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 PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

It is with much pleasure and evident, provide ideal conditions

considerable pride that I write for the young people who attend
this message for this year’s Hillcrest to develop into adults
edition of our school magazine. who can contribute and face the
As you will see from the pages future with confidence. Let us in
which follow, 1989 has been Clem Sunter’s words be a
another busy and successful year ‘Winning School in a ‘Winning
and brings to a close our Community’ contributing
thirteenth year. The success of significantly to a ‘Winning
this year will help pave the way Nation’.
for the 1990's which certainly My grateful thanks go to all who
promise to be different. To
have contributed to making 1989
succeed in the coming decade,
so successful and enjoyable. We
we will need to draw on past
have greatly valued the support
experience, but more important, of parents and friends of the
we will need to maximise on our School I also acknowledge the
human resources and to be part hard work of the editorial staff
of the technological age. who have spent considerable
Through the hard work, interest time compiling this record.
@nd dedication of the
Mr M.C. Garrett, B.SC. B.Ed.
professional staff we continue to
provide a wide variety of
educational experiences and
opportunities. These, together
with the care which is always
 Front Row: (L- R)T. Jones, L. Conradie, J. Stieger, Mr I. Smith (Deputy Principal), Mr M. Garrett (Principal),
‘Mr G. Kedian (Deputy Principal), S. Combrink, J. Atkinson, J. Langford
Second Row: (L - R) M. Palmer, A. Gormon, I. Gordon, L. Stirton, C. Jacobs, S. Adams, P. Powell,
G. Calverley,J. Burns, G. Robinson.
Third Row: (L - R)J. Brooks, K. Bothma, J. Phillips, J. MacDonald, M. Mann, G. Ross, K. Eksteen, T. Stafford,
D. Mare, S. Eager, A. Davy.
Fourth Row: (L - R) P. Kearsey, S. Thomas, J. Holman, R. Olivier, D. Brown, J. Bietje, L. Stead, I. de Kok,
A. Dannewitz.
Fifth Row: (L - R) J. Arnot, R. Blore, P. Berry, L. Anderson, P. Pontes, C. Girvin, Miss Keller, D. Hayman,
L. Roux
Sixth Row: (L- R)C. Keep, J. Liebenberg, D. Gay, G. Myers, N. Parker, D. Goldhawk, J. Hardie, B. Harris,
E. Smallbones, C.-Schumann.
Back Row: B. Brown, T. Allen.
CANDY SCHUMANN: VALETE
i
In addition to robbing Natal of
its water, the Transvaal is also THRUST
now to take Mrs. Schumann
from us. Her departure, after

Se ae
four years of service to Hillcrest

life. The biology department

GIFT SHOPPE
which she has served with
enthusiasm and perspicacity will
miss her services as will netball Offers you a wide range of glassware,
which she had coached. Candy is : . g
a superb organiser and. her gifts, jewellery and exclusive
management of the ‘Front of s s
House’ for numerous school ladies clothing
productions has been excellent. i; ie 4 i
We in the staffroom will miss her Come in and browse yeu H STugY.
vivacious presence and her the experience
organisation of the ‘staff
birthday’ list. We wish her and S088
Erwin well as they move to
Pretoria to embark on new , i
careers. There will always be a We re at the Richdens Centre
place here at Hillcrest for you, Hospital Road
Candy, should you ever return to

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Natal and hing. Gi
TEL: 752273
Craig Girvin
 FAREWELLS
TRIBUTE TO BERNARD BROWN
Bernard Brown joined the staff
of Hillcrest High School in April ELAINE SMALLBONES: VALETE
1981. Over the past nine years his
contribution to the school has. It is with regret that we shall say
been tremendous. His wide farewell to Mrs. Smallbones at
vision and interest in the end of this year. In her six
Mathematics has broadened the years at school she has made an MOYRA PALMER
outlook of the Maths invaluable contribution in
Department. His Mathematical various areas of school life. In Mrs Palmer joined Hillcrest
Musical Evening was thorough- the classroom she has been an High School as a Physical
ly enjoyed by parents and imaginative and dynamic Science teacher at the beginning
teachers but especially by his mathematics teacher and the of 1985 after having spent her
pupils, and this is just one innovative models which her first year of teaching at
example of Bernard’s ability to pupils have produced for Brettonwood.
enrich those he teaches. Not only displays bear testimony to her Her extramural activities have
did the Maths Department divergent methods. Outside the included netball, cultural
benefit from his efforts, but classroom Elaine’s major awareness and the Wildlife Club:
Bernard’s unflagging enthusiasm contribution has been in the Her dedicated contribution in
was instrumental in raising the fields of choir and S.C.A. It is these areas will be sorely missed.
funds for our swimming pool. In largely thanks to her enthusiasm Besides being responsible for the
addition, the Chess Club has and dedication that choral running of the cultural
gone from strength to strength singing has reached the standard awareness programme during
under his careful guidance. which it has. The inter-house Civic Responsibility, she has
Bernard’s interest in photography
choir competition was initiated also organised several
by her and this year, for the first excursions and visits to black
is evident in many of the
time, the choir is to make a tape
photographs in this magazine. In schools, some as far afield as
recording. Yet it is, in the final Zululand. It is her interest in
fact, the magazine itself, under
analysis, Elaine’s deep Christian black education which has
his editorship, has shown his
conviction and example that
meticulous eye for detail. resulted in her decision to take
have overshadowed her other up a teaching post at Promat
There are so many facets of contributions. It is in response to
school life that reveal Bernard
College in Congella, a school
a call that she and her husband dedicated to preparing black
Brown’s involvement. We shall have received, that we now lose
miss his interest - and voice - and matric pupils for their Senior
her and Hillcrest High will be the
wish him happiness and success Certificate examination.
poorer for her departure. Go
in his new post at St. Henry’s. well, Elaine, and may God
Mrs J. Stieger continue to richly bless you and
all the family as you work to do
His will.
Craig Girvin

MRS DENISE MARE THE HOOK FAMILY

Denise Mare joined the at your service
secretarial staff in a temporary
position for one month in We deliver with pleasure
September 1979 and fitted so
well into life at Hillcrest High Our own Homecured Bacon, Hams
that she was offered a permanent
position. Kloof Butts and Kassler Ribs

THE KLOOF
Working in the “front office” for
most of the time meant that
Denise was well-known by most
pupils and many parents during
her 10 years at the School and
Hillcrest High will miss her
BUTCHERY
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ity and we wish her happiness in TELEPHONE: 743256
her too early “retirement” to
Pietermaritzburg. Your friendly family butcher!
Mrs J. McDonald
 PREFECTS

Back Row: (L - R) lan Smith, Paul Broughton .

3rd Row: (L - R) Angelique Ardé, Andrew Cruikshank, Jonathan Bent, Tobie Henderson, John Cato,
Clinton Rawlinson,Jason Crookes, Elizabeth Blowers
2nd Row: (L - R) Rochelle Pronk, Tammy Dollar, Susan Rae, Debbie Dean, Craig Wrigley,
Jacquie van Loggerenberg, Helen Pringle, Lesley Bergstrom, Joanne Haines
Front Row: (L - R) Brent Lezar, Louise Jackson, Stephen Nielsen, Wendy Wright, Greg Johnson,
Natalie Kedian

LINKHILLS
PHARMACY
FOR ALL PHARMACEUTICALS AND COSMETIC REQUIREMENTS
SPEEDY DELIVERIES TO ALL AREAS
We are stockists of:
+ Cory * Yardlev
+ Innoxa * Lentheric PREFECT
* Madame Rochas * Arpege LEADERSHIP
+ Tabac
Two camps were held for the
We also have a large range of veterinary products prefects this year. The first one,
early in the year, was at
WATERFALL SHOPPING CENTRE TEL: Koinonia and was run by Mr
INANDA ROAD, WATERFALL 731429/731420 Smith, Mr Jones, and Mrs
Harris; the second, later in the
year, was led by Dennis Drennan
of L’abri.
 SPEECH NIGHT
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS
ACADEMIC DEBATING D.T. Brookes - Member
of Natal
Youth Wind Band.
HONOURS PUBLIC S.A. Walter - Natal Youth
D.A.H. Dean aggregate in SPEAKING Orchestra 1989. Violist
B. Walford - Natal Youth
ex of 1785 in Std. 9.
N.L. Kedian aggregate in Orchestra 1989. Reserve.
W.A. Wright - winner Ist round South African National Youth
excess of 1785 in Std. 9 of Jan Hofmeyer Speech Orchestra 1989. Violinist. In
Contest. Std. 6.
COLOURS A.J. O’Kill - 3rd in Ist round and
T. Wright - Natal Youth
2nd in 2nd round of Alan Paton Orchestra 1989. Bassoonist.
R.G. Clarke aggregate between J.L. Willis - Natal Youth Wind
Competition.
1617 and 1784 in Std. 9 Bank 1989. Clarinettist.
R.B. Pronk aggregate between MUSIC
1617 and 1784 in Std. 9
K. Robertson aggregate HONOURS
between 1617 and 1784 in Std .9
A.J. Walker aggregate between
M.J. Smallbones - Member
the Natal Youth Orchestra 1988
of
CROSS
1617 and 1784 in Std. 9 and 1989. Major contribution to
L.L. Bolton aggregate between musical life to school. Cellist. COUNTRY
1617 and 1784 in Trials
R.G. Clarke aggregate between COLOURS COLOURS
1617 and 1784 in Trials
A.J. Walker aggregate between J. Sperryn - major contribution
1617 and 1784 in Trials to musical life of school.
Awarded 92% in the Grade VIII J.A. Aulsebrook - Durban and
practical examination of the District High Schools Open
SCIENCE Royal Schools of Music. Team.
Recommended for the Silver
OLYMPIAD Medal in London.
C.G. Willies in top 300 in South
Africa.

COMPUTER
SCIENCE
OLYMPIAD
G.J. Mahlknecht and C.T.
Moyes Top Natal represent-
atives in the Computer
Olympiad. 12 finalists selected
from all schools throughout the
country - Hillcrest had 2 of the
128

B. CULTURA
DRAMA
HONOURS
H. Simms major all round
contribution to drama in school
including director of ‘Fans’ in
1989.
R.J. Boast - outstanding
contribution to drama in school.
Leading roles in ‘Oliver’.
 PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
SPORTS ACADEMIC
AWARDS
PRIZEWINNERS
1. The Marshall shield Std. 6 Ist - P.W. Lorimer
Best senior all-round sportsman 2nd - J.J. Nortje
Peter B.L. Lezar 3rd - G.M. Cooper
2. J.T.H. Electrical Trophy N.J. Louw
Best senior all-round Std. 7 Ist - T.A. Walpole
sportswoman .. L.G. Jackson 2nd - J.N. Kopp
3rd - A.M. Kuiper
Std 8 Ist - B.R. Jackson
2nd - D.T. Brookes
ACADEMIC, 3rd - S. Jacobs
CULTURAL AND Std. 9 Ist - C.T. Moyes
2nd - J.P. Camelbeek
SERVICE 3rd - M.W. Fisher
AWARDS
3. Religious Education Prize
for diligence ..... L.A. Albon
STD. 10 SUBJECT acy
4. Hillcrest Women’s
Prize for Home Economics
Institute
...
PRIZEWINNERS
D.N. Dekker
5. Marj McLaren Trophy for
practical excellence in Std. 10 English .....-++ W.A. Wright
Home Economics ....... LC. History (Thunder Trophy)
Devenish. W.A. Wright
Mathematics (Stieger Trophy)
6. Jacobs/Horner Trophy for D.A.H. Dean
Typing Speed .... D. Janssen Physical Science ..... D.A.H.
7. The Kirstie Robertson Dean
Memorial Trophy for outstand- Geography ..... R.G. Clarke
ing achievement in Matric Art and N.L. Kedian
M. Maguire. Afrikaans ...... N.L. Kedian
8. The Elliott Cup for the
Biology . (Hay Trophy) C.G
greatest contribution to Music
Willies
Typing D. Janssen
J. Sperryn
Art ....... M.J. Smallbones
9. The Rosslee Trophy for Accountancy (Skjolde Trophy)
Librarianship . J.L. Haines .. D.J. Hove
10. The Evelyn Forrest Cup for Drama A.J. Walker
the greatest contribution to Economics . eae Ba Bent
cultural affairs ... A.J. O’Kill Technical Drawing . IC. Beal
11. Rygill Trophy for public Proxime Accesit Dux N. Kedian
speaking . AJ. O'Kill Dux of the School (Hammond
Cup) .. D. Deane
12. The Howard Cup for Std. 9
English . S.J. Hillary
13. The Rickson Trophy for best
ispeaketar eae W.A. Wright
14, House Academic. Trophy
Moor House
15. Good Fellowship Award ..
16. Good Service to the school
Boy .. . S.J. Nielsen
Girl .. N.L. Kedian
17. S.R.C. Trophy for the best
ambassador of the school ...-
W.A. Wright
 CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
COMBO READING PROGRAMME
For some time, we have been
aware of the need to offer a AFRIKAANS
programme which would WEEKEND
develop pupils’ reading skills. EDGEWOOD
Mrs Berry has been instrumental Despite the pouring rain, we set
in developing such a programme ENRICHMENT off in good spirits on Friday
in the school. afternoon, 11 February for our
The purchase of the Combo-8 COURSE Afrikaans weekend at
reading machine has given us the Hibberdene.
opportunity to develop both the During the 2nd Term, a group of Most pupils were rather
pupils’ visual as well as pupils from 7A were presented apprehensive about the prospect
perceptual skills. with the opportunity to attend a of having to speak the “Taal” for
The advantage of the course in psychology at a whole weekend, but they:
programme is that it is short Edgewood. It was the first time decided to grin, bear and enjoy
it.
(about ten weeks) and intensive, such a course had been offered ,
and the changes which occur are and pupils from different At the camp everybody was soon
permanent. schools acted as “guinea pigs”. settled in their comfortable
Several teachers have assisted in This course was taught by Mr rondavels and enjoyed a hearty
Moodie and took place over a meal after which they were
the promotion of the
programme. It has shown period of three weeks, consisting treated to an informative talk by
pleasing results, and is a most of two hours every week. We Miss Combrink on the art of
useful weapon to add to the
discovered a lot about our essay writing.
personalities and how our minds
‘armoury’ of reading equipment After bacon and eggs the next
operate. We did a series of morning Mrs Mann and _ her
in the school.
Quizzes in which we put our group departed for the beach
personalities into categories, i.e. while Miss Combrink did poetry
extrovert or introvert. We also lessons with her group.
learnt about the basic theories of
Sigmund Freud. On the whole it Lunch was followed by a useful
was a very stimulating and oral exercise for the whole
worthwhile experience. Colette group.
FAMILY LIFE Franz, Debbie van Tonder, That night we had a hearty braai
EDUCATION Colette Fabian, Linda Johnston. which was thoroughly enjoyed
PROGRAMME 7A by all. After that the pupils were
free to entertain themselves.
The 1989 programme included a That was done with great
programme a term aimed enthusiasm.
specifically at the parents.
Suriday morning arrived and the
Term one was a discussion of pupils arrived slowly and bleary-
study skills. Term two was a eyed for breakfast. The previous
highly successful panel night’s revelries had taken their
discussion on career making toll.
decisions. The five panel
The Sunday morning was
members were all experts in their quickly over ina flurry of tidying
fields. up and packing. After a quick
The Third term saw an eight lunch it was time to leave.
week-end Step-teen programme The weekend was a reasonable
run by Judith Jones of the success. We all learned
Pinetown Child Welfare, while something. The pupils learnt
fourth term developed a some Afrikaans (hopefully) and
programme for single parents. Miss Combrink and Mrs Mann
CONCLUSION: The Counsel- learned what it was like to be
ling Department follows a mother superiors trying to keep
holistic approach, drawing on all a check on a group of rather
facets of experience in our wayward novices.
community, so that our pupils However I am sure that some of
grow up in their world, and not the pupils still have nightmares
simply as uninformed spectators. in which a teacher runs after
Murray Ronaldson
Mrs Brenda Harris them shouting “Praat Afrikaans!”
School Counsellor
 STANDARD 10 GEOGRAPHY TOUR
Oh I'must go down to the Cape Muizemberg Beach in a ninety The Port Shepstone Winter
again knot gale (No Sir, it will be Extension Course further
To Table Mountain and the beautiful on the other side of the complemented our programme.
CTSO mountain’-never trust the This course is described by Mr
All I need is some company judgement of those who are from N.F. Rowe (Headmaster at Port
And a bus anda wish for no rain. Cape Town), a trip up Table Shepstone High School) as “an
Apologies to John Masefield Mountain in the same gale (for adventure of one week which
some people their SECOND potentially could make a
The prospect of taking a group
of school pupils, and Std 10's to
AND VERY LAST trip up the difference for a life time”.
mountain even if the view is
boot. on a tour of the fairest magnificent), and animal noises Looking ahead we are excited at
Cape in all the world is, perhaps, the potential for extension as our
in the night in Graaf-Reinet.
not a very endearing one to Miss Stirton’s encounter with programme helped us to see our
many people. As planning for the H. Cyprians primate, will no students begin to blossom more
the tour proceeded I began to fully.
doubt, not be forgotten either.
wonder what state I had been in
when I agreed to go ahead with Finally thanks must go to Miss
it. There were so many things to Stirton and Mr Jones for
think about - accommodation, accompanying us on the trip and
food, transport, insurance, to the many parents who assisted
Tranksei travel documents, bus in a variety of ways in the FLY-TYING
sickness pills, etc. On the whole, planning stages. Roll on Easter,
planning proceeded fairly 1990. The membership of this activity
smoothly (although a certain has been small, but very keen.
C. Girvin Many hours have been spent
establishment in Muizenberg
has lost itself a number of learning and mastering the
potential customers) and it was EXTENSION techniques of fly-tying. These
an excited group of pupils (and PROGRAMME 1989 techniques were then carried
over intoa field trip to Coleford
teachers) who departed from
Hillcrest High at 5.30a.m. on This programme for interested Nature Reserve, where the flies
Tuesday 21 March. pupils, provided those involved were tested. Many of the
with the opportunity to work on members caught fish and a good
The main aim of the tour was to assignments of their choice for time was had by all.
enable the Std 10 Geographers their own personal development.
to see a large part of the country The diversity and complexity of
that many had never seen before these projects reflected a wide
and which features prominently range of interests and skills
in classroom studies. They within the group. Besides the
S.A.A TRIP
certainly came to appreciate how development of certain selected A career visit with a difference
vast this country is (and bus rides skills (depending on the task was the trip to S.A.A. in
have the tendency to increase the selected), research, collation and Johannesburg. The lucky pupils
vastness and the time between interpersonal skills were utilized flew up to Johannesburg and
toilet stops) and some of the
and developed on an ongoing were taken on a conducted tour
variety that is to be experienced
basis. through the workshops,
in climates, natural vegetation
The emphasis is on the personal aeronautical and avionics
types, human activities and
exploration done by pupils. If sections. The potential pilots
human types in this land.
this idea does not work it is not “flew” the simulator and the trip
Hopefully, too, their studies
regarded as a mistake or to the tower proved worthwhile
have assumed more meaning asa
failure. It is a learning for those interested in air traffic
result of what they saw.
experience. Projects ranged control.
It would take far more than an from skateboards and ramp
article such as this to faithfully models to designing computer
chronicle the events on the tour. programmes.
However, the look of absolute
horror on the faces of some Besides this ongoing programme
pupils at the Transkei border we were privileged to be part ofa
post when they realised they had pilot programme run by
been given the incorrect travel
documents and might have to
Edgewood Giftedness
Standard Seven pupils who are
for
\y———o—
remain behind, will long be potentially gifted in certain
remembered. So, too, will the fields. This was particularly
disappearance of a set of exciting as it provided our pupils
sunglasses over the Storms River with the unprecedented
Bridge, an afternoon on opportunity to explore the fields
of psychology, maths and
science with like-minded people.
 REPORT: WINTER ’89 EXTENSION COURSE
The Winter °89 Extension Although on first sight, the people in these groups were
Course is a one week program workbook used, caused even the found to have different
held every two years at Port most hardened mathematicians behavioural and mental
Shepstone High School. It in Standard Nine to quaver, attributes. The Controller was
consists of nine courses, namely steady working and many overbearing, the Promoter
Astronomy and Relativity. questions saw all the course wildly extroverted, the
Computer Controlled Electronics, participants finish it. If nothing Supporter a quiet, austere
Computers in Agriculture, Civil else, the course turned all introvert and the Analyser an
Engineering (build your own participants into calculator analyst. These skills can be well
road), Environmental Studies, whizzkids, and Francois most utilized to do the following:
Chemistry, Art-Sculpture, certainly saw his calculator do Influence people (Teachers, etc)
Creative Problem Solving and things he didn’t even know and learn about people (find out
finally, Self-management and existed! The course was very when you are being influenced).
Inter-personal Relationships. much enjoyed, even if we had to The second topic addressed
The two pupils from our school miss half of ‘Aliens’ to go and during the week was The
who participated in this bi- watch Jupiter rise. Psychology of Winning. Here
annual event were Nicolas Louw the class was taught the ten basic
from 6A and Francois Louw WINTER ’89 steps to success. Positive self-
from 7A. Francois took course Course Nine’s mentor wasa man expectancy; Positive self-
number one and Nicolas took by the name of Iain McIntyre.
motivation; Positive self-
course number nine. Due to the He had previously run a course control; Positive self-discipline;
lack of enthusiasm in courses in Hawaii to teach managers and Positive self-image; Positive self-
number 3 (Computers in directors how to handle their direction; Positive self-esteem;
Agriculture) and 5 (Environment- people. He also did a sales course Positive self-dimension; Positive
al Studies) and also due to the to teach aspiring salesmen “how self-awareness and Positive self-
fact that both course mentors to sell to your customer” and, as projection. The course was not
were ill with “flu, these two he put it, “get behind the desk”. only enjoyable, but also
courses were cancelled. This was one man who just loved beneficial.
Course number one had as its to play tricks on his pupils. For Apart from the courses already
mentor Mr Steve Watt from instance, one freezing cold described, there were many
Alexandra High School in morning, just as his class arrived extra-curricular activities.
Pietermaritzburg. The under- for the lesson, he pulled out a These included: Beach visits
standing of the ellipse led to the quiz and handed it out to Visits to the crocodile farm
study of the orbits of the planets, everyone, telling them to finish it Photography courses
the Moon, Halley’s Comet and as soon as possible. This test was Various sporting activities
even the orbit of our Solar a clever deception designed to A Perambulation around the
System. A study was made
of the see if people followed Periodic Table
calculation of distances between instructions or not. The Dancing (Barn, that is)
the Earth and the Sun, Moon instructions were to read the Videos.
and Earth, the circumference of paper through totally, and then Apart from the wonderful hostel
the Earth, the velocity of light, to answer the questions. There food (in the words of Doctor
the synodic and siderial periods were many questions to Seuss, green eggs and ham) we
of revolution ofa planet around complete, and the last one read: were privileged to enjoy some
the sun, and the Moon around “Answer only questions three wimpish Wimpy fare. (No, we
the Earth. The application of and seven”. Anyway, the end did not make a mistake!) Apart
gravitational laws in calculating result was that most of the pupils. from the lack of beds, we all slept
the mass of a planet and the on the course were caught out. well on the plush, four-poster
escape velocity of rockets to But let’s get onto the main topic. floors. The course was much
reach heavenly bodies was also During this course two main enjoyed by all and one of the
studied. Something Francois skills were taught and discussed. conclusions at the end of it was
found very interesting was a The first one covered the four to hold the course each year. We
study in simple relativity. This basic behavioural styles of the sincerely recommend this course
included the contraction of human race, and the second, the to all you academic masochists.
objects due to velocity,and psychology of winning with
slower time, as compared by an success. The first section began
observer who is running to one with the discovery of the four
which is stationary. The styles of behaviour, namely:
participants in this course were Controlling, Analysing,
also given a talk by an amateur
astronomer from Port
Promoting and Supporting.
These main groups were used to Sherr" ara,
Shepstone who talked to us in divide people into manageable
some length about our own groups so that they could be
Moon and the moons of Mars, in understood and therefore
particular, the moon Phabos. manipulated more easily. The

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THE STANDARD 10|
A STUDY SKILLS
CAREER TALKS THE STANDARD
PROGRAMME FOR
NINE FORUM
A sound career choice is based STANDARDS SIX,
firstly on sufficient knowledge of An exciting range of speakers
oneself, and secondly addressed the Standard Nine SEVEN AND EIGHT
knowledge of the career. To pupils on subjects ranging from During the civic responsibility
fulfil the second set of criteria, 30 “How to manage your Money” period in the first term, the new
representatives from various (by Rob Snell) of the Old Standard Six pupils were
institutions, associations and Mutual to “The Latest Options introduced to a ten week Study
work places addressed the for South Africa” (by Clem Skills programme; this enabled
Standard Ten pupils. Once a Sunter). them to set realistic goals, to
week, during the Second Term,
Dr Sybil Hotz gave the pupils a draw up a study timetable, and
the pupils could choose to listen
graphic demonstration of how to explore examination
to one of three speakers. Over techniques.
the City of Durban is coping
the ten week period, the with the changing demography
Standard Tens had the Term two was the turn of the
of the region. The Rev. Athol Standard Seven pupils. Their
opportunity to test and extend Jennings described how the
their career choices. Our thanks programme was a revision of the
Waterford School in Swaziland, Standard Six work with
must go to these busy
together with its sister schools emphasis being placed on the
professionals, who gave up so across the world, offers a
much time to come all the way different skills required by the
different type of schooling to its different grades.
out to Hillcrest High to educate pupils. A very popular speaker
our pupils. was Nicky, a blind Standard Ten The Standard Eight programme
pupil, who shared with our in the third term concentrated on
WORK pupils her trials and tribulations, problem solving skills, and took
the form of a competition
and joys and aspirations.
EXPERIENCE Many other speakers enter-
between the classes.
tained and educated the
PROGRAMME Standard Nine pupils, but by far
the most outstanding speaker
As a logical follow-up to the this year was Clem Sunter. He
career talks, the Work was so good that we decided to
Experience programme share him with the Standard
provided the opportunity for the Eight and Ten pupils and the
Standard Ten pupils to put the parent community.
theory to the test. Commerce,
Industry and the Professions SCHOOL
opened their doors and allowed
the interested pupils to GUIDANCE
experience the reality of their
career choice for three days.
AND
Those who took part were very
enthusiastic in their report
COUNSELLING
backs. Once again we extend The School Guidance and
thanks to those firms who so Counselling Department, is
willingly assisted us. many things to many people.
Besides individual and group
counselling, several programmes
are arranged in an attempt to
equip the pupils with the life
skills that cannot be taught in the
subject classrooms.
This year these programmes
included:
- A study skills programme for
Standard Six, Seven and Eight;
- the Standard Nine Forum;
- A work Experience Programme;
- A career trip to S.A.A.;
- Prefect leadership;
- Family Life Education
Programme.

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 GRAHAMSTOWN FESTIVAL
This year, a group of seven I am sure that those who There were 3 ‘firsts’ in the 1989
Matric girls, chaperoned by attended this year’s festival will Highways Harmony. The
Miss Dannewitz and chauffeured agree that it was a worthwhile evening commenced, firstly (!!),
by Mr Allen, set off through the experience. The many pupils with two massed choir items. In
wilds of the Transkei towards from different schools in the past these have always been
the Cultural Mecca of South different parts of the country, reserved for the end but the
Africa, the Grahamstown combined with the rich menu innovation was a successful one
School's Festival of the Arts. offered to all, created an and one which should be
Marion Smallbones reports: atmosphere which made pursued. Secondly, a purely
The quiet town of Grahamstown everyone realise how important instrumental interlude was a new
is invaded every year by some a role the arts plays in our feature. We are very fortunateto
1200 pupils from all parts of the schools and in our lives. have a pianist of the calibre of
Republic, for a week of ‘culture- Julie Sperryn at Hillcrest. Her
cramming’. performance of Sibelius’ rather
During the course of the week, intense Romance in C Op 27 No.
the Hillcrest High pupils had the HIGHWAYS 12, was at once tender and heroic
and earned warm applause from
opportunity to watch many HARMONY 1989 the assembled company
plays written and performed by
South African artists. In ‘There we went to Jenny Lind’s Thirdly, the popularity ef one
addition, we attended concert, for which a gentleman item was such that an encore had
workshops on such diverse here gave us tickets, and at the to be given - Forest View
topics as acting, directing, end of the first act we agreed to Primary School’s combined
creative writing, music and come away. It struck me as choirs gave a delightful
poetry, and also participated in atrociously stupid. I was performance of Lennon and
discussions and lectures on thinking of something else the McCartney’s ‘We all stand
matric setworks. whole time she was jugulating together’ which justly deserved
away, and O’ I was glad to get to the adulation it received.
The themes of the plays we saw
the end and have a cigar! In closing, tribute must be paid
reflected many facets of South
African life. They challenged our
William Makepeace Thackeray to Mrs Elaine Smallbones who
accepted views and revealed to Highways Harmony, now in its will ieave Hillcrest at the end of
us elements of life we have never fourth year of existence, has the year. It was she who was
seriously considered. ‘Master become an established event on responsible for putting choral
Harold and the Boys’ by Athol the Hillcrest High cultural singing on the stave (a purely
Fugard, and ‘Smallholdings’ by calendar and, indeed, on the geographical term seems
Paul Slabolepsky, were two such cultural calendars of many local inappropriate!) at this school
plays which challenged the schools. It has been pleasing to and it is largely thanks to her
perceptions of South African note the improvement in the enthusiasm and determination
teenagers. Quite different was standard of singing over the that it has reached its current
‘Horn of Sorrow’, which years and the 1989 jamboree was state. Go well Elaine. Hillcrest
revealed concern for the near- adjudged by many ‘veterans’ (i.e. will miss you.
extinction of the Black Rhino. In these who have attended every
addition to these plays, we were year) to have been the best.
introduced to modern ballet,
The concert covered an
viewed art exhibitions, and
extraordinarily wide repertoire,
‘grooved’ ‘to a truly meaningful
ranging from Handel to present
jazz concert.
day composers. It is always good
to hear what other choirs are
Not only were we able to learn singing and much swopping of
from the plays, but from the repertoire invariably occurs at
actors themselves. A highlight these events. It would be
was our discussions with a difficult, and perhaps
number of the professionals, inappropriate, to single out
such as Sandra Duncan. highlights. However, the massed
We stayed in considerable choral singing is always
comfort, and we thank Mrs impressive (this year there were
Berry for all her planning. two hymns and two extracts
from popular musicals) for the-
sheer number of people involved
and volume of sound. It is
always thrilling to be able to
Pedeeeoocees conduct these massed forces who
have always been very well
trained by their respective music
directors. N. Nortje
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 MEDIA CENTRE REPORT
In the book “Alice through the N.E.D. figure), we are going to 1 must also mention the
Looking-glass”, Alice and the need a lot of money for tremendous work done by Mrs
Red Queen run and run, faster purchases. We can also save by Berry, whose special interest is in
and faster, but when they stop. keeping losses to a minimum, encouraging pupils to read in the
breathless and somewhat giddy. repairing what we have when fiction section. She has taken
Alice finds that they have been in books fall into disrepair and over the revision of the theme
the same place all the time. ensuring that new stock will book lists started last year and
Everything is just as it was. “Of stand up to wear and tear. To has continued with the colour-
course it is” said the Queen: help us achieve the last two coding. Each week a new display
“what would you have it?” “Well goals, we have been greatly of books goes up with book
in our country”, said Alice, still blessed by our willing team of reviews prepared by Mrs Berry.
panting a little, “you'd generally mothers who repair the old These reviews are later filed for
get to somewhere else - if you ran books and protect new ones. We pupils to peruse when they need
very fast for a long time, as we’ve are very grateful for the time to choose a book.
been doing.” “A slow sort of they are willing to give to the
Another big achievement has
country!” said the Queen. “Now library. At this point I cannot
been that almost all the
here, you see, it takes all the omit the sterling work done by Afrikaans books have been
running you can do, to keep in our team of Library Assistants. colour-coded to approximate
the same place. If you want to get It has been gratifying to see the
standard levels to make it easier
somewhere else, you must run at growing pride they take in their
for pupils to find books suited to
least twice as fast as that!” work, particularly in the area of
their reading level. We were
At the end of each day ina busy recovering tatty covers, re-doing greatly assisted in the initial
Media Centre like ours, we tend faded spine marks and keeping stages by two of the Afrikaans
to feel much like Alice in the shelves in order. The team
staff.
Looking-glass country when we spirit and general efficiency has
grown a great deal this year and The Audio-visual complex is
survey the office and can hardly used constantly during school
see the desks or shelves. much of this has been due to the
caring leadership of our library hours and after school for
However, writing a report for various activities. As we develop
our magazine gives one a chance prefects, Joanne Haines and
Helen Pringle. more technological aids we will
to pause and reflect that, be extending the scope of
although one might feel that not teaching to the benefit of our
much is being achieved on a pupils.
s, our Media Centre
t, made great strides Indeed, we do pant at the end of
since 1988. each day and feel that we are still
at the same place, BUT this is not
School Media Centres do not, of “Looking-glass” country and all
course, just deal with books. We our running is getting us
are constantly having to build up
somewhere fortunately.
our stocks of non-book material
- videos, newspaper cuttings, Mrs J.Y. Brookes
slide-tape tape programmes, Media Teacher
Last year we accessioned - but
acquired 757 new books and 12 teaching packages, display
new videos. Our total bookstock material-in fact, anything which
rose to 9448 and videos to 165. could be relevant to the needs of
To date, this year, we have added staff and pupils. This has been
over 600 books and a number of another area where, at times, all
videos to the stock. The most the “running” seemed only to
statisfying achievement in make a small dent in the pile.
However, I was joined by Mrs
relation to the bookstock was
the dramatic drop in book losses Powell at the beginning of the == AON =
over previous years. According second quarter and together we
to the Natal Education have been able to achieve much
Department, we fall into the in the non-book area. Mrs
category of “growing” school Powell is co-operating with
libraries and we will need to ‘relevant staff members in
build our total stock to over 15 compiling new slide-tape
000 items, a number which they programmes, and much progress
consider desirable for meeting has been made in the processing
the needs of our pupils. When of the large collection of
one realises that the average newspaper cuttings. Indeed, it
price of a book is R25,00 (the has been a pleasure having Mrs
Powell as a colleague.

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 CHOIR
SENIOR CHOIR INTER HOUSE
CHOIR directed by Julie Sperryn the
“Sing a song!” has been the
obvious theme of the Senior COMPETITION clear winners, with their
Choir this year. We refer, of performance of “Ben” which
course, to the “Song of “We have all but forgotten the Julie arranged for the choir.
Sixpence”, familiar to all who tunes which haunted us in the Other directors were Debbie
know their Nursery Rhymes and first term this year as the House Dean Moor, Marion Smallbones,
in our case, the Handelian music, Choir leaders again begged, Robinson and Russell Boast,
to which these words have been bullied and bribed their groups Sutton.
set. We enjoyed learning and into performing their best for the
fifth Choir competition for the We thank Mrs Jeanette Fraud
performing this song. Our main who capably adjudicated the
performances have been at the Hawkins Trophy. As usual there
were tears and drama choirs.
Highways’ Harmony and later at
Speech Night,, when Mrs beforehand, but everyone
Smallbones will conducted us for performed their best, with
the last time, as we combined Escombe House very capably
with the Junior Choir to sing
Handel’s famous Hallelujah
Chorus from “Messiah”.
Over the years the Seniot Choir
has been accompanied by
talented pupils including
Clementina Robertson, Lillemor
Elliott and currently Julie
Sperryn. Julie has also helped
direct and train the choir. We
thank her for her outstanding
contribution, for without her
superb accompani-ment, we
would have been unable to
perform many of our more
difficult pieces. We wish our Std
10’s_well in the future and
particularly thank Marion
Smallbones and Debbie Dean
for five years of commitment to
the Hillcrest High School Choir
Scene.
Ona more personal note I should
like to thank all past and present
pupils with whom I have had the
joy and privilege of working for
the past six years. Old habits die
hard and Tuesday and Friday
lunch times will seem very empty.
My best wishes to you all - keep
singing.
E. Smailbones
 DRAMATICS
SPEECH AND Certificate Winners:
Thank you to Kloof High,
Westville Girls, Pinetown Girls
Certificate Winners: The and Gelofte Hoérskool for
DRAMA following pupils obtained two or joining Hillcrest High in making
more than two A’s. this Festival a possibility.
FESTIVAL Standard 6 experience gained by
The
the
Candice Reed, Fernanda participants by exposure to
1989 Rodrigues, Daniel Scordis, other schools’ productions is
Robyn Gilder, Nichola Howard invaluable, as was. too the
professional adjudication and
Standard 7
lam proud to announce that this
Carolyn Heppes. Tanya advice given by Themi Venturis
year Hillcrest High School hada and Ingrid Moleson.
record entrance of 566 for the Henderson. Carin Arnesen,
various sections of the Speech Cathy Marshall, Jolene Scordis, This festival has great potential
and Drama Festival, compared Canda Kincses, Peter Edwards, and, it is hoped, will grow in
to last year’s 373 entries. Every Kerry Shepard, Barbara popularity.
single pupil excelled in the Bromiey-Norton, Penny Brown, Patty Kearsey
categories which they entered. Douglas Walton, Sarah
These varied from Sight Hamilton
Reading to more intricate theme Standard 8
programmes. Bronwen Skjolde, Jenny Rider, HOUSE PLAYS
A great deal of preparation went Rouxlé Pienaar, Shelley Boyd, A highlight of the Drama yearat
into every entry and I would like Simon Carrier, Kirsty Seago, Hillcrest High was the closely
to thank every pupit who Claire Cooke contested inter-house plays. The
participated for the dedication Standard 9 enthusiastic response of our
and hard work that went into Russell Boast, Clive Beetge, Drama students necessitated the
this Festival. Keep up the good Chalene Long - Bursary winner splitting of the event, for the first
work. Our results were as 1989, Tabatha McDonald, time, into Junior and Senior
follows: Catherine Emery, Iain Tyrer, Categories.
A+ : 48 Liesl Coppin, Lara Tattum, The plays eventually presented
A: 109 Chantelle Weston, Kim Taskes ranged from Ghost tales to
Bist 16) Standard 10 Hillbillys’ tales with excellent
aioe} Amanda O’Kill, Diane Dekker, cameo performances in some
B: 94 Cariad Morgan, Cathy Smith, very difficult character roles. All
Cat Ruth Norris, Kerry Armstrong, those involved in these
Unfortunately, due to colds and Elizabeth Wettergreen productions may be justifiably
*flu not every pupil entered could proud of their keen partici
participate, but we hope next pation.
year every single pupil will be Our congratulations go to
able to do so.
== MLM Moore House and Wendy
The adjudicator, Mrs Fay Wright for the winning Junior
Smith, congratulated Hillcrest House Play, “The Button Unit”,
High on the fine work they are an adaptation by Russell Boast.
producing and also on their Kim McLeod won Best Actress,
good manners and appearance. HIGHWAYS PLAY Karen Sadler best supporting
Actress, Warren Jeanes Best
She emphasized the good FESTIVAL Actor and Simon Carrier Best
standard of work our school is
maintaining compared to other ‘The Highways Play Festival supporting Actor. The winner of
schools and wishes to come back took place at a time of year when the Senior House Plays was Alix
unfortunately the “Orient” took Walker’s “‘Incident’’, by
next year to observe the progress
control and many a brave actor- Robinson House, where Sarah
of our pupils. Thank you, Mrs
Handley won Best Actress,
Smith, for the five days you and prospective spectator - fell
victim to the dreaded “lurgi”, Amanda O’Kill Best Supporting
spent judging our work.
alias Taiwan -flu. The plays Actress, Russell Boast Best
From me, thank you to each and Actor and Michael Liermann
every one. Next year we will do it presented by the five
participating schools were of a Best Supporting Actor.
again.
high standard. It is unfortunate Our thanks go to our
Mrs Lizeth Roux that these gems were presented adjudicators for their
to such select audiences. The involvement and comments.
acting was generally good, but Presented over two nights, the
there all similarities ended. The House Plays provided thought
plays were varied in subject provoking entertainment to
matter, presentation and even responsive audiences.
language.
Patty Kearsey

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“OLIVER”
In April 1989 Hillcrest High
decided to produce another
musical - our second The play
was to be “Oliver”, a well-loved
and enjoyable musical.
The auditions for the show were
conducted overa period of three
days and the cast was chosen
much to the delight and dismay
of many. Rehearsals began soon
after. With a cast of 150 pupils it
involved long and hard hours
but it was well worth it. The cast
was dedicated and worked hard
to achieve success. Mrs Roux
and Chalene Long guided and
encouraged the cast with
determination throughout.
Christopher Loans played
Oliver and captured the hearts of
the audience and cast with his
beautiful singing voice. Tabatha
McDonald was Nancy and
Kevin McKerr played the
aggressive and cruel Bill Sykes.
Russell Boast was the pompous
Mr Bumble and Lies] Coppin his
“sweet Widow Corney”. Jolene
Skordis played the part of the
delightful artful dodger and
Warren Jeanes the cunning
master of pick pockets, Fagin.
As time drew closer the cast
became excited as costumes were
fitted, and the set completed.
Oliver came alive with the
enthusiasm of the entire cast.
Chalene Long

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 STD SIX WELCOME
The Std six Welcome is an Everyone was starving after their Once at the hall, toes began to
annual event at Hillcrest High. swim and queued up for tasty tap and hands began to clap to
This year the Std six’s learned wors rolls An interesting variety the calls of Mrs Smallbones
who their “honeys and comers” of salads was provided by the Ingelil Griffin and Bradley
were because this social event standard six girls Sparks were no “Dozey does” as
was a barn dance. they had dressed for the
The SCA committee, which Credit must be given to our occasion, and deserved their
organised the event, began to juniors for the way they helped prizes.
braai at Spm and the wafting to pick upall the litter in the pool Mrs Friedeman
aroma brought Standard six’s area.
skating in - a novel means of
transport. Almost immediately Afterwards everyone joined
everyone was enticed to swim. together to form a long snake.
During one of the games, the They were led to the hall from
swimming pool almost became a the pool area via many
whirlpool. corridors.

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.. SPORT 1989 ATHLETICS .- SPORT
A mixed season which started The Annual Pentangular held High School's relegation to a
off well with house trials running this year at Kloof High School lower league was not a true
smoothly leading up to the was a smoothly run affair where reflection of our abilities. My
Interhouse Relay meeting which our athletes acquitted thanks go to Mr Trevor Jones
was won by Robinson and as themselves well. Our hopes were and Miss Sue Combrink who as
usual, with this type of meeting, high for Durban and District team managers slavaged what
was enjoyed by all. meeting. they could of that day.
The Individual Interhouse This meeting was hosted by
meeting this year followed a Eshowe High School in Eshowe
different format with the field and suddenly we were faced with,
events being held int he morining a number of athletes (supported
and the track events being held by their parents) who gave a
in the afternoon. This meeting variety of reasons as to why
was won by Robinson, Victrix they could not travel up to
Laudorum was V. Brits and Eshowe for the day. This was
Victor Laudorum was M. unfortunate as a lot of
Kerdachi. Well done to both preparation had gone into
pupils and keep up the great shaping the team by the
contributions to Athletics at organizers, coaches and the
Hillcrest High School. athletes themselves. Hillcrest

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 CRICKET

Back Row: M. Fisher, R. Hawkins, S. Borland

Middle Row: C. Wrigley, J. Vincent, B. Lezar, G. McKerr, L. Davis, S. Botha
Front Row: R. Pronk (Scorer), Mr M.C. Garrett, S. Nielsen (Capt), Mr J. Arnot, G.Horn (V. Capt)

FIRST TEAM CRICKET 1988/89

During the first half of this
season the team played some
very steady cricket. The team
went through the season
drawing most of the fixtures that
it played. We entertained
schools from East London and
Johannesburg, again drawing
both these fixtures. The players
were keen and the younger ones.
showed much promise for the
second half of the season. This
half of the season was rounded
off with both David Strong and
Brent Lezar being selected for
the Highway zonal team to play
in the Offord Cricket week.
During the second half of the
season the team started out with
much promise. The team had no
stars but was very keen and the
fielding was a delight to watch.
On the bowling side the team did
very well and the bowlers were
rewarded with some fine figures.
The batting of this side left much
to be desired, with only Leo
Davis making a notable
contribution.
As a highlight to this season, the
first team intends to make a tour
of the Eastern Cape/Border
region, where it is hoped that the
side will play four fixtures.
Half Colours: S. Nielsen, C
Wrigley, L. Davis
Merits: S. Haswell, C. Phipps,
C. Ryan, G. McKerr, G. Horn,
S. Ezra, M. Fisher, R. Hawkins

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 CRICKET
CRICKET REPORT CRICKET U. 13 B 13a CRICKET TERM
U14B How does one choose a “B” team The term saw six matches being
Despite the usual problem of when you have 45 ited ex- played against Grovenor
struggling to find enough primary school boys trying to Kingsway, Queensburgh, Port
players, this side produced some impress you? Well, more by luck Natal, Pinetown and Kloof.
commendable cricket on than anything else the B team
just jelled together.
Victories were achieved in three
occasions. The highlight of the games against Grovenor,
season was a fine six wicket Under Gareth Herselman’s Kingsway and Pinetown,
victory over Kloof in which the captaincy they beat Kloof, 66 for
accurate medium-pacers of Port Natal was a drawn game -
8 vs 37 all out, with Trevor
rain washed out play.
Fisher (7/10) proved to be Jordaan making top score of 11.
devastating. Sensible batting by Some very poor fielding let We lost against Queensburgh
Pienaar (25) and Van Gendt (21 Maritzburg College beat us ona and Kloof.
n.o.) sealed victory. In the match strong with wicket partnership C Hawkins, H. Vincent, C.
against Kearsney, Hillcrest against Kearsney College. Mark Dean and J. Govia were the most
recovered well after their batting McKerr made a good 50 before successful batsmen.
debacle (29 10) to lose narrowly he was retired for us to win by9
by two wickets. Oliviera with wickets and 82 runs, with H. Vincent, G. Broomfield and
four wickets for ten runs, once Brendon Peacock taking four C. Hawkins were the most
again showed plenty of wickets for two runs - some successful bowlers.
determination and capped a amazing bowling.
season in which he made With a team constantly
pleasing improvement. improving as a team and as
Amongst the bowlers, Pienaar individuals, our final game was
bowled with venom on occasions excellent. Pinetown U13B
but was often too wild, Peterson scored 70 for 10 with G.
and Olivera provided steady Herselman 2 for 17, G. van der
medium-pace, while Fisher’s Merwe 4 for 15 and B. Peacock4
accuracy proved many a for 17. As we had decided to play
batsman’s undoing. The batting on a limited time basis, Garth
was generally very disappointing. van der Merwe was retired on 46,
Too many players submitted to Bradley Sparks on 25, Sean
wild shots and did not attempt to Balton not out on 50 and a final
build an innings. The fielding score for 186 for 6.
was too often sloppy with many Praise must go to Keith Page
catches going to ground, but who opened for us to take the
Pienaar and Van Gendt excelled string away from the others for
in this department. their high scores. Thank you.
The side was led by Pienaar and Other members of the team were
Van Gendt, both of whom need Bruce Barratt, Shaun O’Berg,
to pay more attention to their Jusin Butt, Bryon Truscott,
field placings. André Cherka and Graham
Regular members included: Cooper.
C. Botha, G. Gillespie, L. van My hope is that this team will
Gendt, J. Piennar, B. Peterson, continue
to proser
in their school
P. Olivera, G. Smallbones, A. career.
Fisher, S. Gelder, G. O'Connor.
G. Myers

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 CRICKET
2nd XI CRICKET CRICKET REPORT
TEAM 15a CRICKET
REPORT The term’s fixtures included 5
U14A
games played and 2 games lost
due to rain. These games were all A keen, promising side, who
day games played between sometimes let themselves down
Won 3 lost4. The results indicate
9.30am and Spm. For the boys by careless batting and lost two
the inconsistency ofa term with
coming into this age group, this games which they could easily
much potential but with little
was probably the most difficult have won. The batsmen always
confidence in its ability to put
innovation to adjust to, anda lot
together a big score. of responsibility had to be learnt
had difficulty compiling a big
score. Only Stephen Clur
Throughout the season, the in order to cope with these showed any sort of consistency,
bowlers did well for the most longer playing hours. In general, while Wade Kerdachi and Mark
part. Henderson, Everett, the boys were well motivated Parker will have to improve their
Botha, Welsford, Green, and attended practices regularly. technique if they are to fulfil
Kerdachi and Kruger-Rothquel Some fine performances were their potential. The bowlers
generally bowled fairly well, seen during these games, none always kept to their task well,
being heavily punished when more notable than the two hat Kerdachi, Ebsworth and
they didn’t. They must all learn tricks from Brett Hawke and Haldane taking most of the
that the stumps must be attacked some fine back up bowling from wickets, while Parker has the
or their bowling will be. Byron Vincent. Unfortunately ability to become a good spin
Fielding was of a creditable most of the bowling was placed bowler in the future.
standard with some fine catches. on these two boys through lack
being taken. The battingwas like of depth in this department. Wade Kerdachi proved to be a
the curate’s egg: good in parts. It Generally the side was an responsible captain but needs to
excellent fielding side. adopt a more thoughtful
lacked any defensive quality, approach, particularly in setting
although Welsford showed
ability in that respect. Patience is
a field and varying his bowling
attack. Regular members of the
the name of the game, especially side were. W. Kerdachi, S
against teams such as Pinetown,
Kruger, S. Rothquel,S. Clur,M
and examining cumulus clouds UNDER I15B Ebsworth, J. Haldane, K.
whilst. trying to play shots CRICKET REPORT Jonker, M. Parker, M. Victor,
doesn’t help. Gaps between bat
L. Heath, C. Schnell, A. Fisher.
and pad, and feet and stumps, The U.15B cricket team had a
were often large enough to allow successful season, having a J. Atkinson
a soccer ball through balance of wins and losses. We
The fourth term will be one when beat Northlands and Kearsney
all aspects of a good game came and lost to Pinetown and
together. Then we shall see the Maritzburg-College. Outstand
real potential of a basically good ing performances by the entire
team resulted in another
team.
exceptional season.
Those who represented the 2nd
XI included T. Henderson, B.
Green, S. Haswell, S. Botha, W
Moone: Res Everett, M-
Meredith, W. Peden, M.
Welstord, E. Strong, W. K.
Rothquel, M. Kerdachi, M.
Strydom and B. Lezar.
J. Langford
 CROSS COUNTRY TEAM

Back Row: (1 - r) Christopher Loans, Andrew Arde, Brendon Paterson, Calvin O'Keefe,
Warren Peden, Rory Vice é
Front Row: John Aulsebrook, Michael Kerdachi, Craig Urquhart, L.R. Anderson, Jo-Anne Aulsebrook
Carmen Ballard, Helen Pringle

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 CYCLING
CYCLE CLUB The Natal School Boys’ Cycle Two recent events were the Time
REPORT Association organises race Freight in Pietermaritz burg on
meetings throughout the year. 2nd September where a team
The Hillcrest High School Cycle Pupils are able to gain points for comprising K. Benson, C.
Club was formed in response to their school and the Association O'Keefe, W. Peden and C.
requests from cycling enthusiasts awards a floating trophy to the Urquhart came second; and the
in the school. The club is winning school each year. As our Zululand Safari on the 3rd Sept.
managed by a committee of club was formed fairly recently, when K. Benson came 3rd in the
parents who formed the Hillcrest we have, so far, not accumulated under 15 section.
High Cycle Club Support many points, but with the calibre We hope to have cycle shirts in
Group. The club consists of of rider we have at Hillcrest our school colours available for
about 18 cyclists and is growing High, we look forward to a very next year and we look forward to
slowly. successful year next year. seeing our team/teams doing
Pupils are encouraged
to join the A number of our cyclists have well in the various cycling
Natal School Boys’ Cycle participated as individuals or events.
Association at R5,00 a year to sponsored teams in other events J. Brookes
enable them to participate in the this year and done very well. (Teacher in charge)
Association’s cycle races.
However, to be eligible for all
race meetings, pupils must also
take out licences with the South
African Cycle Federation.

Tel. 752139 6A Hillcrest Centre

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 Ist TEAM HOCKEY TOUR - EASTERN TRANSVAAL
1989 was a very exciting year for - JUNE 1989
the Ist Hockey team as we had
Although this was essentially a
hockey tour, the social aspect
the opportunity to go on tour to
was important. As is our
the Eastern Transvaal. We
always enjoy meeting ‘Vaalies’
tradition, initiation of the new
We were all very impressed by members of the team took place
both socially and on the field - the number and quality of all on tour. We can safely say that
especially when we get to show sports fields in the Transvaal none of the ‘rookies’ will forget
them how the game is played. schools. We played a second this experience. We explored the
We left for Nelspruit after the friendly match against Lowveld Sudwala Caves and went on a
announcement of the Natal where Miss Stirton put down her Grand Tour of Nelspruit which
School teams. We.-travelled for whistle, picked up her stick and took all of three minutes. We
about eleven hours in a rather proved her outstanding hockey ended our stay at Lowveld on
cramped mini-bus, eventually skills. We were very lucky to Saturday night by going to a
arriving at Lowveld High School have Miss Stirton and Miss Disco or Dipskou‘as the locals
late at night. We were all very Exsteen as our coaches called it.
pleased to see Miss Gray (an ex- throughout the season as they
We would like to thank Miss
teacher from Hillcrest) who were both enthusiastic and Stirton and Mr Keep for giving
made sure we were comfortable devoted. We certainly had lots of
up their time to take us ona most
and happy. fun. memorable tour - ‘Ja man, we
We played against three schools had a RAVE!”
with the following results:
From those of us who will be
Nelspruit Hoerskool - drew | - 1; leaving this year, we wish the
Lowveld High - won I - 0;
1990 Ist team
a successful season
Lydenburg Hoerskool - no
and as much fun as we had this
score; year.
W. Wright

Back Row: (I - r) Tammy Dollar, Kelly Wright

Middle Row: Nicola Sutton, Chantal Weston, Christa Hoffmann, Nicolette Holst, Tana Ellis, Lindy Williams
Front Row: Miss K. Exteen (Coach), Louise Jackson (Capt), Mr M.C. Garrett, Wendy Wright (Vice-capt),
Miss L. Stirton (Coach)

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 HOCKEY
Ist & 2nd TEAM A FEW HIGHLIGHTS UNDER 16 HOCKEY
GIRLS HOCKEY Against Durban Girls’ High our REPORT
first team was far superior with
This season was relatively our girls playing really well, and A good season considering that
successful for both the first and ending the season off on a good these teams were very young,
second teams. note. We won 4 - I.’The second with players still U.14 and U.15.
team played with determination, We played 8 games, winning4
The girls showed interest and
commitment towards their using their skill to the fullest and and losing 4, which bodes well
sport. Our aim was to give these won | - 0. for next year when the teams will
girls more specialized coaching,
remain much the same.
Our rival, Kloof: here we were
thus the 2 teams were divided very unlucky - both Kloof and Mention must be made of K.
into defenders and forwards, Hillcrest played with much Hannah, T. Henderson, Y.
and were coached separately. determination. The result | -1,a Lailvaux and K. Stephens who
Our first team produced some well fought match. Second team went through to the semi-finals
really good hockey this season; played really hard and we drew - of the Natal U.16 trials and
hockey that players of Natal no score. congratulations to Yasmin and
Women’s A league would be Kathy who made it through to
Pinetown: with a poor start in the finals but were unfortunately
proud of. the first half we slowly worked not chosen. Don’t worry, next
Our second team fared well. our way back into the game, but year is another year.
They fought to the end. They we had left it too late. We went
adapted very well to changes down | - 2. Our second team My thanks go to those parents
made to their team from week to played really well to show the who supported so keenly; to the
Pinetown side what Hillcrest are “film stars” who helped me make
week,
made of, by winning | - 0. the coaching video, and to the
Both these teams started the Lailvaux’s who once again
season off well against two Northlands: this team is a very hosted the end of the season
strong Girls’ College teams. The strong team SA School players braai where -Yasmin got the
first team really playing top class and many Natal Schools players. floating trophy for the most
hockey, unfortunately drew | - 1. Our first team was highly goals scored, Tanya the trophy
The second team however motivated. Witha lot of bad luck for the most ‘chopping’ and
played well but lost 0 -2. The going our way we drew | - 1. Yolande Long was noted the
season nevertheless got off to a Prior to the first team game the most improved player.
good start. seconds took the field in a tough
match coming out with a draw. From my side thank you, it’s
been a pleasure coaching you.
Three of our first team girls
made it through to the final Chris Keep
Natal Schools Trials, all these
being chosen to represent the
Natal Mynahs team to go to
Bloemfontein. Well done,
Louise, Chantelle and Donnae.
HOCKEY 3rd GIRLS’ Well played to the First and
Second Hockey Teams.
OPEN TEAM
The girls’ open 3rd Team had a HOCKEY U.16C&D
most enjoyable hockey season.
Although a social side, the girls These two teams were very
showed enthusiasm and enjoyed enthusiastic about the game and
playing games against five put all their effort into it.
different schools. The girls won
The C team really excelled by
their first match against Durban
loosing only one match. This
Girls’ High and drew one game
was an exceptionally good team.
against Pinetown Girls’ High. They worked together very well,
The girls improved greatly especially under the leadership
throughout the season, and we'll of Chanel Cunningham. The D
be sorry to see the matrics in our team also enjoyed their matches,
team go. Congratulations to even though they were not as
Roslyn Hook who was successful. It was a good season
promoted to the second team! for all of us.
Gill Arnott
 HOCKEY
U.14 HOCKEY
REPORT
The U.14 Girls’ Hockey teams @ BUSINESS CARDS
had a very successful season, GIRLS HOCKEY @ BOOKMATCHES
losing
matches
only two
played.
of
The
the many
matches
U.14C&D @ LABELS
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their encouragement and their games this season but were
support which was much
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unlucky not to do so. They were
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throughout the season which never gave up. On practice days Kathy van Leeuwen
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us and hand out advice. to new moves and eager to brush
We all had a great season and up on old ones. BOTHA’S HILL 3660
look forward to next year’s
hockey season. & 751447
Trish Lorimer

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 INDOOR HOCKEY
D OR HOCKEY Our second team was a team In their section they gained
which worked well together, and victory over Westville, Mowat
REPORT enjoyed their hokcey and at the Park, Port Natal and drew with
same time played good Hockey. Pinetown.
Indoor Hockey began with the They played the likes of
problem of trying to find an area Northlands, Port Natal and All our indoor teams put their
where we could practice The heart and soul into their
westville.
anly area which we could find ices and their games. They
was the parking lot next he Our under 16 fared very well, ved well above what was
Woodwork Blo However this coming
top in their po l; Having expected -something to be proud
caused problems what with staff had wins over St. Mary's, Port of.
having to move their cars by Natal, and Kuswag. They then
14h45 and the pupils complained went on to win their play off Congratulations go to
that the surface is destroy against Kloof and thus won their Louise Jackson who was chosen
their sticks. All in all w section. to represent the Natal Schools
Very successful indoor season Indoor Hockey team as vice-
one to be proud of The under 14 team showed great captain, on her good hockey
potential. This was a team which performance and on her good
Our first tean was always ful of enthusiam and sportsmanship.
ending up first in their spirit. They turned out ata game
eventually fir with that will to win, and at the
They won all their games. same time, they came to enjoy
Playing Port Natal, Kuswag. their Hockey. This team was
and St. Mary’s to win the pool always willing to learn and as a
and finally gain a waikover
result achieved their objective to
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 GENERAL REPORT ON BOYS HOCKEY
There is no doubt that Hockey is
a game which is growing at an
Ist TEAM
enormous rate at Hillcrest High. UISA&B
To accommodate this growth, The 1989 season has been a
thé school will need to tap all of challenging one in many
the resources available to us. respects. Hillcrest were drawn to’ With only 7 players willing to
For 1990, therefore, we need to play mahy strong schools, and play hockey
at this level
it looked
set the following goals: this is a reflection of the growing like a poor season but with a
@ a coach for each team; strength of the game at Hillcrest little persuasion and bribing we
@ fixtures for all teams, on a High. With the stronger found some of the finest players
regular basis; opposition came the need for with which to make a team that
@ the availability of fields with real determination as well as the any coach could have asked for.
good surfaces which will development of skills. We drew With a final squad of 35 there are
facilitate the development of games which we might have many players who won't be
skills; won, and in most cases, lost mentioned,
but without them we
@ a solution to the problem of narrowly when we did lose. would never have had an
how to fit nineteen teams There were a number of talented enjoyable season. The teams.
(boys and girls) into one players in the side, with some were briefly as follows:
week’s practice schedule; outstanding performances UISA
@ how to tap the full support of coming from Robert Hawkins, D. Brookes, B. Jackson, G.
all parents through the Brian Green, Jason Crookes, Mitchell, R. Donne, J. Hawk, N.
enthusiastic help of Mr. Fisher Craig Wrigley and Mark Fisher. Jackson, A. Fisher, J. Coates,
and the Supporter’s Club; Congratulations must go to M. Ebsworth, M. Ebsworth, J.
@ an earlier start to the season in Brian Green (Durban and Wright
training and fitness; Districts ‘B’) and Robert UISB
@ a possible tournament Hawkins (Durban and Districts Goals: A. Dekker
involving other schools, with ‘A’, Natal Schools Mynahs, Backs: G. Hickman, C. Victor,
Hillcrest as host school, Natal U2I B), for their B. Bailey
@a First Team, tour. outstanding achievements. Halv C. Slack, T. Page, S
There is much that we have Hawkins must set his sights on Wrigley
learnt this season, and much that S.A. Schools in 1990! Links: D.V. Zyl, L. Heath, P.
we need to achieve in 1990 I Edwards
A team, however, is just ‘that. Forwards: S. Walford, I.
should like to thank the
When we had weaknesses, they Cruikshank, A. Zuurveen
members of staff - Miss often stemmed from an inability
Combrink, Mr. Myers and Mr Specific players who must be
to ‘knit’ together, especially up
Gay - who have so patiently and
front. The Hilton tournament mentioned are D. Brookes who,
so willingly given of their time
was a fine opportunity to play fearlessly saved goals one after
and experience, and especially the other with skill I] have not
together as a side, and to be able
those parents who have helped to build on our performance. seen in a while. A. Fisher for his
transport and support their sons. captaincy and his growth in
To Brian Green and Jason making the team work asa team,
T. Allen Crookes go my thanks: they thus winning every game bar one
SECOND TEAM were enthusiastic leaders who against Glenwood on their home
promoted the interests of the
This was a merry band of swash- Boys Hockey players in the
ground:
buckling players who wielded The Ebsworth brothers were
school.
their sticks in the face of all always there to wow the others
Regular players:
opposition. We should have Captain: B. Green with their stickwork and the
liked more games than we Jackson twins were reliably
Vice Captain: J. Crookes
played, but those which we had, solid. Alain Dekker I must
C. Beetge, S. Reid, Phillips,
were enjoyed. I remember the mention because I have great
R. Hawkins, M ere Dy
win over Glenwood, which
proved to me that the latent
Mullan, C. Moyes, C. respect for the way he captained
the B. team. Though slightly
Rawlinson, K. Reed, C. Wrigley,
talent of the side is very real, and unconventional, his methods
I. Slack,
will hopefully flourish next year. T. Allen worked.
For the enthusiasm and To the others, you were all good
enjoyment of all players, | am to work with. I enjoyed both the
grateful. fun and the serious work.
Captain: G. Marshall
A. Myers
Vice Captain: E. Munro
Regular Players: ——= aysayr*—
C. Lathwood, G. Klopper, K.
Dallas, L. Davis, J. Dobson, P.
Everett, S. Reid, C. Moyes, I.
Slack, G. Horn. T. Allen
T. Allen
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 BOYS HOCKEY
THE U14A AND B All in all, I think that our team
has great potential, and hope to
BOYS HOCKEY see the same people at practices
I personally think that this team next season. We could not
has improved a great deal this however be able to play without
season. We played eight games the help of Mr Gay and Miss
and managed to win three of Combrink whom we thank
them. Two of the games were sincerely for their dedication.
drawn, and the other three we
lost. On one disappointing
occasion, we lost 8 - 0 to
Glenwood, but our magnificent U.13 BOYS’ HOCKEY
defeat of Kloof (5 - 0) made up
for the ‘thrashing’ we received This season, the under 13
from Glenwood. Hockey team have played
extremely well. Of the eight
Some of our more promising games we played, we lost 3, won
players are in line for their 4 and drew I. We got off toa
provincial colours. Christopher shaky start at the beginning of
Hawkins, for example, has the season, but with determina-
already gained a place in the tion and practice, we managed to
Durban and Districts Hockey improve considerably. There is a
team, and hopes to make the lot of talent in our team, and I
Natal team soon. Our Vice- think we will have a strong U14
Captain, Neil Marriott is also an team next season. Our tearh
extremely talented player, in would like to thank Miss
view of the fact that this is the Combrink and Mr Gay for their
first year that he has ever played time and effort in coaching us.
hockey.

THILLCREST HIGH
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Middle Row: David Mullan, Craig Moyes, David Phillips, Clive Beetge, Karl Reed, Craig Wrigley
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 MUSKETRY

Back Row: (1 - r) J. Wright, S. Lally, A. Meyer, S. Carrier, S. Méller, S. Stoole

Middle Row: M. Brookes, J. Sperryn, A. Zuureven, J. Brookes, P. Hummel, G. Hay, A. Cornish, D.A. Rider
Front Row: D. Jacobs, A. Henderson, S. Hay, Mr Meyers, S. Rae, A. Asquith, B. Rooke

MUSKETRY
Throughout the year there has
been a staunch following of this
activity by those who have
enjoyed shooting since entering
Hillcrest High School. The
depth of interest has been there,
as has the quality.
Sean Hay has undoubtedly been
the best marksman this year,
scoring above 95% in the Group
10 trails but unfortunately
missing selection for the team by
one point. Other members of the
senior team were A. Asquith, A.
Henderson, S. Carrier, S. Moller
and A. Meyer.
_
The crowning joy of the year was
the selection of four of our girls
to the Group 10 team. A.
Cornish was awarded the best
female shot in the event and she
and S. Rae, J. Sperryn and D.
Rider went through to the Natal
trials. Regretably they were not
successful even though their top
scores were in excess of 90%.
They have also been numerous
junior girls interested in the
activity and we hope they too
will continue their interest.
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SENIOR NETBALL UNDER 13

The senior girls had a good start NETBALL REPORT U.14 A and B
to the season with a three day
coaching course in the holidays Due to the great interest shown NETBALL REPORT
at the Natal University. Now in netball by the juniors, an
playing in the B league, the Ist under 13 team was formed. The U.14B teams both had a
Unfortunately, few schools very successful season this year.
team has not only been playing
good netball but has set an enjoyed the same response and Initially there was a huge intake
our under 13 team only played of girls who were interested in
unprecedented example of good
two games. However, they won Netball. Unfortunately not all of
sportsmanship. Special
congratulations must go to the both games, beating Queensburgh them could be chosen for the
16 - 0 and Durban Girls’ High team, which was unfortunate
two shooters, Kerry Aitken and
School 9 - 4. The juniors had a because those girls who did try
Sue Rae, for scoringa record 136
very good season and we can for the team were very
goals between them. Monique
look forward to them boosting enthusiastic. The U.I4A team
McCrae and Diane Dekker put
the senior teams next year. won four games out of the nine
up an excellent defence and only
94 goals were scored against the games played. Schools played
against included Fatima,
team throughout the season.
Grosvenor Girls, Queensburgh
Shelly Killian, Jacquie van
Loggerenberg and Tanya Sauer Girls, Saamwerk Hoerskool and
Durban Girls High. One
made up the rest of this
outstanding achievement that
enthusiastic team.
the combined U.14A and U.14B
The second team, captained by teams achieved was to win four
Judy Layley, won three, drew games out of nine in an U.I5
one and lost two league games tournament held at Pinetown
this season. As all first team will Girls. Generally these two teams
be leaving school this year it is had an outstanding year and
the U15’s who will benefit from gained a great deal from the
the establishment ofa hard court experience.
marked out on the tennis courts
next season. It is hoped that with
the correct surface to practice
on, the standard of netball will
go from strength to strength.
 RUGBY
Ist XV REPORT The 2nd Hillcrest High Easter 2nd XV
Festival provided entertaining
The Ist XV won 10, drew | and and attractive rugby. Hillcrest The Second XV enjoyed only a
lost 4 matches during the 1989 won their first game 18 - 14 fairly successful season. The
season. As the analysis indicates, against Hyde Park and were number of defeats that followed
the Ist XV had a most successful given the privilege of playing the the draw against Scottburgh, I
season. main game on the final day believe, is not indicative of lack
The season was gruelling and against Greenside. This was a of talent in the side but rather the
demanding one in which I5 hard close contest with Greenside extent to which the players
games were played. The winning 10 - 8. under-rated themselves. A
forwards played consistently The following players were positive mental attitude in
well, scrumming was particularly selected to go to the peeey rugby, like all sports, is
good and in most games the Zonal trials: D. Symington, J. paramount.
opposition were overwhelmed in Cato, D. Finnis, B. Lezar and B. However I am confidentthat this,
this phase. Lineouts were Rooke. They all acquitted team will develop and grow into
generally untidy but Dave themselves well but were not a good team. My confidence lies
Symington consistently won selected to go to the Natal in the following:
good ball. Loose play was very Schools trials. a) the players enjoyed the
good with No. 8 John Cato and The following boys received season;
Flank Dominic Finnis trophies for their rugby b) on the occasions that
spearheading many dangerous achievements: J. Bent - for the members played for the first XV,
attacks. Back play was most improved player they acquitted themselves very
disappointing where lack of pace P. O'Connor - for sportsman- well.
and bad handling often resulted ship c) the victories recorded in the
in the loss of scoring D. Symington - for player of the last three games indicate that the
opportunities. Brent Lezar stood year team members started to believe
out as an attacking fullback and in their capabilities and played
a solid defender while Bryan The team was well led by with skills that they always
Rooke showed occasional speed Captain Stephen Nielsen and possessed.
on the wing. Vice Captain Jonathan Bent.
The consistent enthusiasm, and It is this growth in the team that
The high point of the season was dedication of the players were allows us to go forward to 1990
probably the game against New major factors in the success of with encouragement.
Forest who came to Hillcrest the team. T. Jones
unbeaten and with resounding
victories over Kearsney and
Beachwood. A highly motivated
Ist XV won the forward battle
and starved the much fancied
New Forest backline of ball and
ended victors by 19 points to 16.
Other memorable performances,
were achieved against Campbell
and St. Henrys with the winning
scores 18 - 0 and 30 - 0
respectively. The hardest match
of the season was undoubtedly
against St. Charles which was.
drawn 4 -4. The Kloof derby was
another close and tense affair
which Hillcrest lost 4 - 8 despite
dominating the forward
exchanges.

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2nd Row: M. Kerdachi, A. Cruikshank, C. Lund, S. Botha, J. Crookes, B. Rooke, P. O'Connor, Q. Scheifner
Front Row: J. Cato, Mr T. Jones, J. Bent, Mr M. Garret, S. Nielsen, Mr L. Conradie, B.Lezar
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 RUGBY
The 1989 Rugby season has The 2nd Hillcrest High Easter
generally been a very successful Festival was held during the High and Hillcrest High
one for Hillcrest High School. Easter Holidays and was a great respectively, Our Ist XV
Our Junior teams continue to do success. Ist Teams which took performed very well in an event
wel] and the future for rugby at part were from Greenside, in which the Natal teams
Hillcrest looks rosy. We appear Roosevelt and Hyde Park from generally fared better than their
to be reaping the benefit of Johannesburg, and Hillcrest, Transvaal counterparts.
having two feeder schools, Kloof and Kingsway from Natal. All our ten rugby teams had
Hillcrest Primary and Forest A good standard of rugby was coaches this year thanks to
View Primary which promote played during the two days of enthusiastic staff and parent
tugby and give our boys a good competition, providing interest Garth Ward who coached the
grounding in the basics of the and excitement for the many 3rd XV Our pre-season
game. supporters. Thanks must go to coaching clinic, involving our
our sponsor Richdens Spar for under 13 players as well as
The under 14A team did
generous financial support and players from our feeder schools,
particularly well, winning eleven
matches and losing two. The
to the many Hillcrest High was held at the end of the Ist
were usually families who hosted the visiting term. This popular clinic was run.
winning margins players.
quite substantial mainly as a by Mr. ‘Skonk’ Nicholson. We
result of hard, uncompromising Another very big tournament hope to run a clinic in the future
forward play. This team was took place over the Ascension concentrating on backline skills.
voted “Team of the year”. Other long weekend. Eighteen schools This is an area which is not as
teams to do well were the under from Natal and Transvaal took good as it should be and must be
13A and B, the under ISA and part in a feast of rugby over two improved upon.
the Ist team. days held at Grosvenor Boys

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Middle Row: G. Smallbones, M. Dedekind, M. Crerar, K. Jonker, L. v Gendt, J. v.d. Westhuizen
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 HILLCREST UNDER 14A RUGBY TOUR - 1989
TO ESHOWE AND JOHN ROSS HIGH SCHOOLS
We arrived at John Ross High
We packed up and left by School late, after the combi had
11.00am on Wednesday 14 June gone on a wild goose chase to
U.14A COACHES
1989. It was a long, yet enjoyable Empangeni. We had to rush to REPORT
trip, stopping only twice - once change and warm up to play
at a “Louis Motors” lookalike From the first practice of the
The game was hard, yet
season it was clearly evident that
and once to wait for the Combi enjoyable and we won by 10 the side had plenty of talent and
(which was actually ahead of us)! points to 0. We enjoyed a well
earned ice cream before going to
a great season lay ahead. The
Once at Eshowe, we changed, side was strengthened bya Natal
warmed up and ran onto the the beach. We had great fun
playing touch rugby and Primary schools prop and then
field. The game never really got all that remained was some hard
going for us and we lost by 14 swimming and were spoilt by Mr
practice and dedication. This the
points to 6. After the game we Van who bought each of us a boys gave and at every practice
went to the showers to find that coke, hamburger and chips, things got better and better. Very
there was no cold water. During which was very much
few injuries occurred during the
the afternoon, we watched the appreciated by all. After this
season and the side virtually
Boys Ist side play the Girls Ist feast, we then set off for home. remained the same for every
Hockey side at Rugby. We do The tour was a great success, game. Competition for places in
not need to say who won. enjoyed by all and very the side was very strong with “B”
We then went back to our worthwhile. Our thanks go to players always making
dorms, and later on to supper. Mr Parker, our Coach, and Mr themselves felt. Some noticeable
After supper, we watched a Brand, for organising, “promotions” and “demotions”
movie and went upstairs to the chaperoning and coaching us during the season were Deon
Eshowe teams’ dorm. We woke through the season and to Mr Brand for Jeremy Haldane and
at 6.00am, packed, got dressed, van der Westhuyzen for Keith Jonker for Leon van
had breakfast and left for the organising, supporting and Gendt. The major positional
Umfolozi Game Reserve. We did sponsoring our whole trip. change that I felt made a big
not see much game but we did Thanks must also go to Mr difference to the side was moving
run out of diesel!! We waited for Simpson and Mr Calitz for their Wade Kerdachi to full back. The
the combi to be replenished and contribution, and to our, team people who saw him cutting big
then we carried on to St. Lucia. for the big part they played in holes through the other sides
We were all hungry and the this tour. defences, really saw talent at its
sausage rolls were really Gareth Simpson (Captain 1989) best.
appreciated at the end of that In closing, 1 would first like to
Regular Team Players
leg. G. Simpson, W. Kerdachi, K. thank Gareth Simpson, my
We arrived at our lodgings just Jonker, G. Smallbones, M. captain, and his team fora most
before 4.00pm. Some of the team Parker, L. van Gendt, J. Baxter, enjoyable season. Well done,
stayed behind to get the food M. Dedekind, J. Haldane, D. and good luck for next season.
ready while we went down to the Brandes Bae Miaintini aa We My thanks also go to the most
beach. When we returned from Thompson, P. Muir, M. Crerar, supportive parents who, I am
the beach we showered and then P. Oliveira, J. Calitz, J. van der sure, also enjoyed the season as
went to cook our food. Whilst Westhuyzen and P. Lario. much as I did.
cooking, we had a visit from a
huge warthog and its family.
This get-together was the official Results
“End of Season” gathering. The George Campbell Lost 0 - 8
following awards were presented Queensburgh Won 23 - 12
at this function: Pinetown Won 30 -7
Player of the year: Julian Calitz Amanzimtoti Won 10 - 0
New Forest Won 26 - 0
Team’s most valuable player: Kingsway Won 50 - 0
Wade Kerdachi St. Charles Won 34 - 0
Most improved player: Deon St. Henrys Won 34 - 10
Brand Kloof Won 34 - 0
Most up and coming player: Kearsney Lost 10 - 16
Justin van der Westhuyzen 251 - 53
This magnificent set of results
We woke at 6.00am, packed and was enough to give the team the
left by 8am. coveted ‘Team of the Year’
award.
Well done!

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 RUGBY
3rd & 4th RUGBY UNDER 15A RUGBY RUGBY REPORT:
The 3rd & 4th ruby teams It was with much apprehension UISB
fulfilled a vital role in the senior that I went to our first practice.
sides. Not because they won The team’s ability was very much This team endured a difficult
many matches - indeed the 4th an unknown quantity, and season, winning only two games
XV failed to win although previous results did not leave (vs Queensburgh 28 - 0 and vs
several were very close - far much to go on. Carter 16 - 4), but there were
closer than the scores at times signs of improvement towards
After two hurried practice the end of the season. Lack of
suggest. Their roles lies rather in sessions a team was chosen to
the fact that they provided many teamwork and motivation
play against Scottburgh. This meant that too often the side was
players at different times for game proved to be a good pipe
higher teams. It is true to say too, on the receiving end of heavy
opener and we came away defeats. On the positive side
that the 4th XV was one of the victorious. This win set up a
smallest and lightest teams ever some promising individual
good platform for the side, performances gave hope for the
in the open age group. To their which then went from strength
credit they continued playing as future. Jaggers, as captain,
to strength. The players in the certainly led by example, but
hard as they could right until the side moved from being was not well supported
final whistle of the last game. individuals to becoming a well MacKenzie proved to bea useful
Another attribute of the sides motivated and well-knit loose-forward, often supporting
was their continued improve- combination. This improvement well. The rest of the forwards,
ment. Much of the credit of was manifested in their results. unfortunately, were generally
course goes to the players
themselves but also to the
They lost only two games. Well too soft and discovered early in
done, you were a pleasure to the season that the safest escape
outstanding coaching of Mr coach. is to hold out the white flag.
Garth Ward. Together they Amongst the three-quarters,
developed a fine spirit which saw Team members:
Captain: J. Cruikshank, Vice Pienaar was always aggressive
the 3rd XV score their first win and totally committed, making
against Kloof near the end of the Captain: R. van Skalkwyk, C.
McGann, B. Aitken, S. Kransoe, numerous telling runs. Tovey
season. was a skillful winger, ready to
J. Crerar, S. McReynolds, J.
Regular members of the sides Wright, K. McKerr, K. Vetter, run, but didn’t see the ball
were: Fullbacks: T. Henderson, P. Johnson, J. Hugh, S. Seago, enough.
J. Buglass, I. Tyer, D. Munro. C. van Rooyen, P. Tovey, S. The inability or unwillingness to
Wings: C. Field, H. Huber, H. Venter, D. Ruckemesser, S. tackle was a central problem
Hamilton, M. Koekemoer, K. Seymour, J. Pienaar. throughout the season. But in
Hoffmann. the last two matches of the
Centre: H. Bullough, B.Beukes, J.D. Arnot
season (vs Kearsney and Carter)
A. White, I. Slack, D. Stanley, S. a tremendous improvement was
Leslie, S. Peacock. UNDER 13B RUGBY seen and on both occasions ggod
Fly Halves: G. Burgham, S. teamwork produced satisfying
Davis, C. Wriggley, S. Cullinan. Regular players - B. Bose, G.
Broomfield, J. Butt, P. Cahi performances.
Scrum Halves: C. Moyes, S.
Kedian, B. Leah. (Capt), M. Chivell, B. Cossey, B. L.R. Anderson
Germaine (V/Capt), G. Gill, C.
Props: P. van der Meer, R.
Gurr, C. McDermid, M. UNDER 13A RUGBY
Pooley, D. Mills, T. Hitchens,
M. Liermann, C. Klopper McKerr, R. O’Kill, ...Peacock, REPORT 1989
Hooker: A. Smith, A. Bell, M. E. Reed, C. Sykes, R. Takacs, J.
Ter Horst, W. Thompson The U.13A rugby team played
Wellsford, C. Sparks particularly well this year and as
Locks: W. Moore, I. Smith, S (A/Capt) H. Vincent.
a result won most of their
Carrier, A. Meyer The team had a very successful matches, of which most scores
Flanks: S. Moller, T. Fynn, G. season, losing only two matches. were a “white wash”. All players
Langford, S.Haldane. At first we experienced a showed a high degree of
8th Man: P. Stieger, G. shortage of locks and props, but dedication and overwhelming
Marshall, N. Lamprecht, S. this was rectified as players enthusiasm throughout the
McDonald. persuaded their friends to join duration of the season. A special
the squad. There was also a word of thanks needs to be
problem with tackling, but the conveyed to Christopher
players madea determined effort Hawkins, for his outstanding
to improve in this sphere and this leadership qualities and for
paid dividends. The team spirit, always leading by example, by
commitment and good playing hard rugby. Secondly, a
sportmanship displayed by the special word of thanks goes to
players made them a pleasure to Bradley Watt for all the brain
coach. work he put into leading the
D:J. Goldhawk team.
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 SWIMMING
GIRLS’
REPORT
A big thank you to Miss Stirton
SWIMMING This did not however, deter us
from making a big splash at the for her enthusiasm and hard
D & D gala which was the work in coaching and organising
The 1989 sesson was a most highlight of our season. By this. the team and to Mr Allen for his
successful one for our girls’ stage our level of fitness had support and help.
team. Since this sport has improved along with our team Jacquie van Loggerenberg
become very specialised, spirit and general motivation. (Captain)
swimmers came to realise that Last year’s false starts were old
hard training was necessary in news and determination saw us
order for us to be competitive. stroke to nail biting finishes.
The inter-house gala was an We won the ‘B’ league gala by 8
exciting affair and credit goes to points and received a gigantic
V. Brits and R. Hook who swam. trophy for our efforts! We now
record times on the day. They move up into the ‘A’ league.
received junior and senior victrix Final results:
ludorum trophies respectively. Hillcrest 108
Dedication saw our growing Mitchell 100
strength in league galas although Lady of Fatima 96
we still have to improve in this Maris Stella 89
area. We emerged comfortable Grosvenor 79
victors over Mitchell and Kloof 58
Grosvenor, but galas against ‘A’ Gelofte 44
league schools such as
Northlands, Westville, Pinetown,
and: Danville have yet to be won.

HILLCREST HiGH
BO
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tied

Back Row: (-r) Joanne Aulsebrook, Mandy Broughton, Belinda Stirling, Michelle Rawlinson, Heidi Clarke
Fourth Row: Vanessa Brits, Genevieve Arde, Lies! Coppin, Candice Gallet, Bernadette du Pont,
Debbie Thorne, Jacqueline Arde, Pamella Hose, Toni le Roux
Third Row: Samantha Dann, Debbie Clark, Dominique Carr, Lisa Moore, Kim McLeod, Sarah Watson,
Laura Barrett, Jennifer Liermann, Natasha Curach, Candy Halpin *
Second Row: Kathy Stephens, Yasmine Lailvaux, Carmen Ballard, Michelle Viljoen, Cheryl Smith,
Shannon Gallet, Janella Duggan, Jessica Gregory, Nicola Sutton
First Row: Lauren Hook, Patricia Lorimer, Kelly Dobson, Bronwen Ezia, Collette Franz, Joy Stathan
Cathy Sutton, Karen Hannah, Brigette Duncan, Tanya Henderson
Seated: Athene Roberts, Helenna Gordon, Roslyn Hook, Jacqui van Loggerenberg (Capt),
Miss L. Stirton (Coach), Angelique Arde, Susan Rae, Joanne Gallet, Gina Newton Frank
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 SWIMMING
BOYS’ SWIMMING The rewards for hard training As can be seen from the results
Hillcrest did exceptionally, and
1989 and superb swimming went to
if it were not for two
Martin Richards, who received
disqualifications, Hillcrest
the Victor Ludorum, Hilton
Boy’s swimming at Hillcrest would have come third.
Bullough, who received the
High improved by leaps and trophy for the 100m freestyle, The first inter-school gala was
bounds as the season progressed and Craig Coates, who was the held at Queensburgh against
The constant improvement of best junior swimmer. From the three other schools, Pinetown
the swimmers is due to the results of the Interhouse gala, a A/B, Kingsway and New Forest.
encouragement and untiring Durban and District team was This was an important gala as it
enthusiasm of our trainer, Miss selected. The Hillcrest Boy’s introduced our juniors to their
Stafford. swimmers were recently future competition. The juniors
promoted to the B league so the proved to be our strong point in
The inter-house (individual) gala the end.
competition was stiff. We swam
was the opener to the swimming
season. Everyone swam
against schools such as Despite all the moans and
Northlands, Glenwood, groans at the training sessions it
competitively, and the support
Westville, D.H.S. and a host of paid off in the end and weall had
from the non-swimmers was
remarkable. The winning house
other good swimming schools. an enjoyable season.
Hillcrest fared extremely well
was Moor followed by Escombe,
Robinson and Sutton.
against such good opposition. Clinton Rawlinson
Swimming Captain

First Row: Thomas Paige

Second Row: Calvin O'Keefe, Hilton Bullough, Sam Walford, Christopher Fields
Third Row: Hamish Hamilton, David Munro, Neil Hose, Daniel Green, Steven Muller, Kelly Dallas,
Grant Stanley
Fourth Row: John Hughes, Ian Slack, Robert McCall, Paulo Oliviera, Julian Calitz, Paul Johnstone,
Jeremy Schluyer, Paul Haynes
Fifth Row: Shaun Ezra, Steward Seymour, Greg Stanley, Wayne Thompson, Bradley Sparks,
Michael Laign, Christopher Irons, Michael Wright, Christopher Hawkins
Sixth Row: Carmichael Slabbins, Kai Benson, Deon Brand, Graham Watt, Jean-Marc Barbeau
Daniel Skordis, Craig Coates, Brian Bose
Seventh Row: Roby Henderson, Graham Marshall, Ainton Rawlinson, Miss Stafford, Greg Johnson,
Lorne Scott-Wilson, Christopher, Helmbold

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 TENNIS
GIRLS’ TENNIS
BOYS’ TENNIS The school championships were
REPORT played during the third term and
1989 has been a very successful our congratulations go to
The girls took part in two tennis year for boys’ tennis at Hillcrest Gregory Horn, who won the
leagues this year. The doubles High. This could be due to the senior section and Michael
league took place during the first fact that more boys showed an Wyatt, who won the junior
term and we entered three teams: interest in the sport and played section.
two in the open age group, and with greater enthusiasm.
one U.14 team. All the teams. Three of our boys were selected
won some of their matches and The first team had a very to play for the Highways side,
lost some, but they all enjoyed successful season, winning seven which participated in the Natal
the competition greatly. of the nine matches that they Schools’s Tennis week held
played. The team consisted of: during the July vacation. This
The singles league was played G, lon, J, Stony, 1, was a fine achievement since
during the third term. Two Henderson (captain), M. Wyatt, there were only seven members
teams were entered: one senior M. Fisher, L. Scott-Wilson and in the team. They were Gregory
and a junior team, each team B. Jewaskiewitz (reserve). Many Horn (captain and number one
consisting of 3 players. of these pupils will continue to seed), Errol Strong (number
Four girls took part in the Natal play for the first team next year, four seed) and Tobie Henderson
Schools tennis trials at therefore we can only look (reserve).
Pietermaritzburg during the forward to an even greater In conclusion I should like to
June/July holidays. Aithough performance.
thank all the boys for their
not one of our competitors made The second team has improved participation and also for the
the Natal team, they nevertheless considerably since last year, good manners which they always
benefited greatly from the winning five of the nine matches display on the court. Thanks
experience and acquitted that they played. The team also to parents who have assisted
themselves well at their task. consisted of: B. Jewaskiewitz, S. with transport - without your
Well done Donnae, Nicky, Morrison, G. Burgham, A. help the fixtures could never
Chantal and Mia! Brown, R. de Poali, M. Cox, D. have been met.
The winner of this year’s singles Jeffery, M. Strydom (reserve)
trophy is the multi-talented and M. Besson (reserve).
Donnae Weston. Donnae and Considering the current year’s
Karin Droymen played an potential and performance, the
future prospects can only be
a
exciting match in the finals.
Karin is only in Std 6 this year rewarding.
and shows great promise!

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Back Row: L. Scott-Wilson

Middle Row: M. Wyatt, B. Jevaskowitz
Seated: G. Horn, T. Henderson, Miss I. De Kock, E. Strong, M. Fisher

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Back Row: (1 - r) John Cato, Peter Long, Brent McDaniel, Iain Beal
Third Row: Michael Lierman, Mark Milne, Rory Clarke, Greg Johnson, Crawford Coulson,
Stephen Peacock, David Phillips
Second Row: Lindi Bolton, Deborah Dean, Nikki Nortje, Alix Walker, Rachel Bowman, Helen Pringle
Jacquie van Loggerenberg, Wendy Wright
Front Row: Natalie Kedian, Rochelle Pronk, Cynthia Willies, Mr C. Girvin, Kerry Hayfield,
Joanne Haines, Louise Jackson

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Dean Stanley Warren Blore, Lesley Albon
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 ART DEPARTMENT
INTRODUCTION PARENT SHORTCOMINGS
Hillcrest High School is situated
SUPPORT /INADEQUACIES
in Hillcrest Park, Natal,
approximately 2,5km from the
centre of Hillcrest Village. Whilst Mrs Bothma is
Hillcrest Village, itself situated GROUPS appreciative of having the
35km from Durban and 45km allocated space, shortcomings
from Pietermaritzburg has an are glaringly evident when
unrivalled country setting. The Visiting a class in session.
In order to foster closer parent
catchment area for the school is participation in the school’s Usable working space is
a radius of appromimately 10km activities “Parent Support drastically reduced by the
embracing the suburbs of Groups” have been formed by existing floor level cupboard
Hillcrest, Winston Park, Gillitts, built in along the length of both
interested parents; each group
Everton, West Riding, sides of the room, further
affiliated to a particular
Waterfall, Botha’s Hill, reduced by the bulk ofa Fume
department or sporting activity
Assagay, Shongweni, Crestview Special needs will be identified Cupboard at one end of the
and Cato Ridge. an followed up with reports, room
Hillcrest High School, approvals sought and necessary The high-level louvered
completed in 1975, is a co-ed action implemented windows along one length of the
school with an enrolment of room only provide cross-
1000 pupils. ventilation and nominal natural
The School’s standing motto is IDENTIFIED light at a high level, not where
“Adspirat Fortuna Labori” required at the optimum low
translated from Latin to read levet working plane of a desk.
“Fortune Favours Endeavour”. NEED The effectiveness of the other
This academic year’s motto bank of windows parallel to the
adopted is “Plan to be the Best” It has been identified that an corridor has been negated with
Numerous pupils, whilst immediate need exists in the Art the temporary (?) retrofitting of
attending the school, as well as Department for additional a wooden frame supporting
after receiving their secondary space. acoustic tiles forming a display
education, have achieved both screen for pupils completed or
academic and sports honours; BACKGROUND work
Lighting
in progre artwork.
to the classroom. is
several representing Natal at
various levels and in different The Art “Department” is solely almost solely reliant on the
fields. run by a highly motivated and fluorescent strip lighting which
enthusiastic Mrs Kathy Botma appears to be below the desirable
lux levels for the present usage.
GROWTH OF who has more than a quarter of
the whole Schools’ pupils in all
standards doing art as a subject;
THE SCHOOL with several of the pupils doing
Art as an additonal subject.
Mrs Bothma has expressed a
The School’s growth has been wish to expand the current
unabated since its establishment. syllabus to include pottery,
sculpture and, other aspects of
Fundraising
over the years of the “Art” in order to provide a
school, the Parent's Advisory broader base and experience for
Committee and the Mother's her pupils as an introduction to
Contact Group, has enabled that bigger things to come at tertiary
much needed equipment be education level.
bought. Recent extensions
include a Community Swim-
ming Pool and the construction/
EXISTING
remodelling of the Resources
Centres housing sophisticated FACILITIES
state of the art equipment. The Art “Department” is
currently housed in a single
classroom, (a disused Science
Classroom, consisting of the
classroom with an adjacent
small store-room and a seperate
smaller Dark Room).

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SOLUTIONS concrete floor slab approximately Option two also provides for the
150mm above the natural ground existing damaged desks, chairs,
Two options were investigated level outside the area, thereby etc. presently stored behind a
to improve the situation. being able to extend working wire screen in the area proposed
Option one would be to extend outdoors under the sky. to be converted to the Art
the exi: ing classroom towards By simply enclosing both sides of Studio, to be relocated to a
the adjacent grassed area, the area, an immediate room of suitable space elsewhere on the
incorporating the existing 350 square metres would be site.
corridor as part of the extension formed.
and, although practical to
It is proposed that the sides

The Pledge
execute, it would reduce the
grassed area and would not beas would be enclosed in safety
cost effective as option two. glazing in
hardwood or
aluminium framing, incorprating
Option two would be to utilise doors for access to the grassed
the existing open space beneath [fully appreciate the wealth
areas. One bay will
the adjacent, first floor, partitioned off with demount- that my child has to gain
Industrial Arts Classroom. This able partitioning to form the from art. An opportunity
would be ideally situated for an storage area for equipment, the
Studio as it is on a
to express him/herself can
Art remaining area now forming a
north/south orientation, studio for working as well as
be gained in the correct
opening out on the northern side display. setting with adequate
onto a grassed area with mature Sacilities.
Displays will be mounted on
trees lining the site boundary,
forming shading during
suitable movable screens as well In order to obtain this, Tas
the as the walls. Parent need to give of
summer months and a natural
peaceful backdrop. Service connections for sinks myself and make sacrifices
The existing area proposed to be and basins will be easily done for my child’s sake.
utilised has an immediate simply bytee-ing off the existing
installations and conneeting into Thereby pledge R...... see
advantage in that it forms an
infra-structure by being directly the existing closely installed per month for the period Of
under the Industrial Arts reticulation. to the further
Classroom. It has a reinforcing Adequate artificial lighting Pe ooent of my child’s
concrete columns at regular levels will be provided with strip opportunities in the Art
spacings to support the r.c. slab, lighting and power track spot
facebrick gable walls and a lighting as strategic positions. Department.
Name of parent .

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