| FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK |
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Dear Parents
It is hard to believe that we are half way through the year.Looking back over the past six months a good deal has been accomplished. The new perimeter fence is almost complete.The new entrance gate is working well and the off road parking has helped to alleviate congestion at peak times. Should you wish to sponsor a pillar there are still a number available.Every day when I come to School I realize how fortunate we are to work in such beautiful surroundings and the recent rain has made such a difference to our gardens.
I would like to remind you of the report meeting on the first day of next term. Here you will have the opportunity of meeting with Mrs Bagshaw, the new Principal, and your daughter’s subject teachers.
We wish all those girls who are playing sport for various provincial sporting codes during the holidays the best of luck for their matches. We are particularly proud of Abigail Butcher, who has been elected Junior Mayor of the Junior City Council for 2011/2012
Next term is going to be a very busy term. We end off the first week with our Christmas Cheer Fund Charity bazaar and would like as many parents as possible to support us. At the end of July approximately 400 girls and coaches will be off to the Oranje Meisieskool for a Derby weekend.Should you wish to diarise upcoming events please consult your daughter’s diary and the website. Please try to support as many School functions as possible.
The Staff and I wish you and your daughter a happy and restful holiday.
Faith Biggs
Acting Principal
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| OUR FUTURE POLITICIAN |
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On Tuesday evening Abigail Butcher, Collegiate’s Grade 11 representative on the Junior City Council, delivered a powerfully convincing campaign speech. This has earned her the position of Port Elizabeth’s Junior Mayor for the 2011-2012 term of office. We wish her well and have every confidence in her ability to lead the Junior city council.
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| INTER-PROVINCIAL SPORTS TOURNAMENTS |
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Collegiate is very proud of all all the girls who have beenselected to represent Eastern Province in their respectivesporting disciplines and age groups. Congratulations and bestwishes for the tournaments: may you be successful and havefun at the same time!
EP SQUASH SCHOOL TEAM
From left to right: Ashleigh Schepers (U16A) Nicky Butters(U16B); Orpa de Klerk (U16B); Michelle Ward (U19B); KerryViljoen (U16B) and Hayley Ward (U14A)
EP NETBALL
Tadia Siwisa will represent EP U14A Netball during the forthcoming holidays.
EP U18A AND U18B HOCKEY REPRESENTATIVES:
From left to right: Michelle Jordan (U18B); Kylie Odendaal (U18B); Catherine Meier (U18A); Chelsea Combrink (U18C);Jamie-Leigh Michau (U18B); Jessica de Bruyn-Smith (U18A);Keisha Arnolds (U18A); Toni Marks (U18A); Danni Wilson(U18A) and Catherine Fish (U18B)
EP U16A AND U16B HOCKEY REPRESENTATIVES:
From left to right: Ashleigh Schepers (U16B); Dayna Barlow (U16A); Kayleigh Graham (U16B); Demi Harmse (U16A) and Siziwe Peteni (U16B)
EP U14A HOCKEY REPRESENTATIVES:
From left to right: Caitlin Gouws; Meghan Derry; Shannon Chivers; Brittany Combrink; Aimee Weyer-Henderson; Leigh Paulson and Oriel Ferreira
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| GIRLS OF THE COLLEGE PRESENT: “CARNIVAL CIRCUS!” |
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ANNUAL CHARITY BAZAAR
(ALL PROCEEDS TO CHRISTMAS CHEER)
FRIDAY 22ND JULY13:30 ONWARDS
TEA GARDEN; SUSHI; PHOTOS; FEAR FACTOR; PANCAKES; MUSIC REQUESTS; HOTDOGS; HAMBURGERS; GHOST HOUSE; PIZZAS; HENNA PAINTING AND LOTS MORE!
SEE YOU THERE – BRING A FRIEND OR FAMILY MEMBER AND ENJOY AN AFTERNOON OF FUN.
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| SUPPORT OUR JUNIOR SCHOOL’S HOSTEL |
| The “Collegiate Cooks” recipe book is now on sale from the Collegiate Junior School at R100 per copy. This delightful recipebook contains recipes and sketches done by our own Collegiate Cooks. All proceeds go to Robinson House. |
| ALGOA BUS COMPANY |
| We have received notification from Algoa Bus that with effect from Friday 1 July 2011, the Super Bus-Pass Ticket System will be discontinued. Their fares will be on a cash only basis.However, all valid Super Bus-Passes will still be accepted after this date. Any queries, please contact them on 080 1421 444. |
| DATES FOR THE FIRST FOUR WEEKS OF THE THIRD TERM: |
| 18 July |
Start of Term 3. Early closure at 13h15 |
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Parents report discussion from
16h30 - 18h00 |
| 22 July |
Charity Bazaar |
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Grade 10 Boarder in-weekend |
| 23 July |
Hockey & Netball vs Woodridge at home |
| 25 - 27 July |
Hockey vs UK Shelborne Touring Team |
| 28 July |
Inter-House Debating - Round 1 |
| 30 July |
Oranje Meisieskool away in Bloemfontein |
| 4 August |
Inter-House Debating - Final |
| 5 - 7 August |
Ballroom Bar Tests at VP |
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Boarder leave-out - early closure |
| 6 August |
Hockey and Netball vs Framesby away |
| 8 - 9 August |
School holiday and Women’s Day |
| 10-12 August |
Grade 11 Work Experience |
| 13-14 August |
Ballroom Bar Tests at VP |
| 13 August |
Derby Day vs Clarendon at home |
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If it seems quite some time since we said farewell to Miss Pam Cameron Ellis who had been the Principal of the school since 1982, it is because it was, in fact, in December 2009! For the past 18 months, Mrs Faith Biggs has been acting as Principal while the lengthy process of appointing Miss Ellis’s successor was underway. Last week the Staff and Governing Body honoured Mrs Biggs for all she has done for Collegiate in her role as Acting-Principal. She has ensured that the Collegiate ship has kept sailing in the right direction and we thank her for all her hard work.Mrs Melita Bagshaw will take over at the wheel from the beginning of next month. The following is a message from her for all involved with Collegiate:
Dear Collegiate Community
It is with great anticipation and excitement that I embark on my new role as Principal of Collegiate Girls’ High School. I am grateful for the trust that the Selection Committee and the Governing Body have placed in me and I commit myself to the ethos and spirit of Collegiate. I will serve the school and the community to the best of my ability and endeavour to take it to even greater heights.
I wish to thank the Governing Body Executive for making my transition as smooth as possible and for assisting me in every possible way. My thanks also go to Mrs Biggs who has been extremely helpful and supportive. Every person whom I have met has been welcoming and kind. This embodies the character of PE and I hope to become a part of that very soon.
My best wishes go to all of you for the holidays and I look forward to meeting all the staff, girls, parents and Old Girls of Collegiate in July 2011.
Warm regards
Melita Bagshaw
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Jessica Liss travelled to Europe recently as a member of the South African Senior Swimming Team to compete against top-ranked swimmers from around the world in a series of galas held in Barcelona, Cannes and Monaco. We are proud to report that she did well and made four finals (top eight) and finished fourth in the Women’s 400m Individual Medley race. Congratulations, Jessica. While in Monaco Jessica attended a function hosted by Prince Albert and Charlene Whittstock and was introduced to them. This was indeed a fitting prize for someone who has done so well in her chosen sport.
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Sat 23 July
Fri, Sat 29 – 30 July
Thurs 4 and Sat 6 Aug
Fri, Sat 13 – 14
Sat 20 Aug |
vs Woodridge at Collegiate
vs Oranje Meisies in Bloemfontein
vs Framesby
vs Clarendon from East London at Collegiate
vs Riebeek |
Please note that we will travel by bus to Oranje Meisies in Bloemfontein.
The Derby Day against Clarendon Girls’ High is at Collegiate this year so we will call upon parents to host girls. We look forward to your support and to great hospitality the Collegiate way.
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Mrs Robyn Williamson (mother of Holly Pearce-White in
Gr 8)is looking for a lift from Broadwood for her two daughters everyday. If you are able to assist, please contact her:
Tel: 041-368 8137 Cell: 073 576 5424Email: robyn152@cybersmart.co.za |
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Two house keys were found on the open area next to Collegiate on the 4 June. Please contact Sharlene on
041-3730079 / 083 357 1112 if these are your keys.
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| A reminder to please support the “MySchool” project during the holidays. Consult the Collegiate website for the “MySchool” link or collect a form from Mrs Collier. |
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Many thanks to all the mothers who so generously supplied flowers for the school during the term. Special thanks to Mrs Brummer and Mrs Erasmus for all the extra arrangements they did for different functions. The flowers were admired and enjoyed by all.
Flowers are like the pleasures of the world. - William Shakespeare
| DATE |
FOYER |
PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE/SECRETARIES |
| 18.07 |
Jenny Farquhar |
Kieran Stear |
| 25.07 |
Tashreeqah Adams |
Lisa Walker |
| 01.08 |
Julie Kriel |
Nikki Hunt |
| 08.08 |
Michelle Nevay |
Nikki Daniels |
| 15.08 |
Sherine Gouws |
Coba Ferreira |
| 22.08 |
Rosemary
Halgreen-Visser |
Amanda Calitz |
| 29.08 |
Sharline Baptiste |
Nita Gerber |
| 05.09 |
Tanya van den Bergh |
Abeda Adam |
| 12.09 |
Kathy Fletcher |
Vanita Mala |
| 19.09 |
Ronel Griebenow |
Monita Smith |
| 26.09 |
Carol Pitt |
Arlene Wulsohn |
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| INTER-SCHOOLS SOCIAL DANCE COMPETITION |
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The eighth Inter-Schools Dance competition took place at Westering High School on Saturday 21 May. Having been narrowly defeated for the top position last year, the Grey-Collegiate team was excited to claim victory this year, for the first time. The following girls (with their respective partners)were placed in the top positions:
| Gold Level: |
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| Caitlin Anderson |
1st in Ballroom; 4th in Latin |
| Simonn Benjamin |
2nd in Latin; 3rd in Ballroom |
| Jaid Limbert |
5th in Latin |
| Tarryn Lovemore |
5th in Ballroom |
| Silver Level: |
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| Rachel Albers |
1st in Ballroom and Latin |
| Joanne van Vollenstee |
6th in Ballroom |
| Bronze Level: |
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| Abigail Butcher |
2nd in Ballroom and Latin |
| Alecia Mostert |
3rd in Latin |
| Ashleigh Glover |
4th in Ballroom |
| Pre-Bronze Level: |
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| Alex Bowes |
2nd in Ballroom |
| Nicola Sankey |
3rd in Ballroom |
| Rebecca Adams |
4th in Latin |
Others taking part also contributed to the success of a mostenjoyable evening. The trophy is ours for a year! Well done.Let us work to hold onto it!
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