CALLING FOR COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
The Camps Bay High School Past Pupils Union (CBHSPPU) is about to finalise its first formal committee! Should you be willing to join this committee and able to give of your time to assist us with updating the history of the school and being part of the CBHSPPU, please e-mail the following details to cbhsppu@gmail.com:
• Name and Surname
• Cell-phone number
• E-mail address
• Year matriculated
• Skills you are able to offer the CBHSPPU
Our first meeting will be held mid-November.
BREAKFAST / LUNCH BIKE RIDE:
On 16 November 2013 at 10h00 we will be undertaking the Epic Voyage of 1000 Bikes (AKA, Fun Ride, and 1000 bikes might be misleading, more likely thirty, or perhaps twenty). We will be departing on this manic journey from Camps Bay High School at 10h00 sharp. We will ride for young and old, with cubic centimetres big and small. Oh how we shall ride on that day!
We depart from the field, where we will round the Bay of Camps, pay homage to the Apostles as we pass over the Sugar Bush. We will pull in to the Republic and say howzit to the 79 ous. We will then cart our weary chariots over into our own Winelands. It will be here where we show our valour and restraint by passing through the Winelands and the Pedlar on The Bend for refreshments. Our journey will continue past the twin contradictions of Pollsmoor and Steenberg, and summit Ou Kaapse Weg. We will then carry our weary backsides to The Toad where we shall do lunch. From here we shall battle the treacherous and often underestimated Chapmans Peak, every man and woman for themselves, with no man or woman left behind. We will surrender our sacks of gold (R23 to be exact) to the Keepers of the Gate to the Republic, and make our way home, to the field of origin via the Sugar Bush and the Apostles, to tell stories of bravery, sacrifice and hardship.
Please note:
- All safety gear to be worn, ATGATT applies (All The Gear, All The Time);
- Have R23-00 (in exact change, please) ready for the Chapman's Peak Drive Toll Fee;
- Please DO NOT jump the gate at Chappies! There will be a lot of us and it only makes things difficult for the people behind you;
- All welcome; if it's roadworthy, it’s welcome (although, there shouldn't be any spoedkops lurking);
- We will not be going on any highways, so all roadworthied cc's are welcome to join us; the more the merrier;
- We will not be racing, we will have somebody leading the pack, so please remain behind him;
- Usual traffic rules apply: keep a safe following distance. If you need to overtake, do so with caution;
- If you choose to participate in the Camps Bay Old Pupils Fun Ride, you will do so at your own risk. The organisers of the event will not be held liable for any damage caused by you or anybody else;
- We will stop at the top of Constantia Nek to regroup and take photographs, and discuss the battle ahead.
See here for the route on Google Maps:
https://mapsengine.google.com/map/edit?mid=zlCt4G2kJbUk.kaCnIAEL_ZoA
For any queries about the ride, please contact David Taylor on 082-688-3325, or e-mail: david.taylor@marion-taylor.com. (Also, if you would like to buy or sell a house!)
PAST PUPILS SPORTS DAY:
The annual Camps Bay High School Past Pupils Sports Day held on Saturday, 7 September 2013, was enjoyed by all. All matches were played in great spirit between the current Camps Bay High School Pupils and the Past Pupils.
The final scores were:
Rugby:
CBHS Matrics (won) 7 – 6 vs Rest of the School
Old Past Pupils (won) 17 – 15 vs New Past Pupils
Hockey:
Boys Hockey : Past Pupils (won) 1 – 0 vs CBHS
Girls Hockey : Past Pupils (draw) 1 – 1 vs CBHS
Soccer:
Boys Soccer : Past Pupils (won) 1 – 0 vs CBHS
All had a great time after the matches, reminiscing over a few cold ones whilst supporting the Springboks against the Wallabies.
Thank you to Camps Bay High School for providing the refreshments and for the well-prepared fields and venue.
To see more photos of this event on the Camps Bay High School photo site on Flickr, click ‹‹here››.
To ensure that you are invited to our next event please e-mail cbhsppu@gmail.com with your current/updated email address and continue to visit our blog at www.cbhsppu.blogspot.com for up-to-date and current news and information.
SPORTS AND CULTURAL AWARDS DINNER:
On Thursday, 3 October 2013 we held our annual Sports and Cultural Awards Dinner at the Suikerbossie Restaurant in Hout Bay.
This event is held annually to honour our top achievers throughout the year in sport and culture. Mr Theodore Yach was our guest speaker and delivered an inspiring speech to our young stars for their futures and how to achieve their goals.
Below are some of the outstanding awards handed out:
Sports Woman of the Year: Cassidy Jerram
Sports Man of the Year: Mark Bright and Sufiyan Mansuri
List of Learners who Achieved Colours and Honours at Camps Bay High School in 2013:
Colours: Brode Gleeson (Body Boarding)
In Honoure: Luke Kitchin (Body Boarding)
Pro Excellencia: Andrea Colombo (English Olympiad)
Pro Excellencia: Yahui Xu (Mathematics Olympiad)
In Honoure: Danielle Jacobson (Science Olympiad)
Pro Excellencia: Brittany Ferreira (Dance)
Pro Excellencia: Jessica Way (Dance)
Pro Excellencia: Hannah Fagan (Debating)
In Honoure: Mvelisi Mvandaba (Drama – Movie "Spud")
Joshua Samson (Drama – Movie "Felix")
Pro Excellencia: Kathryn Byrnes (Music)
Isabella Hulme (Music)
In Honoure: Matthew Samuels (Figure Skating / National Colours)
Kiyan Van Rensburg (Scouts / National Colours)
In Honoure: Mayhew Steyn (Academics)
Danielle Jacobson (Academics)
Andrea Colombo (Academics)
To see more photos of the Sports and Cultural Awards Dinner, on the Camps Bay High School photo site on Flickr, Click ‹‹here››.
CELEBRATION:
On 14 October 2013, Camps Bay High School once again showcased the talent of its pupils at the annual Celebration. This was an evening during which the pupils were honoured for their academic achievements. Entertainment, by the pupils, which included solo singing, choirs, dancing and bands from genres like jazz, rock and marimbas were enjoyed by the 2 000 parents and pupils who attended the evening. The evening ended off with a thrilling performance by the entire school with the theme “Where is the Love”.
To see more photos of this event, on the Camps Bay High School photo site on Flickr, click ‹‹here››.
The Prefects for 2014 were also announced on the evening. They are :
Kiyan van Rensburg (Head Prefect)
Maxine Beimel (Deputy Head Prefect)
Liam Visser (Deputy Head Prefect)
Nicholas Carney
Anja Ritchie
Cullam Geyser
Sesona Zengetwa
Daniel Maneveld
Chelsea Bendall
Lolwethu Gubu
Michelle Kao
Nicole McIver
Ethan Philander
Marie-Helene Portocarero
Richard Seeber
Luke Kitchin
Zaynab Mohamed
Miles Ritchie
Jessica Landsberg
Sarah Schumann
Wade Wagner
Bevan Geyser
Solara Wing
Fabio Fehr
Mujahid Londt
FORTHCOMING REUNIONS:
The Reunion for the Matric Class of 1983 will take place on Saturday, 23 November 2013, in the Camps Bay High School Seminar Rooms at 19h00. The reunion will be in the form of a cocktail party. The contact person for this reunion is Michele Basset and we encourage you to contact her via e-mail on: mbasset@iafrica.com. Michele will supply you with further details.
The reunion for the Matric Class of 1993 and 2003 will take place on Saturday, 30 November 2013, in the Camps Bay High School Seminar Rooms at 19h00. The reunion will also be in the form of a cocktail party.
You can contact Vivienne Ashcroft on campsbayschools@gmail.com for further details.
It would be great if you could contribute R120-00 which will be used to cover the cost of the refreshments. This amount can be deposited into the following account:
Holder: Camps Bay High School
Bank: First National Bank
Account Type: Current Account
Account Number: 502 403 434 63
Branch Code: 201809
Reference: Please use your Surname and Matric Year.
We encourage you to RSVP for these reunions to Vivienne Ashcroft on campsbayschools@gmail.com as soon as possible. Please spread the word about this forthcoming reunion!
CAMPS BAY SCHOOLS PUB AND QUIZ EVENING:
The three Camps Bay Schools will be hosting the traditional Pub & Quiz Evening on Friday, 8 November 2013 at 19h00 in Ardis at Camps Bay High School. These evenings have always proven to be great fun.
Book your table NOW! Tables of six members per team. R100-00 per person (includes a hamburger and chips). There will also be a cash bar.
Contact Vivienne Ashcroft on 082-466-8261 or e-mail her on campsbayschools@gmail.com. We would love to have a couple of “past pupils” tables at this event.
ACHIEVERS’ / FRIENDS OF CAMPS BAY WALL:
During 2006 we celebrated 100 years of schooling in Camps Bay. It was an opportunity to connect with the greater Camps Bay High family, stretching back into our history. This family comprised two groups firstly, our former pupils, and secondly, our ardent supporters who are parents and friends.
We honour our former pupils and friends of Camps Bay High School who have achieved or made a difference in some way by displaying their photographs in the foyer at the main entrance of the school.
Should you have any nominations for this Wall, kindly contact the school on 021-438-1507 or e-mail Vivienne Ashcroft on campsbayschools@gmail.com.
Kind regards
Dean Cottle
