RHENISH NEWS 160 - Our Time is Now - 2 October 2020 - Rhenish Girls' High School
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RHENISH NEWS
160 - Our Time is Now
2 October 2020
Excellence * Compassion * Accountability * Integrity * Diversity * Respect
Inside
YOUR GUIDE TO ISSUE NO.17
2 Learner Leaders
New Learner Council - School and
Hostel - Announced
6 Music Department -
In Full Voice
The "Halls" are alive with the
sound of music as Choir and Voice
Masterclasses get under way
8 Climate Strike
Rhenishers join the world wide
protest around Climate Change
10 Akkerdoppies - Feeling
the Rhenish Love
Mrs Kruger visits Akkerdoppies,
recipients of some of the 2020
Rhenish Blankets
12 Rhenish Headliners
Celebrating their success
13 Dreams Do Come True
New Rhenish Aquatic Centre opens
this week and new swimming club
launches
Learner Leaders 2020/2021 School Learner Council Hostel Learner Council
On Wednesday 23 September, a week of anxious waiting drew to a close with the
announcement of the Learner Leaders for the 2020/2021 term of office. This is always a stressful
time for the Grade 11s who have perhaps dreamed of stepping into this position since they first
started at Rhenish Girls' High.
We have so many very strong young women at Rhenish Girls' High and only a few can serve in
this particular capacity. There are many more leadership roles into which the girls can step and
each learner is encouraged to find the place where she can best serve her school.
Congratulations to all of these young women who have been elected by their peers and by the
staff to serve Rhenish over the coming year. May you bring to your position a fresh vision,
personal commitment and integrity.
School Learner Council
Grade 11
Emily-Ann Tatum Calen Zia Anna Christina Sarah
Broekhuysen Commaille Crouse February Kriel Lind
Hannah Bree Olivia Noxolo (Noxy) Ah-Young Charlotte
Loubser Mallam Marinos Mathonsi Moon Moss
Saskia Amy Fadia Mari Clarissa Jenna
Mossop October Oliver Stofberg Swart Tennant
Grade 10 Grade 9 Grade 8
Zaaidee Marise Chloe
Braam Kriel Beaton
Ashleigh Anja Anesu
Brand Nel Dzama
Amy Francesca Aleeya
Davids Pate Oliver
Hostel Learner Council
Jesse Maxine Bree Lindiwe Wongiwe
Fredericks Mahoney Mallam Maqasha Mayekiso
Libongo Clarissa Milan T'Keyah Ava
Msolo Swart Visser Walker Wessels
M US I C
DE P AR T ME N T
"If everyone started off the day singing, just think how happy
they'd be." Lauren Myracle, Shine
"He who sings scares away his woes." Cervantes
As South Africa dropped to level one of lockdown
regulations, Rhenish's choir joined together for their first
practice, something the girls had not experienced for
nearly six months. The poignant words of "Irish Blessing"
and "Dream a little dream of me" in an atmosphere of
singing together was very moving and a moment of
great memories.
MA S T ER C L A S S -
MA S T ER F UL L Y
MA N A G ED
An often postponed masterclass presented
by Lauren Dasappa was well received by a
number of voice learners.
As a solo performer and lecturer at the
University of Stellenbosch Conservatoire,
Lauren was reportedly very impressed by the
quality of Rhenish's upcoming talent. She
commended the girls on their responsiveness
to her imput and was also aware of a great
compassion and kindness amongst the girls.
Well done Rhenish!
23 SEPTEMBER 2020
Climate strike
Rhenishers Take a Stand
When talking about the climate
people used to say that they
needed to save the planet for
their children. As the youth, we
need to save the planet for
ourselves.
Petra de Beer
25 September marked the day of the global climate strike. Youth stood up
around the world and called for climate justice. Amidst the pandemic, this
climate movement has been forgotten, left as a problem for everyone to
deal with in the future. But we remembered. We fought to be heard. We
fought for action to be taken now and not tomorrow.
So, on Wednesday 23 September, we organised for a group of Grade 10s
to take to the school with signs held high in solidarity with those protests
that were happening that Friday. During second break we began in the
main quad and moved around the school. Calling for action to take place
not only in the big wide world, but at Rhenish as well.
The climate strikes that happened last week were a call for climate justice. Around the world, youth made the point that climate justice equals social justice, as both are intrinsically entwined. So some of us joined that call last week Wednesday, and we hope that everyone else joins us soon. We want system change, not climate change. Our planet is deteriorating and soon we will not be able to survive here anymore. There is no Planet B, Earth is our home and anything else is a copout. We fear this approaching mass extinction and we fear for everyone's wellbeing. So, we ask you, what are you doing to help?
AKKERDOPPIES-
FEELING THE RHENISH
LOVE
"Our eyes are opened and our hearts are humbled when we experience
community love like this."
Mrs Kruger visited Akkerdoppies,
recipients of 80 Rhenish blankets this
year last week.
" I was treated to a school song and
thanks from 2 little classes. We sewed on
a badge to identify which blanket
belongs to whom - each child will have
their blanket for as long as they stay at
this little crèche.
Akkerdoppies is in Stellenbosch and
serves a relatively poor area. They get 2
large meals a day together with 2 snacks.
A package of food for the weekend per
child is also given.
The classrooms are beautifully
decorated, neatly presented and each
child has a mattress to have a nap on
every day ( and , now, a blanket too!)
They take 2yr olds to 5 yr olds... for a full
day.
It is obviously under resourced and they
can always do with stationery, pencils,
toys and food.RHENISH HEADLINERS
Rhenishers making news for extraordinary achievements
ABBY RAYMER
Abby Raymer (Grade 8) took part in the
Western Province canoe marathon
championships this past weekend.She
came 2nd in the U14 K1 race on Saturday
and she and her paddling partner won the
U14 K2 race on Sunday.
Abby will be taking part in the SA canoe
marathon champs that will take place in
Cape St Francis mid October.
CLARISSA SWART
Clarissa Swart has been awarded her Gold
Certificate in the President's Award
programme. Clarissa is only one of a
handful of Rhenishers to have achieved this
level in this service award which takes
years of dedication and commitment to
attain.
FATEN SAUD
Faten achieved a "Highly Commended" in the
MathArt Competition that forms part of the
drive by Nelson Mandela University's Govan
Mbeki Mathematis Development Centre
(GMMDC)'s drive to promote STEAM education
in South Africa. It challenges learners to link
mathematics and art in a unique and creative
way, develolping creative problem solving and
innovation skills among learners - as required
for job success in 4IR.OPENING THIS WEEK
THE RHENISH
AQUATIC
CENTRE
7 OCTOBER 2020
Rhenish Girls' High's much
anticipated Aquatic Centre
will be opened officially on 7
October 2020. Rhenishers
who intend swimming or
playing water polo have
received detailed
instructions on registration
requirements (Covid 19).
Queries in this regard may
be directed to Ms Biljon, the
Aquatics Manager -
suzaan.biljon@rhenish.co.zaSTELLENBOSCH
AQUATICS CLUB
New Swimming Club in the heart of Stellenbosch
In the Swim of Things
A brand new swimming club was officially launched
on Thursday 1 October 2020.
The club is based in the heart of Stellenbosch at
the brand new Rhenish Aquatic Centre.
"We are driven by enjoyment, passion and
community and we have a variety of options
available to cater for swimmers of all ages and
levels, says Ms Suzaan Biljon, SA Olympic swimmer
(Olympics 2008 and 2012) and Aquatics Manager at
Rhenish Girls' High.
Classes will begin on Monday 5 October. For further
details, contact Beryl at
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