Newsletter 2 2010

Dear Cedar House families

What a joy it is to be back and what a time was had! Columbia University is an inspirational place: the libraries, the professors, the grad students with whom we worked and my 19 colleagues (Heads from around the world) all added up to an unforgettable and life changing experience. The academic demands of the fellowship were substantial and I grew tremendously; it was deeply humbling for me to have to reach as deeply as I was forced to reach. Cedar House was the filter through which it was all “devoured” and what a compelling filter of a place it is! To be so far away and so stimulated and so forced to think and consider and debate, and still to realise the profound specialness of the School one is leading is a wonderful thing.

Columbia has 1300 positions for 26 000 applications; in addition to good marks, the students who are accepted are noted because they can demonstrate intellectual curiosity, independent thought, initiative and a public-minded connection to the world/commitment to fairness and imperatives of freedom and diversity. These, I am convinced, are priorities for our country’s top universities and, because they are at the forefront of what we try to value in our community, they embody another reason why Cedar House gives young people such a competitive edge.

There is so much to share with our community. Our students and staff are beginning to be briefed on it all; I plan to convene a parents’ forum in the next few weeks to share with you some initiatives that have emerged out of my experiences. They include an international exchange programme, some very interesting proposed innovations in how we arrange our learning groups in the future and a number of really focused strategies on how to ensure that we continue to offer an enlivening, valuable educational experience for our students. I have returned convinced that our wholehearted commitment to equipping our students with something genuinely special needs to be at the base of what we are trying to be.

I returned to such a healthy School. This is because of Mrs November’s commitment to her role as Acting Principal as well as our staff and students’ much appreciated support. I thank our community very sincerely indeed.

Our term has started well with social action and extra-mural sign-ups all having happened.

NEW STUDENTS’ REPORTS

We trust that all parents of new students received the new students’ interim reports (distributed early last week). Please contact the office urgently if you have not received these reports.

IEB NATIONAL CONFERENCES

Our Staff attended their annual IEB subject conferences during the past two Saturdays. What follows are mini-reports from each attending teacher.

The English Conference was an extremely worthwhile experience.  It is an opportunity to keep abreast with the latest developments, changes and thinking in English assessment.  Critical Literacy was a focus this year.  I was once again struck by how fortunate we are, as teachers, to have our voices heard.  I attended an inspirational session on Poetry and came away filled with new ideas to extend the teaching of poetry into other areas of the English curriculum.  I am so grateful to have had this opportunity, thank you :  Mrs Rumboll

Once again, the IEB History conference was inspiring, with features ranging from useful discussions about better ways to teach and mark source-based essays to innovative teaching ideas to use in the classroom. A highlight for many was a talk by Sharlto Copley, the actor who plays the lead role in District 9, about identity, stereotypes, links to history and the making of District 9. I am grateful for the opportunity to exchange ideas with colleagues from around the country, and to re-energise my teaching :  Mrs Bottaro

Attending the IEB National Conference is always a treat for me. The examiner’s feedback on last year’s exams is so useful to hear firsthand as I am preparing grade 12 students this year. I enjoyed the debates that came up in various sessions and also valued networking with colleagues. Marc Ancillotti gave a session on ‘Teaching Problem Solving/ Critical Thinking’ which was backed up by notes, in which he referred extensively to the work of George Polya. We were encouraged to ask open-ended questions, to stop long enough to allow students time to reflect, and provide opportunities for the transfer of knowledge to other situations. Marc is also inspirational in his mastery of his computer as a teaching tool. Other sessions I attended were helpful on the topic of Statistics and on everyday classroom ideas. It was a privilege for me to be able to attend the conference this year!  Ms Court

The 2010 IEB Maths Literacy conference was slickly run and informative.  We started with useful feedback on last year’s NSC exams and what to focus on in 2010.  This was followed by a number of short workshops all of which were inspiring (and often humorous).  Our own Ms Gail Gubb presented a workshop entitled “Sound Bites” which guided us on researching and creating our own materials, whilst providing us with a challenging matric portfolio item at the same time.  It was as always a very worthwhile trip : Mrs Glenday and Mrs Gubb

The Accounting conference was most interesting, inspiring and informative.
We were exposed to a range of speakers; some teachers presented their portfolio tasks and we also reflected on the 2009 examinations and the results thereof.  A business consultant, Roger Hitchcock, spoke about the impact and the implications of the New Company’s Act and King Code III, a code of governance for business.  We were made aware of the critical changes in the business landscape and I most certainly feel much better equipped to share this with my students.  Thank you to Cedar House and the IEB for making this possible : Mrs November

I was very grateful for the opportunity to attend the IEB Design User Group Conference in Johannesburg last week. It was an informative and inspiring day.  We were given feedback on the 2009 theory exam and common errors were observed. A problematic area in practical Design assessment is the comparison of one student’s final product with another. The presentation of which, often unfairly reflects the level of resources available to a student. It was clarified that for the 2010 practical exam no outsourcing will be allowed.  As part of the afternoon events, we visited FADA (the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture) at the University of Johannesburg. We were informed of the university’s expectations of first year students and it was good to hear that the teaching of Design at school level is providing them with much more competent candidates.  It was enjoyable to meet fellow Design teachers and beneficial to share ideas and resources. I gained a great deal from participating in the conference and I now have a better understanding of 2010 IEB requirements for Design : Mrs Lancaster

Participating in the conference was very worthwhile and stimulating. Questions regarding the syllabus were clarified, and guidelines were given regarding the 2010 exam. The highlight for me was a presentation on the origin of the universe given by a guest speaker, a professional astronomer : Mr Jacoby

As a first time attendee at this Conference, I was more than a little apprehensive about what to expect.  I needn’t have been.  The Conference, in its entirety, was worthwhile, empowering and provided an invaluable opportunity for me to link with other Life Orientation teachers within the IEB.  A particularly important section of the programme was the time devoted to a thorough discussion of the Grade 12 Common Assessment Task 2010, which our Grade 12’s are currently grappling with.  The theme of this year’s task  is Gender Equity and Power Relations in South Africa – a fertile discussion topic for our articulate and smart Cedar House students.  Another session that was informative and useful was the session on setting tasks that cater adequately for all the cognitive levels in Bloom’s taxonomy.  Not only was this session helpful, it also generated much lively debate and provided us with a broader and deeper perspective on assessment.  There were two guest speakers.  One of the topics covered the stages of your life that generate personal growth and energy and the second topic dealt with the extent of drug experimentation and abuse amongst South Africans.  This was an informative, but very alarming presentation, skilfully delivered with candour and frankness.  Having gained so much from this experience, I can truly say that I cannot wait for the next such opportunity : Ms Gubb

Last week I attended the annual CAT User Group Conference in Johannesburg. We were once again hosted at the Birchwood Hotel and Conference Centre which was an ideal venue for the event. As always the content of the conference was necessary and useful, especially to those of us who do not teach.  We covered report backs from the examiners and planned for the year ahead. A task team has also been formed to look into the issue of the current classification of CAT as a “non-designated subject” and to make contact with the relevant authorities : Ms MacLachlan

The Mathematics conference was so well presented and was such a good experience. Three of our Grade 12 Mathematics teachers went and gained so much information and inspiration especially from the examiners and the moderator. Topics that are quite new to the syllabus, i.e. statistics was clarified and discussed in depth. There was such a real sense of professionalism and the atmosphere was energetic, uplifting and inspiring. The future of paper 3, A.P. Maths and portfolio’s were discussed and debated. It is so exciting to see where Mathematics is heading and how we are doing it right in Cedar House : Mr Le Roux

The Visual Art conference exam report backs and portfolio information were interesting and relevant.  I am very grateful for the opportunity to reconnect with colleagues from various provinces and for the important information and resources provided by the IEB: Ms Peckham

The Life Science conference was an inspiring and informative experience.  We were given a presentation by a gynaecologist/obstetrician who informed us about cervical cancer and the latest research around treatment and prevention of this disease.  We also had a presentation given by a senior researcher at Maropeng (The cradle of human kind).  She was very knowledgeable and increased our understanding on this topic that is now part of the curriculum.  I enjoyed the conference and came away feeling enriched.  Thank you : Mrs Person

Once again the National User Group Geography Conference was held at the Birchwood Conference Centre in Boksburg (Gauteng) on Saturday the 6th of February.  The conference started with input from the Chief Moderator, Graham Keats, who discussed last year’s Senior Certificate Exam results and Exam Techniques.  The two examiners then discussed the 2009 papers in greater detail, highlighting problem areas and changes that will be implemented this year. A number of interesting talks by Guest speakers followed.  These talks included:

  • Promoting Geography in Grade 8 & 9 classes
  • Outings & camps offered by the WESSA Organisation
  • Greening South African Cities
  • Climate Change
  • Simulation Games & Role Plays
  • Newspaper Geography
  • Use of technology in the Geography classroom
  • Contour Interpretation

I always find the conference to be of great value, both professionally and personally.  It is a time to meet up with fellow Geographers and share resources and ideas.  It is also an opportunity for the Western Cape Geography User group to meet and plan for the year ahead.  I would like to thank Mr Rumboll for giving me the opportunity to once again attend such a worthwhile event : Mrs Glover

I have a better understanding of the IEB’s expectations.  I have also realised that the IEB requires teachers to be on the ball 24/7 which is a little daunting, but inspiring.  It was also good to see that the IEB offers flexibility in terms of syllabus and portfolio procedures : Ms de Wet

This was my second time I had the opportunity of attending and participating in the IEB User Group Conference: Dramatic Arts. Compared to last year when I felt completely lost in the quagmire of acronyms and texts, I came away this year feeling much more confident and truly “fired up” to teach drama. Russell Untiedt the convenor (again) was brilliant and professional. I particularly enjoyed having our venue at St John’s College because it gave us an opportunity to really connect with all the drama teachers in a more intimate space. Bauke Snyman, who sets the matric exam papers gave a very informative talk on his trip to Melbourne, Australia. I was lucky to pull him aside during a break, and go over past exam papers with him which gave me a real understanding of what he wants and expects from the various questions. This was a break through for me! He stressed the importance of teaching our students how to tackle and write comparative essays. Several workshops were held. Daniel Buckland’s Mime workshop was such fun and informative. Thank you for allowing me to attend such an excellent event : Ms Conradt

The organisers must be congratulated on the content of the conference. All the activities were geared towards assisting educators in their teaching. Amongst these were the following.

  • An in-depth discussion of the changes to the Subject Assessment Guidelines to be implemented this year.
  • Ideas on how to get a teenager to read without being forced by a teacher. The two authors, Jaco Jacobs and Fanie Olivier, offered simple yet exciting solutions to make this happen.
  • Development in poetry focussing on the set work for 2011.
  • Film as a genre in Matric. This session was presented by Leon van Nierop and he is truly the best in the business. This was my personal highlight of the conference.

I am very grateful to the school for giving me the opportunity to attend the conference and to network with colleagues from other provinces. This definitely is another level that is an important part of any conference : Mrs Kotze

CORE SKILLS 2009

In 2009 our Grade 9 pupils wrote the Core Skills Test which tested the level of the different skills needed to cope with English and Maths. We warmly congratulate the following pupils on their achievements.

Bronze Awards: Dominic Williams; Ashleigh Pote; Luigi Perez; Nikita Batlis; Sean Baron; Joshua Kosterman; Cody Lange; Lara Evans; Megan Malherbe

Silver Awards: Jaidan Rumboll; Dylan Kron; Mutaalib Gaffoor; Callum Fraser

Gold Award: Conor Engelbrecht

CAMPS

My sincere thanks to our Staff who made our recent camps possible. What follows are reports on the camps.

KATHLEEN KEOGH : GRADE 9

As I arrived at school on the morning of our departure all that could be heard was moans of sleep deprivation.  The sun had just risen when the humungous monster of a bus arrived to take us on a VERY long journey.  As we entered the belly of the beast we half noticed our parents as they celebrated our departure.  For seven hours we sat, paralyzed by Mr Murray’s sixties pop rock – country music and glued to our seats with sweat.  Our first stop was Ronnies Sex Shop!  (That should create some hysterical parents).  Then a truly awesome crocodile farm and an ostrich farm where many gained the title, “Ostrich Rider”.  When we arrived at camp, early evening, we had a treasure hunt, then “braaied” and made bread … none of us would survive in the wild.  The next morning we departed for another site where we did an obstacle course, lived like the Koi San people and rode camels.  The coolest, however, was the Cango Caves adventure course.  Crawling through forty centimetre holes and climbing up rock faces in the dark has never been more fun!  Thank you very much Ms De Villiers, Ms Glover and Mr Murray for taking us on a wonderful adventure and for not “accidentally” losing or killing any of us.  Instead you rewarded us with word “Thank you for being so well behaved!”

MATTHEW OROLOWITZ : GRADE 9

On the 2nd of February 2010 the Grade 9’s went on a to camp Oudtshoorn. We left at about 6 am and only arrived at Oudtshoorn SEVEN hours later. We first went to the Cango Wildlife Ranch; it was a nice way to see rare and endangered animals so close. We then went to the Oudtshoorn Ostrich Farm. A few brave students rode Ostriches like they were in a rodeo. Finally, almost 12 hours later, we arrived at camp and did a survival course. The next morning we went to Wilgewandel, Oudtshoorn, where we rode camels, went on a awesome zip line over a dam, did an obstacle course and learnt how the our ancestors lived in the past. Then we went to the Cango Caves, which were amazing. We did the adventure tour which covered: 960 steps, 1.2 kilometres, the dreaded Devil’s Chimney and the 27cm big Post box. Apparently it can reach up to 97% humidity in the caves. To top it all off we went to the Journey of Kannnaland, where we saw 8 individuals put on an entertaining show. Thank you, to Ms de Villiers, Ms Glover and Mr Murray for taking us on this trip and Ms November for organising it.

KABIR JARDINE : GRADE 9

The Grade 9’s went on a camp to Oudtshoorn a few weeks ago.  The bus drive was long, but all the scenery was beautiful and we all had fun at the Ostrich farm and other places that we stopped at.  Some were even brave enough to ride the ostriches.  As soon as we got to camp, we were told to get ready for a fun treasure hunt which was super!.  We had supper and then went to our dorms.  The next day we went to a farm – we were split into two teams for a fun activities.  The obstacle course was fun and difficult.  The cango caves were awesome.  We all really enjoyed the camp.  Thanks a lot to all of the teachers who came with us.

JULIA LAURIE AND SEAN MACPHERSON : GRADE 10

On arriving at High Africa we were full of apprehension; camp-related images of  bad food and boring activities filled our heads.  Also, being new, we weren’t sure what to expect.  To our surprise, the dormitories were comfortable with en suite bathrooms, and the food was good.  Our enthusiastic facilitators led us through a variety of optional activities.  The high ropes, leap of faith and climbing wall looked very ominous, but were exciting and fun, and left everyone filled with a huge sense of achievement.  Even though there were many fun activities, we were given plenty of free time to get to know and bond with our grade and to swim in the beautiful Breede River.  We would like to say a big thank you to our mentors and camp facilitators for making it a fun experience for everyone.

SEAN BARON : GRADE 10

On Monday morning, we arrived enthusiastically and raring to go.  We knew that regardless of the camp, we would make it fun.  The bus ride was long but not too long to make it horrible.  When we arrived we were welcomed and split into groups.  We then got to our dormitories and got organised.  Soon we were doing activities and my group started with rock climbing which was probably one of the more challenging ones.  The activities varied from ‘leap of faith’ to using logic and thought.  The most intense one was the 15 metre high ropes course.  We all had a fantastic time and enjoyed it very much.  Thank you mentors.

DARREN BROWN : GRADE 11

After the hour and a half drive, arriving in a place that felt as hot as the earth’s core, I and a few classmates were convinced that it would not be an enjoyable stay at High Afirca.  I’m happy to say that this pessimistic theory was disproved rather quickly.  With awesome obstacle courses, friendly facilitators, a great view of the river and food much better than the stereotypical “camp slop”, I found it hard not to enjoy the camp.  With a combination of work and play, one never felt overworked or, on the contrary, left with so little to do that we felt we were wasting time there.  A special mention must be made of the facilitator “Emcee”, shoe hilarious stories and quirky persona had us laughing more than a couple of times.  It was definitely a memorable experience and I believe it brought the Grade closer together and helped create or strengthen friendships, as well as helping us get to know some of the teachers a bit better.  Thank you to High Africa for the experience and memories and we hope you enjoyed having us as much as we enjoyed being there.

GRADE 8 and 9 MATHS EVENING

On the 9th of February Cedar House had its first maths evening filled with excitement, energy, doughnuts, coke and learning maths in a fun way. All the grade 8 and 9 learners attended the evening and it was so much fun. We started off by playing “who wants to be a mathionaire”, a mockery of “who wants to be a millionaire” where questions were asked, riddles were solved and loads of chocolates were won. The students also saved the world in “alien invasion” where they had to exact the location of four spaceships that landed in Manford city. They had to use logic, and made use of good math to solve this after listening to the news headline. All was done in a good spirit to brag and celebrate the awesomeness of Mathematics : Mr Le Roux, Mrs Gubb and Mrs Glenday

GRADE 8 CREATIVE WRITING EXCURSION TO FISH HOEK

CLAIRE ANDERSON

On Friday the 29th January, the Grade 8’s caught a train into Kalk Bay for an English excursion.  Our brief was to choose a person or group of people to observe and create a story around.  We then had nearly two hours to acquire a target and find a way to sit in on their conversation without being too obvious.  We all scattered and eavesdropped, some more discreetly than others.  Once we had enough information for our descriptive piece we were later to write, we all met up at the station and caught another train to surfing at Muizenburg.  I think that we all enjoyed it and the imaginative take on approaching an English assignment.

DANIEL BORAINE

Last Friday, the 29th of January, the Grade 8’s went on an English outing to Kalk Bay.  We went on the train after the first period.  Our task was to follow someone and overhear their conversations, so that we could write about what we thought they would be like.  Then we had to write a story about them.  So, when we arrived, everyone set off in different directions.  Some went to restaurants, others shops and some to the harbour.  After an hour and a half, we all returned to the train station to go surfing.  It was a great outing that was very different from every other one I have been on.  Thank you Mrs Rumboll.

GRADE 8 EXCURSION

On the 1 February the Grade 8’s went to watch Planet 51 at Cavendish Square.  After the train ride there and a long line in the queue for tickets we finally settled down with our popcorn, ready to be entertained.  Planet 51 was an animated movie that played with the concept of what we regard as “alien”.  Beyond the humour and cute characters its underlying message challenged our ideas of tolerating differences.

IEB PRINCIPALS’ MEETING AT SOMERSET COLLEGE

The most important point on the agenda was about the measurements put in place to prevent problems with/on exam papers in the future. The thoroughness has left me astounded and it confirmed that we are indeed privileged to be a member of the IEB.

Some of the other aspects that were dealt with are:

•   IEB policies for Grade 9. They will continue to offer Core Skills Tests, International Benchmark Tests and CTA’s. Schools can that decide which of these tests would suit their needs.
•   IEB policies for Grade 12. There is no change in the policy regarding the Grade 12 School Based Assessments. However, there are changes to Regional moderation.
•   Subject Conferences will now be split – either regional or national – depending on the number of delegates.
•   Workshops that will be offered  include the following: Exam invigilators, Mathematics, Life Orientation and English : Mrs Kotze

GRADE 8 and 9 EMS EXCURSION TO SABC

JOSHUA KOVARSKY

On Thursday, 11th February, the grade 8’s went on a tour of the SABC.  We learnt many things like how advertising works on TV and radio, and about the SABC’s  broadcasting of the soccer world cup. We even went onto the news set and sat in on a live radio recording.  The experience was interesting and educational.  I think I can say on behalf of all the grade 8’s that we enjoyed it very much.

GRADE 10 HISTORY EXCURSION

ASHLEIGH TAFFINDER

On Tuesday, 9th February the Grade 10’s went to the Gold of Africa Museum in town.  It was a very interesting tour about South Africa’s heritage.  We had a very informative guide who talked about Mapungubwe.  The museum had the most amazing gold sculptures and objects from the Royal Kings of Mapungubwe, Great Zimbabwe on display.  Thank you Mrs Bottaro on behalf of the grade 10’s.

CEDAR HOUSE GALA

On a grey, overcast Friday morning the students of Cedar House, all dressed up in their team colours and marched to Greenfields Primary. The sun broke through the clouds as the gala got under way, bringing a warmth, optimism and spirit to proceedings.  Thank you to all participants and supporters who swam and cheered all morning, and well done to the Southern Nile Crocodiles who emerged victorious in the end. A big thank you must also go to all the staff and student leaders who ensured that the day was such a resounding success. Certificates and prizes will be awarded to the top swimmers in a future assembly.

I hope to see many of the swimmers become committed members of the swimming team as we participate in the remaining inter-school galas this year : Mr Murray

J and B MET PARKING FUNDRAISER

Parking opened at 08:30 on Saturday and the last car left at 01:00 am on Sunday.  It was lots of fun and we saw celebrities like Michael Jackson!  We made R8 000 from this event which ran smoothly without any incidents.  Thank you to Cedar House and the Kenilworth Community for their support.  The event would not have been possible were it not for the teachers’ support and the all night dedication of Mrs November and Mrs Rumboll.

DRAMA WORKSHOP FEEDBACK

On the 2nd February, we, Cedar House Drama and extra drama students had the incredible opportunity to have a workshop run for us by the reputable Helen O’Grady’s Drama Academy.  We were led through exercises to strengthen our vocal technique and other fun improvisation activities. We also had to divide into groups and work on a skit set in an emergency room in a hospital. We then had to present it to the rest of the class!  This workshop enabled us to be educated in some technicalities and theory of drama in a fun, exciting and memorable way.  Thank you Ms. Conradt and the Helen O’Grady Drama Academy for this golden opportunity. Jessica Mayson – Grade 11

REQUEST FROM OUR DESIGN DEPARTMENT

Our Design Department would appreciate donations of the following:

  • Magazines (particularly interior décor magazines – Elle decoration, House & Leisure, Visi and fashion magazines – Elle, Marie Clare and any international magazines.
  • Fabric off-cuts, ribbon, string, thread
  • Buttons
  • Wrapping paper
  • Old postcards
  • Wood off-cuts
  • Washed plastic bottles and bottle tops

Please deliver any donations to Cathy in our front office.

“TAGS FOR WHEELS” PROJECT

As part of the Cedar House Social Awareness initiatives and our awareness of the need to recycle, we have decided to support a project whereby bread tags (which are made of polystyrene) are collected and then eventually exchanged for a wheelchair which is donated to a charity by the Polystyrene Packaging Council.

“…Polystyrene is in fact found in more places than just the “peanuts” used for packing and the lightweight foam pieces that cushion new appliances and electronics. It comes in many more shapes and forms, from bread tags to foam egg cartons and from salad boxes to coffee cups, just to name a few. And as a consumer of Polystyrene products, you are an integral part of the PSPC’s awareness efforts.”

The advantage of this project compared to other recycling initiatives is

  • it is small – most recycled objects such as glass or tins are bulky
  • it has a known benefit to charity as well as to the environment and not just the company

The plan:  pupils will be encouraged to collect tags from home as well as friends and neighbours, and the “bread-buddies”, and deposit them in the Perspex box in the foyer.  They will receive regular reminders!

For more information consult Dr Johnson, or

www.polystyrenepackaging.co.za/files/news/BreadTags.doc

www.rachelswart.org.za/news-planet.asp

CONCESSIONS

I am responsible for concession applications within the school. This applies to any children who might have learning barriers and qualifies them for a variety of concessions in order to “level the playing field” of education.  Historically, about ten per cent of students at our school experience relatively serious learning  barriers.  By this stage of your child’s education, you would probably be aware of them as they are usually diagnosed in pre/primary school. However, some only become apparent in their senior years and our teachers are skilled at picking up various problems and referring them to me to investigate.

However, if you are aware of a learning barrier or are concerned that your child might have one, please contact me ASAP to discuss.  Applications are made in the Grade 10 or 11 year but a full investigation and assessment need to take place before this can happen. The IEB is extremely strict about the assessment process so please discuss this with me before you have your child assessed - it is best to send them to an educational psychologist who is “IEB compliant” otherwise much time and money can be wasted.

Below are a few examples of some learning barriers and possible concessions awarded:

  • Dyslexia: can be exempt from a second language, spelling concession, extra time examination time
  • Reading difficulties: extra examination time, use of a reader in examinations
  • Writing difficulties: extra examination time, permission to use a laptop, use of a writer in examinations
  • ADD/ADHD: extra examination time, permission to write in a separate venue

My contact details are as follows:

gabbycloete@ gmail.com – School Counsellor.  Please don’t use my school address at the moment as I am offline or 073 635 4666.

LETTER FROM NQILENI VILLAGE’S JUJURHA EARLY LEARNING CENTRE

We were able to donate R5000 to the school in the Transkei with whom we have a partnership and which we visit annually. The funds were what was left over from the 2009 matrics’ fundraising drives. We are so pleased that this has been possible and enclose the letter written by the leader of this NGO initiative.

SOME READINGS

Please contact our front office if you wish to receive any of the following attachments.

  • Two pages describing a text I bought in New York entitled, Wounded by School. It really resonated with what  Cedar House is trying to be
  • Grade 11 author exploration proposals by Hope Lancaster, Katie Williams, Oliver February, Michaela Younge, Kate Pinchuck and Gemma Field-Levy
  • Grade 12 essays by Matthew Reeler, Georgia Humphrey and Tegan Phillips
  • The following texts, from my fellowship: “Memorable Quotes” and assignments entitled, “Leading a Community of Young People out into their Richer Selves”, “Can an Anti-Tunnel- Visioned, Independent SA High School use its Smallness as a Tunnel towards Nation-Building?” and “Should Multi-Age Teaching and Learning Groups be part of the Value of what 21st Century Independent High Schools offer?”

With my best wishes to you for the busy weeks ahead,

Yours sincerely

Frank Rumboll
Principal