to 

help us if this occurs again? 

BLUE HAT: 

What were the lessons learned from this 

situation? Reflecting on everything we did in 

response to this situation, what could we do 

differently and better next time? How can we 

avoid a similar catastrophe in the future? 


ALUMNUS 

DESIGN 

Diva! 

NAME: 

Daniella Salgueiro 

SCHOOL: 

Trinityhouse Randpark Ridge 

YEAR: 

2010 

CURRENT CAREER: 

Interior Architect 

You’re an overachiever, aren’t you? 

Why do you say that? 

Well, not only were you a stellar scholar at school, you 

also won some awards at Tuks too. Please, tell us about 

that. 

I received three awards for my last year of my Interior 

Architecture degree (Honours). They were: best design 

student in the Interior Architecture Honours programme; 

best housing project at Honours level; and best product 

design in all programmes. 

That’s fantastic! When did you decide you wanted to 

go into interior architecture? 

I always wanted to be an architect, but at an open day 

at the University of Pretoria, I chatted to a student who 

told me about the Interior Architecture programme and 

I changed my mind. 

What’s the difference between architecture and 

interior architecture? 

Interior architects aren’t only involved in the spaceplanning 

and design of interior spaces, we’re also 


esponsible for detailing the construction aspects of 

a building, such as brickwork and ceilings, as well as 

specifying everything down to the furniture and the 

scatter cushions. So, in a nutshell, we are architects 

that specialise in interior spaces with specific 

knowledge of interior design, materials and spaceplanning. 

The theme of this issue of The Trinitonian is 

Colour. What’s the importance of colour in 

interiors? 

Most people are afraid of bold colour in a space, 

but colour can be a powerful tool. When used 

strategically, colour will not only transform the 

overall aesthetic of a space, it can also stimulate 

certain emotional and behavioural responses. 

Most of the corporate world is moving towards a 

combination of bright colours and bold patterns… 

energy-enhancing design. 

When designing an interior what things are of 

paramount importance to consider? 

There are many things to consider, but understanding 

the type of spaces the client requires is key. We 

need to do thoughtful, detailed space-planning with 

human ergonomics in mind, and creating a collection 

of spaces that work as an integrated system is the 

ultimate goal. 

What did your room look like as a kid? 

My room was always styled to my taste at the time. 

I was constantly rearranging my furniture or finding 

small things to change up the space. I was always 

looking for an arrangement that made the best use 

of the space that I had. 

So living your truth then! What is the best thing 

about being an interior architect? 

The best thing is starting off with an empty shell 

and a vision, and ending with real-life spaces and 

experiences for people to enjoy. It’s very rewarding. 

What is a typical day like for you? 

We are very lucky that every day is completely 

different, with new tasks and challenges. Each 

project involves client meetings and presentations, 


ALUMNUS 

initial concept development, design development 

(spatial and aesthetic), project team co-ordination 

and construction drawings, site visits, project 

management and weekly supplier visits. 

Busy! What has been the best project you have 

worked on? 

The most rewarding project was a hotel 

refurbishment of an existing hotel in Botswana. Both 

my experience and the transformation of the guest 

experience was invaluable. 

You work for Savile Row Tailored Environments. 

How did you end up at such a magnificent 

company? 

Well, after I matriculated I moved to Hatfield, to 

complete the undergrad and Honours programme 

of Interior Architecture at Tuks. At the end of 

Honours, I returned to Johannesburg and started 

working at Savile Row, where I’m currently still 

working. As easy as that! 

What subjects did you take at school to facilitate 

your career choice? 

I took Mathematics and Physical Science. I had to 

pass these well too because there was a minimum 

pass rate requirement for the Interior Architecture 

course. 

Were you the sporty type or the academic type 

at school? 

I was a bit of both. I did Rhythmic Gymnastics 

outside of school, I got a few matric distinctions and 

some other academic awards over the years. 

Do you still keep touch with other Trinitonians? 

Yes, my closest group of friends are my friends 

from school. 

That’s great. Where do you see yourself in 10 

years time? 

I see myself happily married with children. 

What advice would you give the current Grade 12s 

who are about to embark on life in the real world? 

The best advice I can give is to speak to someone 

who has sufficient working experience in your chosen 

field of study. Get to understand the ups and downs 

of the job to see if it’s in line with your thinking. 



SCHOOL SCOOP 

GLENWOOD HOUSE 

PRE-PRIMARY 

Grade 000: Meerkat Class 

The Meerkat Class was tickled pink 

when it acted out The Story of the 

Rainbow. It was definitely not a 

blue Monday as our pupils eagerly 

participated in this exciting moral 

story. As they were given the green 

light to hold up their props, there 

were no grey areas of where they 

had to play their part. As a proud 

teacher of the Grade 000 class at 

Little Glens each and every child 

deserved the red carpet treatment 

for their participation! 

The pupils took turns to be 

particular colours in the rainbow 

where they boasted and argued 

about which colour is the best 

and most important because of its 

qualities. However, we were mindful 

that, like colours, we’re all different 

and unique and must look after, 

care for, and see all the good things 

in one another. 

Grade 00: Hippo & Leopard 

Class 

The Grade 00 Class at Glenwood 

Pre-Preparatory always has fun using 

and experimenting with colours. 

During our recent Transport theme, 

we were given the opportunity to 

create beautiful hot air balloons. 

The pupils coloured on paper towel 

using different-colour kokis. Once 

a balloon shape was cut out, they 

sprayed water over it. The end result 

was spectacular, as the colours 

ran into each other creating new 

colours, and a colourful balloon! 

To conclude our lesson, we sang 

the Colour Song where pupils had 

to run around the class finding the 

different colours that the teacher 

would call out. 

From L -R (Back row) Emily Reed, Isabella Stephenson, Isabella Claughton, 

Rachel Hamilton From L - R (Front row) Alek Clasquin, Charlie Baenisch, 

John Barnard holding up pictures to symbolize the colours used in ‘The 

story of the rainbow’. 

The Grade 00s thoroughly enjoyed 

this lesson and experimenting with 

colour. It brought out their inner 

creativity as well as feelings of 

happiness and contentment 

Grade 0: Giraffe & Cheetah 

Class 

For the past two weeks, the Grade 

0s have been learning about The 

Garden Route, where we are 

fortunate enough to live. We’ve 

discussed the colourful beauty of 

the region (the mountains, gardens, 

dams and animals). With the theme, 

the Grade 0s have been having 

heaps of fun exploring with colour 

in a number of different ways and 

in all areas of learning. We have 

done a variety of activities that 

have encouraged colour mixing, 

sorting of colours, sensory play and 

creative tasks. 

The pupils explored “sea creatures” 

swimming amongst “seaweed”, 

which was pink spaghetti. They 

thoroughly enjoyed getting their 

hands dirty and playing with the 

squishy textures. They also played 

with “moon balls” and sorted the 

different-colour balls into groups. 

Maths concepts were discovered by 

engaging in sensory play. 


Timothy Whitehead, Carter Farrell 

(seated) with Bao Bao Gao, Gia de 

Swardt and Awstin Griffiths. 

The Gr 000 Meerkat Class against the rainbow backdrop. 

Mixed chameleon 

Isabella Baehnisch making 

a delightful colourful 

chameleon. 

Chameleon Art – Some examples of the Gr 0 artwork 

and the inspiration behind it. 

Lisakhanya Cekeshe, Jonatan van 

Coller and Brooklyn-Rose McDonald 

demonstrating what a hot air balloon does. 

The colourful Chameleon – Miro Jamneck 

at the easel with his masterpiece. 

Keyla Douglas having fun 

painting a rainbow with 

“puffy paint” (shaving 

foam, construction glue 

and powder paint). 

Lastly, the pupils were introduced 

to Eric Carle’s delightful story, 

The Mixed-up Chameleon. After 

reading the story, the pupils 

created their own mixed-up 

chameleons with paper plates, 

as well as mixed-up animals by 

exploring with colours at the 

easels. The pupils enjoyed this 

story so much, we decided to dress 

up and act it out. We all enjoyed 

their dramatisation of the story. 

All things bright and beautiful, all 

creatures great and small, all things 

wise and wonderful, the Lord God 

made them all. 

Colour Spagetti 

The Gr 0s looking amongst the “seaweed” for the “sea 

creatures”. 

Colour Spray – The Gr 0s 

having lots of fun spraying 

and mixing colours. 


SCHOOL SCOOP 


PREPARATORY 

Magic happens in the Art 

classes with colour 

Pupils at Glenwood House have 

recently explored the magic that 

happens when florescent light hits 

neon colours. In the Grade 2 and 

Senior Extra Art classes, children 

explored fantasy flowers inspired by 

the movie Avatar. Grade 3s learned 

about our solar system and then 

continued envisaging themselves as 

astronauts. 

Sometimes colour is a great tool 

to express oneself in art. At other 

times it just gives that WOW factor!. 

Senior Extra Art Fantasy Flowers 

Grade 3 Astronauts in Space 

Grade 2 Fantasy Flowers 


Junior Preparatory extramural 

culture programme 

Glenwood House Preparatory pupils 

have the opportunity to be involved in 

our creative afternoon Art and Drama 

classes which form part of our varied 

extra-curricular programme. Drama 

classes cover a large spectrum of 

activities which equip pupils with the 

necessary skills to perform at their best, 

whether on the stage, presenting an oral 

or participating in an Eisteddfod. 

Our most recent production was an 

adaptation of Romeo and Juliet staged 

at our local Arts Theatre on 3 September 

as part of the National Shakespeare 

Schools Festival. We were to date, 

the youngest group to enter the 

festival. The colour RED represented 

the feisty Capulet ‘cat’ household 

and the colour BLUE represented 

the Montague ‘cat’ household. The 

talented cast, lively dances and 

colourful costumes contributed to a 

unique and successful production. 

An ensemble of Capulets and Montagues 

The messenger 

played by Gideon 

Botha 

Abraham played 

by Liam McDonald 

and the crazy 

messenger played 

by Gideon Botha 

Tie-dye Art class 

In our Art Department, pupils are 

exploring the element of colour 

by experimenting with the ancient 

technique of tie-dye. Tie-dye is a 

process where chemistry meets art, 

resulting in a magical reaction of a 

pigment solution, salt and soda ash. As 

the pupils apply only three colours to 

their 100% cotton fabric, they observe 

colours mixing naturally to form 

secondary colours. Thus, the colour 

wheel unfolds before their eyes. 

Marele Coetzee 

displaying her T-shirt 

Ande Magadla, displaying 

her end product 

Ande Magadla, displaying 

her end product 

“Have you RED a good book?” Visit the 

Glenwood library. 

Tim Ryan, very happy with his tie-dye creation 


SCHOOL SCOOP 


COLLEGE 

The Changing Colour of 

the Ocean 

Glenwood House Environment Society 

always thought that the colour of 

nature was green. Getting involved in 

several beach clean-ups has taught us 

some lessons! The colour of nature is 

transforming as we discover kilogram 

upon kilogram of marine debris 

deposited on our beautiful local surf 

beach, Victoria Bay. 

Hundreds of thousands of plastic 

particles have washed up and continue 

to be deposited on our pristine 

beaches during high tides and storm 

swells. Our Enviro Society set about 

trying to collect as much of this harmful 

pollution as possible, during three 

focused, one-hour beach clean-ups. 

We learned that over nine 

million tonnes of plastic enter 

the world’s oceans on a yearly 

basis (boomerangalliance.org. 

au). In addition, this plastic doesn’t 

decompose; it is broken down into 

increasingly smaller pieces by the 

action of the sun and sea. In time, 

these tiny micro-plastic parts enter 

marine food chains as they are 

accidentally consumed by birds, sea 

turtles, marine mammals and fish. 

Fishing line, nets, bags, drinking straws 

and other plastic items can entangle 

sea creatures or be inhaled into their 

respiratory systems. Over 100 million 

marine animals die each year due to 

marine debris, according to the Sea 

Turtle Conservancy. 

On our beach clean-ups, we found 

thousands of pieces of plastic, most 

of them less than 5mm in diameter. 

Hundreds of plastic pellets about the 

size of lentils were sieved from the 

We collected Coca-Cola bottle caps and donated them to Interwaste. This 

recycling company will donate a wheelchair to a charity of our choice for 

150kg of bottle caps. 

sand. These are called nurdles and 

countless billions are used each year 

to make virtually all of the worlds’ 

plastic products. They wash into 

the ocean from shipping accidents 

and are deposited along reefs and 

beaches. We found thousands of 

plastic sticks from cotton ear buds, 

hundreds of drinking straws, tens of 

plastic bottle tops, toys, cigarette 

lighters, cigarette butts, fishing line, 

lures, reels and packaging in a variety 

of colours. 

As a species, our footprint on this 

planet is taking on a worrying rainbow 

hue. However, as a school society, we 

have decided to take action against 

marine plastic pollution by raising 

awareness on our Instagram and 

Facebook pages where we regularly 

display images of what we collect. 

We have committed to improving 

our school-wide recycling system 

and completely banned all plastic 

drinking straws from our tuck shop. 

We are spreading the message about 

reducing single-use plastics and trying 

to live ‘greener’ waste-free lives. 

You can join us. 

What you can do: 

1. Never leave rubbish at the 

beach. 

2. Use a reusable cloth, shopping 

bag instead of buying plastic 

packets at the shop. 

3. Sip with your lips – avoid singleuse 

plastic beverage straws in 

restaurants. 

4. Avoid plastic water bottles – 

rather buy one durable, reusable, 

BPA-free bottle and insist on a 

school water font to refill it. 

5. Refuse to buy cosmetics which 

contain plastic microbeads (look 

for polyethylene in the list of 

ingredients). 

6. Recycle your plastic. 

7. Join or perform regular beach 

clean-ups with a group of friends. 

8. Investigate the following 

hashtags #take3forthesea 

#twohandsproject #banthebag 

#oceanguardian #thelaststraw 

#banthebead 


Lollipop sticks and cotton ear bud sticks are very common. 

Glenwood House students collected over 7kg of plastic on 

three separate beach clean ups at Victoria Bay. Here is a 

small sample of the marine debris they found. 

This is a tiny sample of the multicoloured plastic debris 

collected from Victoria Bay by the Environment Society. 

Glenwood House Environment Society members 

Back (L-R): Johan Wahl, Tosca Musiker, Kahleah du Toit, 

Jennifer Teifel, Matthew Duminy, Elisa Guangreco, 

Middle (L-R): Danielle Marx, Shani Julius 

Front: Robin Mahne 

Victoria Bay beach after a storm swell in August. 

Many kilograms of marine plastic were washed up. 

Toothbrushes, straws, toys and other items were found. 


SCHOOL PAGES 

TRINITYHOUSE 

PRE-PRIMARY HERITAGE HILL 

by Nicole Walker, Grade 0 Elephant Class teacher 

Over the last two years, 

Trinityhouse Heritage Hill Pre- 

Primary has been focusing on Core 

Skills/21st Century Skills. You may 

be wondering why. There has been 

a shift in education, and educators 

have seen a need to equip 

scholars with various skills in order 

to prepare them for their future 

occupations. When conducting 

research about how first-year 

employees were performing in the 

workplace, most employers stated 

that the employees had exceptional 

knowledge, but lacked the 

necessary soft skills needed when 

working as part of a team. 

Core Skills/21st Century Skills are a 

set of skills that focus on four critical 

areas of development, namely 

collaboration, creativity, critical 

thinking and communication. When 

looking at the necessary skills in 

the workplace in 2020, within the 

top three is creativity. Why then is 

creativity so important? 

Firstly, creativity is the ability to 

take your ideas and turn them into 

an actual product. It is the art of 

being innovative. As a creative 

individual, you’re able to see the 

world around you differently, find 

hidden meanings and patterns and 

see the connection between things 

that would appear to be unrelated. 

Creative thinkers then use this 

skill set in order to solve complex 

problems and generate solutions. 

Linda Naiman said, “Creativity 

involves two processes: thinking, 

then producing. If you have ideas 

but don’t act on them, you are 

imaginative but not creative.” 

So, how are we teaching children 

to be creative, and is creativity 


Building with colourful Legos. 

something that can be learned? 

The answer is yes! A study by 

George Land revealed that all 

children are naturally creative; 

we are born with creativity. As 

we mature, we tend to lose our 

creativity. It is often stifled by our 

surroundings and circumstances, 

as we are expected to fit in with 

societal norms. Creativity is a 

skill that can be developed and a 

process that can be managed. 

Creativity blossoms when one has 

a good foundation of knowledge. 

It requires discipline and tuning 

in to a specific way of thinking. 

Creativity is developed when 

one experiments and explores, 

questions things, uses our 

imagination and processes our own 

thoughts. Learning to be creative 

is like learning to play a new sport. 

It requires practise to develop the 

right muscles and a supportive 

environment in which to flourish. 

Now, let us have a look at the 

link between colour and how 

it affects creativity. We often 

surround ourselves with a limited 

range of colour. Our homes, 

offices and clothes are often so 

limited that we almost blend in 

with our background. Scientists 

have proved that colour has a 

direct impact on the way we think 

and feel, and the colour of your 

environment can have a profound 

effect on your mood. 

The four primary psychological 

colours include red, yellow, 

blue and green. Red affects the

Colourful chalk pastel nebulae. Galaxy painting. Painting Starry Night. 

Colourful shape, 

sticky paper collage. 

Mixing food colouring to 

make galaxy cookies. 

Working with a neutral colour palette. 

Using different coloured 

elastic bands to make 

geoboard creations. 

Weaving a sun using sun-coloured 

material. 

Mixing plasticine colours to make planets. 

Tebello Nolan, Bee Class. 

body, blue affects the mind, 

yellow affects self-confidence 

and green affects the balance 

between mind, body and 

emotions. Each of the four 

colours also generates a specific 

temperament that lends itself to 

a varied skill set. 

Green, for example, is the best 

colour to boost creativity, inspire 

innovation, promote harmony 

and balance, reduce anxiety, 

and reduce eye-strain. Orange is 

good for generating enthusiasm 

and creating a high-energy 

work environment. Red is seen 

as the best colour to promote 

adrenaline and grab attention, 

while yellow is stimulating and 

promotes a sense of optimism. 

Finally, the colour blue has 

a calming effect that is most 

conducive to brainstorming 

sessions and promoting a sense 

of trust. 

Colour influences almost every 

choice that we as human beings 

make. It affects the food we 

eat, the clothes we wear, our 

homes, our cars and even our 

pets! Colour plays a vital role 

in the way we teach and the 

environment in which learning 

takes place. Even De Bono’s Six 

Thinking Hats, one of the tools 

we use to promote 21st Century 

Skills, have specific colours for 

an intended purpose. 

At Trinityhouse Heritage Hill 

Pre-Primary, our little people 

have ample access to a variety 

of colourful mediums and 

materials. We encourage free 

experimentation with interesting 

objects and products, in every 

colour of the spectrum. We plan 

activities that involve discussions 

and planning, carrying out 

plans and reflecting on the end 

product. We ensure that every 

pupil has an opportunity to be 

innovative and creative. 

When planning our classrooms, 

teachers pay careful attention to 

the small details. Every aspect 

of the classroom is created with 

specific intent. Now that 21st 

Century Skills are embedded in 

our teaching philosophy, many 

changes will be taking place in 

the classrooms. 

Watch this space! 


SCHOOL PAGES 

TRINITYHOUSE 

PREPARATORY HERITAGE HILL 

Importance of colour in our 

classrooms 

By Kotie Pienaar and Cindy Frost 

Your first learning experience, in 

your mother’s womb, involved 

colour. 

From the first time, we open our 

eyes we are bombarded by colour. 

That’s why it isn’t surprising to learn 

that colour affects our feelings, 

behaviour and mood. Young parents 

put a lot of planning into decorating 

the new nursery. The brighter and 

busier the better, or is it? Teachers 

also find it challenging to decide 

how to decorate their learning 

spaces for effective learning. 

Precision Media did extensive 

research in this regard, and 

hopefully, this article will provide 

you with some tips on how to colour 

your classroom effectively. 

To get away from a boring 

classroom, let’s paint our classroom 

red, yellow or even orange. 

Unfortunately, a very wrong choice! 

Although all those colours are 

cheerful or stimulating, they all may 

cause overstimulation in a learning 

environment. 

Many teachers aren’t allowed to 

paint their classroom walls. What 

colour is a traditional classroom? 

White, grey or off white? Grey is 

associated with negative emotions 

including sadness, tiredness, anger, 

etc. Green and blue are calming 

colours and can be incorporated in 

the class décor. 

The age of the learners and the 

subject must also be taken into 

consideration when you play interior 

decorator. Teachers must realise 

Alien dress-up day in the Bridging Class. 

that the colour of the classroom 

can enhance or impair learning. 

According to Karen Walstra, an 

educational consultant, classroom 

decor is not limited to coloured 

walls alone, colourful furniture and 

rugs are also very effective if the 

teacher isn’t allowed to repaint 

the classroom. 

Instead of painting the walls bright 

colours, paint frames for your 

posters. Hang a colourful quilt on 

the wall, or place a rug in the centre 

of the room. Get coloured bins 

to mark contents or stations. Also 

remember that a bright, well-lit 

space goes a long way, and it can 

be more effective than a room filled 

with too much colour. 

Don’t add too many different 

coloured chairs and desks as it may 

cause the learners to lose focus. 

July Barret, from the Board of 

Education in California, did 

extensive research on this topic. 

She found that colour gives 

clues to the brain as well as 

where to find information. Using 

colour overlays when reading 

can enhance comprehension 

skills by 80% in dyslexic 

children. The glasses help them 

to increase their reading ability 

when they use grey or blue 

overlays on their work. Colours 

also assist children in expressing 

themselves. 

Teachers, have fun in your 

classroom and play around with 

colour. Just be mindful of not 

overdoing it… Keep it simple! 

Resources: Precision Media: 

Psychology of Colour, 

www.brighthubeducation.com 


Art makes our children powerful. 

Sport brings us closer together. 

Celebrating all the happy times. Colourful and happy – concert time. Colour me happy – concert time. 

Healthy sandwich day in Gr 1. 

Our U11 Boys making Trinityhouse 

proud at Athletics. 

Together we are better! 

Pirate Day for the Grade 3s. 

Some healthy competition at Interhouse 

Athletics. 

Somewhere over the rainbow – 

concert time. 

Welcome to Trinopolis. 

Heritage Hill Preparatory The Trinitonian Praise and | 51Worship.

SCHOOL PAGES 

TRINITYHOUSE 

PRE-PRIMARY LITTLE FALLS 

Our Colourful Curriculum 

Children of Pre-Primary age learn primarily through 

the stimulation of all their senses. It is therefore 

vitally important for our curriculum to be integrated on 

a sensorial level to allow children to master speech, play 

and learning, and gross motor skills. 

All these experiences develop eye-hand co-ordination, 

visual-spatial perception, and auditory language skills. 

These are the foundations for skills that children will need 

for daily living activities and behaviours. This growth 

and development lays the foundation for cognitive 

development and intellect. None of this development 

can take place without nurturing caregivers and teachers, 

and opportunities for play and exploration. 

In Sensory Integration and the Child, Dr. A. Jane Ayers 

refers to the young child’s brain as a “sensory processing 

machine” because, rather than having thoughts or 

ideas about things, until he is about seven a child 

is busy taking in sensations while moving, talking 

and playing, and processing those sensations. This 

information amplifies the importance of play and 

opportunities for gross motor activities. 

Play and exploration that includes the opportunity to 

manipulate materials, is how a child collects sensory 

information, can make sense of, and interpret the 

information and experiences. 

Therefore our curriculum incorporates sound 

perceptual, movement and cognitive programmes 

that stimulate the visual, auditory, tactile and 

movement-based senses. The areas covered in our 

curriculum are: 

Visual Skills: 

Auditory Skills: 

1. Visual processing 

5. Visual analysis + 

1. Auditory processing 

4. Auditory sequencing 

2. Visual memory 

synthesis 

2. Auditory memory 

5. Auditory closure 

3. Visual discrimination 

6. Visual motor skills 

3. Auditory discrimination 

6. Auditory localisation 

4. Visual sequencing 

7. Visual figure ground 

The Gr 00s honing their visual discrimination skills by 

drawing real-life flowers. 

Creative Arts: 

1. Music and movement 

2. Drama 

3. Visual arts 

4. Art appreciation 

The Gr 000s practise auditory discrimination by identifying 

high and low-pitch sounds. 

Music, movement and drama 

are developed through 

concert practise. 


Physical Development: 

1. Locomotion 

2. Non-locomotion 

3. Balance & Stability 

4. Eye-hand/foot co-ordination 

5. Large manipulatives 

6. Core strength 

7. Body awareness 

8. Crossing the midline 

9. Bilateral integration 

Fine Motor Skills: 

1. Small manipulatives 

2. Use of drawing, writing & painting tools 

3. Cutting 

The Gr 0s use the step-and-catch apparatus to develop 

their eye-foot and eye-hand co-ordination. 

Language & Literacy: 

1. Listening & Speaking 

Skills 

2. Phonics 

3. Emergent literacy 

4. Pre-writing skills 

5. Zulu 

The Gr 00s develop fine motor muscles by building with 

small construction toys. 

Mathematics: 

1. Number 

Concept 

Development 

2. Patterns, 

Functions & 

Algebra 

3. Measurement 

4. Data Handling 

The Gr 0s develop number concepts by using Unifix blocks. 

Zulu is an additional language to which our children are 

exposed from Gr 000. 

Social & Emotional Skills: 

1. Social interaction/play 3. Self-regulation 

2. Relationships 

4. Empathy & caring 

Knowledge & Skills: 

1. General knowledge 

2. Health & Safety 

3. Personal information 

4. Environmental awareness 

5. Basic life skills 

6. Technological skills 

7. Thinking skills 

The Gr 00s engage in fantasy play to enhance social 

interaction and play. 

Many of the skills that children need to learn can be taught 

through modelling in the classroom. Our teachers model learning 

and thinking strategies and techniques, use of technology and 

other resources. Children are provided with opportunities to role 

play appropriate behaviour. 

The Gr 000s build their thinking skills by discussing what 

products we get from trees. 

The children’s interests are allowed to direct learning and lesson 

content where appropriate. Children are encouraged to formulate 

questions and justify their own thoughts and answers. They must 

collaborate, co-operate and communicate on a daily basis. These 

are all important 21st century learning skills. 


SCHOOL PAGES 

TRINITYHOUSE 

PREPARATORY LITTLE FALLS 

London bus, Marilyn Monroe’s 

A pout, a New York cab, a new 

duckling, an emoji, a lemon… 

A certain kind of movie, a 

delicate Delft case, a clear 

summer sky, juicy oranges, a 

campfire, traffic cones… 

Yes, we have a bee in our 

bonnet... A yellow and black bee 

in a red bonnet – COLOUR! 

Gone are the days of black and 

white, the strict regimen of fingerwagging 

middle-aged men in 

white collars and black suits 

telling us what is right and what 

is definitely-absolutely-under-nocircumstances-no-exceptions-tothe-rule-not-allowed. 

Gone also 

are the days of pupils being seen 

and not heard, blind obedience to 

authority and endless repetition 

(and regurgitation) of facts found 

in outdated textbooks written by 

men with white hair and glasses 

with thick black frames. The world 

is simply no longer black and 

white, right and wrong, with clearly 

defined boundaries you dare not 

cross; and, at Trinityhouse, we are 

preparing children to function in 

this brave (colourful), new world! 

Tshiamo Maherry acts in the Preparatory School’s Production “Sho’t left to Mzansi” 

as a lion in a scene that told a traditional African fable. 

Trinityhouse recently introduced robotics and 

Lego engineering in an introductory workshop 

to the delight of our pupils. Here foundation 

phase students are learning the names and 

functions of different Lego pieces. 

Creating tomorrow’s successful leaders 

by providing “an education beyond 

expectation”. A Grade 1 pupil making 

his own tower with a pulley in the Lego 

engineering workshop. 

Core skills (thinking, research, 

communication, social and selfmanagement 

skills) develop 

children’s whole being – the 

whole spectrum of who they are 

– and teach them to deal with 

the world, and an increasingly 

complicated and nuanced world 

at that. Stretching our colour 

analogy I would say that thinking, 

research and self-management 

skills are like the colour blue: 

practicing these you need a 

cool intellect, precise serenity 

in separating and categorising 

to order the turbulent world 

into a calm ocean or lake; and 

the almost spiritual ability to 

argue a case or tackle a problem 

from different perspectives. 

Moving to the opposite side of 

the colour wheel, we have the 

warmer colours. Here social and 

communication skills come into 

play: dealing with difficult and 

pleasant character traits of group 

members, mixing angry red and 

giggling yellow during group 

work; and producing a useful, 

workable, warm-hearted solution 

like orange, to practice empathy, 

lead a group or be willing to be led. 

After having been very snooty 

about black and white, I will 

admit, it’s not all that bad: pandas 

and penguins are cute, the little 

black dress will always be in, 

and in De Bono’s thinking hats 

there are a white and a black 

hat representing useful thinking 

stances. But, bear in mind there is 

a riot, a spring, a madly spinning 

wheel, millions of Smarties filled 

with colours out there! 


Everything is more posh in Paris. “Pragtige Parys Meisies” 

featuring Lisa Greville, Gabrielle Harrison, Jenna Schulze, 

Shannon Matthews and Mikayla Jordaan at their Afrikaans 

Markdag stall. The pupils learn about business, economics, 

planning and entrepreneurship at this charity Market 

Day and it teaches them to do so while learning and 

communicating in another language. 

Ever-awesome Grade 3B shows off their funky hairstyles during a charity day. 

#SMILE was a group of Grade 4 girls that 

had an emoji-themed stand that included 

taking your own selfies and pictures of your 

friends at a recent Markdag. 

“Wacky Waffles” featuring Jenica Jacobs, Amber Shawe, 

Cayla Hurrie and Lisa Smith, who served up homemade 

waffles that pupils got to decorate with a variety of 

toppings during the Grade 7 Entrepreneurs Day. 

Katleho Koloti stole the show at 

the Preparatory School’s Sho’t 

left to Mzansi production as she 

danced and represented the 

Zulu culture in a rendition of 

Miriam Makeba’s Pata Pata. 

Nurturing Creative Minds. Naudé Van der Merwe created 

his own extraordinary hairstyle in a recent OPD (Other 

People’s Day) where Trinityhouse pupils are allowed to 

dress to a certain theme in support of a charity. 

Grade 7 pupils Daniel Brown and Matthew Govender brought “Aloha” 

chilled flavour to Trinityhouse Preparatory School’s Soapbox Derby – a 

fundraising event for charity where classes compete against each other in 

different costumes and themes. 

Mrs Nell’s Grade 7 crew in a theme of “Robbers” at our 

recent Soapbox Derby. 

Mrs Gudmanz’s Grade 1 pupils had a blast during a robotics and Lego 


engineering workshop.

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TRINITYHOUSE 

HIGH LITTLE FALLS 

“Whatever you do, work 

at it with all your heart, as 

working for the Lord, not 

for man.” 

Colossians 3:23 

Trinityhouse High School Little 

Falls is a colourful place to 

be and the experiences we have 

shared with staff and pupils over the 

past few months are a testament to 

this. Our pupils continue to excel 

both in and out of the classroom. 

We recognised our top academic 

achievers at our Academic Awards 

Assembly and celebrated with our 

top winter sports achievers at the 

Winter Sports Dinner. Our Athletics 

Team won Inter-High, which we 

hosted. Our Junior Chess Team 

achieved silver and our Senior Team 

achieved bronze in the Roodepoort 

Chess League. A number of our 

Cross-country players also made it 

to Gauteng Championships. 

Grade 8s learning about sound in a practical activity for Natural Science. 

Our Grade 10s hosted a beautiful 

and very successful Women’s Day 

Tea and the Debutantes and Squires 

of 2017 celebrated raising over 

R88 000 for charity at their ball. 

Thirty of our pupils assisted with the 

Dreamflight Charity Day at Grand 

Central Airport and fulfilled roles 

both on the runway, in the air and 

with the children on the ground. 

Our classrooms have also been 

colourful with a number of new and 

exciting activities that have been 

used to enhance the teaching and 

learning of our high school pupils, 

while focusing on the development 

of Core Skills. 

The Grade 8s have been working 

on their research skills and used 

Smarties in Technology to analyse 

colours and represent their findings 

using graphs in Excel. They have 


also learnt how to Sketchnote and 

how to think critically, creatively 

and reflectively in their research 

lessons. They experimented with 

sound in Natural Science and 

produced beautiful colour portraits 

in Art. The grade has continued to 

give of their time by making lunches 

for ‘Tjokkertjies vir Jesus’, and also 

enjoyed a visit to the Sandton Library. 

The Grade 9s enjoyed crunchies 

and meringues while learning 

about weathering in Geography, 

drew landscapes of our school 

in Art, studied the brain and 

dissected kidneys in Life Science 

and acted out the balcony scene 

from Romeo and Juliet in English. 

They also tried their hand at 

creating virtual reality viewers in 

Technology. 

The Grade 10s have been using 

iPads extensively in a number of 

their subjects and have learnt so 

much about the various apps that 

can be used to create their own 

content. They engaged in silent 

conversations in English and used 

30 Seconds to learn terminology 

in Business Studies. They are also 

investigating their favourite historical 

stories to enter into the John Green 

competition. 

Traci Salter led the Grade 8s, 9s 

and 10s in a Core Skills masterclass 

that resulted in much hilarity and 

discussion as the pupils discovered 

the reasoning behind our teaching 

of Core Skills in the high school. 

The Grade 11s created DNA 

out of sweets, worked through

Morgan Mail comes first in her 200m 

race at Inter-High Athletics. 

The Cross-country Team which won 

D12 Champs. 

Grade 12 Geography pupils enjoy their 

tour of Soweto with a stop at the Orlando 

Towers. 

The Debutantes and Squires enjoying 

their ball on Friday 1 September 2017. 

Juanita Carriera and Faith 

Chetty dissect an eyeball in 

Natural Science. 

Hayden Joubert helping 

at the Dreamflight 

Charity Day. 

Noluthando Hlope receives 

the Most Improved Netball 

Player of the season at the 

Winter Sports Dinner. 

Micheala van Rensberg and Kaleigh-Jean 

Roodt serving their table at the Grade 10 

Women’s Day High Tea, which was held 

to raise funds for charity. 

a whole section on energy 

using the Chromebooks and 

investigated business ethics in a 

manufacturing company. We also 

celebrated with the grade as the 

Seniors were announced. This 

group of 13 pupils will become 

our 2018 Prefects. 

The Grade 12s enjoyed a History 

and Geography field trip to 

Soweto and worked hard to 

prepare for prelims. They also 

submitted their final One Research 

Task Option projects. 

Trinityhouse High School Little 

Falls pupils continue to enjoy all 

that is on offer at school, and 

continue to give of themselves 

to those less fortunate than 

themselves. 

Mahlako Machika and Sameer Patel display 

their DNA model made from sweets. 

L-R: Jordan Anastasiou, Amy Fisher, 

Keagan Strydom and Jayson Pledger 

hand out cake to celebrate the 

school’s 5th birthday! 

Grade 8s visit the Sandton Library for an 

English outing. 

Amarachi Maduforo, Ipeleng Magangoe, Avela 

Fogoqa and Tadiwanashe Matope using their 

Communication Skills in a Core Skills masterclass. 

Self-portrait done by Self-portrait done 

Carmen van der Merwe by Timon Taljaard in 


in Grade 8. 

Grade 8.

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TRINITYHOUSE 

PRE-PRIMARY & PREPARATORY 

NORTHRIDING 

We are a small, intimate school that 

aims to create a sense of family by which 

children learn to value and respect the 

family they live with, our school family 

and, most importantly, the family of 

God, to which we all belong. 

As a young, upcoming and innovative 

school, offering Grade 000-Grade 4 

in 2018, we currently only have 15-18 

children per class. Small group teaching 

encourages pupils to be actively 

involved, it increases their interest, 

fosters teamwork and develops selfmotivation, 

and ensures that deeper 

learning takes place. Moreover, it 

enhances child-teacher and peer-peer 

interaction. In this environment we have 

the ideal opportunity to work with small 

groups of children, differentiating for 

each child and meeting everyone where 

they are at. We are therefore in the 

fortunate position to extend children 

according to their strengths, and 

provide scaffolding for them according 

to their needs. 

Learn through play – Little ones seated in a small group learning 

through play 

We are living in a time of change and, 

as a school, we’re enthusiastically 

embracing the challenges that lie ahead. 

We recognise that teaching has to 

prepare children for the modern world 

and what it entails. We are continuously 

implementing strategies to ensure that 

we keep up with what is best theory as 

that will guide us to use best practice 

in our teaching and learning. In every 

class, one will see evidence of colourful, 

efficient, modern day strategies such as 

De Bono’s thinking hats, Kagan structures, 

Philosophy for Children (P4C), Making 

thinking visible, and Big idea teaching. 

We strongly believe in creating an 

environment where children will 

love learning, think deeply and have 

unlimited hope for their future. 

Time 2 Read in the Pre-Primary 


Isabella Dakovic – concept-driven units 

form the core of our Life Skills. 

Learning should be engaging and fun. 

Small group teaching in action. 

Veronica Yudina and Angelique Cochlan working together 

(Collaborative learning – capacity) 

Shoulder buddies (Kagan structure), Megan Vorster and 

Makanaka Chikonyora 

Time 2 Read in the Pre-Primary 

Philosophy for Children (P4C) 

Chaeny Lee and Graig Grant are using their 

communication skills to solve a problem 

together. 

Emily Palmer and Page Scott says 

Oh-Oh, we have a problem 

(De Bono’s thinking hats) 

Mathematics in action, Lilitha Draai 

in Grade 0 

Milena Schmidt (Gr 0) – Chess teaches children how 

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TRINITYHOUSE 

PRE-PRIMARY PALM LAKES 

At the beginning of the year, 

in front of the easel with an 

array of colours at their disposal, 

most of the Grade 000s would 

grab one and use that for their 

entire picture. Unless encouraged 

to change, they were content 

with one colour. We are now 

seeing that colour has significant 

relevance to their art pieces. The 

more mature children will carefully 

consider their choice and wait 

patiently for a specific colour 

to become available. Colour is 

beginning to have meaning in 

their lives and we see their art 

reflecting this, really coming to 

life. 

Red, yellow, blue which one is for 

you? The Gr 00s used colour to 

sort out a mathematical problem. 

Using Kagan’s strategies, groups 

of four children solved it. On the 

carpet, were various classroom 

items, the goal being to 

categorise them into the allocated 

squares representing each colour. 

Once they counted each square’s 

items, they agreed on which 

had the most. Groups tackled 

the problem differently. Some 

pupils chose a colour and sorted 

that one only. Another worked 

as a team sorting all the items 

simultaneously. One pupil showed 

leadership and allocated a colour 

to each pupil and told them which 

square to use, keeping them on 

track throughout the task. 

“Don’t just live a life of 

black and white when 

there’s a spectrum of 

colours available to you. 

Don’t confine yourself, 

instead express yourself 

and have some fun.” – 

Anonymous 

Verena Subramanian, Ruel Mokoena, Kallum Moodley, Lonk’uthando 

Shabalala and Veren Subramanian. 

Verena Subramanian, Ruel Mokoena, Kallum Moodley, Lonk’uthando 

Shabalala and Veren Subramanian mixing colours in milk. 

This quote expresses children’s 

excitement when they talk 

about their favourite colours. 

Life would be so boring without 

diversity! The Grade 0 scientists 

mixed primary colours, using 

dishwashing liquid, discovering 

secondary colours, as their 

choices danced in “exploding 

milk”. Using problem-solving 

skills they came up with ideas for 

what to do when the result did not 

turn out the way they had planned. 

Mathematical concepts such as 

more and less, measurement and 

addition were key. Favourite ‘new’ 

colours were labelled “yucky muddy 

orange” and “slimy green”. 


Christian Lauderdale and Shiloh Janse van Rensburg 

Jared Marais 

Lindo Manyathi, Mia van Niekerk, 

Desana Naicker and Aadi Balgobind 

Jared Marais and Oliver Warren 

Mikah Rebelo, Jared Marais and 

Luca Rebelo 

Kamilah Peacock, Shiloh Janse van Rensburg, 

Aleah Viramuthu and Emma Morphew 

Leone Peacock and Annabelle Hall 

Matthew Page, Christian Lauderdale and Shiloh 

Janse van Rensburg 

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TRINITYHOUSE 

PREPARATORY PALM LAKES 

At Trinityhouse Palm Lakes, 

The Grade 1s have decided 

to explore the community in all its 

colour and diversity. They began 

by learning all about the different 

jobs we have in our community. 

To kick-start this theme, our 

pupils were tasked with sharing 

what their respective parents 

do for a living. We all found it 

very interesting to hear about 

the various jobs that our parents 

do, as well as learning about 

what each job entails and how 

it benefits the community. The 

pupils used their colourful creative 

thinking while working in groups 

to discuss the importance of four 

common professions. Ultimately 

it was decided that every 

occupation is important and that 

each job has a role to play in our 

diverse community. 

Women’s Day Art – let’s decorate with glitter glue! 

In Grade 2, we incorporate 

creative and colourful 

methodology in as many lessons 

as possible. Mrs Matthee truly 

believes that if a child enjoys a 

lesson, he/she will remember it 

very clearly. Let’s use Mathematics 

as an example. Most pupils do 

not enjoy Maths, they complain 

that it is boring, difficult and even 

mundane. Therefore, Mrs Matthee 

had to think of creative ways to 

make Maths more appealing. 

When she thinks of something 

appealing, she naturally thinks 

of her deep and eternal love for 

chocolate, which is shared by 

many a young child. She decided 

to incorporate Smarties (colourful 

and oh-so-tasty) into their lesson 

about doubling and halving. 

It worked brilliantly and using 

concrete apparatus like Smarties 

helped to reinforce the difficultto-grasp 

concept. 

Suyash Poonmassy and 

Sibongisipho Madlala 

In Grade 3, we experience a 

variety of creative and colourful 

methods of learning. We have 

had such fun learning Time. The 

Grade 3s became human minute 

and hour hands on our big bright 

and colourful clock. They also 

explored the themes Reptiles and 

Amphibians. We started our theme 

with lots of colourful activities, 

learning Reptile and Amphibian 

eggs by using grapes and speckled 

Aayush Dinanath 

eggs to show the difference, making 

anaconda swamps out of jelly, and 

playing a game of pin the tongue on 

the snake. 

We live in a country where diversity 

is celebrated. Where individuals 

are accepted for their uniqueness 

and differences. Our Grade 4 pupils 

have been exploring their rights as 

South African citizens, and not only 

have they learnt about their basic 


The Grade 1s learning 

about occupations. 

Suvan Poonmassy, Junaid Pillay and 

Suyash Poonmassy 

Thandolwethu 

Mthembu 

Mangaliso Mthembu – is it a quarter 

or a whole? 

Using templates for our 

chocolate fractions. 

Chantel Molwana, Imitha Radebe, Sonchita 

Badesi, Amelia Smuts and Shiloh Jayakaram 

Taye van Niekerk 

Grade 4s expressing diversity. 

Our fractions board 

Tristan Smuts, Amy Olivier and Jayden 

Benniman 

Grade 2s creating their 

shadow art. 

Kaige Ellinas throroughly 

enjoying her fractions lesson. 

The Grade 1s working together 

learning about doctors. 

Maddison Wilkinson 

and her occupation. 

Christian Heafield 

and his occupation. 

Suvan Poonmassy. 

Grade 2s, very excited to 

learn about fractions. 

rights but also the importance of 

being responsible when receiving 

those rights. With rights come 

responsibilities. If both are practiced 

we can fly the South African flag 

high as we rejoice in the beauty of 

our famous Rainbow Nation. 

In Grade 5, the pupils began a 

theme titled Reading is Uplifting. 

The goal was to promote 

reading amongst all pupils and 

make it known that one could 

be uplifted by reading. To paint 

a picture creates an image on a 

canvas, reading a book creates 

an image in one’s mind. In time, 

not only will they benefit in 

their academic success, but also 

hope that it empowers them 

to dream just a little more, to 

dream in detail and in colour. 

Trinityhouse Preparatory Palm 

Lakes will embark on yet 

another new journey this term 

when they take to the sports 

field in their house colours for 

Athletics Day. 


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TRINITYHOUSE 

HIGH PALM LAKES 

At Trinityhouse Palm Lakes it’s 

not just about studying and 

parrot-fashion learning. Instead, 

it’s about gaining knowledge 

and giving our pupils a choice to 

creatively engage with their syllabus 

and present their knowledge to us 

in various forms of their choosing. 

The History class has been learning 

about propaganda and were 

asked to create their own posters 

to visually represent who they 

are and what they stand for. Their 

propaganda poster showcasing 

themselves also needed to include 

one white lie. Colours, imagery and 

creativity were the order of the day 

and they presented some fantastic 

work! 

Colour is used in teaching 

Mathematics every day as it 

highlights differences. Colour can 

attract attention to where you 

need those eager eyes to focus, 

for example, in substitution or sign 

change. We encourage our learners 

to use colour in their books as it 

focuses their attention on what 

needs special attention or what 

that needs to be remembered, like 

a rule or a graph. In addition, if all 

else fails colour is fun and makes 

an otherwise dull subject that much 

more interesting. 

The Life Science pupils are able to 

investigate the awesome creation of 

our God, in whom colour originated. 

The pupils have investigated 

ecosystems and have had the 

opportunity to appreciate the variety 

of beautiful shades and blends of 

colour we have in nature. Science 

at Trinityhouse is used in a variety 

of ways and learners explored the 

colours in nature that we so often 

take for granted. 

Grade 11 girls with their English teacher in front of the Purple 

Hibiscus wall display. 

I am a woman phenomenally. 

Phenomenal woman that is! 

The Creative Arts learners 

appropriated the art form graffiti 

and tape art as a form of protest to 

acknowledge women. We plastered 

colour all over Trinityhouse Palm 

Lakes, creating empowering quotes 

to celebrate the incredible females 

in our school. 

The Grade 11 pupils are currently 

studying Chimamanda Ngozi 

Adichie’s debut novel, Purple 

Hibiscus. Adichie is a Nigerian 

writer who has received critical 

acclaim for all three of her novels. 

She was awarded the Orange Prize 

for Fiction for her second novel 

Half of a Yellow Sun. She then went 

on to write Americanah which was 

published in 2013. Adichie won 

the 2013 National Book Critics 

Circle Fiction Award for this novel. 

Americanah will be the focus of the 

Grade 12 literature study. 

Our Grade 9 pupils are incredibly 

fortunate to be studying Markus 

Zusak’s remarkable novel The 

Book Thief. The book is a work 

of historical fiction and is set in 

Germany during World War II. 

The story is narrated by Death. 

Yes, you heard me – Death. This 

unusual choice of narrator injects 

humour, insight and compassion 

into one of the darkest periods 

in human history. In order to 

distract himself from all the 

suffering and despair, Death 

chooses to focus on the colours 

in the world. 

We at Trinityhouse Palm Lakes 

have been very privileged this 

term when we received our new 

sports kit for the Sevens Rugby 

Team. The boldness of the gold 

running its lines through the 

maroon, with the navy covering 

the chest, shows off the school’s 

colours perfectly. 


Beautiful deep red 

caterpillar discovered 

by Amelie Zeelie, Darius 

Govender and Sikhona 

Sibiya. 

Natural blends of green at the Harold 

Johnson Game Reserve during the 

Grade 8 investigation on ecosystems. 

Nhlakanipho Mavundla and Nsindiso 

Sibisi love reading The Book Thief. 

Layers of colours. 

Parody of Jeff Koons’ Lips, 2000. By 

Tia Kasavan, Grade 8. 

Parody of Piet Mondrian’s Composition 

II in Red, Blue and Yellow, 1930. By 

Mateo Maistry, Grade 8. 

Parody of Pablo Picassos’ 

Sylvette, 1954. By Amelie 

Zeelie, Grade 8 

Tape art completed by Calib Naidoo, Asande Buthelezi, Sahil Dinanath, Yusharia Naidoo and 

Nhlakanipho Mavundla. 

Tape art completed by Samantha 

Mhlungu, Ayanda Mbele, Hugo 

Mhlongo and Ndalo Hlongwane. 

Grade 8 pupils with their art of parody practicals. 

Melokuhle Dlamini showcasing 

the back of our new sports kit. 

Melokuhle Dlamini showing off 


our new sports kit.

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TRINITYHOUSE 

PRE-PRIMARY RANDPARK RIDGE 

Written by Andrea Brann – Trinityhouse 

Pre-Primary Randpark Ridge 

Looking around us through the 

eyes of a preschool child, and 

trying to understand how they 

experience their little worlds, 

colour is a very good place to 

start. In a preschooler’s life colour 

is essential. Children are drawn to 

bright and colourful things. Our 

classrooms truly are a “colour 

treat”. Everywhere you look, there 

are bright and happy surroundings 

which draw the children and have 

a positive effect on them, enabling 

them to get excited about the next 

wonderful discovery. Our walls of 

art are a mirage of colour, allowing 

children the freedom to explore 

and to be creative. 

Children begin by learning the 

three basic primary colours – red, 

yellow and blue. Together blue 

and yellow make the next colour 

– green. Children learn many 

concepts through the medium 

of colour e.g.: shapes are always 

taught in different colours and 

eventually children in Grade R 

can make patterns of shapes and 

colours. 

God ensured that His creation was 

very colourful. Gazing at a sunset 

over a beautiful ocean, watching 

the sky fade from yellow to orange 

to purple, or observing the seasons 

display their beauty, even in the 

starkness of winter, allows us as 

humans to revel in God’s majestic 

design of this world. The truth is 

– colour makes us happy and, for 

children, it encourages exciting 

learning to take place. 

This third term has certainly been 

a colourful one! For the first time 

Gr 00 creating colourful butterflies for their Insects theme. 

in the history of Trinityhouse 

Randpark Ridge, we had two 

concerts back to back! Our first 

was the wonderful celebration of 

our 20th year with the magnificent 

production of Roots and Wings. 

We were so proud of our little 

Grade Rs who jived to the Bare 

Necessities, finishing off with the 

joyful rendition of Every Praise 

complete with marimba band and 

all. We look back at the goodness 

of God to us as a campus, and 

we give Him all the Honour and 

Praise for how He has kept us and 

seen us through these last twenty 

years. Our next concert for the 

Grade 000 and 00s was held 

on Saturday, 9 September. Our 

theme was The Creation and the 

children acted out the seven days 

of creation with song and dance. 

Our Grandparents Day was held 

in our beautiful gardens this year, 

where our precious loved ones 

were spoiled with a mini concert 

and a scrumptious tea afterwards. 

Grandparents Day is always a 

highlight of the year enjoyed by 

young and old! 

Break-up day on 22 September 

dawned with great excitement, 

as all the children celebrated 

the beginning of the holiday 

and warmer spring days with our 

annual Spring Hat Parade – what 

an incredible display of colours in 

nature with the stunning flowers 

that decorate all the hats, and 

what fun! The children parade on 

our Grade R corridor and show 

off their beautiful creations to 

all their friends. We thank God 

for another busy and successful 

term! 


Our pre-primary had a wonderful 

morning learning about the different 

types of trees and the many things that 

can be made from them. 

Our Gr Rs gave a wonderful 

performance in our Roots and Wings 

20-year production. 

Our concert on Creation and all its 

magnificent colours. 

Gr 000s painting colourful artworks as part of 

their Wood theme. 

The children planted colourful flowers all around the pre-primary in 

celebration of Spring Day. 

Grade 000s 

experimenting 

with colour 

Gr Rs practising their fine motor skills by 

picking out buttons with tweezers as part of a 

class game. 

????Gr 000s selecting books 

to books enjoy to reading. enjoy reading. 

A wonderful morning spent celebrating our 

grandparents. 

Gr Rs practising their 

fine motor skills by 

picking out buttons 

with tweezers as part of 

a class game. 

Our Gr Rs made wonderful pieces of art 

for their Space theme. 

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colourful ways.

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TRINITYHOUSE 

PREPARATORY RANDPARK RIDGE 

The third term at Trinityhouse 

comprises a ‘colourful array’ 

of sports, arts and academic 

programmes. We view our sports 

and arts to be just as important as 

the academic development of our 

children. 

Our Biblical mission is to develop 

well-rounded, skilled and selfless 

children, and this will always be 

the compass we use on this welltravelled 

yet challenging journey. 

At the beginning of the term, 

we celebrated academic results 

in two ceremonies. Our Top 10 

children deservingly received their 

accolades for excellence, while our 

Academic Merit Award ceremony, 

highlighted the hard work of 

the children who improved their 

aggregate by 3% or more. Pupils 

who received an average of 80% 

or above were also acknowledged. 

We salute all of them. 

One of the highlights of the 

term was the 20th-Anniversary 

celebration concert, Roots and 

Wings. The concert made a real 

impact on our school community. 

The staff and cast of choristers, 

musicians and presenters were 

simply outstanding. Once again, 

we came to see and experience 

the high level of talent amongst 

our children, while realising the 

magnificent work done by our staff. 

We look forward to the next twenty 

years on campus! Our Trinityhouse 

colours were well represented. 

The Vibes pupils enjoyed a 

memorable experience at 

the Scripture Union Camp at 

Kloofwaters in August. They had 

the opportunity to act out their 

faith by doing ‘good works’ in the 

20 years’ worth of celebration for Trinityhouse. 

lives of children at the farm school 

in Kloofwaters. They brought 

some colour to the school by 

painting a classroom for the 

Grade 2 and 3 children. 

Our pupils celebrated Mandela 

Day by preparing vegetables 

and making soup for the charity 

organisation Kids Haven. 600 litres 

of soup and 200 loaves of bread 

were donated. Both the Vibes camp 

and the Mandela Day charity drive 

were a blessing for our pupils, as 

they experienced first-hand, the 

difference kindness can make. They 

learnt the valuable lesson that true 

joy comes from serving others. 

The annual Grade 7 Market 

Day was something to behold. 

Newlands Field was transformed 

into a festival of colour! Once 

again, our Grade 7 pupils 

impressed us with their creative 

ideas and entrepreneurial spirit. 

Many valuable lessons were learned 

and the excitement was palpable. 

The Art Club in both the Intersen and 

Foundation Phases brought colour to 

the corridors as amazing works of art 

were displayed week after week. 

We are now at that special time of 

the year where the magnificence 

of our God is manifested in the 

beautiful colours of Spring. This 

special season has arrived in all 

her glory, dressed in blossoms 

of pink! New leaves are budding 

on the trees and the wonder of 

creation abounds all around us. As 

we reflect on the awesomeness of 

our Creator, we continue to thank 

God for bringing us to our 20-year 

mark and for keeping His hand on 

our school. 


Our Gr 3s created a 

3D ocean of colour. 

Our core values displayed through a range 

of colours. 

20 years’ worth of celebration for 

Trinityhouse. 

Reading brings out a world of colour. 

Gr 7s built their own gardens using Vegetative 

Reproduction as the theme. 

Our Gr 1s dressed up as their favourite 

book character in celebration of World 

Literacy Day. 

Our Gr 7s saw the wonder of 

colour in an experiment on water 

absorption in plants. 

The Six Thinking Hats are used throughout the prep to improve pupils’ 

decision-making. 

Adding some colour to the lives of other children. Through our Mandela Day initiative, we handed over 600 litres of 

vegetable soup and 200 loaves of bread to Kids Haven. 

Vibes Scripture Union painting a splash 

of colour into the classrooms of less 

fortunate children at Kloofwaters Primary 

School. 

Sometimes all you need is a little 

splash of colour. 

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TRINITYHOUSE 

HIGH RANDPARK RIDGE 

Written by Mr Farone Eckstein – 

Trinityhouse High School Randpark 

Ridge 

The third term has certainly 

provided many opportunities 

for our school to display its 

colourful and vibrant nature. 

The Roots and Wings show was 

undoubtedly the highlight as it 

highlighted the amazing 20-year 

journey that we have been blessed 

to be a part of. The amazing 

abilities of our pupils and staff 

came to the fore once again as 

they displayed their musical and 

oratory abilities while detailing 

the amazing history of our school. 

The finale, which included the 

Trinity singers, prep choir and 

pre-primary choir along with the 

string ensemble, marimba band 

and horn section in a rendition of 

Anthem of Courage, left the entire 

audience awed by the magnitude 

of the performance. The presence 

of Mr Brown, Mr Matthee, Mr 

Thompson and Mr De Wit at 

the gala evening added greatly 

to the event as it allowed us to 

acknowledge their vital role in the 

success story of our school. 

Roots and Wings – a wonderful celebration of an amazing 

20-year journey. 

Kosdag – what a wonderful time to see the many 

colours from around the world. 

The efforts and activities of our 

Outreach projects have been able 

to provide some colour to the 

lives of those less fortunate than 

ourselves. The school celebrated 

Mandela Day on 27 July by 

collecting and distributing 1 368 

food packs and 633 beanies to 

underprivileged schools in the 

area. The Grade 8s have been 

working frenetically on their 

Thandanani projects, which is 

aimed at raising funds for the 

Thandanani House of Refuge. The 

month-long project has witnessed 

many colourful fundraising efforts, 

mainly involving the sale of mouthwatering 

delicacies which have 

certainly improved the mood 

(and trouser size) of the school 

community. Historically our Grade 

8s have raised in the region of 

R180 000 and we hope to exceed 

this amount this year. I have no 

doubt that the recipients of our 

Outreach projects have fully 

appreciated the efforts that our 

pupils have invested in their lives. 

Our sports teams have also 

successfully added their flavour 

and colour to our school. The 1st 

Rugby Team managed to make it 

all the way to the quarterfinals of 

the Beeld provincial section before 

losing narrowly to Brandwag. 

The team’s performances despite 

being injury-ravaged speak 

volumes about the character of 

the Wolves. The Athletics Team 

has also brought great pride to the 

school with the increased level of 

participation and performance. It 

remains an amazing achievement 

for a school of our size to be 

competing in the B-league where 

our competitors tend to number 

over 1 000 pupils. Our Softball 

Team has continued with their 

impressive legacy of being the 

dominant team in Johannesburg. 

With spring looming along with 

the vast array of colours that it 

brings, it remains a source of pride 

to see the Trinity colours of blue, 

gold and maroon rising to the 

fore in the Johannesburg school 

community. 


Well done Wolves! 

Inter-High Athletics – a day of fun bringing many smiles and laughs. 

Gr 11s learning about electric 

current using a simulator on a 

Smart Board. 

Gr 12 Biology practical bringing out colour while learning. 

Gr 10s building connective tissue 

with sweets and play dough. 

What could be better than that? 

Gr 11s completing a Biology practical with the use of bacterial agar plates. 

Colourful sweet treats sold by the Gr 8s during their Thandanani projects. 

HS pupils prepare lunch packs to be distributed, 

adding colour to the lives of the less fortunate. 

Gr 8s participating in a 

practical on the Particle 

Model of Matter (Kinetic 

Particle Theory). 

Roots and Wings – a 

wonderful celebration of an 

amazing 20-year journey. 

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KIDS’ PAGES 

Kids’ Pages 

How to draw a RAINBOW snail! 

Draw each 

section bit by bit 

until your snail is 

complete. 

TEKNO KITTY WINNER! 

When we launched the competition to win the Tekno Dog in a 

previous issue of The Trinitonian, things went barking mad! It was 

clear by the sheer number of entries that we received that this prize 

was hot property. Luckily for us, our friends at Prima Toys offered us 

another Tekno Pet – the Tekno Kitty – to give away, and again, the 

entries flooded in. 

We did the draw on 30 September and we are delighted to 

announce that the winner of the Tekno Kitty is Chad Veltman, 

Grade 3, Trinityhouse Preparatory Randparkridge! 

For more information visit: www. primatoys.co.za 

Congratulations Chad! 


Dino paint-by-numbers 

Bring this dinosaur back to life by bringing a little colour into 

his world. 

Match the colours 


COLOUR TRIVIA 

TEEN SCENE 

to baffle the brain 

THE TRUTH ABOUT... 

RED: the first colour 

a baby sees. 

WHITE: the car 

colour least involved 

in accidents. 

BLUE: the most 

popular colour. 

YELLOW: can make you nauseous 

and dizzy if you look at it for too long. 

YELLOW + RED: the combined 

colours reportedly promote hunger. 

CHROMOPHOBIA 

Chromophobia, 

also known as 

chrometophobia, is a 

persistent, irrational 

fear of colours. A severe 

form of this phobia can 

hinder daily activities 

and can make life selflimiting. 

People with 

chromophobia may 

correlate a distressing past 

event with a colour. 

BULLS HATE RED – NOT! 

It appears that the bad blood 

between bulls and the colour red 

is a total myth. It isn’t the colour 

of the muleta that makes the bull 

go charging but the movement of 

it. In fact, bulls don’t seem to have 

any colour preference at all. Any 

moving object – regardless of its 

colour – is a likely target for them. 

MINION PANTONE 

Pantone, the company that has 

developed and just about owns every 

colour in the universe, has announced 

a brand new colour for spring... Minion 

Yellow. Based on the hit animated film 

Despicable Me, the bright and zesty 

hue will be the paint company’s newest 

colour on the swatch and the first-ever 

colour inspired by a movie. 

MOSQUITOS ARE 

AFTER HUE 

When planning to go on a 

camping adventure, better 

leave your dark-coloured 

shirts at home unless you’re 

a mosquito lover. Research 

shows that mosquitoes are 

attracted to dark colours, and 

especially blue. So instead, 

wear light-coloured shirts and 

loose-fitting long sleeves. 

TOP RAINBOW TUNES FOR PARENTS... 

Black Or White – Michael Jackson Indigo Girl – Watershed 

Yellow Submarine – The Beatles 

Green Door – Shakin’ Stevens 

Red Red Wine – UB40 

Blue Suede Shoes – Elvis 


Rubik’s Tower 

Rubik’s 

Build It Solve It 

Rubik’s Void Cube 

Rubik’s 3x3 Cube 

Rubik’s Race 

Rubik’s Speed Cube 

Rubik’s Junior 

Cube 

Did you know? 

Over 400 million Rubik’s 

Cubes have been sold 

worldwide – making it the 

best selling toy of all time. 

@Prima Toys 

www.primatoys.co.za 

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TRAVEL 

Shady 

Destinations 

by Donna Verrydt 

At The Trinitonian we’re all about going the extra mile. So, instead of merely painting your town 

red, we urge you to aim higher, travel further and splash the planet with your personal palette. If 

you need a little hue assistance to kick-start your colour fest, then find our primary picks of “shady 

destinations” in these, our treasured travel pages. 

THE BLUE LAGOON 

Grindavík, Iceland 

Welcome to the Blue Lagoon. Not the Brooke 

Shields and Christopher Atkins Blue Lagoon of 

the tropical island variety but rather the chillier Iceland 

version set amongst black volcanic rock. While one 

would think the latter location would deter even the die 

hardiest of Speedo wearers, the lagoon, the country’s 

top tourist attraction, is a magnet for minimally attired 

bodies from all over the world. 

The Blue Lagoon is, after all, the world’s most famous 

geothermal pool and actually has to be cooled for visitor 

comfort. And even though the water appears milky blue, 

it is considered über green in the ‘save-the-planet’ kind 

of way. This is an extraordinary example of humankind’s 

ability to use nature for energy. 

You see, the lagoon rests beside a power plant, one 

that generates energy by pumping seawater into the 

ground then using the related steam to turn turbines 

which results in electricity being produced, which is then 

distributed to all inhabitants of Iceland. 

The only waste in this process is hot water, which, tada!, 

ends up in the lagoon and, voilà!, is now a major tourist 

attraction. Not only is the lagoon a kind of a novelty 

and quite attractive too, it is also really good for you. 

The high silica and mineral content of the water does 

amazing things for your skin, so much so that they have 

actually created a range of beauty products from it 

too. So while bobbing about in the steam, enjoying a 

massage, why not reflect on how astute Iceland is? Any 

country that can take money off tourists so that they 

can wallow in your power plant waste is a country worth 

reckoning with! 

There is only one airport in Iceland, so there is no way 

to enter this arctic paradise without visiting the capital. 

But that’s not a bad thing. Reykjavík is the cultural and 

entertainment hub of the Arctic Circle and has also 

been dubbed the trendiest city in the world – yes, 

world! This is largely due to the Icelanders’ obsession 

with technology, architecture and design. The city, also 

known as a giant small town, has a main road called 


Other things to do in Iceland 

PUFFIN PARADISE 

Puffins are extraordinarily beautiful birds, and Iceland is home 

to more than eight million of them – for part of the year anyway. 

Puffins arrive in Iceland between April and August every year, 

where they teach the Icelanders something about being good 

parents and faithfulness. Not only do puffins stick with the same 

mate their entire lives, when their one egg a year hatches, both 

parents take care of the chick in equal measures. Puffins can 

be spotted in puffin colonies which can be seen by car ride or 

nesting on the cliffs if you take a boat trip. 

Laugavegur, which is home to some of 

the swankiest cafés, bars and clubs on 

the planet. The unbelievable nightlife is 

legendary and given that in the winter 

the night can last 24 hours, that’s quite 

a jol… 

But the true treasure of this slice of 

volcanic rock is its people, often referred 

to as the friendliest people on earth. 

The Icelanders are a very jovial and 

welcoming nation and their zest for life 

can be attributed to their appreciation of 

art, theatre and music (even though they 

inflicted the world with Björk). And if you 

think we’re being over-optimistic about 

the optimism of the Icelanders, then it 

would be interesting to note that their 

motto is: fietta reddast!, which loosely 

translated means, “It’ll work out in one 

way or another!” 

AN INTERESTING PLACE TO STAY 

Did you know the Islanders believe in “hidden people” – little 

elves that hide in the countryside? Hasina is the owner of 

the Glymur Hotel beside Hvalfjordur (the Whale Fjord). Up 

until recently, Hasina struggled with a failing business on a 

plot of land that has a history of failed businesses. One day a 

neighbour suggested Hasina explain to the “hidden people” 

what she was doing there. So she began to hike the hills each 

day, babbling into the wind. Soon business turned around, and 

the Glymur was booked to capacity. Within a couple of years, 

Glymur has built a reputation as one of the best hotels in the 

country! Maybe it’s just folklore, but whatever works… 

www.hotelglymur.is 


TRAVEL 

THE (NOT SO) ORANGE RIVER 

Richtersveld, South Africa 

You have to really be lacking in optical rods and cones 

if you looked at the Orange River and thought it was 

named after the colour of the water. The water is, in fact, 

muddy-brown and the river was actually first named the 

Nu Gariep by the indigenous Nama (or Namaqualand) 

people. However, when Colonel Robert Gordon, 

commander of the Dutch East India Company garrison 

in Cape Town, made a trip to the interior in 1779 and 

“discovered” the river, he named it after the Netherlands’ 

William of Orange. And therein lies the name. 

The river’s source lies in the Drakensberg Mountains, and 

like a giant reptile, it slithers through a great part of South 

Africa, and a bit of Namibia and Botswana too, to meet 

the Atlantic Ocean at Oranjemund. It is the 39th-longest 

river in the world, measuring an impressive 2 092km from 

source to mouth. 

Tucked away on the Atlantic coast, in the far northwest 

corner of South Africa, lies the driest place in 

the Namakwa. With less than 50 millimetres of rain 

per year and temperatures averaging 50 degrees 

Celsius, the Richtersveld National Park is why factor 

100+ sunscreen is made in South Africa. 

As the Orange River flows through this region, 

it quenches the thirst of the scorched, rugged 

landscape while quenching the thirst for adventure 

of many an excitement-seeking traveller. 

Four- and six-day river trips leave from a base 

camp in the Richtersveld Reserve, a place where 

you are thoroughly briefed, where you will receive 

all necessary floating equipment and where you 

will bid farewell to flushing ablutions and hot 

showers too. 

The first day on the river includes a guide an 

initiation where new guests are sent on a “nappy 

run”… that is when life jackets are strapped to you 

like a nappy and you glide down the fast-moving 

river with your bottoms well floated. 

On the river, the water speed changes according 

to the water level. Most of the time it is slow 

and offers you the opportunity to enjoy the 

breathtaking desert landscape and to spot 

springbok, baboons, zebra and maybe even a 

brown hyena… maybe. 


Other things to do 

SUCCULENTS ARE A GIRL’S BEST FRIEND 

It is said that the true treasures of the Richtersveld desert 

are not diamonds but succulents. Of the 2 700 species of 

succulents here, 600 exist nowhere else on earth. This area 

also boasts the famed and beautiful Quiver Tree and a flower 

show every September, when all the succulent seedlings 

lying dormant beneath the soil germinate. Then this barren 

landscape is transformed into a tapestry of colour. 

But then there are other times when the 

river is at the mercy of the rugged rocks, 

and rapids form, promising an adrenalinefuelled 

flip or two. But don’t be afraid, the 

experience of the guides is second to none, 

and all heads are kept well above water, 

most of the time. 

Camps are set up on the sandy banks of 

the river, where all guests gather around 

“beach” bonfires for a drink, a chat and a 

well-deserved meal – complete with salads! 

Sleeping in a tent beside the mighty (not 

so) Orange is a peaceful experience, except 

for the odd loud splash now and again. For 

those who like to “go roofless”, why not opt 

out of the tent and lie beneath the magical 

Milky Way. In this part of the country, where 

clean air is abundant and pollution isn’t, the 

moon and the stars are so bright, you won’t 

even need a torch when trying to find an 

adequate spot for a wee. 

www.riverraftingtrips.co.za 


If you’re exploring other areas in this region, head up to the 

Fish River Canyon on the border between South Africa and 

Namibia. Here you will find the spectacular Canyon Lodge 

in the Gondwana Canyon Park. The allure of the resort is not 

just that the 25 en-suite chalets are built from natural stone 

and thatch but that they are nestled against massive granite 

boulders. The park here is breathtaking, and it’s up to you how 

you want to explore it – on horseback, foot or by 4X4. 

www.gondwana-collection.com 


TRAVEL 

RED SEA RIVIERA 

Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt 

When you think Egypt, you may think of Cleopatra, 

the Nile River, the Pyramids of Giza, and maybe 

even the Facebook-inspired social uprisings of 2011. 

In 2011, history was made when, through the power 

of social media, the people of Egypt were able to 

overthrow their president, Hosni Mubarak, thus ending 

a 36-year tyrannical reign. As the political and social 

unrest unfolded in Cairo, desperate tour operators 

rallied to assure booked holiday makers that the 

freedom of the Egyptian people would in no way 

interfere with their Red Sea Riviera dream holiday. 

Fortunately for the Riviera, it takes a lot to keep a diver 

away from compressed air, so politics did little to deter 

tourism. In fact, tourism flourished and has continued 

to do so since; there is no denying the fact that this 

body of water does offer the ‘best diving in the world’, 

a sure-thing for repeat-business. 

Of course, Cairo does offer the once-in-a-lifetime 

experience to see the Pyramids of Giza, one of the 

seven wonders of the ancient world. But therein lies 

the problem – it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience 

because once you’ve done it you really don’t need 

to do it again. The coast on the other hand offers 

endless experiences. 

The Riviera boasts many sandy beach resorts, all 

offering access to top diving sites. By far the most 

popular of these resorts is Sharm El Sheikh, on the 

southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula. Sharm, as it is 

fondly referred to by locals and regulars, is home 

to the longest stretches of beach in the region and 

boasts modern and stylish hotel chains. The shops 

here are designer, and the bars are social hotspots. 

Just across the Gulf of Suez lies Hurghada, equally 

vibey but with a little more spice. Besides the big 

beach, swanky hotels and internationally acclaimed 

restaurants, Hurghada also boasts local spice 

markets and grand bazaars. Many a scuba bag has 

arrived in Hurghada, and most have gone home 

stuffed with shisha (flavoured tobacco) pipes, spices, 

leather goods, Egyptian cotton bed linen, pottery 

and brass. 


Other things to do 

As any seasoned diver will tell you, diving 

takes a lot out of you. While some divers 

can spend time on the boat all day and 

party up a storm all night, there are those 

who are just not able to pull raucous allnighters 

after a day of diving. For the latter 

group there’s laid-back Marsa Alam. It 

offers amazing water and mountain views 

and some fantastic traditional eateries too 

– we’re talking local food cooked by local 

people. Try ful, a spicy stew of beans, kofta 

(meatball) kebabs and lamb. Or, if you’re 

battling to understand the menu, you can 

never go wrong with a meze platter – not 

only easy to pronounce but also a mix of 

delicious goodies including falafel and 

hummus. 

HELLO LAWRENCE 

Old meets new in this experience where visitors can carve 

up the desert-scapes in a 4X4 before retiring to a traditional 

Bedouin camp for an authentic Egyptian meal. What could be 

more Lawrence of Arabia-esque than reclining (in your case, 

post meal) beneath a sky ablaze with stars or taking an evening 

stroll through the cooling sands on the back of a camel?. 

www.sharmexcursions.com 

Neighbouring Taba is also wonderfully 

relaxed and boasts a championship golf 

course. Savour a Sakara, a refreshing local 

beer, on the 18th. Taba is also a stone’s 

throw away from Jordan’s border, so a visit 

to the Lost City of Petra is a breeze. 

Although each town is different, the 

common thread between all is the ocean 

and its amazing offerings. The Red Sea 

promises an abundance of marine life and 

largely undamaged coral beds. Garden Reef 

and famous Ras Mohamed Marine National 

Park are like the holy grail of submerged 

treasures. People flock here to swim with 

the dolphins, stingrays, whale sharks and 

turtles. 

In August, Ras Mohamed’s beach is home 

to nesting green and hawksbill turtles, and 

the sight of hundreds of tiny waddling 

shells racing to the sea means another tick 

on most people’s bucket lists. Even if you 

prefer to flap about on the surface, many 

Red Sea Riviera resorts offer the joys of 

colourful marine life just a few steps off the 

beach, perfect for submerge-o-phobes. 


Hey, if you’re in Egypt to experience the Red Sea, then 

sleep on it. The Emperor Orchid is one of the liveaboard 

boats available from Emperor Divers. Docked just off 

Sharm, the Orchid is a 26-metre boat offering 12 divers 

surprisingly spacious and comfortable air-conditioned, ensuite 

accommodation in five twin-berth cabins and a double 

suite. Add to that all diving and safety equipment, including 

two Zodiacs, a sun deck with full drinks fridges and an airconditioned 

saloon, and you have a diver’s dream. 

www.emperordivers.com 


CAR REVIEW 


CAR REVIEW 

THE 

POLO VIVO 

HATCH – 

CITI 

A colourful 

trip down 

memory lane 

Volkswagen decided to discontinue the Citi Golf back in 2009. 

The Citi Golf was the envy of every learner driver as they were 

easy to drive and funky in design. Back in the mid-80s, VW launched 

the Red, Yellow and Blue campaign around the Citi Golf and those 

particular models became cult icons of the time. Now, VW has 

decided to relaunch the Red, Yellow and Blue Citi range, but in the 

Polo stable. 

These hot little hatchbacks are the perfect runarounds for learners. 

They provide a safe, economical and easy-to-use vehicle option, 

which comes with all the bells and whistles. And while they look 

really good, every parent of a new driver can rest assured that these 

cars do not have overly exaggerated power which could easily be 

misused by new drivers. 

However, the 55kW engine is by no means sluggish and you 

never feel the need for more speed; but at the same time, it feels 

controlled when you depress the accelerator. The five-speed manual 

gearbox gets respectable performance out of the 1.4-litre engine 

and it is also extremely economical. The combined 6.2 litres per 

100km driven seems high for a car of this size, but we suspect 

that since the VW emission scandal this may actually be the most 

accurate reflection of emissions from any manufacturer. 

The Polo Vivo Citi has air-conditioning, a decent sound system and 

remote locking as standard features. It comes with ABS braking, 

airbags for the driver and front passenger and height-adjustable 

seatbelts. Some of the optional extras include cruise control and 

electric windows, but we weren’t able to add Bluetooth off their list 

of extras, which in today’s world is an absolute must. 

BMW i8 

The colours to choose from are as cool as their names, but they 

really do come down to preference. Cornflower Blue, Flash Red and 

Sunflower Yellow make this VW stand out from the crowd. At R178 

800 for the base model, we did find the price tag a tiny bit high, but 

you can almost never go wrong with a Volkswagen. They are sturdy, 

safe, well built and retain their value well. This is a great buy for a 

first-time driver. 



HEALTH 

HEALTH 

Colour me 

Happy 

Definition: Colour therapy is the use of colour 

energy to effect positive change in our well-being. 

According to colour therapists, there are studies 

that show when colour is absorbed into the 

human system it causes cellular and hormonal 

changes that bring cells into balance. 

If, like us, you’re saying, “Blah, blah, airy fairy, blah, 

blah”, then know that colour therapy is, in fact, an 

ancient form of healing, used in Egypt, where light 

frequencies (or wavelengths) were used. 

Egyptians built healing temples, where sunlight 

was channelled through tunnels in the walls to 

shine through coloured gemstones such as rubies 

or sapphires. An ailing person lay down in the light 

stream, allowing the energy to heal them. 

Sunlight (or white light) can be broken down into 

seven primary colours, the rainbow colours. Our 

bodies absorb these colours, and messages are sent 

to our subconscious; each colour corresponding to a 

specific area of the body. 

A colour frequency will always remain the same, but 

the frequencies of your body will change according 

to the challenges you face at that particular point 

in time. For instance, when you’re sick, your body 

is out of balance and not functioning at the correct 

frequencies. The aim of colour therapy is to bring 

balance back to the area of sickness. Since each 

colour corresponds to a specific area of the body, we 

need every single colour to truly remain in balance – 

mentally, physically and emotionally. 

Therapists advise that the best way to receive 

colour is through the eyes, but good results can 

also be achieved through the skin. This means 

you should be able to heal yourself by wearing a 

specific colour. 

Wearing red, for example, will give you more 

motivation and confidence and help you get things 

done. But if you have high blood pressure, it means 

your body is overheating, so the last colour you 

should wear is red. However, blue would be a perfect 

calming influence for you. 

You can supposedly also heal yourself by eating 

different coloured foods. Again, a person with 

high blood pressure should not eat too many red 

foods, such as meat or chillies. But if you’re feeling 

lethargic, a steak might do you the world of good, 

giving you necessary energy. 



Your imbalances can be established with a colour 

reading. During a colour reading you’re shown an array 

of coloured oils and asked to select those colours to 

which you’re immediately drawn. Your choices will 

apparently identify areas of concern. 

But if you want to do a quick self-assesment, then 

pick the three colours that you are most attracted 

to in the colour wheel and then read up on the 

possibilities. 

RED 

Physical: Legs, feet, lower back, hips, 

knees, ankles. 

Qualities: Energy, grounding, financial 

stress, passion, motivation, feeling stuck. 

ORANGE 

Physical: Hips, lower back, 

reproductive organs, bladder, bowel, 

kidneys. 

Qualities: 

Releasing shock, creativity, 

relationship patterning, inner wisdom. 

INDIGO 

Physical: 

Sinuses, ears, headaches, insomnia, pain relief. 

Qualities: 

Introspection, introversion, connecting to 

intuition, depression, nightmares, calming, 

balancing male and female energies. 

WHITE 

Physical: Mid-back, liver, spleen, 

pancreas, gall bladder, nervous 

system, skin. 

Qualities: Confidence, self-esteem, 

releasing fear, joy, inspiration, calming 

nerves, weight issues. 

BLUE 

Physical: 

Shoulders, throat, thyroid, sinuses, teeth, jaw, 

ears, back of neck, anti-inflammatory 

Qualities: 

One-on-one communication, issues with 

males or authority figures, trust, loyalty, 

speaking your truth. 

YELLOW 

Physical: Mid-back, liver, spleen, 

pancreas, gall bladder, nervous 

system, skin. 

Qualities: Confidence, self-esteem, 

releasing fear, joy, inspiration, calming 

nerves, weight issues. 

VIOLET 

Physical: 

Skeletal system, nervous system, migraines, 

neurological disorders. 

Qualities: 

Substance abuse, deep intuition, grounding, 

living your truth, releasing grief and sadness, 

self-forgiveness. 

GREEN 

Physical: Upper back, lungs, ribs, breasts, 

arms, respiratory issues, allergies 

Qualities: Change, emotions relating to 

relationships, balance, self-validation, 

boundaries. 


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INSPECTOR GADGET 

GADGETS GALORE 

SMEG RAINBOW FRIDGE 

R24 000.00 

Now this will certainly add a splash of colour to your kitchen. It’s the 

SMEG iconic retro-style refrigerator all dressed up in candy stripes. 

Not only is it awesome-looking, it’s also very practical with 222 litres of 

storage space inside. Other extras include three adjustable glass shelves, 

a fruit and veggie container, a covered storage box and a chrome wine 

rack. It also has a freezer section with 28 litres of space. The SMEG 

fridges are all available with both right-hand and left-hand hinge styles. 

www.smeg.co.za 

THE SCRIBBLE PEN 

($99 online) or 

approximately R1400 

Draw in any colour, on anything, in any 

conditions. Using incredible technology, 

the Scribble pen can draw in any colour, 

simply by scanning an object. Put the 

Scribble pen up against an orange, it 

will scan the exact colour of the orange 

and, within seconds, it will be able to 

draw in that colour. It has an ink cartridge 

attached, which is replaceable and gives 

the user access to millions of colours. 

www.scribblepen.com 

ZOKU QUICK POP MAKER 

R529.00 

Now you can make colourful pops, fruity pops and even 

pops with a flavour in the middle. And get this, your 

Zoku Quick Pop Maker will even freeze your pops in 

seven minutes! You don’t even need to find space for it 

in the freezer because it works without electricity. When 

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nine pops before the unit needs to be re-frozen. The 

device comes with six reusable sticks that are easy to use 

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so that the ice pops stick to them safely and a drip tray 

so you don’t make a mess. Instant slurpy satisfaction, just 

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INSPECTOR GADGET 

RAINBOW IN MY ROOM 

R1 129.00 

From the manufacturer Uncle Milton comes 

the Rainbow in my Room light, which 

transforms any space into a rainbow-like 

wonderland – at the flick of a switch. All 

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and let the light fantastic begin. The 

projector also has an automatic shut-off 

feature in case you fall asleep beneath the 

multicoloured splendour. 

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WORDS OF GRACE 

COLOURING BOOK 

R52.00 

Reflect on God’s faithful promises with inspiring 

Scripture art and accompanying Bible quotes, 

whilst giving expression to your creativity. This 

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art from renowned artist Annabelle Grobler. 

It was designed to give both peace and 

inspiration and lets you focus on the beauty 

of Scripture whilst bringing it to life through 

colouring and meditating on God’s Word. 

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MY FIRST ROBOT BY 

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Coding robotics and gamification come together for 

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experience technology at its best. The small robot 

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Rainbow Nation 

We have long been 

called the “Rainbow 

Nation” for the 

diversity of our people. 

But, after a little 

sightseeing through 

our lovely land, it’s 

apparent that the 

“rainbow” description 

may also relate to the 

plethora of colour 

within our borders. 

Beach houses – Muizenberg Beach, Cape Town 

Red hot sky – sunset, Kruger National Park 


Orange carpet – daisies, Namaqualand 

Purple spring – Jacaranda trees, Pretoria 

Boats at rest – fishing boats, 

Paternoster 

Rainbow boxes – Bo-Kaap houses, Cape Town 

Bright cats – catamarans, Durban beachfront 

Tower art – Orlando Towers, Soweto 



Night colour – Mandela Bridge, 

Johannesburg 

Earning stripes – Green Point 

lighthouse, Cape Town 

Orange Triggerfish or “underwater 

dancers” – Sodwana Bay 

Rising gold – Golden Gate 

National Park, Clarens 

PHOTOGRAPHIC 

COMPETITION 

There is beauty all around us, even in a 

selfie! If you rate yourself as a photographer, 

send us your best pictures. It could be your 

school, your friends, yourself, your holiday, 

sport, scenery, adventure or even food. 

In the next issue of The Trinitonian we will 

publish the top 15 pictures submitted and 

then we will open an online vote for a winner. 

To enter, email your pictures to 

Trinitonianreporter@contactmedia.co.za 


Beauty in colour – 

Ndebele lady, Polokwane

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SPOTLIGHT PRAYER 

GOD BLESS OUR 

RAINBOW NATION! 

There’s nothing more colourful than our rainbow nation, 

which is celebrated by our national anthem and prayer. 

IsiXhosa and IsiZulu 

Nkosi sikelel’ iAfrika 

Maluphakanyisw’ uphondo 

lwayo 

Yiva imithandazo yethu 

Nkosi Sikelela Nkosi Sikelela 

Nkosi sikelel’ iAfrika 

Maluphakanyisw’ uphondo 

lwayo 

Yizwa imithandazo yethu 

Nkosi Sikelela 

Thina lusapho lwayo. 

Chorus 

Yihla moya, yihla moya 

Yihla moya oyingcwele 

Nkosi Sikelela 

Thina lusapho lwayo. 

English 

Lord, bless Africa 

May her [His] spirit rise high 

up 

Hear [thou] our prayers 

Lord bless us, Lord bless us. 

Lord, bless Africa 

May her spirit rise high up 

Hear thou our prayers 

Lord bless us 

Your family. 

Chorus 

Descend, O Spirit 

Descend, O Holy Spirit 

Lord bless us 

Your family. 

Afrikaans 

Seën ons Here God, seën Afrika 

Laat haar mag tot in die hemel reik 

Hoor ons as ons in gebede vra 

Seën ons, in Afrika, Kinders van Afrika 

Hou u hand, o Heer, oor Afrika 

Lei ons tot by eenheid en begrip 

Hoor ons as ons U om vrede vra 

Seën ons, in Afrika 

Kinders van Afrika 

Chorus 

Daal neer, o Gees, Heilige Gees 

Daal neer, o Gees, Heilige Gees 

Kom woon in ons, 

lei ons, o Heilige Gees 

Seën ons Here God, seën Afrika 

Neem dan nou die boosheid van ons 

weg 

Maak ons van ons sondelewe vry 

Seën ons, in Afrika 

Kinders van Afrika.

TRINITONIAN OCTOBER DIGITAL

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