KS-Nuus KS News 2021

PRINCIPAL’S MOTTO FOR 2021:

TOGETHER WE ARE BETTER!

Saying goodbye to our Grade 7 class of 2021, leaves me with some sadness, but also with fond memories. This group, especially the Grade 7A class, was the last class I taught in my career as a teacher. If I look back over the last year, I realise that by standing together we were able to make a difference and therefore bring change through the amazing way in which we adapted to very difficult circumstances. A chapter will be closing for our Grade 7 learners at the end of this year, but an exciting one is lying ahead, when you start your high school career in 2022. May your road ahead be based on the values we have taught you at Koos Sadie Primary School. Surely one of the most important values we applied the last two years, was perseverance. Giving up was never an option. We have seen you grow and become well-balanced teenagers, which makes us very proud. We believe in you and wish you all the best for the future. “I hope your dreams take you….to the corners of your smiles, to the highest of your hopes, to the windows of your opportunities and to the most special places your heart has ever known! “ To our editorial staff for publishing this year’s KS news, well done. Thank you for all the effort and hours spent to promote our school. We would also like to thank all our parents for the amazing input in the lives of our learners. Without your support, input, dedication and the values you install at home, the success of your child would not be possible. GREAT EXPECTATIONS

Waar ‘n welverdiende rustyd nou voorlê, wens ons almal ‘n aangename vakansie toe. Mag almal saam met hul geliefdes ‘n wonderlike feesgety ervaar. May God bless you. Best wishes.

E ROSSOUW PRINCIPAL

It is time to say goodbye. The year 2021 has come to an end We have made more cherished memories and many more new friends We have watched you learn and grow and change from day to day We hope that all the things we have done have helped in some small way So it is with happy memories we send you out the door, With great hope and expectations for what next year holds in store!

Mantle Cell

Awareness Mantle cell lymphoma is a rare type of non-Hodgkin cancer of white blood cells, which help your body fight infections. Lymphoma is a type of blood cancer that develops when white blood cells, called lymphocytes, grow out of control. Lymphocytes are part of your immune system.

I can only praise our Almighty God and all the wonderful people in my life that constantly prayed for me. I attribute my healing to faith, prayers and a positive outlook on overcoming this cancer. The prayers of family, friends, colleagues, the school and community helped me through this time. I wish to thank each and every one for your continuous support. I cherish you in my heart.

Message from Mrs Thiart.

Diagnosed in November of 2020, I’ve started my chemo treatment under the very capable doctors of the Haemalife Cancer unit at Kuilsriver Netcare hospital. In May of this year I had a bone marrow transplant and thereafter more treatment. For the next two years I will receive treatment to build up my immune system.

Staff Matters Mev. Bosch het hierdie jaar begin werk in Graad R2. Baie welkom en ons hoop dat Juffrou baie gelukkig by die KS-familie sal wees. Hello everybody my name is Teacher Bosch and I am the Grade R2 teacher. My passion for education and little ones started when I was 7 years old. I had an amazing teacher who inspired me to become the change that you want to see around you. I am fascinated by how the mind of a little one works and am very interested in shaping their minds, thoughts, actions, and sense of belonging in our world and Grade R is the best place to start doing just that.

Mrs. D Bosch

Baie welkom aan Mnr. May. Mnr. May het hierdie jaar by ons begin werk. Dankie vir al u harde werk in die kantoor. Ons hoop u sal baie gelukkig by die Koos Sadie wees. Mnr. D May

Welcome to Mrs van der Merwe who started this year in Mrs. D van der Merwe Grade R 1. We hope you are very happy here at Koos Sadie. I was born and raised in Cape Town. I love nature, animals and Summer. My passion lies in the Foundation Phase of teaching. When I look at my learners, I see unlimited possibilities. My favourite motto is "Throw kindness around like confetti". Mrs D van der Merwe

A warm welcome to Koos Sadie, Mr Kota. Mr Kota joined the Koos Sadie Family this year. Thank you for all your hard work! We hope you are very happy here. Mr R Kota

We want to welcome Mr Abrahams to our school. Mr Abrahams joined the Koos Sadie family this year. Thank you for all your hard work! We hope you are very happy here. Mr W. Abrahams

Mrs Botha is saying goodbye to Koos Sadie. Mrs Botha started her teaching career in 1978 and decided to retire this year.

Mrs D Bosch

Thank you Mrs Botha for 44 years of teaching. You will be dearly missed. Mrs A Botha

You will always be part of our Koos Sadie family.

Congratulations to Ms Marais who got engaged on 22 June. Enjoy all the planning for your wedding day. We are very happy for you! Ms. D Marais

Ons wil vir Mev. Thiart en Me. Fourie alle sterkte toewens met hulle herstel.

Mev. Thiart

Me. Fourie

On 15 March, Mrs Vorster gave birth to her beautiful daughter, Lindi. Congratulations, we hope she brings you lots of joy.

Baie geluk aan Mev. Searle met die geboorte van haar pragtige dogter op 5 April. Mag Laura vir julle baie vreugde bring. Mev. Searle

Ons hou julle in ons gebede.

Mrs Vorster

Baie geluk aan mev. Heymans en mev. Botha wat ouma gaan word. Mev. Heymans en Mev. Botha

Teachers who love teaching, teaches learners who love learning

Mrs Rossouw celebrated her birthday

Catching up with old friends.

on 10 November. Mrs Rossouw, we would like to thank you for all that you are and everything you do for our school. We hope you enjoyed your special day.

Teachers with a taste for life.

44 Years of teaching has never looked this good!

Witness the Fitness

“What I’ll miss the most is making a difference in

A Grade 7 meeting

children’s lives”

at a wedding.

“The love of my life since 16 years old and my biggest supporter”

Emma and Dixie having fun.

Mrs Heymans got caught having a sweet tooth.

Koos Sadie’s rock stars.

Grade 1 interviews

What do you want to be when you are older? (Grade 1E1: Mrs Botha) I want to be a Youtuber – Mason Monsinger I want to be a doctor – Gabriella Govind I also want to be a Youtuber – Kristen Kotze

Samantha Snyman

The “Spring Bling fundraiser” took place in September to represent the start of spring. We were all excited to know the winners of the draw, we all wanted to win but unfortunately only 3 children could win. There were 3 awesome prizes! I would like to thank the staff and parents that supported the school and made this all happen. I think you are the real winners! The school raised a total of R18875. Congratulations to all the winners! First Prize

- Lucin Cupido (GR7E3)

Second Prize

- Charl Coetzee (GR5A)

Second Prize

- Zameen Jacobs (GR2E3)

Third Prize

- Allan Jackson (GR4AE)

I guess every learner was excited about the event, because we get to have great fun. We got split into groups and the group that had the most laps, wins. Some learners even fell off their box cars giving us a lot to laugh about.

I want to express my gratitude to our principal, teachers and learners who made the soap box races a success. Alicia Williams Gr.7 E2

In kwartaal 3 het ons karretjies gemaak vir ‘n NWT-projek. Ons moes die karretjies van herwinbare materiale maak, soos koeldrank bottels, doppies en strooitjies. Ons het ook ‘n ballon aan die strooitjie vasgemaak en dit bo-op die botteltjie geplak. Toe die ballon opgeblaas word, het die lug deur die strooitjie geblaas en die karretjie het vorentoe gery. Ons het toe resies gehou op die netbalbane om te sien wie se karretjies was die vinnigste. Dit was baie lekker. Emma Coetzee – Gr.5A

What a day! The learners of Koos Sadie had their annual fun on the field day. The fun on the field day was held on the 28th and 29th of September. There were a lot of fun activities such as hoola

hoops, hockey, bean bag throw and balance ball. There was good music in the background and the learners had a lot of fun.

Heritage day was amazing. It was also a day when the kids of Koos Sadie Primary could show their culture and heritage. The foundation phase wore cute traditional attire and had dots on their faces. The teachers stayed after school, because they were going to have a braai. They enjoyed it a lot. The holiday is very good, because it’s a day where you don’t have to be afraid to celebrate and show your culture and what your culture is all about. - Tawananyasha Dube - Gr. 7E2

Hilary-Grace Booysen (R1), David-John Meissenheimer (1E3), Kyle Wentzel (5E1)

Tawanda Dube

81%

the side for almost one and

Lilitha Malawana

80%

Duney Willemse

86%

a half years, and the

Precious Dongmo

75%

Cloe Conradie

80%

Eisteddfod was not exempt.

Leo Morkel

72%

Jezelle Fourie

60%

This year our school had to

Jazarah Du Preez

90%

Louise Laubscher

76%

record performances.

Mia Abrahams

90%

Robyn Sadan

80%

Nevertheless, learners still

Caelyn Toerien

88%

Eden Viljoen

74%

Minenhle Kalimashe

82%

Sakeena Abrahams

88%

Shadmea Tshilumba

85%

Francis Mutoba

68%

Keisha Zinyemba

84%

Cheznia Siselie

78%

Keren Kabongo

83%

Jay-Leigh Adams

84%

Zara Martheze

81%

Raeesah Bawa

85%

although I was a bit nervous,

Emma Coetzee

73%

Keren Kabongo

84%

it was enjoyable. I hope that

Keelyn Gouws

72%

Zara Martheze

84%

future learners will get the

Frank Lungere

72%

Amrah Petersen

79%

full experience of being in

Tatiana Muchenje

70%

Tamia Cunningham

78%

the Eisteddfod.

Samantha Snyman

80%

Cindiwe Dongmo

81%

Logan Hein

84%

Geneva Everts

79%

Safwan Huda

76%

Angelique van den Heever

78%

Michay Links

77%

Enoch Loundou Ghalied Myburgh

85% 77%

COVID-19 has been a thorn in

had to practice their poems for the big day. On the 3rd of September, the juniors recited their poems and on th

the 8 , the seniors did theirs.

I was at the seniors and

Here are the results 

POEMS

Ons het meestal op fiksheid en balwerk gefokus, maar kon nooit wedstryde speel nie, a.g.v. COVID-19. Ons was ‘n groot gro meisies en het hard gewerk. Juffrou Brand het fiksheid en yoga met ons gedoen. Juffrou L. Burger het balwerk en hantering met ons gedoen en juffrou de Witt het die reëls en die “game plan” met ons bespreek. Baie dankie aan ons afrigters wat soms saam met ons geoefen het en ons lekker laat lag het. Marilinké Vermeulen –Gr.7A

Shae Constant and her partner Joshua Diener are the proud Winners of the WC Regional Open Dance Championship. They were placed FIRST in the WC Regional Open Championship event in the Junior Championship Latin Section . Shae and Joshua are Ambassadors for the South African Dance Foundation and have a consistent track record of excellent achievements in Dance in South Africa. They are currently preparing for the South African National Championship dance title on 11th December 2021, to be held at Grandwest. According to Shae’s mom, they will have a short break, then return in 2022, full steam ahead in preparation for an International Dance Sport Competition, in Thailand . We congratulate them and wish them all best of luck for their future endeavours.

The morning was dark and misty. As we left on the

bus on our way to Riebeeck Strand, the excitement started to build up. It has been a long time since sports opened due to COVID-19. Our first game was against Panorama, with our captain, Ilario Solomons leading us on the field. It was neck-and-neck, but luckily our number 8, Veron Solomons, scored the winning try with the game ending 5-0.We started feeling unstoppable. That energy lead us to win Riebeeck Strand 41-5 on their home ground. Veron scored the tries with Prince Kambi and Mateo Brian converting them. We felt very honoured to play and win in our new Sareltech sponsored kits. This wouldn’t be made possible if it wasn’t for our coaches, Mr Kuys and Mr van Hansen. Lucian Heuvel Gr.7E1

COVID-19 COVID-19 was one of the worst things that happened to the world. At school, we could not learn as much and some of us lost loved ones. I asked a couple of grade 4-5 learners some questions, and here are their answers. Shekinah Kabablu (Gr. 5E2) said: “I learnt less

school work, I couldn’t see some of my friends and I could not walk around or play”. Grace Dongmo (Gr. 4E1) and Jezel Williams in Gr. 5E1 said: “I would love to come back to

school as normal”. A lot of learners lost loved ones, like Aaliah Basardien (Gr. 5E2) who lost her grandfather to COVID-19. We have all been affected by COVID in different ways, but we all try to manage it.

The good news is that our teachers have been vaccinated during the July holidays. Always remember to stay safe, sanitise and wear your mask. We will get through this together. Cindiwe Dongmo- Gr.7E3

VACCINATION STATION

Top Academic Achievers 2021 Grade 1

1st Place in each class

Grade 2

1st Place in each class

Grade 3

1st Place in each class

Kristen Kotze Casey Louw David Kabongo Micah Steyn Tawanda Dube Seth Nell Logan Hein Bevin Harris Mataeo Canterbury Surance Agborsum Sara -Jade Petersen Peyton Riley

(1E1) 92.6% (1E2) 81.3% (1E3) 86.6% (1E4) 88.3% (2E1) 85% (2E2) 91% (2E3) 82.3% (2AE) 87.7% (3E1) 82.7% (3E2) 81% (3E3) 90.3% (3AE) 88.7%

Sandile Kabamandondo Mikaeel Noordien Jorey Nzali Kaping

87.7% 87.3% 86%

Top 3 in

Grace Govind Emma Coetzee Safwan Huda

94.2% 93.3% 90.2%

Top 3 in

Micah Crowie Leah Martheze Stasy Kanyinda

84.3% 82.5% 81.7%

Lucian Heuvel Sabrina Bokeya Cindiwe Dongmo

91% 87.2% 84.4%

Top 3 in

Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Top 3 in

Grade 7

Head Leaders 2021 Head Leader – Lucian Heuvel –Gr.7E1 It was March 2021, 3 prefects and I were called to the principal’s office. I was as nervous, because it was my first time being summoned to the principal’s office. I was pleasantly surprised when she announced me as the head leader of Koos Sadie Primary School. It was truly one of the best moments of my life. I felt proud, continuing my family’s legacy since my mother, her sister and my cousins were all previous leaders. In my experience, being a head leader is not a simple task. I’ve learnt that Onderhoofleier 2021 assertiveness, mental toughness and being willing to Liam Otto –Gr.7A sacrifice time, helped make my journey easier, and I’d advise that future head leaders to carry that with Dit was n groot eer om as ‘n leier gekies te word, maar nog ‘n groter eer om them. I have to give tremendous thanks to the onderhoofleier te wees. Ek het nie dit teachers and Mrs E. Rossouw for helping me develop verwag nie en probeer my beste om ‘n into the leader I am today. I would like to leave the following famous quotes to future leaders: “Be the goeie voorbeeld vir my mede-leiers en change you want to see in the world” – Mahatma ook die leiers wat by ons oorvat, en veral Ghandi. “No one cares how much you know till they die leerders van Koos Sadie te wees. know how much you care.” – Theodore Roosevelt. Dit is ‘n eer om in ‘n leierskapposisie te wees, maar jy moet altyd onthou wie jy Hoofleier 2021 - Louise Laubscher – Gr. 7A is en onthou hoekom jy gekies was. Dankie aan al die onderwysers wat my Dit was ‘n groot eer vir my, Louise Laubscher, om hoofleier van Koos Sadie 2021 te wees. My skoolloop- gehelp het om die punt te bereik. Ek is trots om ‘n Koos Sadie onderhoofleier te baan het begin by Gr.R en dit eindig dié jaar in wees. Gr.7.Ek kan met vertroue sê dat die jaar vir my ‘n uitdaging was. Ek het my pligte aangepak met trots en te alle tye Koos Sadie se waardes uitgeleef. Ek wil Deputy Head Leader 2021 almal aanspoor om respek, eenheid disipline, tesame Chivirah Hendricks - Gr. 7E1 met trots en tradisie, as hoof waardes uit te leef. I am honoured and proud of being Deputy Head Leader of Koos Sadie Primary School. Being Deputy head leader, it is important to set a good e xample to the other learners. In the beginning it was challenging, but with determination and courage, I managed to get through the hard times. My experience as Deputy Head Girl was to be open minded, focused and set goals with the intention to achieve it. Koos Sadie learners, “Don’t dream your dreams, live your dreams.” Believe in yourself, then anything is possible.

Prefect Seminar 2021 On the 5th of March after school, every prefect from group A and group B lined up in front of one of the entrances to the hall. We were all sanitised and marked off on a register, before we were allowed through the hall. We sat on chairs spread out from one another. After we were seated, we were greeted by Mrs L. Burger. Mrs Burger then handed out a Halaal chicken burger and some cool drink and snacks.

Once we were all finished eating, Mr Julius came onto the stage and spoke to us about the 7 habits of effective people. The 1st habit being to be proactive, meaning to control a situation where a visible problem will occur, instead of waiting to respond after the problem occurred. The 2nd habit was to begin with the end in mind. Think about yourself when you achieve your goal instead of just the process of getting there. The 3rd habit was to put first things first. Always put your main and important priorities first. Habit number 4 was to think win-win. The 5th habit was to seek first to understand, then to be understood meaning to listen to other people’s ideas and feelings without interrupting and trying to see things from their view points. Habit 6 was synergize which means teamwork and the 7th habit was sharpening the saw. Ghalied Myburgh & Jasmine Strauss – Gr.7E2

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Grade 7 Farewell Written by Grade 7’s

What is the best piece of advice you've received from a teacher? Be better – wise words from Mrs L. Burger We’ll cross that bridge when we get there – Mr Julius A teacher once told me to “Always be yourself “– Zia Brauns If you fail to plan, you plan to fail – Mr Julius Trek jou sokkies op – Juffrou Burger Which of your friends are you proudest of and why? Bukho, because she gives the best advice –Rubin Thimanga Chivirah Hendriks, for being able to say NO to people – Okuhle Mguye Ebrahim Schroeder, because his mom passed away and he never gave up or quit. – Luke Thompson Jasmine Strauss, because she is always there for me – Lee Carwell What will the storybook of your school life be titled? The adventures of Shanelle –Shanelle Fredericks Second Home – Enoch Loundou If your school life were a song, what would it be? Work by Rihanna ft. Drake – Tawana Dube

Most likely What’s your best Koos sadie memory?

2014 School Concert – Rubin Thimanga Fun on the field – Yule Hendricks

Gr.5 in Mrs S Rossouw’s class – Imaad Philand When we were gossiping in class with Mrs Burger and Miss Brand. – Zainab Davids Scoring a try in training (rugby) – Lucian Heuvel Becoming deputy head leader – Chivirah Hendricks Entrepreneurs day, when the whole grade was at school – Tashreeqa Rajap

Most likely to set a world record: Prince Kambi Most likely to go to space: Enoch Loundou Most likely to reach all of their ambitions in life: Lucian Heuvel Most likely to become a ninja: Xavier Stewart and Muhammad Bayat Most likely to be Beyonce’s backing dancer: Marie Kawaya Most likely to become the next Supervet: Lauren Stephens

Grade 7 Farewell Grade 7 Awards Pack leader Zainab Davids Ilario Solomon Comedian Loick Mbuyu Animal Whisperer Tamia Cunningham Save the Planet Anleo Nysschen Juf. James Funniest Nathan Poole Mr Julius Kindest Cindiwe Dongmo Bravest Mariam Safodien Tyler Wessels Most dependable Bukho Siwali The teachers at Koos Sadie Best hair Ayaan Seboa Dana Dickens Michael Fisher, even though it is long Best dancer Shaé Constant Analdo Klaas Best laugh Lucin Cupido Jessica Mayer

“Dear teachers, thank you for an amazing 8 years, it feels like 8 days. Thank you for leading me and showing me the right path “– Louise Laubscher

“Goodbye to all the wonderful teachers. I am going to miss all of you. Thank you for helping me, Mrs James.” – Dana Dickens “I was always proud to be in the school, but now I have to leave and go to high school. I will cherish all the memories.” – Marie Kawaya

Who is the kindest person you know? Louise Laubscher said Christiaan Erasmus. Marie Kawaya said Sabrina Bokeya. My mother- Lucian Heuvel. Chivirah Hendricks said Joy Kabeya. Skye Ismail said Carlin Sifiel.

“I really enjoyed gr.7 with all of my friends. Some of the teachers really made me feel special like Mrs Burger. A lot of people supported me through the year. PS. I love you all and will miss you. “– Jessica Mayer

“Goodbye Koos Sadie and good luck to all

the learners”. – Imaad Philand

Favourite staff member : Mr Abdurahman – Tawana Dube Miss Brand – Luke Thompson & Nieko Murphy Mrs May – Marie Kawaya & Joy Kabeya Miss Petersen – Mia Jaftha Mrs du Toit –Marilinké Vermeulen

“Koos Sadie, I’ve spent 4 years in this school and I’ve spent my best days in this school. We worked hard, we are a family in spirit and we will always be a family. So I want to say thank you and goodbye”Tawananyasha Dube

“Wow, where do I start.? From concerts, to the fun on the field

to the plain old civvies day, there is just so much to miss. Thank you to all the teachers who never gave up on me. Thank you for all those fun days, PE’s, library and computer class, assemblies pre-COVID and even the work. I wish all my grade mates a successful life and to Koos Sadie. You were the absolute best. Goodbye” – Enoch Loundou

What’s your dream job? A pilot – Tiana Muchenje To become a chef – Zachary Henkeman A basketball player – Lee Carwell Engineer – Yule Hendricks Electrician – Prince Kambi Analytical chemist – Lucian Heuvel

From the KS News editorial team.