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4 GOT A NEWS STORY? Call our news desk on (043) 702 2125 or (043) 702 2122. Find us on Facebook 27 October 2022 GO & EXPRESSGO! SCHOOLS e-mail:goexpress@arena.africagraphic © seamartini / 123RF.comGYMNAST EXCELS:Clarendon High Schoolcongratulates Olivia Klein onher selection to the EasternCape gymnastics team andbeing awarded her EasternCape colours for gymnastics.Olivia represented theprovince at the SA GymGames held in Pretoria onOctober 2. She was awardeda bronze medal for the beamapparatus and placed fifthoverall out of 57 gymnasts.Picture: SUPPLIEDAlphendale Senior Secondary SchoolMerrifield CollegeMATHS WHIZZ: Admathsawarded Clarendon GirlsHigh School’s Pei-Shan Wangas its top Grade 10 pupil inthe country for herachievements in FurtherStudies Mathematics(formerly known as AdvancedProgramme Mathematics).The maths boffin achieved anaverage of 96%. This mark isbased on the results fromNovember last year and thisyear’s June marks. Clarendoncongratulates Pei-Shan forher outstanding achievementPicture: SUPPLIEDCambridge High SchoolStirling High SchoolFAREWELL MATRICS: Bidding their Grade 12 pupils farewell during valedictory assemblies and celebrations are CambridgeHigh School, Alphendale Senior Secondary School, Stirling High School, John Bisseker Secondary School and Merrifield College.Ms Pule Titi, Grade 12 English teacher from John Bisseker Secondary School, wishes all matrics the best for the their final exams.She encourages the matrics to remember that whatever decisions and work they put in now, will be what they get out in the end.Nothing is impossible, she says, everything just requires hard work and commitment. Best of luck to the Class of 2022. P i c t u re s :AGCOBILE BEN and SUPPLIEDHope Schools celebrates 18 yearsFUTURE STARS: Enjoying the fun, competition and cameraderie at the Reggie MoodalyMemorial Festival held on October 16 are the U12 Merchants football team and the U10 Pride ofIndia football team. In a close encounter, Merchants U10 beat U10 Prides 1-0, and a formidableIndia U12 beat Star of India U12 6-1. Picture: SHAUNEEN PILLAYHead prefects LukhanyoMakeleni and Lisakhanya Lufuso.Deputy headp re f e c t sBongani Celeand Lathi-ThaMpetsheni.NEW LEADERS: Cambridge High School congratulates thePrefect Council for 2023. Pictures: SUPPLIEDOn October 18, HopeSchools celebrated 18years since itsestablishment. The Christianbasedschool in Summerprideserves children fromdisadvantaged backgrounds.During this year, the schoolmade significant inroads in itsprogrammes and infrastructure.A teacher at the school,Carrol Waddell, said the schoolhad successfully maintainedattendance of 93% this year dueto the implementation of itstransport service and providingmeals for pupils every day.In addition, the s ch o o l ’ssports programmes had beenrevived since the Covidlockdown, with teams takingpart in local tournaments.Before the end of the year,two new classrooms for HopeS ch o o l ’s Preparatory will beMORE SUCCESS: Hope Schools pupils during rehearsals for its18th Founder’s Day celebrations. Pictures: SUPPLIEDcompleted, for music and artclasses.The school has also securedapproval from the Departmentof Education to offer moresubject choices for next year,which include consumerstudies, digital technology andcomputer applicationt e ch n o l o g y.Waddell said by October2023, the school hoped to havedeveloped its sports fields, builta computer lab andimplemented plans towardsbuilding its college campus.“We provide our pupils witha very high-quality educationand try to help them be solutionfinders. We want to enable ourpupils to be ready for the realworld through our learningprogramme but also through ourskills development centre.“Here they have theopportunity to learn baking,sewing, woodwork and ironwo r k ,” Waddell said.Daily Dispatch Building, Cnr St Helena Rd & Quenera Dr,Triple Point, Beacon Bay. P.O. Box 131, East London, 5200T: 043-702 2000 F: 086 545 2648PRODUCT MANAGER:Chris van Heerden : E-mail: vanheerdenc@arena.africaEDITORIAL:Tammy Fray : Phone: 043 702-2125 | Cell: 072 622 9419E-mail FrayT@GoExpress.co.za (News Editor)Faith Mtwana : Phone 043 -702 2122 | Cell: 073 128 4165E-mail MtwanaF@GOExpress.co.za (Reporter)ADVERTISING (Classified and Run of Paper)Cheryl Larsen: 082 432 5665 | E-mail CherylL@GoExpress.co.za (Sales Rep)Sbonelo Bonnie Hasa: Phone 043-702 2062 | 084 266 3445E-mail HasaS@GOExpress.co.za (Sales Rep)ADMIN AND MARKETINGWendy Kretschmann : 068 499 6902 | E-mail - WendyK@GoExpress.co.zaDELIVERY ENQUIRIESPhone: 043-702 2239 / 2168 / 2103Go!&Express is available to read electronically every week on ourĞďŝĞĂŚŐŽĞĞĐŽĂĐĂĞŐŽĞĞĚŝŽŶŐŽĞĞĐŽĂŝĞĐŽŵŽĞĞŽGo!&ExpressŝŶĂŐĂŵĐŽŵŐŽĞĞŶĞGonubie Scouts’ tour ‘u n f o rg e t t a b l e ’The 2nd Gonubie Scouts Grouptravelled to Gqeberha throughto George from September 31to October 8 as part of a tour tomeet new Scout groups,introduce recruits to othermembers and share ideas.The Scouts were tested onan array of skills such as mapwo r k , first aid, abseiling drills,rowing and capsize procedures,as well as cooking.First up, the Gonubie Scoutsmet up with the 1st WalmerScout Group from Gqeberha fora leadership course.They were then taught firstaid, knot work and Morse codewith the Plettenberg Bay Scouts,and met with the Knysna Scoutsto learn axe safety.They then completed ahedge maze activity with theSedgefield Scouts at RedberryFarm, and camped with the 1stGeorge Scouts.Jarryd Main, 2nd GonubieScouts official, said: “It was oneof the biggest events the EasternCape, East London district,Gonubie has everaccomplished and was plannedentirely by the Scouts of 2ndGonubie scout troop.“We learnt valuable skillsthat will stick with usthroughout our lives. Thisexperience built many strongrelationships within all thetroops we managed to visit.“This was a tour that none ofthe 11 scouts and two adultsthat attended could possiblyever forget.”Go!&Express subscribes to the Code of Ethics and Conduct for South AfricanPrint and Online Media that prescribes news that is truthful, accurate, fairand balanced. If we don’t live up to the Code, within 20 days of the date ofpublication of the material, please contact the Public Advocate at 011 484 3612, fax:¿khanyim@ombudsman.org.zaor lodge a complaint on our website: www.presscouncil.org.zaThe Proprietors, Arena Holdings, The Atrium Building, 24 Ring Rd, Greenacres,Gqeberha. The copyright of all material in this newspaper, or which isĂŝďĞĚŽŽŚĞŝĞĞůĞĞĞĚPictures: SUPPLIED
GO! & EXPRESS 27 October 2022 For all your advertising needs call Cheryl on 082 432 5665 or Sbonelo on 084 266 3445. Find us on Facebook 5Letter to the editorIown and manage abusiness in Milner Road,North End, for many yearsn ow.My establishment is animportant part of the localcommunity in the area,however, the lack of supportfrom the municipality in termsof providing services is affectingour success.Dumping is a chronicproblem here on Milner Roadand I am fed up and frustratedabout the filthy surroundings inwhich we have to conductbusiness daily.Patrons take one look at thearea surrounding our businessand feel it is safer to avoid doingbusiness with us.BUSINESSES AFFECTED:Litter-strewn Milner Road inNorth End Pictures: SUPPLIEDGO!METROThe image of the business islosing face and all because themunicipality does not careabout us as ratepayers.As ratepayers we are also notprovided with effectiveplatforms to express ourconcerns. The numbers we haveto contact the municipality arenever in service and we neverhave local ratepayers meetingsto hear back from our wardc o u n c i l l o r.The state of the area is part ofthe degeneration of our town, acancer spreading throughout theEastern Cape and the rest of SAs a d l y.I know too that this gripe hasbeen voiced by so many peoplealready but if we do not shamethe municipality continuouslythey will persist in their poortreatment of us. —CONCERNED BUSINESSOWNER IN WARD 3How to cope with matric exams stressA DV E RTO R I A LMany teenagers struggle tocope with stress during theirexams, however, MasithetheCounselling services isavailable to provide support.Masithethe is a local nonprofitorganisation thatprovides counseling, traumadebriefing, skills developmentand support groups in them e t ro .Masithethe director JackieOrsmond said that in recentyears they had noticed anincrease in depression, stressand anxiety among teenagers,and the exam season added tothis.Orsmond said manyteenagers did not know howto manage their time andstruggled to get everythingdone in time for their exams.This led to anxiety thatcaused teens to procrastinatebecause of the lack ofconfidence they have in theirown abilities.“Another issue we havenoticed is a lack of familysupport as a lot of teenagersare expected to manage it allon their own, which in someinstances is not possible,”Orsmond said.“At home, some familiesdo not ease up on theirteenager’s responsibilitiesduring this time, such ascooking, cleaning, chores,childcare, and so on, and sothe increased pressure atschool combined with no orlittle rest at home and littletime to study can lead toteenagers becomingoverwhelmed.“A lot of families also putan extreme amount ofpressure on their teenagers toachieve academically.“A lot of pupils do notperform well under this kind ofpressure and the subsequentpunishment that comes fromnot reaching a parent’sexpectations can make theteenager feel like a failure anda disappointment.”Orsmond said schoolsshould space out exam andassessments periods, insteadof cramming them together.She recommended schoolscreate support groups forpupils experiencing anxietyand also conduct awarenesscampaigns on effective studyskills.Pupils should also beprovided with information onanxiety, depression and stressso that they better understoodthe complicated emotionsthey may be experiencing.“There is nothing wrongwith asking for help and thereis nothing wrong with you forneeding help.“There are resourcesavailable to you to help dealwith anxiety and depression,and using those resources canmake a very big difference.“Anxiety or depression canalso look different in d i ff e re n tpeople.“A lot of people often endup getting misdiagnosed ornot diagnosed at all, and this iswhy reaching out is importantas it can help you get what youneed to cope better,” she said.Study tips for matrics:● Plan: Set goals for yourself.Decide what you want toachieve and plan towards that.Create a study timetable tomonitor your studying andmake sure you spend enoughtime on each activity.Make sure you takeadequate breaks in betweeneach session.Keep your brain alert bystudying in short intervals andtaking breaks.● Be prepared: Make sure youhave identified the sections ofyour work that require themost attention, and don’tneglect the things you thinkyou know.Go over your work, even ifyou are feeling confident.If there are things you donot understand, ask a teacheror someone you know who willbe able to help you.● Create a healthy studyspace: Have a dedicated studyspace that is clean, organisedand well lit.This can be a desk in yourroom, at the local library oreven a space at a relative’shouse. Use a chair thatsupports your back and avoidlying on your bed.It’s important not to havedistractions, such as TV orbackground music.● Eat well: Diet plays animportant role in certain brainfunctions such asconcentration and memory.Consuming small, frequentmeals will keep your energylevels up, and drinking plentyof water will prevent you fromfeeling sluggish.Avoid sugar, caffeine andjunk food and stick to healthyvegetables and keep fruit and❝There is nothing wrong withasking for helpnuts as small snacks.● Get enough sleep: Makesure you get enough sleep toe n s u re your brain functions tothe best of its ability.Staying up all night to cramleads to anxiety andconsequently not writing atyour best.Getting regular exercisealso ensures your body andbrain are getting plenty ofoxygen.● Relax: Try not to put toomuch pressure on yourself.Take breaks wherevern e c e s s a r y.Make sure you stick to yourplans and timetables to avoidoverworking yourself.
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