Lilyfontein Newsletter 4.04 2 November 2018

2 November 2018

Dear Parents / Guardians,

The first week of matric exams are behind us, we continue to wish all our matric learners and parents the best. To all our Lilyfontein families who are preparing for their exam sessions, take care and remember to play outside and get lots of fresh air.  Please take note of the following.

BUDGET: Annual Budget meeting appreciation
Thank you to all the parents that attended the budget meeting on Tuesday evening, your attendance is valued.

SCHOOL TIMES: Please take note
School will close at 12:10 each day from Monday, 5 November 2018 and the town bus will leave school at 12:30 each day.

ATTENTION PARENTS: Bus Survey
Thank you to those parents that have already completed the survey.  If you are interested please take a few minutes to complete the survey;
CLICK HERE



BUCO Tomato Trot & Cycle: Sponsorship Document 2019 
Hello Lilyfontein Family it's time to get involved and ready for the biggest Lilyfontein Fundraiser of the year the ANNUAL Buco Tomato Trot & Cycle 2019. Let's make the 24th edition the best yet! If you would like to get involved read through the sponsorship document - we have a package to suit everyone's budget! Together we can make our school awesome! SPONSORSHIP DOCUMENT

​BUCO Tomato Trot & Cycle: T-Shirt Sponsorship 2019
WOW what a great community of businesses we have!  Thank you to all the parents and local business that have bought spots on the shirt.  We are SOLD OUT!





Music Moments Concert: Was Wonderful!
Congratulations to all the wonderful musicians and singers who took part in the Musical Moments concert on Wednesday evening.  We are very proud of you!





ECO:  Together we can make a difference
Lilyfontein School submitted their WESSA Schools Programme #ECO Portfolio. A massive thank you to all the learners, parents, educators and staff that have contributed to the development of this portfolio. Lilyfontein continues to produce #ECO #WARRIORS with an enthusiastic team of educators supporting, guiding and encouraging them. 
















  

LETTER TO PARENTS: Language Selection Grade 8 2019
All grade 7 parents - please read the letter regarding Language Selection for Grade 8 in 2019. Thank you.
CLICK HERE



SPORT NEWS: Sport / Extra Murals 
Please note that all sport and extra murals will end for the year on Friday, 2 November 2018. However, scheduled matches will still be
honoured and the school gym will continue until 30 November.

SPORT NEWS: Lilyfontein Swimming Caps
Lilyfontein Swimming Caps 25 October 2018 Please note that a new batch of branded swimming caps have been ordered. We are thank all the parents who have supported the purchasing of these caps. Please note that the caps are being phased in and are not compulsory. The caps will be sold from the school shop and we will notify parents when they have arrived.​

SPORT RESULTS: 
CRICKET
U11A Cricket vs Sakhile
Sakhile 86/9 in 20 overs. Josh Pickering 4/10 in 4 overs.
Lilyfontein 57 all out.
Lilyfontein lost by 29 runs.

U13B vs Stirling D
Lilyfontein 108/5. Jeddyn Lennox 52*, Jahdiel Chitondwe 17*.
Stirling 63 all out. Heath Vd Merwe 4/6, Seth Wiggil 3/9 and John Kretzmann 2/13.
Lilyfontein won by 45 runs

U13 Girs vs Berlin Primary
Berlin 69/8, Megan Emslie 4/10
Lilyfontein 73/0, Megan Emslie 43*
Lilyfontein won by 10 wickets

U13 Boys vs Dale
Dale 86/10, Aidon Tidbury 4/10
Lilyfontein 87/1, Chad Henderson 47*
Lilyfontein won by 9 wickets

U10 Boys vs Dale
Dale 107/6, Sebastian Walker 3/15
Lilyfontein 107/3, Jeddyn Lennox 43*
Lilyfontein won by 7 wickets

CYCLING
Results from Thomas River event 27 October:
- Sabro Atakligan 2nd - 47.2 KM Open
- Kirsten Nash: 1st lady 20km cycle
- Anya Nash: 2nd lady 20km cycle
- Timothy Page: 10th overall in the 20km Thomas River MTB cycle and 1st Sprog (boy).
- Jack Bosazza: 1st boy 5km cycle

SWIMMING
Congratulations to Sadi Steyn - who placed 1st in the girls u/9 backstroke at the Amathole Country School’s competition.

SPORT NEWS: Support our Cricketers
Our Lilyfontein U13 Cricketers are at it again. Fundraising for their overseas tour in 2019. Please support the fun run 3 November at 2 Swans Wedding Farm @ 2pm. For more information please contact 072 431 7758.
 
Yours faithfully
MR N ELS
Principal


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Lilyfontein Pre-Primay have regsitered for the #outdoorclassroomday. The learners had fun creating nature constructions, building fiar houses and bug hotels and even did a music lesson outdoors.
 
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2018/11/02
  • Foundation Phase Cake Sale
  • U/9A Cricket vs Dale (H)

2018/11/03
  • U/9, U/10, U/11 & U/13 Cricket vs Gonubie Primary (TBC)

2018/11/05
  • U/13 Cricket Girls vs Stirling(H)

2018/11/06
  • Grade 0 - 3 Puppet Show

2018/11/07
  • U/10A Cricket vs Hudson (A)
  • U/11A Cricket vs Hudson Park(A)
  • U/13A vs Stirling(A)

2018/11/08
  • U/13C Cricket vs West Bank(H)

2018/11/09
  • U/13 UK Tour Cricket Cake Sale.
  • Swimming - Inyathi Relay Gala at Stirling
  • U/9A Cricket vs Selborne(H)

2018/11/10
  • U/9&U/13 Cricket vs Queens(A)
  • U/10&U/11Cricket vs Queens(H)

2018/11/12
  • U/13 Cricket Girls vs Mdantsane(H)
  • Pre-Primary Assessment Week 
  • Grade 7 Exams Start

2018/11/14
  • IP Exams Start

2018/11/15
  • Camp Bush Baby Gr 2

2018/11/22
  • Camp Bush Baby Gr 3

2018/11/30
  • Grade 7 Dance

2018/11/30
  • Camp Bush Pig Gr 4,5&6
  • 2018/12/04Foundation Phase Prize Giving

2018/12/05
  • IP Prize Giving

2018/12/06
  • Grade R Graduation
  • Camp Bush Baby Gr 1

2018/12/07
  • Carols Concert

2018/12/12
  • PP Christmas Party

2018/12/12
  • School Closes for 2018

FP = Foundation Phase
IP = Intermediate Phase
HS = High School

 
 
 

Sport Results

  • SPORT RESULTS: 15 February 2019
  • SPORT RESULTS: 8 February 2019
  • SPORT RESULTS: 01 February 2019
  • SPORT RESULTS: 24 January 2018

SPORT NEWS: Cricket
Well done to Chad Henderson who was selected to attend the second round of Provincial Cricket Trials.

SPORT RESULTS: Cricket
1st Lilyfontein vs Stirling
Stirling 99/8. Logan Mcquirk 3/15.
Lilyfontein 97/7. Matthew Niemand 34.
Lilyfontein lost by 1 wicket.

1st Lilyfontein vs Western Region
Lilyfontein 157 all out. Logan McQuirk 91*
Western Region 158/9. Logan McQuirk 5/29.
Lilyfontein lost by 1 wicket.

U15 Lilyfontein vs Western Region.
Lilyfontein 58 all out.
Western Region 59/1.
Lilyfontein lost by 9 wickets.

U15 Lilyfontein vs Western Region 20/20
Lilyfontein 66 all out. Aidan Tidbury 18.
Western Region 70/1.
Lilyfontein lost by 9 wickets.

U13A Lilyfontein vs Stirling B
Lilyfontein 126/5. Chad Henderson 34, Aidan Tidbury 32.
Stirling 114/5.
Lilfyontein won by 12 runs.

U13B Lilyfontein vs Selborne
Selborne 85/8.
Lilyfontein 67/8.
Lilyfontein lost by 18 runs.

U10 Lilyfontein vs Hudson
Lilyfontein 113/9. Corbin Tidbury 42, Blade Mclean 28*.
Hudson 114/1.
Lilyfontein lost by 9 wickets.

U9 Lilyfontein vs Gonubie
Lilyfontein 92/6. Corbin Tidbury 59.
Gonubie 65/5. Conor Smit 2/15.
Lilyfontein won by 27 runs.

SPORT RESULTS: Tennis 
U15 Lilyfontein vs Hudson Park
Lilyfontein won 6-2.

U13A Lilyfontein vs Queens College
Lilyfontein won 4-2.

U13B Lilyfontein vs Queens College
Lilyfontein won 4-2.

SPORT RESULTS: Swimming 
Well done to Michael Naude, Ty Fetting and Daniel Naude for winning Freestyle Relay B-League Open Boys swim at Clarendon.

Congratulations to the following children who competed in the Clarendon Primary B-League gala 11th February:

Daniel Naude, Michael Naude, Julie Saayman, Emily Reed, Lea Pederson-Horn, Yemaya, Melissa Lindstrom, Jessica Lindstrom, Mila Pascoe, Sadie Steyn, Kieryn Fourie, Sierra Mattheys.

SPORT RESULTS: Surfing 
Congratulations to the following Lilyfontein Surfers that competed in the #REEF Summer Series in January and February at Nahoon Beach Break U14 Boys Kyan Lugg 3rd place overall
U14 Girls Lily Mellin 2nd place overall
U10 Girls Crystal Kruger 2nd place overall
U8 Girls Yemaya Kruger 4th place overall

RESULTS: Debating 
Adon Parker, Daniel du Plessis and Aiden Young (A team) debated against Merrifield A on Wednesday,13 February and won their debate.
Adon Parker was Best Speaker. Sethu Jikwa and Iman Mciteka adjudicated.

Unfortunately, our B team: Yonda Nonyathi, Liyabona Mlungwana and Bonolo Ramela, lost their debate against Clarendon B’s, but they gained from the vigorous debate. WELL DONE!

SPORT: Entry Form Merrifield Mile 17 February 2019 
Calling all swimmers to enter the Merrifield Mile there is an event for all ages and swimming levels: Splash, 250 meters, 500 meters, Mile! Click on the link for the entry form.
ENTRY FORM

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SPORT RESULTS: Tomato Trot & Cycle
BUCO Tomato Trot & Cycle: 8km CYCLE Results 
BUCO Tomato Trot & Cycle: 15km RUN Results 
BUCO Tomato Trot & Cycle: 55km CYCLE Results 
BUCO Tomato Trot & Cycle: 35km CYCLE Results 
BUCO Tomato Trot & Cycle: 15km CYCLE Results 

Congratulations to the following Lilyfontein learners that received podium finish at the Tomato Trot & Cycle.

15km Male Cycle 
1. Jack Hayman
2. Luke Swinney
3. Hein Weyer

15km Run Male Junior 
1. Aiden Young

 

15km Run Female Junior 
2. Kirsten Nash

8km Cycle Male
1. Baelien Hubert
3. Reece Connellan

 

8km Cycle Female 
1. Ilke King
2. Crystal Kruger
3. Chareese Harnden

SPORT RESULTS: Cricket
U15 Cricket vs Merrifield.
Merrifield 119/8 in 20 overs.
Lilyfontein 111 all out.
Connor Timmins 28, Tiaan Potgieter 24 and Jahdiel Chitondwe 28. Lilyfontein lost by 8 runs.

U13 girls vs Mdantsane.
Lilyfontein 46/6 in 15 overs.
Mdantsane 42/2 in 15 overs. 
Lilyfontein won my 4 runs.

SPORT RESULTS: Swimming
BCA Border Long Course Champs Swimming
Jordyn Marr
- Silver Boys U12 200m Breaststroke
- Bronze Boys U12 50m Breaststroke

Keegan Marr
- Silver Boys U11 200m Freestyle

Congratulations to the following children who competed in the Hudson Park Primary B-League gala 21 January: Daniel Naude, Michael Naude, Julie Saayman, Jamie Bauer, Emily Reed, Lea Pederson Horn, Yemaya, Melissa Lindstrom, Jessica Lindstrom, Mila Pascoe, Sadie Steyn, Keiryn Fourie, Sierra Mattheys.

SPORT: Entry Form Merrifield Mile 17 February 2019 
Calling all swimmers to enter the Merrifield Mile there is an event for all ages and swimming levels: Splash, 250 meters, 500 meters, Mile! Click on the link for the entry form.
ENTRY FORM

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SPORT: Letter to Parents 
Reminder about Sport Policy. Please read attached letter regarding sport at Lilyfontein 

SPORTS NEWS: 
Cycling 
Congratulations to Teo Bosazza and Ej Mollentze for being selected to go to Cape Town for the National XCO MTBike competition as part of the Eastern Cape MTB team. We wish them all the best of luck. 

SPORT RESULTS:
Cycling 
Teo Bosazza came first in the provincial MTB XCO this weekend achieving an awesome ride of 15 km in only 55 mins

Athletics
EL City East Athletics Well done to the following Primary school Athletes who have made it through to the second round of trials:
Girls
- U10 Crystal Kruger 100m
- U12 Tariro Chinamasa 1200m
- U13 Christine Bollard-Davies 1500m
- U13 Liesel-Mari De Jager Shot Put and Shot-Put
- U13 Liyahluma Simelane Javelin
Boys
- U12 Baelien Hubert 1200m & Javelin
- U12 Erik Le Roux High Jump
- U12 Liam Driessel Long Jump
- U13 Luke Randall Javelin
- U13 Timothy Page 1500m

Primary School athletes who qualified for the 3rd round of athletics trials are:
Girls 13y;  Liesl-Mari de Jager- 1st place shot put
Girls 13y;  Liesl-Mari de jager – 1st place discus
Girls 13y;  Liyahluma Simelani – 1st place javelin
Boys 12y;  Erik le Roux – 1st place high jump

Cricket:
- 1st Cricket vs Hudson Park 1st Algie Cup.
Hudson Park won by 143 runs.

- U13A vs Gonubie U13A.
Gonubie won by 6 wickets.
Chad Henderson 76 and 2/16 off 4 overs.

- U11A vs Hudson park U11A
Hudson Park won by 89 runs.
Riley Law 2/21, James Reeves 27

- U10A vs Selborne U10A.
Selborne won by 4 wickets.
Corbin Tidbury 27, Jack Bosazza 2/10 off 4 overs. 

- 1st Team Cricket played against Grens at Lilyfontein.
Lilyfontein -152/8 and Grens made 91/8.
Lilyfonrtein won by 61 runs.
Well done to Nathan Summers who made 44 runs and Logan McQuirk 36.

- U19 Girls Cricket team played their first match against Hudson Park High School.
Lilyfontein won by 100 runs.
Well done to Megan Emslie who managed to score 47 runs and took 5 wickets.

- U15 Boys Cricket played against Greenpoint.
Lilyfontein made 177/7 and Greenpoint 81/6.
Lilyfontein won by 96 runs.
Well done to Tiaan Potgieter 55* and Luke Summer taking 2/15.

- U13 Boys Cricket played against Hudson Park Primary School.
Lilyfontein lost by 54 runs.
Well done to Aya mkhokeli for taking 3/20 and Chad Henderson for making 31 runs.

Tennis:
- U15 Boys Tennis played against Stirling and lost 0-6.
- U13 Boys Tennis played against Gonubie and won 4-2.
- U11 Boys Tennis played against Komga and unfortunately lost the match 2-4.

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RESULTS: Running
Aiden Young, Grade 11, ran the EL Eye Hospital Laser Challenge 10km on 19 January 2019, and was placed 3rd in the male junior category, in a time of 40mins16sec.

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