Trinitonian 18 Autumn Edition 2021

AUTUMN ISSUE 2021

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HOW TO GET

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ORGANISED

GROWING-UP

MONEY!

AGE-APPROPRIATE

“FINANCE”

LESSONS

ACHIEVING

GREATNESS

ALUMNI STORIES

TEN FOR

TEENS!

EASY DINNER

RECIPES

WHACKY FAMILY

Adventures!

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Welcome to the first edition of the

Trinitonian magazine for 2021!

We are delighted to share

with you some of our stories of

success, which highlight some

of the greatest achievements

over the past year.

We hope you enjoy this edition,

which highlights the excellent

achievements of our alumni,

and Matric pupils of 2020

who sat the National Senior

Certificate Examination as

offered by the Independent

Education Board (IEB).

Over the years, Trinityhouse,

including Glenwood House,

has enjoyed an excellent track

record in this examination and

we are pleased that, once

again, our pupils did us proud.

We know that our high school

pupils deserve all the accolades

and acknowledgement for

these excellent results, but we

also wish to acknowledge all

our teachers who impacted the

lives of these pupils, as well as

their support systems at home.

You have laid the foundation

that enabled these pupils to

achieve success in this very

important examination. 2020

was a year like no other. We

had to pivot between online,

hybrid and face-to-face

teaching all in the midst of

a pandemic. Our pupils did

exceptionally well in the face

of these challenges and these

exceptional circumstances

make the achievements of our

matriculants of 2020 that much

more special.

It is also our privilege to introduce

a number of new members to

the management structures of

our schools. Sumari Purdon has

joined our team as Academic

Head and we have also

appointed three new Executive

Heads at Trinityhouse Little Falls,

Trinityhouse Heritage Hill and

Glenwood House, respectively.

We hope that you find the lifestyle

articles such as ‘Ducklings in a

Row’, ‘Hiking for Health’, ‘Rolling

with the Recycle’ and ‘Will’s

Wisdom’ informative. Please share

your comments with us – we

would love to hear from you!

Lastly, I hope that our pupils,

from the little ones to teens,

have settled in well and that

you are enjoying the fantastic

opportunities that Trinityhouse

and Glenwood House school

life offers. This year has already

proven to be a year that

will bring with it its own set

of challenges, but we are

confident that we will be able to

navigate the year successfully

as we have done in the past.

All the best for the rest of the

year!

God bless!

MA

FOREWORD

Mike Aitken

Managing Director of House

Schools

CONTENTS

FEATURE ARTICLES TRINITYHOUSE LIFESTYLE

4/WELCOME TO THE NEWLY

APPOINTED EXECUTIVE HEADS

6/TO A DYNAMIC LEADER WHO IS HEADING

THE HOUSE SCHOOLS ACADEMICS

9/PAVING THE ROAD TO SUCCESS

10/TOP ACHIEVERS 2020

12/GROWING-UP MONEY!

16/DUCKLINGS IN A ROW

18/WILL’S WISDOM

44/TEN FOR TEENS!

50/ROLLING WITH THE RECYCLE!

52/THEY-WON’T-BELIEVE-IT TRAVEL!

58/HIKING FOR HEALTH

28/SCHOOL PAGES

22/THE JOURNEY BEYOND MATRIC

62/EVERYONE IS BLESSED!

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SCHOOL SCOOP

WELCOME TO THE NEWLY

APPOINTED EXECUTIVE HEADS

It gives the House Schools great pleasure to announce the appointment

of Quentin Davids to the position of Executive Head of Trinityhouse

Heritage Hill, Ben McCarthy as Executive Head of Trinityhouse Little Falls,

and Grant Williams as Executive Head of Glenwood House.

By Christelle Wolmarans

As Executive Heads of the respective

campuses, they will take on the execution

of a whole campus strategy, oversee and

support the management of the high

school as well as support the management of the

pre-primary and preparatory schools.

Quentin is a well-seasoned educator and

leader in education who has spent the last

33 years holding various school management

positions. The last 14 years have been spent

at Maryvale College, with his last assignment

being that of Executive Head. He is passionate

about educational management and holds a

Bachelor’s degree in Economics as well as a

Master’s degree in Philosophy (Applied Ethics).

An experienced educator who has spent the

last 13 years in various management positions,

Ben is no stranger to the ADvTECH family. His last

assignment has been as the founding Principal

of Pinnacle College Copperleaf where he

successfully built the school from the ground up.

He, too, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education

as well as an Honours degree in Educational

Psychology, which provides him with a deep

understanding of children’s intellectual and

emotional functioning.

Grant is a seasoned educator and is

experienced in managing schools through all

phases from pre-primary to high school. He

currently fills the role of Executive Head at Penryn

College in Nelspruit. Prior to his tenure at Penryn

College, he was the Principal at Fish Hoek

Primary and Dale College Boys School in King

Williams Town.

All three gentlemen are cool, calm and collected

leaders who always focus on the well-being of

their pupils and staff. Grant strongly believes in the

need to develop future-fit young adults through

education. Quentin and Ben are avid sportsmen.

Quentin loves soccer, having played professionally

for Maritzburg United, while Ben enjoys rugby,

being a previous referee with the Golden Lions

Rugby Union.

We had a few quick-fire questions for Quentin, Ben

and Grant:

MR QUENTIN DAVIDS

Quote Mr Quentin Davids

lives by:

“Time waits for no man or

woman.”

His sweet tooth craving:

Dark chocolate

Something salty you can

bribe him with: Biltong

Tea or coffee?

Rooibos with honey

His favourite movie of all time:

Ghost with Patrick Swayze and

Demi Moore

On his playlist: Good music

What book is he busy

reading?

More Time to Think by Nancy

Kline

Prayer for the school: Dear

Lord, we pray that our school

may be a place where we love

to learn and where we learn to

love; a place where everyone

is respected, and all are

deeply valued. Amen.

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MR BEN MCCARTHY

Quote Mr Ben McCarthy lives

by: “Some people dream

about greatness; others wake

up and work hard for it.”


Tex Chocolate/Oreo Bubbly


bribe him with:

Lays Chips (American BBQ)

Tea or coffee? Coffee

His favourite movie of all

time:

Remember the Titans with

Denzel Washington

On his playlist: A mixture

of Elvis, Neil Diamond, 80’s

rock, country and Christian

contemporary music.


reading?

Wild at Heart by John

Eldredge

Prayer for the school: Isaiah

40:31 – But those

who hope in the Lord will renew

their strength.

They will soar on wings like

eagles; they will run and not

grow weary; they will walk and

not be faint.

MR GRANT WILLIAMS

Quote Mr Grant Williams lives

by: I have three:

1. “Nobody cares how much

you know, until they know

how much you care.” –

Theodore Roosevelt

2. “As we look ahead into the

next century, leaders will be

those who empower others.”

– Bill Gates

3. “Education is not the filling

of a pail, but the lighting of

a fire.” – William Butler Yeats


Crème brûlée or a Crunchie


bribe him with: Definitely

biltong, or popcorn

Tea or coffee? Coffee…lots!

His favourite movie of all

time: It’s a tie between Green

Book with Viggo Mortensen,

Mahershala Ali and Linda

Cardellini and The Last

Samurai with Tom Cruise, Ken

Watanabe and Koyuki

On his playlist: Johnny Clegg’

Asimbonanga, Eric Clapton’s

Tears in Heaven, Journey’s

Don’t stop Believing, Queen’s

Radio Gaga, Don McLean’s

American Pie, Toto’s Africa,

Aerosmith’s Don’t Want to Miss

a Thing, Coldplay’s La Vida

Loca, Tom Petty’s Free Fallin’,

and much more good music!


reading? A Promised Land by

Barack Obama

Prayer for the school: Dear

Heavenly Father, we ask for

Your blessings on our school,

Glenwood House. May all who

work here, study here, and

all those who are part of our

school family, feel Your power,

wisdom and strength guiding

each one of us every day.

We ask that You would grant

each of us love, joy, peace,

patience, kindness, goodness,

faithfulness, gentleness, and

self-control, so that we may

honour You in living by Your

Fruits of the Spirit. We pray, too,

for protection in this time of

this pandemic, and that those

who may fall ill will feel the

power of Your loving hands.

We pray these things in Your

holy name, Amen.

We would like to take this opportunity to wish Mr Quentin Davids, Mr BenMcCarthy and

Mr Grant Williams every success!

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SCHOOL SCOOP

TO A DYNAMIC

LEADER WHO IS

HEADING THE HOUSE

SCHOOLS ACADEMICS

It gives us great pleasure to announce Sumari

Purdon’s appointment to Brand Academic

Manager at House Schools to support all

schools within the brand. As the Brand

Academic Manager, Sumari and the Central

Academics team will work closely together

to drive the academics strategy of the brand

and ADvTECH group.

Sumari Purdon


Sumari is a dynamic,

creative, eloquent,

dedicated and qualified

professional with diverse

experience in education. She is

confident and reliable, with the

ability to handle any situation that

comes across her path with great

calmness. She is a wonderful

example of true inspiration and

has a remarkable ability to build

positive relationships with her

colleagues, the pupils, parents,

and community.

Sumari holds an MBA degree

and has spent the last 15 years

in education, 10 of which working

for the Independent Examination

Board (IEB) as an Examiner,

Senior Sub-Assessor and Regional

Moderator. Her most recent

role has been developing a

curriculum and enhancing

the use of technology in the

education sector.

We met with Sumari and had

some questions that we were

interested in asking.

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Over the last year, you’ve

worked on a special project

to develop course content for

textbooks in entrepreneurship.

Why entrepreneurship?

Teaching entrepreneurship to

children is not just a good idea;

I believe it is essential. Exposing

our children to the world of

business makes a big impact on

their lives and teaches them the

skills they require to thrive.

Why did you decide to go into

education?

I wanted to make a change in

the world and in people’s lives. I

found that it is hard for adults to

change as they are set in their

ways, whereas if you teach the

youth important lessons, they

will be the changemakers and

problem-solvers of our world.

What I love most about teaching

is helping people develop into

confident, happy, independent

people, ready and equipped for

the next phase of their lives.

Your passion is to change the

landscape of education by

ensuring that it always remains

relevant. Tell us more.

It’s good to stay on top of

trends and know where your

field is headed. South Africa

acknowledges that a fundamental

transformation in education is

happening, and training is needed

to address the new skills and

competencies required to move

with the trends. It is a privilege to be

part of a company that employs

these changemakers to be at the

forefront of teaching these trends

to our children.

What educational trends are

important for you in the learning

journey of children today?

Genius hour. This is where pupils

can work on self-paced and

self-chosen projects for an hour

each day. This encourages

pupils to develop a love for

learning, whereby they practise

their creativity and independent

thinking skills.

Experiential learning. This is

where pupils can develop

knowledge and skills in a setting

outside of the classroom. Taking

pupils on field trips (virtual

or otherwise) and providing

them with assignments, which

encourages them to learn

outside of school, fosters lifelong

learning.

Blended learning. This is important

because it breaks down the

traditional walls of teaching –

ones that don’t work for all pupils.

With access to present-day

technologies and resources, we

can tailor the learning experience

for each pupil. It creates a platform

that offers teaching partially from

direct teacher instruction and

partially in more self-directed

activities.

Education has changed in

recent decades. What are your

main objectives and vision for

the academics in the future

for Trinityhouse and Glenwood

House?

It is important to develop our

pupils into global citizens who

are innovative and creative,

think critically, and are problemsolvers

in South Africa and the

world. I believe that this aligns

with the current academic

philosophy at Trinityhouse and

Glenwood House.

How do you make teaching

sustainable for you, personally,

and how does it align with

Trinityhouse and Glenwood

House schools?

Keep up with changes

happening in the world. Also, be

abreast of the circumstances

our children grow up in and face

every day. What worked before

the Covid-19 pandemic began

may now be less effective, as so

Sumari’s MBA graduation with her past

matrics who at the time started their first

year at UP

Sumari in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Sumari’s MBA Graduation ceremony

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SCHOOL FEATURE

much has changed. We must be able to pivot at short notice and

provide the best practices for the times we live in. Additionally, it is

important to be prepared for future challenges and changes by

always engaging, reading and researching the latest information

and global trends.

How can we teach globally while acting locally?

Research numerous schools and practices, both locally and

internationally. Take a few ideas from each and put your own

‘spin’ together that fits in with South Africa’s culture, ideas and

opportunities.

What are you trying to achieve in the people you teach?

Children: To create a holistic experience where children will

achieve academic success, learn about success and failure

through participating in culture and sport, and grow an attitude

of giving through outreach. This includes adults.

Adults: I would like to make systems easier for them, inspire them

to find new and exciting ways of teaching skills, and develop

themselves to become specialists in the areas they love and are

influential in, becoming changemakers.

What is your teaching philosophy?

“Education is the most powerful weapon with which you can

change the world.” – Nelson Mandela

Sumari has a natural ability to relate to children. She provides a

hospitable environment where people can learn and develop,

creating an essential foundation for each person to build upon

as they progress to the next phase of their lives. When Sumari is

not teaching, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Darren

Purdon, also an educator.

WE LEARNT THE FOLLOWING

ABOUT SUMARI:

Her best learning experience

as a student? The value

of travelling the world and

learning about different

cultures. It broadens your

experience and makes you

love your country and the

world even more.

Tea or coffee? Five Roses tea

On her playlist: Hillsong

Her favourite book: Grit by

Angela Duckworth. It teaches

that grit is where someone

has passion and sustained

persistence to achieve longterm

goals, with no concern

for rewards or recognition

along the way.

Her favourite movie: Sound of

Music because when the Lord

closes a door, somewhere he

opens a window.

What would she want if she

were stranded on an island:

Her handsome husband

A salty craving: Biltong

You can bribe her with: Lindt

chocolate, any day!

One thing on her bucket list:

To swim with wild dolphins

A life tip: Save! Save! Save! If

you want a country to grow

and thrive, its citizens need to

have a saving mentally.

A quote she lives by: Proverbs

3 vs 5-6: “Trust in the Lord with

all your heart and lean not

on your own understanding.

In all your ways submit to Him,

and He will make your paths

straight”.

We wish Sumari much success

at the House

schools.

Travelling in Phi Phia Island with husband Darren Purdon

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PAVING THE ROAD

TO SUCCESS

We’ve congratulated and celebrated the Class of 2020, and as we wish

them well on a new journey down the path of their chosen courses and

careers, we turn our attention to those who will follow.

By Sumari Purdon, Academic Brand Manager of House Schools

Securing a place in the course you’ve got

your heart set on, or being accepted into

a university you’ve dreamed of, can be

stressful. Keeping your goal and the bigger

picture in mind, you can make the process more

manageable – start by setting achievable goals!

YOU ARE COMPETING AGAINST YOURSELF

Set targets for yourself that align with what YOU

want to achieve and not what someone else

wants to achieve. Do your research and ensure

you know the requirements to study whatever you

want to pursue and set your goals in line with that.

SET YOURSELF TARGETS AND TRACK YOUR

IMPROVEMENTS

Make sure the targets you set are achievable and

measurable. If you need to achieve a higher mark

for a certain subject – for example, you’re getting

60% but need to achieve 70% – then write down

targets to reach, for that will get you to your goal.

In this example, you can aim for 65% in the next

assessment and 70% in the following assessment.

Work on areas that you might be battling and ask

someone who is strong in these areas to give you

some pointers.

MAKE MANAGEABLE CHANGES

Avoiding procrastination and doing a little bit

each day will go a long way in helping you to

stay up to date with your work. Set out a realistic

schedule of what must be done by when, and

take ownership of your goals, which will help you

stay on track and guide you toward victory.

CELEBRATE SMALL SUCCESSES

Celebrate targets reached – each step in the right

direction is progress made! And remember to

keep your eyes on YOUR journey and YOUR targets

and not on what others are aiming for.

Stay focused by keeping your eyes on what you

have set out to achieve and ask for help along

the way. Set realistic targets, which will be your

steppingstones that will pave the way to achieving

your goals at the end of your school career.

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TOP ACHIEVERS

TRINITYHOUSE AND GLENWOOD HOUSE

We are very proud to announce

the Trinityhouse and Glenwood

House Schools matric results for

2020. The fantastic academic

achievements of our Class of

2020 reaffirm our commitment

to our promise of academic excellence. It is our

ardent wish that our young Trinitonians are not

just competent at writing examinations but that

they are also global citizens who will be able to

contribute meaningfully to the world they will be

entering into.

9 DISTINCTIONS

Once again, our schools achieved a 100% pass

rate. The two Trinityhouse Schools achieved a

combined Bachelor Degree pass rate of 95.5%,

and 14 candidates achieved full houses (7 or more

distinctions). Glenwood House College achieved

a 96% Bachelor Degree pass rate, with four

candidates achieving full houses. Both Trinityhouse

Schools and Glenwood House achieved an

average of two distinctions per candidate.

We congratulate all our students on their fantastic

achievements during a most unusual year and

thank our staff for their dedicated effort.

8 DISTINCTIONS

Top 1% IEB Candidate

for English, Mathematics

and Accounting

JARRED FELDMAN

TRINITYHOUSE HIGH

RANDPARK RIDGE


for English, Afrikaans

and Life Orientation

LAURIE SMITH

TRINITYHOUSE HIGH

LITTLE FALLS

ALAN CLARK

TRINITYHOUSE HIGH

RANDPARK RIDGE

LIAM MILELLA

TRINITYHOUSE HIGH

RANDPARK RIDGE

RUTENDO KANDENGWA

TRINITYHOUSE HIGH

RANDPARK RIDGE

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8 DISTINCTIONS


for English


for Business Studies


for Music

RYAN DINWOODIE

TRINITYHOUSE HIGH

RANDPARK RIDGE

THOMAS BEYER

TRINITYHOUSE HIGH

RANDPARK RIDGE

WENJIAN SHI

TRINITYHOUSE HIGH

RANDPARK RIDGE

YUNZHANG CHEN

TRINITYHOUSE HIGH

RANDPARK RIDGE

7 DISTINCTIONS

ADRIENNE VERCUEIL

GLENWOOD HOUSE

COLLEGE

ANKE YOUNG

GLENWOOD HOUSE

COLLEGE

CAITLIN VAN DEN BERG

TRINITYHOUSE HIGH

RANDPARK RIDGE

CLAIRE KELLEY

TRINITYHOUSE HIGH

RANDPARK RIDGE

Top 1% IEB

Candidate

for Life Sciences

DANICA DE FREITAS

TRINITYHOUSE HIGH

RANDPARK RIDGE

JOSEPH BARRETT

GLENWOOD HOUSE

COLLEGE

KIRSTEN BARBOUR

GLENWOOD HOUSE

COLLEGE

Top 1% IEB

Candidate

for Afrikaans

RENDRÉ GREYLING

TRINITYHOUSE HIGH

LITTLE FALLS

SCOTT SMUTS-MULLER

GLENWOOD HOUSE

COLLEGE

6 DISTINCTIONS


for Afrikaans

DYLAN VAN DER MERWE

TRINITYHOUSE HIGH

LITTLE FALLS

JOSHUA JOSEPH

TRINITYHOUSE HIGH

LITTLE FALLS

KIM MARTIN

TRINITYHOUSE HIGH

RANDPARK RIDGE

MARIA VOUGDIS

GLENWOOD HOUSE

COLLEGE

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PARENT FEATURE

GROWING-UP

MONEY!

By Donna Verrydt

This is a balancing act! On the

one hand, we try not to make our

children’s lives all about material

goods and money. On the other

hand, however, money sure does

make the world go round so

children should be taught the

fundamentals of money to prepare

them for the future. Here are some

age-appropriate money matters

worth teaching your children.

SMALL CHANGE, AGES 3 – 5

EARNING CONCEPT

Wording to your child: If you do

something or make something,

you can get money for it. This is

called a job and getting money

to do that job is called ‘earning’.

ACTIVITY IDEA: Job hunt!

Walk through your local shopping

centre or community and point

out people who are working, such

as the shop teller, the cleaner, the

Uber driver, or the chef. Talk about

HOW those people earn money.

Mind your own business: You

can introduce your children to

the concept of entrepreneurship.

Teach them about people

who start their own businesses

and how they pay themselves.

Encourage your child to think of

their own cool business and how

they can make money from it.

EXAMPLE:

• Name and age: Aaron, age 6

• Business idea: A bicycle shop

• Name of the business: Rides

• How the business would make

money: “I would fix bicycles.

And sell some new ones, too.”


SAVING CONCEPT

Wording to your child: When you have to wait for a turn on the

trampoline or you are looking forward to a play date at your

friend’s house, you will notice that sometimes you have to wait

for things you want. When it comes to money, you might not

have enough money to get what you want today, but if you

keep putting money into your piggy bank, one day you will have

enough to buy whatever you want. It’s called ‘saving’.

ACTIVITY IDEA: Make the bank!

Help your child make his or her own piggy bank. Follow these

instructions for some ‘saving’ fun:

1. Take an empty 2-litre cooldrink bottle

2. Cut it in half and slide the bottom half into the top half

3. Make a slit at the top of the bottle (for the moolah)

4. Spray paint the bottle pink

5. Spray the bottle lid pink and stick it on for the nose

6. Glue on some googly eyes, paper ears and tail and other

lids for the feet

SHOPPING CONCEPT

Wording to your child: When

you shop, you need to see what

items are things that you need

and what items are things that

you want. Things you need must

always be the first things you buy.

Buying things you want before

things you need can leave you

in a tricky situation...think of toilet

paper, for instance!

ACTIVITY IDEA: Shop!

Let your child be in charge of

shopping for three items that

you NEED and three items that

you WANT. See how in-touch

your children are with necessities

and wants.

Also, if you have some money

lying around the house (ja right!),

let your child sort through the

different coins and notes. They

must identify the money, group

them together and then add

them up.


PARENT FEATURE

RANDS AND SENSE, AGES 6 – 12

In this age category, you can teach day-to-day

habits that will eventually shape how they earn,

save, and shop.

SAVING CONCEPT

Wording to your child: You want it, you buy it.

EARNING CONCEPT

Wording to your child: Kids can ‘earn money’

through an allowance or by doing odd jobs for

the family or for friends, but it is important to talk to

them about what they intend to do with the money

they have earned. If it’s all ‘spend, spend, spend’

then you know that they need a little guidance.

ACTIVITY IDEA: Save or spend wisely!

Pretend that your child has received R200 as a gift.

Ask your child what they will do with that money.

There are two outcomes we are looking for here:

As parents we need to stop the instant

gratification. Don’t run out and buy what your

child wants when they want it – you are not

teaching them anything about finances nor

about valuing items that they worked for and

bought themselves. Give your child a sense of

accomplishment by working towards a goal.

ACTIVITY IDEA: Delayed gratification!

Establish something your child wants, which is

the reward. Set up a rewards chart that relates to

money. The rewards chart should have random

jobs on it, and a monetary value assigned to

each job. Your child can bid to do that job, and

you can accept. Once they have done that job,

they get paid. Once they have done all the jobs

and earned all the money, they can buy their

own reward!

1. Saving – maybe they will choose to spend half

and save half, and this could be rewarded. Some

parents match what their child has saved as a

savings reward.

2. Entrepreneurship – encourage your child to use

the R200 to make more money!

EXAMPLE:

Name and age: Tazzie, age 12

Business idea: Cookie business

Name of the business: Tazzy Sweet Treats

How Tazzy Sweet Treats will turn R200 into R640:

“I used the money to buy ingredients, then made

some Valentine’s Day biscuits and iced people’s

names on them. I sold 32 biscuits at R20 each. I

made R640!”

Entrepreneur!

SHOPPING CONCEPT

Wording to your child: Product competition!

Which product is best based on price and

quality, and how much could you save with

better choices?

ACTIVITY IDEA: Online shopping!

Let your child do online shopping with you.

They can compare prices from the comfort of

their home and they can see the savings on

the shopping list immediately.


BORROWING CONCEPT

Wording to your child: If you

borrow money, you have to it pay

back, plus more – this is called

‘interest’.

Discussion:

Working against

your ‘savings’

lesson, kids at

this age can

also understand

credit cards

and interest.

Speak to them

about instant

gratification

and if they want

something right now,

you will “lend” them the money

immediately, but they will need

to pay it back with interest. Help

them work out how much the

item would cost if they saved for

it, and how much it would cost on

credit with interest and then let

them make the decision.

The big lesson will come

when they get their

allowance, and you take it all

back because of interest…

and so they can’t go to

movies with their friends. If

you allow them to fall into

more debt than they can

repay, then you may have

to repossess their

bed to make a point

(only kidding, but a

fact of finance).

For further finance lessons for teens and young

adults, CLICK HERE to take you to the Consumer

Finance website that we used as a reference

SMALL KIDS FEATURE

DUCKLINGS

IN A ROW

ONE THING WE CAN ALL AGREE

ON IS THIS: WHERE THERE ARE

SMALL PEOPLE, THERE’S A

DISASTER ZONE!


Toys, clothes, books, toys, food, toys, tots, toys…all over the place,

all of the time! But here’s the thing – cleaning up for them,

packing away for them and organising their lives does NOT

teach your children anything. We need to raise kids who are

relatively independent and who are skilled at taking care of their

things and themselves and playing their role in the family.

Here are some top tips to get your kids to take better care of their “business”.

1PUT SYSTEMS IN PLACE

Help your little one to

understand that all

items have a home

and a place where

they belong. At this stage you

are in control and your job

is to establish systems where

your child is required to tidy

up their things and put their

belongings away (or send

them home) before moving

on to the next task. Be mindful

that your children’s attention

span is short, so make your

interaction with them cheerful

and narrative. For instance, talk

it through: I’m putting the cap

back onto the toothpaste; the

red car goes into the blue toy

box; I’m packing my books onto

the bookcase from biggest to

smallest; I put the brush back

in the drawer so we can find it

the next time we need it. Make

a game out of it and they will

learn without knowing.

2HAVE A ROUTINE

Structure offers security,

no matter how much

they fight you when

required to do tasks.

Break tasks up into the “top three”

at bedtime – bath, brush (hair

and teeth) and story – and then

they know what to expect and

what is expected of them. The top

three at mealtimes might be to

lay the table, prepare the water

and cups, and clear the plates. If

these top three are done at every

mealtime then they can watch

television. Outline all routines (the

“top three’s”) and then STICK TO

IT! Everyday!


3

USE CHECKLISTS

Let’s be honest, there’s

nothing more satisfying

than checking things

off your list – it’s almost

a little addictive. You want your

kids to experience that joy too.

Monthly calendars, daily to-dolists,

and star charts all fall under

this heading. Decorate these with

your child so that they have input

on how to structure it so that they

can find it easy to understand

and complete, and so they are

part of the process. These check/

to-do lists can be used to list

household chores, things to take to

school, things to remember when

leaving the house, and to remind

them of important events. Put it

somewhere conspicuous so that

it can be seen by everyone, and

so when they have achieved a

task, they can mark it off to much

celebration from the family! Small

things are really big wins, guys!

4PLAN IN ADVANCE

Whether it is getting

ready for school

or a family holiday,

include your child

in the planning process.

Certain things for school or

even running errands can

be planned the night before,

while bigger events can be

planned weeks in advance.

Before bedtime, review plans

for the next day. This can

make them feel more secure.

Speak about how you are

going to handle things. You

can even create a game,

i.e. go choose the three toys

you would like to take with to

grandma tomorrow and place

them at the door. If you only

put two items only two will

go with us. If there is nothing,

nothing is going with us. This

will also teach lessons of

consequence.

5TIME MANAGEMENT

This is an important

skill for everyone, not

just for children. Start

small by giving them

a specific timeframe to complete

a task. Make it a family affair and

on Saturdays, do a 30-minute

family clean-up. This means that

every child (over the age of five)

gets a chore, and the whole

family pitches in to clean up

the house. Set a timer and see if

you can all do it in a 30-minute

timeframe. Once complete,

reward everyone on having a

family activity together.

6ALLOW THEM TO MESS

Children are not perfect.

They will inevitably

make a mess. You must

allow them to do so.

Then, when they’re done, they

must clean it up. No harm, no foul.

When children learn to become

organised, there are fewer frantic

run-arounds and tears, but

children also learn responsibility,

they understand their valuable

place in the family, they feel

secure, and they tend to be more

independent adults later in life!


FAMILY FEATURE

WILL’S WISDOM

What I’ve Learned About Parenthood!

By Donna Verrydt

We are definitely consuming more information these days,

and the type of information that we are consuming is a

little more life-lesson rich. Perhaps it’s because we feel so

unsure about absolutely everything, so every little piece of

advice or guidance that comes our way, we lap up with

gusto! And we’re currently lapping up “fresh” parenting

insights from the Fresh Prince himself... Will Smith!

For those of you who dabble in the “socials”, you may know that

Will Smith’s wife, Jada, has an online video blog called Red

Table Talks, where hot topics are discussed in-depth, resulting

in powerful insights or cringe-worthy revelations. Naturally, it has

gained a huge following, but it was the episode where Jada took her

husband Will to her “red couch” (not the table this time) to talk about

painful parenting and insights that really struck a chord.

Will Smith

Here are Will’s five “fresh” parenting insights.

Check out the video link at the end to see it. Spoiler alert…he cries!

INSIGHT 1:

EVERY MOMENT IS A TEACHABLE MOMENT

Will didn’t have it easy with his father, who he refers to as ‘Daddio’. He mentions

how Daddio had a militaristic parenting style and that his aggression crushed Will’s

gentle spirit. But Will did appreciate that Daddio believed that children also learned

outside of school and that every moment was a teachable moment. Daddio saw a

lesson in pushing Will (then 15) and his brother (then 16) to rebuild a dilapidated

factory, all on their own, brick by brick. He wanted them to learn about pain,

suffering, good foundations, perseverance and determination. It seemed impossible.

“I lost my fear of the impossible after that,” said Will, who remembers the pain and

suffering that went into that project, but also the elation and sense of achievement

when the impossible was finally done.

Parent lesson: You may have an understanding,

passion or insight into something; maybe its

martial arts or plants or even overcoming pain.

Seek opportunities or situations to teach your child.

They will grow, and they will always remember those

teachable moments.


INSIGHT 2:

BEING A GOOD FATHER DOES

NOT MEAN YOU ARE A GOOD

HUSBAND, AND VISA VERSA

Will’s first marriage was to a

woman named Sharee, and they

had a child named Trey. Before

Trey turned two years old, Will and

Sharee were divorced. Will says

that was his greatest failure. But

being a bad husband did not

make him a bad father, but sadly

he soon realised that coming up

against a child’s mother means

that everyone loses. Will believes

that mothers are the gateway to

a child, and that all mothers must

make way for a father to be a

good father.

Parent lesson: Spouse and parent

are two different roles, and they

relate to different members of a

family. You must work at both roles

every single day. Because a parent

was a bad spouse does not mean

they wont be a good parent.

Nobody wins when parents fight

against each other, especially

the child. So, bad spouses need

to support each other in the

parenting of their children.

INSIGHT 3:

A MOTHER PROTECTS AND A

FATHER STRENGTHENS

During the making of the

“new” Karate Kid, in which

Will and Jada’s son, Jaden

Smith, was the star, there was

a lot of turmoil between Will

and Jada because they were

parenting a difficult situation

differently. The acting role

was extremely taxing on their

young son and he suffered

physically and emotionally

during filming. Jada’s instinct

was to protect her son. She

wanted to pull the plug on

the project, but Will pushed

harder. There was conflict

between the two because they

didn’t understand that Jada

was protecting, and Will was

strengthening.

Parenting lesson: Moms and

dads have different parenting

objectives. Both should be

understood and respected

and both should work

together to raise balanced

children.

INSIGHT 4:

NEVER OVERRIDE YOUR KID’S

DESIRE FOR THEIR OWN LIVES TO

SATISFY YOUR DESIRE FOR THEM

Will pushed his daughter, Willow,

into the music business and she

released a single, “I whip my

hair back and forth” which did

(strangely) well on the charts.

Willow was signed to Jay-Z’s

record label and committed to

a world tour with Justin Bieber.

Will was growing a little star, until

Willow didn’t want it anymore

and refused to continue. Will was

devastated and didn’t understand.

Willow even went as far as to

shave off her hair in protest of her

own song, “I whip my hair back

and forth”. Will spoke to her about

commitment and perseverance

and pushed her harder, until she

said, “What about what I want,

Daddy?”. Suddenly he realised

that he was crushing her with his

will for her life.

Parenting lesson: You can share

things with your children, but

you cannot force your wishes on

them. You must look at how they

FEEL and allow them to develop

their own wishes for their lives

otherwise they will resent you.

INSIGHT 5:

BREAK FAMILIAL CYCLES

For Will, there were only two

options growing up, either

complete the mission, or you are

dead! In his home, eating dinner

was the same as war. Everything

was militant, process-driven and

about discipline. While Will was

disciplined and hardworking, he

also learned fear and emotional

scarring. Will made the mental

decision to break that parenting

cycle. He only took the good

from his parents and he cast

that, which was not working for

him, aside. He has instilled a

family ethos of understanding,

communication, and mutual

respect for the people they are,

not for process.

Parenting lesson: Your kids

are people with personalities,

thoughts and wishes. Parenting

is not a science with a set

formula. Parenting is an art that

needs to be developed. Breaking

parenting cycles is the freedom

to truly know your children.

CLICK HERE

Jada And Will: Their First

One-on-One Conversation

on Parenthood

Smith family


WITS EDITORIAL

KEEPING AN EYE ON THE

VIRUS FROM

THE SKY

To be part of the Covid-19 solution, 21-year-old Wits engineering student, Xolani Radebe,

designed a temperature-reading drone to screen for the virus.

By Refilwe Mabula

The third-year mechanical engineering student

says that the drone, with a built-in thermal

camera, can detect the body temperature of

large groups of people in vast areas such as

malls or other busy places. “High fever has been said

to be one of the symptoms of Covid-19. The drone

is able to detect if anyone in a large gathering has

an above-average temperature and can alert the

drone operator,” says Radebe, adding, “The drone

can save time for those screening large groups of

people in busy areas.”

The drone is a modification of an existing

prototype designed by Radebe and his business

partner, Tino Kurimwi, with whom he co-founded

an aviation company in 2019. Radebe’s love

for aviation and his aspiration to build airplane

engines sparked his interest in drone development.

Designing something that could fly was a step

closer to his aviation career, he says.

Radebe finds solving problems using his

engineering skills gratifying. “Drones are able to

serve multiple purposes, for example, searching

for missing people and to reduce costs of using

aeroplanes.” He is proud that his innovation can

make a positive impact, despite high costs of up

to R23,000 that come with designing a screening

drone. Although costly, he says the drone was not

designed to generate revenue but to contribute to

the fight against Covid-19.

opportunities that I have been afforded in life.

I would not be pursuing engineering had it not

been for the exposure from the Youth Development

Programme at Africa Aerospace and Defence

(AAD),” says Radebe, who currently works out of

the Transnet Matlafatso Centre at Wits, where he is

mentored and nurtured.

The charismatic youngster has encountered hurdles

that threatened his ambitions and led to a mental

breakdown but resolved within himself to not give

up and to try again. Radebe, who refers to himself

as ‘Gogo’s (granny’s) boy’ says that he endured the

pain of failure and repeating some of his modules

because he wanted to make his grandmother proud

– she raised him from the age of 11 after his mother

passed away. Radebe’s company, Rita Sibanyoni

(RS) Aviation, honours his grandmother.

Radebe hopes that RS Aviation will be the biggest

drone company in Africa in future. For Radebe, the

sky is the limit.

Photo: Shivan Parusnath

As someone who benefited from development

programmes, he has a great affinity towards them.

He hopes to use his drones for a community

development programme to help high school

learners who are interested in aviation and

engineering. “Uplifting people in my community

is important to me. I want to give others the same


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THE JOURNEY

BEYOND MATRIC

By Natelie Kingsley

AIDAN SCOTT

GLENWOOD HOUSE COLLEGE | CLASS OF 2015

Lights, camera, ACTION!

What have you been up to

since matriculating?

I had no choice but to do

a degree in Theatre and

Performance at UCT. I don’t

know how I ended up being so

lucky. I knew this was exactly

what I wanted to do, even as

baby Aidan. And a family that

trusted my ability and passion

to pursue a traditionally “risky

“career just motivated me

to do them proud. I didn’t.

But I also did in the end.

After a year in the university

ecosystem, I managed to

secure work in the industry. My

first gig was doing the haka

in warpaint for a German

banking commercial followed

by playing alongside Johnny

Knoxville in Action Park, which

was my first screen debut.

Rather fittingly, I played a

dumb blonde college jock

called Bobo. My headmaster

would agree in the perfect

casting choice here. My family

was a little disappointed I left

university, but I thought I was

going to be a star baby! Turns

out it is a lot harder to forge a

career in the Arts than I initially

thought. I went on to study

filmmaking at AFDA in Cape

Town. This, on a theoretical

level, solidified my knowledge

on storytelling and the craft of

filmmaking.

2019 was exciting. I was

cast as the young detective

in Agatha Christi’s The

Mousetrap, which toured

South Africa and New

Zealand. This was my

first professional stage

performance, and I had the

privilege of being on stage

with some real heavyweight

South African actors, which

made me realise just how

much I still have to learn

about the art of acting. They

were really old-school; it was

fantastic. I also had a day

of filming “The Kissing Booth

2”, which was a lot of fun. In

between these weird and

wonderful jobs, the actor must

find routine and consistency

as well as being continuously

self-motivated to create work

of your own. I’ve been lending

my “voice” radio, podcasts

and educational companies

as a voice over artist,

especially during lockdown.

Wow, so you’ve made your

way onto our screens! Well

done! Have you always loved

acting, and were you always

in school plays?

I used to put on shows at

family gatherings in my

underpants every Friday as a

child. I was a hit (according to

my mum, of course). This is my

Aidan Scott

one true love and I have been

doing it since I can remember.

Yes, I did the lot – school plays

and showcases. Even Maths

with Mr Smit was a rendition of

Hamlet for me.

If we ask you your most fun

memory acting, in any role,

what is the first one that

comes to mind?

Detective Sergeant Trotter in

The Mousetrap. To be a part

of the longest running West

End show on home turf truly

lives in my heart. Although, I

did play an Afrikaans ostrich

at one stage, which is a close

second.

Any awkward moments we

need to know about, for our

entertainment?

All you need to know is that

my favourite pair of orange

underpants was the highlight

of opening night for The

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Aidan in The Mousetrap

Who is your favourite actor

and favourite actress?

Jaoquin Pheonix, Andrew

Scott, Jared Harris, Olivia

Coleman. Apart from the

pretty face, Brad Pitt is

phenomenal. Meryl Streep,

I mean come on!

Done anything with DiCaprio?

You’ll have to wait until the

end August until that cat is

out of the bag. I’m a very

excited Aidan!

If you could choose to be

in any film playing any role,

which would it be?

I’d love to be in a Wes

Anderson film. And the cherry

on top would be to play a

Shakespearean lead.

Since Covid-19 began, you’ve

taken a slightly different path

– tell us more about what

you’re involved in now.

There are voices all around

us! TV, radio and online. Since

being cooped up is now quite

normal, I’ve built a recording

studio in my cupboard (socks

are a great insulator). And

have dived into the world of

voiceovers until were able to

share the stage again.

Where do you hope to be in

5 years’ time?

It is tough to plan these

kinds of things with such an

unpredictable career – small

baby steps every day in the

right direction. Constantly

engaging with life and the

world around you is vital is

staying vibrant and current as

an artist. I also want to write a

film. And a theatre piece. Covid

has been oddly inspiring.

How has Glenwood House

helped you in your life after

school?

A film set is whacky. It’s strict

and fast-paced. The virtue of

respect that I carried with

me from school has served

me well as an actor. To

listen to people’s thoughts

and ideas in the creative

process is vital. Working

with humans from all walks

of life fosters such an

openness as an artist. Clear,

concise, and well-mannered

communication is an

actual skill that I formed

whilst being at school.

Not to mention family and

friends that I’ve taken with

me into my career; a lot of

them being in the industry

themselves. We’re constantly

creating things together.

AIDAN’S FAVOURITES…

Favourite song: Iris by

Wim Mertens

Favourite drink:

Strong pot of coffee

Favourite quality

in another person:

Selflessness

A famous person past/

present you’d love to

meet: Heath Ledger

Favourite movie/series:

Fantastic Mr Fox and The

Crown

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MICAELA ROSE

TRINITYHOUSE LITTLE FALLS | CLASS OF 2016

For the love of Art!

What have you been up to since

matriculating?

I have just finished my honours

in Fine Art at Wits. I have also

finished a few projects along

the way. This year I completed a

70m long mural called the “Hue

Drawing” (an abstract exploration

of colour, light, form and

movement based on the natural

surrounding) for the BMW South

African Head Office in Midrand. I

have been incredibly grateful for

the opportunity to realise my work

on such an enormous scale with

extensive access to material and

equipment.

Tell us more about art auctions

and the role you play.

At the moment I am a

cataloguer at a contemporary

South African art auction house.

My roles include research,

writing, client relations and,

of course, cataloguing the

incredible works that I have the

exciting opportunity to deal with.

The art world is an exciting one –

tell us something interesting!

I have certainly met many

clients who are some of the

wealthiest people in the country.

Unfortunately, I can’t name any

names, however, the company I

work for, Aspire Art Auctions, sold

an Irma Stern painting for R4.8

million in our most recent live

auction in March.

You must love art and have

an appreciation for incredible

pieces!

I certainly do love art, but I

would more so call it a love-hate

relationship as the art world can

be an incredibly demanding and

fluctuating place for one to fit in.

What do you hope to be doing in

5 years’ time?

I hope to have furthered my

studies as well as my career –

I’d like to become a junior art

specialist.

How has Trinityhouse helped you

to prepare for life after school?

Trinityhouse taught me to have

a good work ethic, as someone

who is rather right-brained, I

have learnt to stay organised

and persistent. I am also able

to speak publicly with comfort

because of what I learnt about

communication in school.

What is your best memory from

school, and are you still friends

with your classmates?

Choir was one of my favourite

memories for sure. I loved being

Micaela Rose

a part of something big and

magnificent. I also enjoyed the

experiments and fun projects we

did for Science with Mr Brown.

I remember making a music

video explaining the concept of

mols (the unit of measurement),

to Radiohead’s Creep. We had

such a great time with those

kinds of projects. And yes, I am in

contact with people from Trinity,

I went to school with my current

boyfriend who matriculated from

Trinityhouse Randpark Ridge.

MICAELA’S FAVOURITES…

Favourite song: Currently,

the Talking Heads album,

Remain in Light from 1980

Favourite pizza toppings:

Olives, basil and feta

Favourite drink: Water!

Favourite quality in other

people: Humility, humour

and perseverance

A famous person you’d

love to meet: Zadie Smith

– her ideas and narratives

are incredibly fascinating

Micaela busy with the 70m

mural for BMW’s headoffice

Favourite movie/series:

Parasite!


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BRANDON DINWOODIE

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Mastering business

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What have you been up to since

matriculating?

Since matriculating, I have

completed my BCom

International Business degree

at Stellenbosch University and

completed both a summer

school in India (2017) as well as

an exchange semester at the

Technical University of Munich

(2019/2020). Since graduating,

I have moved to Germany

where I am pursuing a Masters’

degree in Management &

Technology in Munich.

What is one thing about

international business that is

super interesting, or that we likely

do not know?

International Business is a BCom

degree in which I majored in

Economics and Investment

Management. In my case, the

degree worked out to be a

BCom Investment Management

with some extra modules

included (e.g., Economics and

Financial Management). By

far the most unique factor of

the degree is that it includes

a semester exchange to a

partner university abroad. I

would recommend the BCom

International Business degree at

Stellenbosch to anybody who is

interested in business but also

looking for something extra to

add to their skillset.

Studying International Business

was a once-in-a-lifetime

opportunity for me as it gave

me a means through which I

could build an international

network as well as fully realise

the opportunities which exist

both within and outside of South

Africa. The programme also

allowed me to meet inspiring

people and make great friends.

What business do you hope to

create or what area of business

would you like to be involved in?

My goal is to open my own

business in the future. I

hope that by building up

networks and gaining a better

understanding of different

cultures, countries and norms

that I will be able to add value

to society through meaningful

entrepreneurial ventures.

Brandon in Mumbai, India

Brandon Dinwoodie

What do you love to do outside

of your work, or do you have any

particular interests of hobbies?

Outside of work, I tend to spend

my time reading up about

tech and playing around with

computers and programs. I

really enjoy learning new things

and expanding my knowledge.

Otherwise, I enjoy taking long

walks, chatting to my friends,

meeting new people, and

socialising with them, planning

and enjoying budget holidays

jammed-packed with hostels,

buses, flights and foreigners.


Brandon at Oktoberfest

in Munich, Germany

How has Trinityhouse helped you

to prepare for life after school?

I fondly look back at my time

at Trinityhouse High School as

some of the best times in my life.

I was a part of an unbelievable

group of friends who understood

each other on another level.

We could laugh for hours on

end at just about anything. I

often find myself reminiscing

about the awesome sense of

community and comradely that

existed between the members in

my grade.

Trinityhouse and its staff have

been among the biggest

blessings in my life. I spent a

total of 12 years in Trinityhouse

and as such attribute a portion

of all of my successes to the

character-building and life

lessons I learned at school.

Trinityhouse staff were always

exceptionally caring and eager

to challenge me to do better

and pursue self-development.

Without Trinityhouse and its staff,

my parent’s unending support

and God’s guidance and

blessings, I would not have been

able to have achieved a fraction

of what I have managed up

until now.

BRANDON’S FAVOURITES…

Favourite song: We Didn’t

Start the Fire by Billy Joel

Favourite pizza topping:

Anchovies

A famous person that

you’d love to meet: Steve

Jobs

Favourite drink: Kola Tonic

and lemonade

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SCHOOL PAGES

TRINITYHOUSE PRE-PRIMARY

GLENVISTA

Grade 0 pupil, Kamogelo Malepe,

during an introduction to big school

and how the tuck shop works.

Brooklyn Dias in Grade 000

celebrating Give a Heart Day.

Pepe Pontes in Grade 000 all

dressed up for Give a Heart Day.

Kamogelo Malepe in Grade 0 exploring

the concept of measurement.

Elih de Villiers in Grade 0000 exploring

hail after the storm. Enquiry-based

learning in session.

Gia Bosnjak dressed up in Cat in

the Hat for World Read Aloud Day.

Our Grade 000 and Grade 0000 classes

had a visit from the Vegetable Show.


Grade 00 pupil, Tiyan Ranchod, during a

lesson of construction.

Grade 00 pupil, Jennifer Webster, smiling

through her mask as she celebrates her

birthday with classmates.

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TRINITYHOUSE PREPARATORY GLENVISTA

Grade 3 pupil, Dhiyana Ramjee, and

perception with Smarties.

During a ‘talking chips’ activity in Grade

1, each group of pupils receives a picture

which they had a minute to observe and

then they discussed it by putting a chip

down after they spoke.

Grade 2 teachers dress oddly for the

day, which had all the kids talking.

Hayley Hetcher in Grade 4 learning

about 3D shapes.

Kaylee Sinclair in Grade 2, along with the

rest of the class, seen working on building

their reading stamina.

Leeya Silent in Grade 3 learning about

adjectives during an English lesson.

Grade 5s making animal masks during

their Afrikaans lesson.

Grade 7s creating foreground,

middleground and background landscapes

using oil pastel and paint. The art class

always has music playing to create a

relaxed and inspired atmosphere!

PE swimming has begun at

Trinityhouse Glenvista with the help of

Perfect Stroke. Learners enjoying either

learn-to-swim instruction or improving

their current levels of swimming.


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TRINITYHOUSE HIGH SCHOOL GLENVISTA

Grade 10 pupil, Khensany Khosana,

getting into character for her Romeo

and Juliet reading.

The pupils had a super time at Drama Club’s

first session.

Trinityhouse Glenvista had an amazing

first face-to-face chess session. All

matches are currently conducted

online.

Grade 8 pupil, Nomawethu Lepele,

enjoying ‘happy girl lucky’ as she waits

for pickup.

Ethan Koeberg in Grade 8 busy with an

animation art project.

Leanolwaone Malebane working

with source documents for receiving

and paying money for Grade 8 EMS

Financial Literacy.

Grade 9 pupil, Tanika Moodley,

presented a Life Science project

which looks absolutely incredible.

Time to read is important for us at

Trinityhouse Glenvista.

Scholar patrol is in full swing.


SCHOOL PAGES


HERITAGE HILL

The Grade 0 pupils were doing science

experiments using dry ice, dishwashing liquid

and water to create bubbles. Once they

were done observing the reaction of these

elements, they had such fun playing with the

bubbles and throwing them into the air.

It is such fun painting your feet, making

a print and then measuring the size of

your foot! This is our way of celebrating

International Footprint Day.

Joppie in Grade 000 is enjoying his

colour sorting activity, while also

applying colour recognition and

developing his perceptual skills.

In Grade 0, weekly swimming lessons form

part of our physical education activities.

The children enjoy it so much while working

on all their gross motor muscles.

Lithani in Grade 0 strengthening his fine

motor skills and one-to-one correspondence

by building a Ubifix tower.

Bonnie is showing off some interesting

creations using construction toys during

free play.

Art is a wonderful way for children to express

their emotions, develop their creativity and,

most of all, have fun! Here the Grade 0s are

creating beautiful art outside the classrooms

as a fun rainy day activity.

The Grade 00s contributed to MAD

(Make a Difference) by having a Flip

Flop Day. All proceeds were donated for

cancer research.

We celebrated Pancake Day on Shrove Tuesday

by learning about the meaning behind the

celebration, and of course decorating and

eating some yummy pancakes.


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TRINITYHOUSE PREPARATORY HERITAGE HILL

These lungs were made to breathe…

The Grade 1s delivered speeches

about their organs. Pupils could

choose from three organs that they

could discuss, namely the heart, the

lungs and the brain. They had to bring

visual aids and state three interesting

facts about their chosen organ.

In our anti-bullying week discussing

‘Report or not to report’, the pupils had

a chance to place scenario cards on

a table to learn the difference between

reporting bullying incidents or tattling. We

then discussed how we could solve these

problems on our own.

1, 2, 3… The Grade 1s learn to count by

creating their own counters by cutting

playdough into little chunks.

See how it grows! Grade 4 Natural

Science pupils did a practical project

in applying conditions for growth by

germinating and growing their own bean.

In a writing exercise, the Grade 6s worked

on the final drafts of their newspaper

articles in English.

We love to cool off in the summer in our

huge swimming pool. Here the Grade 1s

splash and swim under a watchful eye of

our sport instructor.

Look at our lovely hearts! The Grade

1s made beautiful hearts for Have a

Heart Day. We did thematic speeches

about bodies and organs.


Learning a new language is quite an art.

The Grade 6s are learning IsiZulu through

pattern and art.

What better way to enjoy the lovely

environment around our school than

to experience it on a mountain bike!

Boys and girls from Grade 4 to Grade

10 with mountain bikes take the road

under the guidance of Mr Thornton

every Tuesday afternoon.

TRINITYHOUSE HIGH SCHOOL HERITAGE HILL

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Trinityhouse High School Heritage Hill

celebrated Mad Heart Day on 14 February

by donating products and previously

loved goods to The Grace Factory,

which is an organisation that supports

vulnerable moms and babies. The pupils

learnt a different aspect of the meaning

of love through this worthy initiative.

The Grade 9s built plant and animal cells

from edible ingredients in Science class. It is

a very creative way of learning the scientific

names and it looks and tastes great, too!

To be or not to be! Grade 9 pupil, Palesa

Kekana, makes a statement in Public

Speaking, a very active activity at

Trinityhouse High School Heritage Hill.

Our Grade 10s were excellent

Trinityhouse ambassadors at our

recent Open Day. They learnt how to

be hospitable, communicate well and

carry themselves with poise.

At the Grade 8 Tie Ceremony, pupils

are welcomed into the high school by

receiving their high school tie from their

Grade 10 mentor.

Did you know that playing chess improves

memory, deepens focus, increases

intelligence, elevates creativity and

even protects against dementia in old

age? Chess is encouraged as an extramural

activity at Trinityhouse High School

Heritage Hill.

Performing Arts is presented as

an extra-mural activity for Grade

8 to Grade 10. Here the pupils are

focusing on the genre of mime.

The Grade 10s started off the year with

an invigorating debate: The coronavirus

vaccine: Are you for or against it?

Our Class of 2023. This is the Grade 10 class

on their first day of school this year. Being

the first group of Grade 10s at Heritage Hill,

we can’t wait for them to be the first group

of matriculants in two years’ time.


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LITTLE FALLS

Global Citizenship forms an integral part

of our daily lessons. Pupils are taught from

an early age about Respect, Diversity and

Inclusion. All our Grade 000 pupils were

given a gemstone to demonstrate how every

gemstone is different, yet one is not better or

more special than the other.

When we introduce a new Inquiry to our

pupils, we ‘wow’ or ‘shock’ them. This is

all presented in a fun and exciting way

to encourage the children to share their

thoughts and experiences with the rest of

the class. One of our exciting ‘wow’ tools

is a mind map.

The building blocks of good Math skills

start with number sense. Little children

learn to recognise the shape of the

number and the value and formation

of each number. We apply Maths in all

areas of our lives.

The bush babies have had such fun doing

a ‘Dancing Milk’ science experiment using

milk, food colouring and sunlight soap. They

have also been practising fine motor skills

by placing multicoloured beads onto a

piece of string. They also did a Show & Tell

about their pets and use their hands and

feet to create cats and dogs with paint.

For the school’s first OPD day in January

2021, pupils did a collection for Cotlands,

a non-profit organisation that aims to

help create a more equal and prosperous

society by giving its vulnerable children

the advantage.

On 6 March 2021, our beautiful campus

hosts an Open Day to showcase the

true Trinitonian experience. Our school

was beautifully decorated, and we

welcomed many prospective families to

our school.

Our Grade 0 classes explored the basic

principles of respecting one another. They

all decided on and agreed to 5 promises to

each other and “shook hands” through their

handprints.


Roary, our school mascot, entertained and

waved at our parents and small friends at

our schools’ intersection.

Our little ones had such fun exploring

different shapes, sizes and colours by

stringing beads in class. This simple activity

results in learning through play.

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TRINITYHOUSE PREPARATORY LITTLE FALLS

The global 4x4x48 challenge, which ex-Navy

Seal and ultra-marathon runner, David Goggins,

created for mental health awareness, is a

physical and mental challenge that the Sport

and Art Department decided to take part in.

Participants had to run 4 miles (6.43km) every

4 hours for 48 hours. They started their journey

at 13h00 on Friday 5 March. Mr Johan Kamper,

Mr Shanan Hendricks and Mr Craig Young

continued to run every 4 miles every 4 hours and

finished their run at 10:15 on Sunday morning,

7 March. Mr Kamper completed the challenge

with no running building up to the challenge.

Mr Hendricks had to run before and during a

family wedding on the Saturday afternoon, and

Mr Young had to run during an Open Day and

return to the sports clinic on the Saturday.

On 5 March, our Grade 7 committees were

announced at a special assembly with

their parents. These committees will assist in

everyday school tasks.

Post level 5 lockdown, Trinityhouse Preparatory

Little Falls made plans to get some normality

back to their pupils’ lives. The idea: 3 virtual

cross-country events (Cradle Moon, PWC Bike

Park and Emmarentia Botanical Gardens).

Runners had a choice of two dates that they

could run and participate at each location.

Runners then had to submit their times. This

event gave families the opportunity to get out

and into the fresh air. It was a huge success.

Click here for the video

Trinityhouse Preparatory Little Falls entered

six teams into the Redub Triathlon Sprint

event. It was a wet and rainy day, but we

pushed through and had an awesome

time. The teachers also had a team, most

of whom were novice in the triathlon world.

Fellow Sport Coordinator and Triathlon

enthusiast, Mr Shanan Hendricks and

Mr Craig Young, made sure the teachers

performed like professionals.

As Trinityhouse does what it can to disentangle

itself responsibly from Covid-19 restrictions, our

learners are finding themselves released onto

the sports field and back into the arts forums.

The strains of musical tunes are once again

floating along our corridors as our musicians

once again take up their tuition on the piano,

drums, guitar, and violin. By far, the most exciting

event has been the “Return of the Marimba”!

On 6 March 2021, we welcomed

many prospective parents to our

beautiful campus. There was a vibe

in the air with our Marimba bands

playing and our foundation phase

learners showing new families what an

education beyond expectation is.

We have been talking about respect in

our RDI lessons. We have discussed what

it means to treat others with respect and

how it feels to be respected. As part of this

exercise, our Grade 4 pupils had to identify

what they liked about themselves.

Jesus said, “Let the little children come

to Me, and do not hinder them, for the

kingdom of Heaven belongs to such as

these.” Our learners get to experience our

Christian beliefs in the most creative way.

Grade 5s learned the properties of 3D

shapes by doing practical work.


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TRINITYHOUSE HIGH SCHOOL LITTLE FALLS

Words cannot describe how proud we are

of our 2020 matriculants. There’s no doubt

that 2020 was unlike any other year in recent

memory or history. Yet through hard work,

perseverance, and dedication, our class of

2020 has shown that not even the Covid-19

pandemic can thwart their hopes, dreams

and aspirations for their futures.

On 6 March 2021, we welcomed over 40

prospective families. We showcased our

beautiful facilities, our learners’ amazing

talents and what a Trinityhouse education

has in store for these families.

Congratulations to the following

exceptional swimmers:

Jolaine Maritz and Gianluca Torricelli –

South African National Junior Aquatic

Championships 2021

Marguerite Naudé – Swimming South

Africa Level 2 Regional Championships

Declan Swanepoel, Sharné Steele and

Aiden Jones – Swimming South Africa

Level 3 Regional Championships

Congratulations to the top academic pupils

of 2020, who are Declan Swanepoel (Grade

8) and Rachel Ross (Grade 11) in the back

row, and Reneilwe Mogohloane (Grade 10)

and Morgan Ross (Grade 9) in the front.

Thank you to the pupils and staff for their

support of Flip Flop Day! A total of R2,800

was raised for CHOC.

Our Cricket season has successfully kicked

off after a year of Covid-19 restrictions. Our

team has been practising and perfecting

their techniques as we enter the winter

sports season.

Our Swimming Captains have been

announced! Congratulations to Kyla Laing

and Kirsten Marshall, who will lead our

team from success to success.


The eagerness and excitement of the

water lions (our swimmers) were evident,

and the day finally arrived for our first

practise. With all protocols in place, one by

one, the learners came down to the pool

under the guidance and coaching of

Mrs Fisher, and educator-in-charge (EIC),

Mrs Goncalves-Naicker.

We welcomed all our Grade 8 Cubs to

a fun Orientation Day filled with school

tours, team building and support. Our

Cubs also got the chance to meet their

Grade 12 mentors.

SCHOOL PAGES


RANDPARK RIDGE

Grade 000 pupil, Adelyn Moolman, taking

part in an outdoor movement ring.

Grade 000 pupil, Aria Govender,

playing on the playground.

Grade 000 pupil, Nkosinathi Ngwenya,

on the bike track.

Grade 00 pupil, Lesedi Tazibona,

and her playdough creation.

Grade 0 pupil, Alex Fick, proudly

showing his clever cat picture.

Grade 0 pupil, Benn Parnell,

on Love Day.

Grade 0 pupil, Lexi Labuscagne,

showing her colourful creation.

Grade 0 pupil, Yasmine Monareng’s park

in the season of summer.

Kristin de Klerk during

free play time.


SCHOOL PAGES

TRINITYHOUSE PREPARATORY RANDPARK RIDGE

In the words of Benjamin Franklin, “Tell me

and I forget. Teach me and I remember.

Involve me and I learn.” Grade 1 pupils

enjoy ‘sounds of the week’ dress-up day.

MS Teams is fun when you have an

incredible teacher behind the screen.

First day of Grade 1 officially done and

dusted! Welcome to prep school, boys

and girls!

Lily Bradley in Grade 4 was awarded

Gauteng colours for Solo Dance

School in November 2020.

Congratulations Lily!

Although our doors were temporarily

closed, we continued our academic

programme online.

Excited Trinitonians attending the Bird

of Prey and Reptile Show on Thursday

11 February 2021.

Thank you, Gillaume Benjamin van Heerden

(Grade 7), for sharing your “Through My

Eyes” experience with us!



Jessica Turnbull learning about phylum

mollusca during their snail practical in

Natural Sciences in Grade 7. She seems

to be thoroughly enjoying her anti-aging

snail facial.

The Grade 4s used Covid-19 as an

example to better understand each other’s

feelings during their lesson on empathy.

Thank you, Mrs Monareng, for sharing your

feelings, too.

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SCHOOL PAGES

TRINITYHOUSE HIGH SCHOOL RANDPARK RIDGE

Intuitive mark-making by Zoe Koster

(Grade 9). Art matters because it is the

one true, great connector in a world that

seems to be very unconnected.

Our Grade 10 Science pupils had to see

the electric field line patterns using iron

filings. An electroscope detects a charge

and they had to charge rods to see

attraction and repulsive forces.

The Grade 8s and Grade 9s enjoyed

their first rugby practice. It is lovely to

see how the school is coming back to

life again!

Grade 8s removing their Orientation

bandanas and officially becoming

members of the high school family.

Our Grade 12s have been exploring the

topic of safe driving in Life Orientation.

Byron Tewson certainly looked the part

while demonstrating the use of the Jaws

of Life, highlighting the consequences of

irresponsible driving.

Here is a throwback to our Valentine’s

Day assembly in February. We are

grateful that we still got to keep some

traditions and still obey all Covid

protocols.

The Grade 11s dissected chicken

wings to enrich their knowledge of the

skeletal system.

Art is food for the soul. Here our Matrics are

busy with their final year work before the IEB

practical examinations.

Under supervision of the entire

Science Department, the Grade 12

pupils had to complete their practical

on equilibrium simulation. Learners

worked in pairs and had to use straws

and water with food colouring to

achieve equilibrium.


SCHOOL PAGES

GLENWOOD HOUSE

PRE-PRIMARY

“Practise makes perfect! After a long time

of practising, our work [at Glenwood House

Pre-Primary] will become natural, skilful, swift,

and steady.” – Bruce Lee.

Kauthar Fortuin (Grade 0) joined Glenwood House

Pre-Primary in Grade 000. Kauthar was a very shy

little girl, and it has been such a privilege and joy

to watch her grow. Her teachers have built her

confidence each year and now she proudly sits by

herself at her shop and speaks in front of our whole

school at Market Day! We burst with pride. #support


My shorts are all grass-stained; my jersey’s

a wreck. I’m covered in mud, from my

feet to my neck. My glasses are broken;

my cleats are a mess. It just doesn’t get

any better than this! Adam Barnett – keep

reaching for the stars and never give up!


At Glenwood House Pre-Primary we pride

ourselves in being mindful of looking after

the environment – REUSE, REDUCE and

RECYCLE! So, when our students bring

unwanted items from home, we guide them

in the thinking process of how they can

reinvent the items into something new. Using

critical and creative thinking skills and tools,

we scaffold their thinking and help those

ideas come to life. #reducereuserecycle

#superherosforourplanet

Jordan Burmester is very talented with Lego

and has achieved many goals, but this story

is the best yet! He was very excited to share

his skills with his class. Using his Lego book as

a guide and the Lego blocks in class, Jordan

gave a “workshop” on how to build specific

objects out of Lego. The pupils were able to

follow his instructions, see the pictures in his

book and build their own objects, and Jordan

helped them when they got stuck.

We had the pleasure of meeting a

Glenwoodian alumnus, Robert Vaccaro,

who shared his passion for art with us.

Robert created wonderful artworks which

are recognised in the South African and

International art industry.


“Sometimes you will never know the

value of a moment until it becomes a

memory.” – Dr. Seuss. May you achieve

all your dreams and goals Grade 00s,

and don’t forget this moment.


At our school we celebrate all kinds of

achievements, especially the conquering of

fears, letting go, and having fun. It is okay to

try something new and messy because you

never know what might come from it.

Sinalu Mdlankomo joined our school this

year and was determined to achieve her

goal of climbing the rope on the jungle gym.

She would practise every day and, finally,

after support and persistence, she achieved

her goal! #proudmoment

SCHOOL PAGES

GLENWOOD HOUSE PREPARATORY

The Glenwood House Preparatory

Grade 3 pupils had their very own

explorer day!

The Grade 6 pupils had a practical lesson

testing for starch in different foods.

Glenwood House Preparatory

celebrated love with all things red and

pink on Valentine’s Day!

Celebrating the letter H in art in Grade 1!

Our Grade 3 pupils enjoyed their art classes

making observational drawings of shells.

We have new climbing bars!

Meeting new letters is always fun in

Grade 1! Hello happy Mr H!

Grade 7 pupils also enjoy getting

started with new books at the start

of a new school year!

Everyone was excited to be back at

school after being online!


SCHOOL PAGES

GLENWOOD HOUSE COLLEGE

A heartfelt welcome to Glenwood

House College Grade 8 pupils.

All-round happiness on campus,

and they certainly shine in pink!

#TalentInAbundance

Ben Ryan rings the school bell at the

Glenwood House College Inauguration

Ceremony. Mark these words: “Time flies

when you’re having fun.” The next time you

ring the bell, Ben, it will be at your Grade 12

Valedictory Service. #MakeEveryDayCount

2021 Matrics. Finally, it’s your turn to

call the shots – we know your legacy

will be memorable!

Valentine’s Day at Glenwood House

College. May love and kindness fill our

hearts and hallways.

Glenwood House College pupil,

Gemma Doherty, gets creative with a

new laser printer in Art.

#SummerSplash. If the recent Garden

Route beach ban has taught us

anything, it’s to enjoy the happiness that

a sparkling pool brings.


Loving Drama 101! Glenwood House

College pupils show that – in the words

of William Shakespeare – “all the world

is a stage and all the men and women

merely players”.


“Puppy love” at first sight. Abigail Minnies,

Glenwood House College pupil, enjoys

an afternoon at ODIN, (Oudtshoorn Dogs

In Need), as part of a social responsibility

outreach.

Glenwood House College pupil, Christen

Strydom, saves three lives with Liyema

Mandla cheering her on. #DropsOfLife


FOOD

TEN FOR TEENS!

10 EASY DINNER RECIPES THAT YOUR

TEEN SHOULD BE ABLE TO MAKE!

As judges of the Taste Bud

Battle, and as parents

of teenagers, we have

seen unbelievable teen

talent in the kitchen. But we’ve also

been exposed to shockers, where

they can’t even use a can opener!

Sure, cooking is not everyone’s

cup of tea, but knowing how to

cook is a life skill that can only

benefit your child. Here are some

ways that your teenager

will benefit from whipping up

some meals.

1. Develop a life skill – they will

thank you when they move out!

1. OVEN-BAKED CHICKEN WINGS

Honey, garlic chicken wings – best things ever! And with only

eight ingredients needed, this dish couldn’t be easier to make,

especially for teens fumbling their way around a kitchen.

Oven-baked and served with a dipping sauce of your choice

and a side salad makes a delicious and nutritious meal!

YIELD: 30 CHICKEN WINGS (SERVES 6-8)

PREP TIME: 5 MINUTES

BAKE TIME: 50 MINUTES

EASE OF RECIPE: EASY

Ingredients

• 1.5kgs chicken wings

• 2 tablespoon vegetable oil

• ½ cup soy sauce

• 2 tablespoon BBQ sauce

• 1 cup honey

• 4 cloves crushed garlic

• Spring onions (for garnish)

• Salt and pepper

Click here for the method

2. Contribute to the family unit –

there will be moaning, but their

contribution will make them

feel part of something special

(no matter what they say).

3. Eat healthy – if they are able

to cook, then they are less

likely to opt for quick takeouts.

Home-cooked meals are

always healthier.

4. Strengthen their maths skills – if

they serve you a disaster, then

you know they need to work

on their maths. Measurements

are everything!

5. Get creative – once the

moaning has subsided, they

may actually enjoy doing

some research and producing

creative meals.

6. Benefit for mom and dad – if

they do it, you don’t have to!

So now that we’ve determined

how beneficial cooking and

baking is for teenagers, here are

10 easy recipes for teens taken

straight from the Taste Bud Battle.


FOOD

2. PAN NACHOS

What do you call cheese that’s not yours? Nacho cheese!

Okay, okay, stupid joke, but a delicious meal! And there’s

something quite trendy about Mexican food with our teenagers...

Let’s hope it has nothing to do with tequila and that they will love

making this for the family!

YIELD: FEEDS 8


Ingredients

• 1.5kgs lean mince

• 1 pack taco seasoning

• 500g bag tortilla chips

• ½ cup water

• Fresh tomatoes

• ½ cup red onion

• Fresh coriander

COOK TIME: 8 MINUTES


• 2 cups grated cheese

• Jalapenos

• Black olives

• Sour cream

• Guacamole

• Optional toppings:

Black beans, corn, salsa


3. BREAKFAST EGG MUFFINS

When your kids beg you for Egg McMuffins from McDonalds, tell

them they can have egg muffins from McKitchen instead! They’re

easy to make, they’re low-carb and they’re freezeable (is that a

word?). For brekkie or for lunch, these muffins will be McStuffin’ into

any teenage mouth!

YIELD: FEEDS 12


Ingredients

• 10 large eggs

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ¼ teaspoon pepper

• ½ teaspoon onion powder

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

• ¼ teaspoon cayenne

(or more to taste)



• 1 cup diced ham

• 2 green diced onions

• 1 large slice of diced red onion

• 2 ounces shredded or diced

cheddar jack cheese

• 4 ounces shredded or diced

cheddar/monteray jack cheese


www.tastebudbattle.co.za


FOOD

5. CHICKEN AND BACON

ROLL-UPS

Roll-up, roll-up! This dish will put your leftover chicken to good

use – and it doesn’t involve cooking (unless you need to

make the chicken, so focus on leftovers for an easy dish).

But kids really do love these and it makes a good school

lunch. So, get your teens rolling, while you roll over and press

snooze on your morning alarm for another 10 minutes.

YIELD: FEEDS 6


Ingredients

• 200g white chicken or turkey

meat

• 225g cream cheese

• 1 cup salsa, divided (separate

elements)



• 4 slices of fully cooked bacon,

crumbled

• 6 flour tortillas


4. GREEN BEAN FRIES

We once read a story where the mom was making bean soup.

The child said, “I don’t want to know what it’s been; I want to

know what it is now!” Green beans aren’t the most popular of the

veggies amongst the youth – they seem a little has-been if you

ask me, but if you get your kids to make them this way, they’ll be a

new favourite. And if it’s green you know it’s healthy for your teens.

YIELD: FEEDS 6-8


Ingredients

• 2 cups green beans

• 1 tablespoon parmesan

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• Spices of your choice



Method

Place the green beans into a

bowl, pour the olive oil, parmesan,

a pinch of salt and your favourite

spices onto the beans.

Stir them well and lay them out

on a baking tray and bake for

200°C until they turn into chips.

Note: You can do this with almost any veggie, and they will taste amazing!



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6. SHRIMP TACOS

Let’s talk about health baby! Shrimp is very low in calories and high in protein.

It contains antioxidants and vitamins and is extremely high in deliciousness,

too. Yes, it may be a little high in cholesterol, but it’s not like you will eat a

shrimp taco everyday… Although, once you’ve tasted it, you’ll want to!

YIELD: FEEDS 9


Ingredients

• 500g raw shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 1 tablespoon taco seasoning

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 3 cups shredded cabbage

• 1/2 small bunch finely chopped coriander

• Avocado oil for frying

• Ground black pepper to taste

• 9 corn tortillas

• Easy guacamole (optional)

• Shrimp taco sauce



• ½ cup plain yogurt

• ¼ cup mayo

• Juice of 1 lime

• ½ teaspoon taco seasoning (paprika, chilli,

cumin, garlic and onion powders, oregano,

sugar and salt)

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• Pinch of cayenne



7. CHICKEN CURRY

If your teen wants to spice up what’s on the dinner table, teach them to

make a curry. A dish that requires herbs and spices will introduce them to

the concept of flavours and, like a science experiment, they will soon start to

play with the ingredients to find the perfect combination.

YIELD: FEEDS 6


Ingredients

• 1kg boneless and skinless chicken

breast, or thighs, cut into cubes

• 2 large chopped onions

• 4 minced garlic cloves

• Fresh peeled and minced ginger

• 2 tablespoons oil

• 2 tbsp yellow curry powder


EASE OF RECIPE: MODERATE

• 1 teaspoon turmeric

• 400g can full fat coconut milk

• 1 tablespoon maple syrup

• ¾ teaspoon salt


• 4 tablespoons cold water

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch


8. SAUCY MEATBALLS WITH PASTA

‘On top of old smokey, all covered in cheese, I lost my poor meatball when

somebody sneezed’. Your kids must know that tune, and now they will be able

to make the dish. Everyone loves a meatball, and Royco sauces make teen

cook nights even easier.

YIELD: FEEDS 4-6


Ingredients

• 500g mince

• 1 egg, beaten


• 45ml oats

• 5ml salt and pepper


EASE OF RECIPE: MODERATE

• 1 x 415 g pouch Royco Bolognaise

Wet Cook-in Sauce

• 500g spaghetti

• 45ml grated parmesan

• 20ml chopped parsley


9. RUBBED PORK TENDERLOIN

Rubbing people up the wrong way should be avoided but

rubbing delicious spices into a pork tenderloin should be

embraced. We tend to discourage teens from working with

meat because it’s such an expensive ingredient to mess up,

but the only way to learn, and perfect, is to do. Let them follow

this entry-level easy meat dish and let’s hope passion for

flavour follows.

YIELD: FEEDS 4-6


Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

• 1 teaspoon ground coriander

• 1 teaspoon dried thyme



• Salt

• 500g pork tenderloin

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 teaspoon minced garlic


and a video tutorial

10. POKE BOWL

FOOD

Aah, the old-kid-new-kid on the block. Poke (pronounced

“poke-ay”) gets its name from the preparation of this food

because Poke means “to slice or cut” in Hawaiian, which is

where this delicious dish originated in the 1900s. It took a

while, but Poke bowls are now becoming famous in South

Africa, riding the crest of the healthy eating trend. A pokebowl

could be described as a bowl of deconstructed sushi

with green veggies and full of taste.

YIELD: FEEDS 4


Ingredients

• 500g sushi-grade tuna

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce

• 1 tablespoon sesame oil

• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

• 1 teaspoon honey

• ¼ cup light mayo

• 1 teaspoon sriracha

• 4 cups cooked brown rice



• 1 cup diced cucumber

• ½ cup shredded carrot

• ½ cup shelled edamame

• 2 large avocados,

peeled and sliced

• 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds

• 1 teaspoon green onion


So here are your 10 recipes for

teens from the Taste Bud Battle.

Go to our website, www.tastebudbattle.co.za, for more information

about the upcoming Taste Bud Battle competition for 2021.

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HACK ATTACK

ROLLING WITH

THE RECYCLE!

They say one man’s trash is another man’s

treasure, so we put that to the test. What

treasures can you create from a used-up

toilet roll? We have five!

By Donna Verrydt

TREASURE #1:

CELLPHONE HOLDER

MATERIALS NEEDED:

• Toilet roll

• Decorative paper

• Cardboard

• Pinboard pins

• Glue

• Scissors

METHOD:

1. Cut your decorative paper and

wrap your toilet roll.

2. Cut card rounds for the ends to

close the tube.

3. Cut a gap into the tube, wide

enough for a cell phone to fit in.

4. Stick four pin board pins into

one side of the tube, for feet,

to help the tube stand securely.

5. Decorations if you want.

TREASURE #2:

GIFTBOX

MATERIALS NEEDED:

• Toilet roll


• Glue

• Scissors

• Ribbon

METHOD:

1. Cut the decorative paper

long enough to wrap around

the toilet roll three times and

3cm wider than the toilet roll

on each side.

2. Apply glue on the “wrong

side” of the paper and start

wrapping it around the toilet roll.

3. Gently press the extra paper

inside the roll, until it is all nicely

tucked in and glued to the

tube at both ends.

4. Press the middle of each tube

end to fold slightly towards the

centre. They will overlap slightly

in the middle. Make the crease

nice and sharp by smoothly

running your nail along it.

5. Stick your small gift inside.

Cut some ribbon, wrap it

around your giftbox and make

a pretty bow.


TREASURE #3:

PENCIL HOLDER

MATERIALS NEEDED:

• Toilet paper tubes

(we used 7)

• Cereal box

• Scissors


• Mod Podge (a decoupage

all-in-one sealer, glue and

finish designed for craft and

art projects)

• Foam brush

• Superglue

• Glue stick

• Sticky tape

METHOD:

1. Cut one side of the cereal

box. This will become your

stand, so it can be any

shape you want.

2. Glue decorative paper to the

blank side of the stand. Apply

a thin layer of Mod Podge

and leave to dry.

3. Cut toilet roll tubes into

different lengths and then cut

strips of decorative paper a

little wider than the tubes and

long enough to cover the

tubes 3 or 4 times. Glue the

paper to the tubes, applying

more glue as you roll.

4. Leave to dry, then trim the

paper from the edges.

5. Finish off the edges using

sticky tape.

6. Place the tubes on the stand

and arrange as you like, then

glue down with superglue.

TREASURE #4:

NAPKIN RINGS

MATERIALS NEEDED:

• Toilet roll (we used 4)

• Measuring tape

• Pen

• Cutter

• Spray paint

• Gloves

• Chickpeas, peanuts,

barley, buckwheat

• Glue gun

• Glue sticks

• Mod Podge or wood glue

METHOD:

1. Cut your toilet rolls in half

2. Put gloves on and spray

paint the inside and

outside of your tube rings.

Leave to dry.

3. Using a glue gun, apply

some glue to the middle

of the ring and glue on a

chickpea. Glue peanuts

halves all around the

chickpea to create a flower

4. Using your glue gun, glue

chickpeas all around both

edges to make a border.

5. Fill in the gaps with

wood glue and sprinkle

buckwheat or barley (play

around with the designs)

6. To hold in place you can

apply Mod Podge or

wood glue over the top.

Careful not to make the

glue too thick.

TREASURE #5:

BIRD FEEDER

MATERIALS NEEDED:

• Toilet roll

• Peanut butter

• Bird seed

METHOD:

1. This couldn’t be simpler.

Take your toilet roll and

spread peanut butter all

over it.

2. Roll your toilet roll in a

saucer filled with bird

seed.

3. Go outside and find a

small branch on which to

slip the bird seed roll on.

Sit back and watch the

birds!

For more tips and craft

tricks, click here to follow

The Seaman Mom


TRAVEL

Whacky Family Stays and Visits in SA

By Donna Verrydt

THEY-WON’T-BELIEVE-IT

TRAVEL!

Move over, Umhlanga, here’s

some family stays and day visits

that will both blow your mind, and stay

in it forever! We’re talking: Trains, Tipis, Caves,

Castles, Boats, Upside-Down Houses, a Guiness Book

of Records and some Dinosaurs. These “out there” family

experiences will certainly tick the ‘They what?!’ box, so enjoy!

STAY

OVER

Ox Wagon Lodge –

Hartbeespoort, Gauteng

The bygone era of Jock of the Bushveld and the

Great Trek are alive and well in Hartbeespoort!

Welcome to the Ox Wagon Lodge, which features

accommodation in original ox wagons that

have been restored and upgraded with modern

comforts such as electricity and, wait for it...WiFi!

Smaller ox wagons sleep two people, and the

larger ones can sleep six. Throw in a ‘Trekker braai’

dinner or a champagne breakfast and you’re

pioneering an usual weekend away for the family!

www.oxwagonlodge.co.za


The Upside Down House –

Hartbeespoort, Gauteng

Wait! What? A house that is upside-down? Why?

For fun and laughs, that’s why! And for only

R100 per adult and R60 per child, you, too, can

dance on the ceiling, amongst the furniture

and household appliances. Although the

visual is confusing to the mind, it is a super cool

experience for the camera.

www.upsidedownhouse.co.za

DAY

VISIT

STAY

OVER

Santos Express Train Lodge –

Mossel Bay

All aboard, the train leaves...

never. So, get your caboose into

this carriage and enjoy amazing

views of Santos Beach, luxury

(albeit tight) accommodation and

excellent food and service. Think

royal suites for romantic stays, and

twin cabins and dormitories if you

have the kids with you. Toot, toot!

www.santosexpress.co.za


TRAVEL

KING OF YOUR CASTLE

Here are some South African castle options for your

dragons-and-damsel-in-distress fantasy that offers

beach, mountain and forest appeal, too.

STAY

OVER

Castle in Clarens – Clarens

When you want to let your hair down, Castle in

Clarens offers you an actual ‘Rapunzel’s Tower’.

Hidden in the Maluti Mountains, this self-catering

guesthouse – erm, guest castle, rather – will make

your dreams of royalty, fantasy and luxury come

true…with a view!

www.castleinclarens.co.za/the-fairytale/

STAY

OVER

Noetzie Castles – Knysna

Craighross Castle

There are a few castles in Noetzie near Knysna

on the Garden Route, but the two that took our

fancy (and fantasy) are Craigross and Pêrlekuil

Castle, both of which overlook the pristine

Noetzie beach.

Craighross Castle is a self-catering “beach

house” and a perfect place to host a

family reunion. It’s built over three levels

and accommodates 12 to 14 guests in six

bedrooms. It has a lovely open-plan lounge,

dining and kitchen area.

Pêrlekuil Castle is a large stone structure that

resembles a medieval castle, but which is full of

comfy, modern luxury – and WiFi. The views are

unmatchable but it is the interiors that offer the

true castle-esque backdrop for a photoshoot –

selfie or professional.

www.noetziecastles.co.za

STAY

OVER

Pêrlekuil Castle



TRAVEL

Cave Dweller!

You’ve not heard of Makkedaat

in the Baviaanskloof Wilderness

Area? Have you been living in a

cave? Only kidding, this is new to

us, too! Makkedaat is a natural

cave that has been enclosed with

wood and sleeps eight people. The

accommodation is self-catering

and there is a braai and a boma

outside for long evenings under

the Karoo stars. Because the cave

forms part of the mountain, the

rock keeps the accommodation

cool in the summer and warm

in the winter. For kids, there’s also

a ‘Lion’s Den’ room that creates

great excitement.

STAY

OVER

www.roxannereid.co.za/blog/

sleep-in-a-cave

DAY

VISIT

Dinosaur Park – Nelspruit

Seriously, who knew there was a dinosaur park

next to the Sudwala Caves in Mmpumulanga?

The park features very detailed models of

dinosaurs, ancient reptiles, pre-historic mammals

and early man. There’s also live Nile crocodiles

and monkeys all over the place. The park is

set in a tropical forest with a fantastic viewing

deck that shows the splendour of the Rainforest

Valley. The park is also near the Sudwala Caves,

so when you’re done with the dinosaurs head

underground for some real fossil action.

https://www.dinosaurpark.co.za

http://sudwalacaves.com/

Whatever Floats Your Boat

We’re always looking for accommodation as

close to the water as possible, but you can’t

get much closer than a luxury houseboat! How

amazing do the Kraalbaai Luxury Houseboats

look? Situated in the West Coast National

Park on the lagoon, you will find four different

houseboat options to choose from. Larus and

Serenity sleep up to six people, while Eve can

sleep up to eight. Nirvana House is by far the

largest and comfortably sleeps 22. There are

braai facilities on the deck and lots of activities,

like paddle boarding, scuba diving, kite surfing

and fishing! Or maybe you want to do flips off

the boat into the water?

STAY

OVER

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Wigwam – Paternoster

Farr Out’s luxurious Wigwam

Rising Moon is a tipi, or a

teepee, or also known as

a tent! But there is nothing

average about this tent.

This is a fabulous glamping

option in Paternoster in the

Western Cape and comes

with a unique experience. This

“tent” has twin peaks, en-suite

bathrooms, luxury bedding,

as well as place to make

tea and coffee! And if you

want to really treat yourself

do something very special,

combine your Wigwam Rising

Moon stay with an awesome

evening in a wood-fired hot

tub under the stars.

STAY

OVER

www.farrout.co.za/rooms/

wigwam-rising-moon/

GUINESS

BOOK OF

RECORDS

HOLDER

Oh, Jump Off a Cliff!

This one is a double whammy! Not only will you be able to stay in

a stone and thatch rondavel in the magnificent Maluti Mountains,

offering an interesting balance between civilisation and rustic

elegance, but you could also do the longest commercially

operated, single-drop abseil in the world – another tick on that

bucket list. This activity is not for the faint-hearted because it’s a

step off the 204 metre high ledge of the Maletsunyane Falls. They

say your adrenalin will be in overdrive, but the splendour of the

gorge is also something to behold.

https://www.semonkonglodge.com/

READ THIS GREAT BLOG ABOUT

LESOTHO WRITTEN BY ROXANNE REID:

STAY

OVER

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HEALTH AND WELLNESS

HIKING FOR HEALTH

The Physical and Mental Benefits of Hiking

Any form of exercise will do you and the family good! Dory (the fish from Finding

Nemo) said, “Just keep swimming”, but for those of us who live on land we say,

“Just keep moving!”. It’s important to move for your health, but it’s even more

beneficial to do so in an outdoor setting.

By Donna Verrydt

Welcome to Hiking

for Health – the

physical, mental and

emotional benefits of

exercising outdoors.

LET’S GET PHYSICAL!

1. WEIGHT LOSS!

For many people, this is the

biggest motivator and you’ll

be pleased to know that hiking

ticks this box – and many others!

The number of calories you can

burn on a hike depends on your

gender, weight and exertion

levels, as well as on the intensity of

the trail you are doing. Some say

you can lose up to 500 calories

per hour on a hike. If your goal is

weight loss, then we recommend

3 x 1-hour hikes a week.

2. BUILD MUSCLE

You’ll realise how hiking works

every muscle in your body when

you complete a challenging hike

and everything aches. Obviously,

your leg muscles are the hardest

hit because they are your

stabalising muscles, but this helps

to build your core strength. Throw

in some arms and back muscles

and you’re getting a full body

workout while you’re out in nature.

Remember that uphill works glutes,

quads, hamstrings and calves,

and downhill works core, hips,

knees and ankles. And instead of

adding weights to your workout,

just carry your own water and your

snack – it’s not often you get to eat

your workout equipment!


3. BONE DENSITY

Hiking improves bone density

(minerals in your bones) by

strengthening your bone tissue

which results in fewer breakages

and lower risk of osteoporosis.

But to strengthen your bones, you

need to hike at a moderate to

high level, so try go for longer and

pick some steep inclines to really

build your bone strength.

4. HEART HEALTH

Your ticker will benefit from any

hiking at all! Even light hiking can

get your heart rate up, which

will improve your aerobic fitness.

The more you do, the more you

train your body for endurance

and the longer, faster and more

difficult hikes you will be able to

do. Other important things like

blood pressure, sugar levels and

cholesterol are also lowered with

hiking, so overall health benefits

are great.

5. BALANCE

The truth is, most beginner hikers

battle with balance as they

attempt to hop over boulders,

navigate tree roots and cross

rivers while fatigued. But here’s

the great thing: as you hike

you develop your leg and core

muscles, and your balance will

naturally improve. But it’s not

just physical; it’s in the mind, too.

Hiking increases proprioception

(the brain’s awareness of

the position and movement

of the body in relation to its

surroundings). As you hike, your

brain is processing every rock,

branch and puddle and with

practise, the brain can easily

judge obstacles better. This is

great for kids and their spatial

awareness, too.

“

You’ll realise

how hiking

works every

muscle in your

body when you

complete a

challenging hike

and everything

aches.

”


HEALTH AND WELLNESS

MIND POWER!

1. STRESS RELIEVER

Today, anxiety and depression

in both adults and kids, are

part of many people’s lives as

we all navigate the difficulties

of life. It has been proven that

a good way to relieve stress

and anxiety is to connect with

nature. Removing yourself from

your everyday life (and the tech

associated with your life) and

being part of something bigger

than yourself (like nature) can

release endorphins, which make

you feel better overall. Sunsets,

sunrises, flowers, mountain views

and animals are all stress-relieving

elements and being around

those things is good for all of you!

2. INSOMNIA BUSTER

Hiking has been known to

decompress your mind and

to stabalise your mood, which

helps the body and the mind

to relax and thus sleep better.

That, coupled with a theory

that the amount of sunlight one

receives during the day, produces

more melatonin in the body

which assist with sleep at night.

Whichever it is, get out there and

catch some natural sunlight!

3. IMPROVES MEMORY

Brain fog is not only frustrating but

unsettling, too. But hiking pumps

more blood to the brain, providing

“

It has been

proven that a

good way to

relieve stress

and anxiety is

to connect

”

with nature.

more oxygen and nutrients

which helps neurons connect

better, and so your memory and

understanding increase. That’s

why kids who are studying for

exams or parents who run their

businesses from their laptops will

benefit from walking outdoors. It

recharges your brain so the next

time you have to study or work

you are more focussed.

4. BUILDS SELF-ESTEEM

Hiking 10kms with the kids may

not feel like a ‘walk in the park’

while you are actually doing it.

There’s the moaning, the falling

and the arguing and it all just

seems too much. But if you and

your kids finish a challenging

hike, there is no better feeling

of accomplishment and

teamwork. People who hike

become stronger, more capable,

independent, and are ready to

take on any challenge.

5. MEDITATIVE THOUGHTS

When you start a hike with the

family it’s often about loud and

happy voices, picking flowers,

laughing and messing about as

you go. But after a few hours, and

many kilometres later, you find

that the family quietens down and

the walking becomes rhythmic.

Step, step, step. You can hear your

own breath, often you find yourself

talking quietly to yourself, and your

mind almost departs the actual

physical activity and goes into a

meditative state with calm thoughts

and being in the ‘right now’.

Science says that hiking in the

outdoors has many health

benefits for you and for your

family. Any time spent in nature

is good for the body, the mind

and the soul. But the only way to

prove that science is accurate is

to get out there and conquer a

mountain, swim in a river or climb

a tree!

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SPOTLIGHT PRAYER

Everyone is BLESSED!


This past year has not gone without extreme

ups and downs. Our physical world is

going through much pain – a pandemic,

uncertainties of health and wellness, the

financial impacts on our economy and, to top

off everything, load shedding. However, among

everything that we are dealing with, God blesses us all.

We forget that gratitude is not only about our

accomplishments, what we have or the good

fortune we experience, but gratitude comes from

simply being a person who is alive in the world.

There are many blessings in disguise that we can

thank God for.

PRAYER

A prayer of blessing may include both giving and

receiving. In the Bible, a blessing is initially seen

as the giving of a special gift from a greater to

a lesser. However, we see Abraham, Isaac and

Jacob bless their descendants, a wonderful

treasure from God. A great power and being

irrevocable. We live it today.

SERVICE

We all want our lives to matter; it is the reason

we do the things we do, but God wants us to

serve others. As it says in Ephesians 4 vs 11-13, we

were made to build the church. God made each

one of us with unique talents, personalities and

skills. We don’t always have to serve others with

financial contributions, but rather the gifts God

has given us – our God-given talents that make

us who we are. Serving allows us to experience

miracles and the joy and peace that comes from

obedience. Serving increase our faith and is good

for the soul. God doesn’t just want to work

through you, He wants to work in you.

One of the greatest blessings

of them all!

PROTECTION

Things may not be perfect but as long as we

have a sense of safety it makes it possible to

experience love, trust and pleasure. God will never

forsake you. He blesses you by protecting you in

everything you do.

PURPOSE

Everyone has a purpose; it just needs to be

discovered. It is a longing sensation that drives

you; a whisper that fills you. The excitement of

potentially finding what we are looking for is far

greater than the fear of never finding it. It is a

journey that starts with one step. God blessed

us all with purpose. Purpose gives you energy,

positivity and enthusiasm. It is the big bucket list

items in your life. Every action you take will have

meaning. Express a commitment in your mind

that today you will take the activities on with

everything in you to find your purpose.

LOVE

Our relationships are something to be thankful

for every day. Having someone support you and

love you through joy and sorrow is a wonderful

blessing. God blessed us with one of the most

beautiful gifts known to man: “God so loved the

world that He gave His one and only Son, that

whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have

eternal life”.

You are blessed. This is a fact. God has blessed

you! He has poured out every spiritual blessing

on you because of His love. As His child, He has

blessed you and will continue to bless you. You

don’t have to wait until you get to Heaven to

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