Quarter 3 Newsletter 2022

3 Imrah in finals Debating Finals Matric Ball Matric Ball Noah Kemp Well done to Noah who is the first learner to successfully complete the Arduino Certification on Electronics and Physical Computing. This professional certification validates and understanding of the Arduino building blocks, such as the basics of physical computing, electronic circuits, programming, prototyping, mechatronics and Internet of Things. Ruby McCulloch and Declan Saul Satellite manufacturing giant “INTELSAT” in partnership with “MaxIQ Space” aims to inspire teenagers from across the African continent to set their sights on becoming satellite engineers. We are extremely proud of two of our "Parkies", Ruby McCulloch (Grade 11) and Declan Saul (Grade 9), who were initially selected to be part of Mission 1 of the programme. Only thirty learners were selected from the entire African Continent. A series of workshops and assignments followed will culminated in them being announced as part of Mission 2. Each Mission 2 learner will send an experiment to the International Space Station which will be used to collect and measure real scientific data and allow them to participate in real Space science. We wish them all the best! Maya Mthwana Congratulations to Maya Mthwana who was selected to represent the Cape Town Expo Region at ISF (International Science Fair) 2022. Maya investigated the factors and parameters that lead to the Leidenfrost Effect. This is the strange 'beading effect' of liquids on a hot surface. The Eskom Expo ISF is South Africa’s biggest school-level science fair, attracting participants from Ghana, Nigeria, Tanzania, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Lesotho and Brazil. Maya Mthwana Noah Kemp Declan Saul Ruby McCulloch Zara Leask-Baggesen Congratulations to Zara on placing first in the Public Speaking finals in the South African Literacy Association’s competition in the grade 10 Home Language category. Zara’s hard work and commitment paid off and we are most proud of her. Space Programme Zara Leask-Baggesen EVENTS Matric Ball The matrics enjoyed an unforgettable evening of dining and dancing at Kelvin Grove. Before they departed, everyone got the opportunity to see them arrive and walk down the red carpet at the pre- ball speech event. Matric Variety Show The matrics entertained us greatly with their fun performances at MVS 2022. Money raised went towards a bench and a bird bath donated in honour of Mrs Smïd and to their chosen charity, Melkbos Care Centre. National Independent Debating and Public Speaking Championships Over the long weekend we successfully hosted the NIDPSC 2022. Schools from all over the country participated in various rounds of debating, interpretive reading, impromptu speaking, persuasive speaking and after-dinner speaking. At the end of the evening the team to represent South Africa at the WIDPSC was announced. We are exceptionally proud of Imrah Salie who made it into the finals for persuasive speaking. Grade 11 Camp The Grade 11s spent a weekend at Waterval Country Lodge, Tulbagh, discussing and planning for 2023.