The Crawford Sandton Grade 11 class of 2010 invites you to view some of the most famous and fashionable avenues, streets and lanes on the planet. For three nights only, 5th Avenue, Oxford Street, Hollywood Boulevard (to name a few) are brought together under one roof to dazzle and amuse you with their spectacular styles and beautiful people.

The dates are 4, 5 and 7 August. Tickets available at the door, but if you wish to pre-book for R100 please contact Benjamin Levin 073-345-0321 or Hannah Essack 082-735-2176.

Hyde Park high school is the proud host of team Slovenia during the 2010 Fifa World Cup™.
Since the school was selected by the Slovenians and Fifa as the official base camp for the touring side, phenomenal developments have happened at the school. An overall investment of about R4 million has seen it become a world class facility.
The development of a new floodlit field, change rooms and general upgrades associated with the requirements of the Slovenian side, has been a welcome gift for the school which plans to introduce night sports events and festivals.
The interactions with the management crew of Slovenia and Fifa has allowed the school and its community to share in and benefit immensely. As a result of the World Cup, Hyde Park is able to boast some of the best facilities.
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Socialise... Danielle Kushlick, Caroline Purdy, Jessica Bautier and Leonie Bell of Redhill high school.

Chronicle Reporter

Redhill high school staged French Day to support social responsibility projects.The school was transformed into a mix of red, white and blue with the French flag flying from many pillars.
The French pupils dressed stylishly and celebrated their love of everything French.
Pupils tucked in to the delicious crêpes, croissants and éclairs on sale.
All profits were donated to projects supported by the school’s Interact Club and Social Awareness Committee.
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Sweet team... Lara Brookstein, Samantha Alhadeff, Eden Louw, Jenna Essame, Sherene Lahoud and Hilary Richards.

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Eight charities will benefit from the 38 114 chocolate eggs collected by St Stithians Girls’ College.The Community Service Matric Leadership Committee was instrumental in driving a collection competition that ended in a huge battle between the Grade 9s and Grade 11s, driven by their grade directors Marc Ancillotti and Tracey Harvey.
Due to the huge collection of eggs the school supported 10 charities this year.
They are: Mals and Pals, Akani, Refilwe, Choc, Cotlands, Maria Klopper Children’s home, Abraham Kriel Children’s Home and three old age homes.
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The South African national schools’ cheerleading champions for the past four years, Bryanston high school, are gearing up to take the title again this year.The championship events are underway with two of Bryanston high’s four cheerleading teams  already taking first place in the first competition of the year. The next event take places at Bryanston high on 17 April.
Administered under the South African Drum Majorette Association umbrella, cheerleading in the country is gaining popularity as a sport for both girls and boys.
Bryanston high has four teams trained year-round by a team of professional coaches.
Details: Shorts Davidson ShortsDavidson@bryanston.com
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Marlboro Gardens resident and teacher Taheera Seedat was awarded cluster leader for technology in the intermediate phase in 2007, 2008 and 2009.

The technology teacher and self-confessed English specialist was also twice nominated for the National Teachers Award in the secondary phase.
Seedat, an author of school literature, said, “I believe the sky is the limit and success is inevitable if one is driven, motivated and committed.”
Having completed herlevel two teaching course, Seedat said she was full of hope to reach her optimum potential.
“I have reached many milestones in my life and will reach more.”
Her study guide on Shakespeare’s Macbeth has already been well received by pupils,while her short story and poetry are in the pipeline and will be launched soon.
She believes that strong-willed and quality teachers are excellent role models for pupils, and remains optimistic at making a difference in pupils’ lives. “I am very proud to be part of an efficiently managed school and to work under the auspices of principal Bilkees Vawda and members of the school governing body who are extremely supportive.”
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Morningside resident and Redhill Grade 9 pupil Raoul Hyman in his CRG kart won round one of the Engen Supakarts Regional in Vereeniging. Hyman drives a CRG for the Ed Murray Racing Team and put in a fine performance to claim victory in round one.

The reigning Mini Max SA national champion showed  he was able to make the transition up to the faster Junior Rok Class by taking overall honours with a second in Heat 1, a first in Heat 2, and a first in the final.
Hyman had to recover after his kart’s axle failure in the qualifying round, which sidelined him after two laps and placed him sixth on the grid.
He produced an inspired drive to finish second in Heat 1.
Heat 2 was a ding-dong battle for him. The final round produced an exciting race, with Hyman coming out in front followed by Jordan Pepper.
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Top achiever… Michael Tshabalala, top achiever of the Investec Promath programme, walked away with four awards for distinctions in maths, science, accounting and overall top achiever. With him is Investec deputy chairman David Lawrence.

Natasha Bezuidenhout

For the fifth year running Investec’s Promaths education programme has shown that extra tuition coupled with diligence achieves enormous results.

Investec held an awards ceremony in Sandton where it handed over R870 000 towards bursaries for those who excelled in the programme.

Promaths is aimed at Grade 10 to 12 pupils from 40 schools in and around Soweto who excel in maths, science and accounting.

In 2005 the programme heralded three distinctions and 40 passes while this year there were an overall 68 distinctions and 175 passes in the three subjects.

Investec deputy chairman David Lawrence said the country desperately needed skills.

“The number of matric passes is not high enough. There are no results without effort, time and dedication. Students are left in jobs they don’t wish to be in because of poor passes.”

Investec’s aim is to increase the number of pupils with matric exemptions

“To the graduates, you have the world in front of you and there are still challenging times ahead,” said Lawrence.

Genius... Gilbert Ndebele who achieved 100% in maths was one of the stars of the Investec Promaths programme.

Michael Tshabalala, the overall top achiever with distinctions in maths, science and accounting walked away with four awards, tuition money and a laptop with printer.

“It has been a journey for me, but the journey continues. Thanks to my parents for their support and to Investec for making my dreams a reality.”

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