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Name
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Teacher-in-charge
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Chairman and committee members
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Meeting times and venue
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What we do
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Why you should join
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ART CLUB
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Ms Rugheimer
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Art Room
Thursday – Week 2
14h05 – 15h00
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Creative activities including Fine Art, Crafts and Design.
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Art is a wonderful, relaxing experience that allows you to see the world in a more ‘colourful’ way.
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BAND
(Concert Band)
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Mr Parker
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BAND LEADER:
Simonn Benjamin
Flutes:
Sarah Fowlds
Clarinets:
Michelle Ward
Saxophones:
Callan Schroeder
Brass:
Sandy Zandberg
Percussion:
Pumela Dano
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Auditorium
Monday 14h00-15h00
Wednesday 18h30-20h30
Friday 07h00-07h40
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We practise concert band music in order to perform in concerts, at House Day assemblies and in the Founder’s Day concert. We also go on tour every few years.
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If you enjoy making music and entertaining others, you should join. You will also gain experience in ensemble playing and develop musically.
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BAND
(Jazz Ensemble)
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Mr Parker
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Auditorium
Tuesday 07h00 – 07h40
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Practise Jazz and “Big Band” music for concerts.
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You should join to make music for the enjoyment of yourself and others.
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BALLROOM DANCING
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Mrs Bransby
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Maxine Esterhuyse
Kirsten Malan
Sunet Botha
Jordan Wilke
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Grey High School Hall
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 17h30-18h30
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Learn Ballroom dances (waltz, foxtrot, quickstep), Latin American dances (rumba, cha cha, tango,) and line-dancing.
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This gives you an opportunity to learn a variety of dance techniques and styles with our Grey “brothers” and a chance to interact with them in a relaxed but focussed atmosphere.
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BIO-SCIENCE CLUB
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Mrs Morisse
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Rebecca Muller (Chair)
Sunet Botha
Leticia Parker-Nance
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Jubilee Lab Thursday – Week 2
14h00-15h00
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The club covers a range of activities including competitions, quizzes, site visits (e.g. weather station, VW Auto-Museum, NMMU), talks, doing experiments. The activities could relate to any of the Sciences.
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Belonging to the club gives you the opportunity to discover many interesting aspects in Science in the broad sense.
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CATS
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Ms Kromhout
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Bronté Morton (Chair)
Khanyisa Nogaya (Vice)
Lauren Cunningham
Kelsey Blignaut
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Gym Hall
Monday – Week 2, 14h05 – 15h00
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Drama exercises that are creative fun.
Learn about sound and lighting.
Community service through drama.
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Drama is a wonderful opportunity to discover your creativity, develop your confidence and improve your acting ability.
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CHESS CLUB
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Mr Wienand
Ms Tamlin Plaaitjies (Coach)
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Amy Callaghan (Captain)
Candice Fraser
Jesse February
Justine Duncombe
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Room 350
Wednesday 14h05 – 15h05
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Develop skills and strategies for openings.
Play in tournaments and in the All Girls’ Schools’ Festival.
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This is a great opportunity to learn and play chess. You will develop problem-solving skills and thinking methods.
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CHOIR
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Miss Yates
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Brittney Butler
Pumelela Dano
Minke Egling
Tarryn Lovemore
Phumelela Qolohle
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Auditorium/ Gym Hall
Tuesday 14h15-15h00
Thursday 14h15-15h00 for extra practices.
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Learn songs from all music genres such as traditional and music theatre.
Perform on Founder’s Day, House Days and any other opportunities that arise.
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You will be able to have fun while making music together. You will be able to use your talent in an enjoyable way, together with other people who share your interest and talent.
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DEBATING SOCIETY
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Mrs Erasmus
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Chuma Mcoseli (Chair)
Vishana Makan (Deputy)
Nolonwabo Somlota
Michelle Zondagh
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Thursday 14h10 to 15h00
(Leagues debates 14h10 – 17h00)
Auditorium
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Discuss opinions on topical matters; play various debating games; learn how to structure formal debates; participate in the PE-Uitenhage Debating league; participate in Debating Festivals and Inter-House debating.
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You will learn to express and justify your opinion with confidence. You will have fun while at the same time become a thinking person and learn valuable life skills.
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ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIETY
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Mrs Kietzman
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Trudi van Olm (Chair)
Khanya Selana
Khanyisa Gongqa
Andrea Trollip
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Lab 2
Tuesday - Week 1
14h10-15h00
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We participate in the Eco-Schools programme.
We run re-cycling projects (e.g. paper and plastic) and we undertake field trips to learn more about our local environment.
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This is a fun way to learn about our environment, while trying to protect and preserve it for the future.
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FIRST AID
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Mrs Elferink
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None: the school relies on each girl to take the initiative and volunteer to do First Aid duty when needed.
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Dem Room
Wednesday afternoons – Term 1 for training.
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Provide first aid assistance during the Gala, Athletics’ Day and home fixtures in terms two and three.
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This is the first step into the medical profession. You are also able to be of vital assistance and to be involved in sport even if you do not play the game.
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FLUTE CHOIR
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Miss Yates
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Room 322 (Miss Yate’s room)
Wednesday – 07h00-07h40.
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Get to play music in an ensemble, and to focus specifically on the flute. This is good sectional experience for the band.
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Enjoy playing music with your peers and improve your technique.
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FRENCH SOCIETY
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Mrs dos Santos
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Laeticia Gerard
Kayleigh Corson
Chuma Mcoseli
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Room 40
Tuesday 14h15-15h00
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You can provide tutoring in French; hold French discussions; watch French films; listen to French music.
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You will find assistance if you have a problem with your work. You will discover more about France and the French culture.
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HIKING CLUB
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Mr Wienand and Mrs Joseph
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None required
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Variable: we try for one weekend hike per term.
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Spend a week-end “away from it all”, each term, getting back to basics.
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Challenge yourself mentally and physically – a “mini-survivor” experience. This gives you a tremendous sense of achievement at the end.
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INTERACT
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Mrs Biggs
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Miss Kerrigan
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President:
Laura Smith
Vice President:
Shaneen Kooverjee
Secretary:
Jessica Jacobs
Treasurer:
Shelby Hastie
Committee:
Zoë Ryan (Gr 11), Aseza Matanzima (Gr 10) Danya Roelofse (Gr 10)
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First Wednesday of the month; Ivy Leaf (or alternative to be announced), 14h10-15h00
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Community outreach projects.
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Opportunity to help less fortunate people in the community.
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LITERARY SOCIETY
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Mrs van Renen
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Chairlady: Brontè Morton
Ntombovuyo Linda
Lucy Moleko
Chuma Mcoseli
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Variable.
Attempt to meet 1 -2 times a term after school at 14h15-15h15 in the school library.
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Read and discuss poetry usually according to a theme. Occasionally listen to CD lyrics. Enjoy tea and biscuits. Previously had visiting schools to make contributions. Collected books for a township school’s library. Reviews of books are given to encourage more reading.
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A warm and comfortable environment offered in which to indulge a love of literature, mainly poetry. We hope to encourage more extensive personal writing of poetry.
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MATHS TUTORING
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Mrs Kingwill
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Volunteer tutors from grades 9 – 12.
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Room 273
Mon – Wed
14h10 – 15h00.
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Peer tutoring. Assist homework, revision of problem areas. A maths teacher is always present.
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Improve on maths mark. Explaining to others, reinforces knowledge for tutor.
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PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB
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Mrs Vlok
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President:
Tarryn Lovemore
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Lab 3. Every Thursday of week 2.
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We have speakers, go on outings and hold competitions.
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You are able to be creative and show your talent.
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PRESIDENT’S AWARD
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Miss Terblanche
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President:
Kirsten Malan
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President’s Award co-ordinator emails to let the girls and I know where the meetings will be held. Venues and times vary.
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Girls have the chance to become well-rounded people. They must complete a sport, community service, learn a skill and do something adventurous. It is a highly recognised programme at all universities and institutes.
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If you want recognition for a skill, sport, community service or adventure that is not recognised by the school, this is the society for you. Any workplace, university or college will accept an all-rounded President’s Award participant.
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SCA
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Miss van Rooyen
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President: Kelsey Blignaut
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Wednesday 07h15. Prayer meetings Wednesday 2nd break. Guest speaker.
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Anything and everything Christian. Prayer, worship, cell groups, sharing, giving, games and fellowship!
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Share your faith with others – grow in your relationship with God. Serve your school and enjoy fellowship with other Christians.
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SCIENCE TUTORING
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Mrs Morisse
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Leticia Parker-Nance and volunteer tutors from Grades 11 and 12.
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Every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 14h10 – 15h10 in the Jubilee Lab.
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Peer tutoring, help and extra coaching in Physical Science. A teacher is always present.
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Improve on Science marks and receive assistance with work in problematic areas.
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SOCIAL CLUB
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Mrs Maree
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Chairman:
Nolo Somlota
Vice-Chairman:
Tayla McCurdy
Senior Committee: Jade Klaasen, Yonela Ben-Mazwi, Hayley Seaman, Annie Kamya, Nomfundiso Dyongoman, Kaylinn Nagar
Junior Committee:
Kevina Kakembo, Courtney Muller, Jamie Wilke, Tarryn Murray, Aimee Roesstorff, Chanel Crous, Robyn Malgas, Tiffany Koeberg
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Once a term in the Stevens3on Hall
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Social – dance for Collegiate and Grey
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Inter-alia with Grey on social level.
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STRINGS ENSEMBLE
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Mrs Davis
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Tahlia da Silva (Leader)
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Auditorium every Wednesday morning before school.
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Nine violinists, one violist and one cellist make up our ensemble at present. This increases our musical repertoire and sight reading.
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It is great fun making music together with others. It develops every aspect of playing a stringed instrument.
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TADA
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Miss van der Westhuizen
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President: Caitlin Holton
Vice-President:
Alecia Mostert
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Room 342 Wednesday week 2 14h10 – 15h00.
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Informative presentations on drug and alcohol abuse. Watch subject related movies.
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You will obtain more information to allow you to make informed decisions and form close bonds and support with the other members in the group.
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XHOSA CULTURAL SOCIETY
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Miss Jambela
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Chairman:
Buhle Mquku
Anelisa Bam, Sihle Sipamla, Leletu Fibi
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Gym Hall Wednesdays week 2 14h10 – 15h00
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Debates, cultural games, dancing, singing and exchange of cultural recipes.
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To have an understanding of Xhosa culture.
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TOASTMASTERS (Grade 11 only)
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Mrs Erasmus
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None – all given a chance to take on various leadership roles.
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First term – Mondays from 17h30 to 19h30
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Run under the banner of the Algoa Toastmasters Club, the course comprises 8 weeks of Youth Leadership development.
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You will learn to speak confidently in group situations and will practise various leadership positions.
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VDF
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Mrs Pistorius
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Restricted to the editorial team selected by the girls.
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Variable.
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Quarterly magazine for the girls by the girls.
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This is a great opportunity for any girl aspiring to a career in journalism or in any aspect of the print media.
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