GRADE 6 VISIT TO MARUTSWA FOREST
The Cordwalles Preparatory School Grade 6 boys went to Marutswa Forest. It is a wonderful conservation project in Bulwer consisting of a beautiful walk through magnificent and ancient trees(some which are over 300 years old!).
The guide - Simphwe pointed out many plants, shrubs, trees and bushes and explained to the boys their benefits to people. Fortunately the boys had learnt at Cordwalles about the traditional and western cures of medicine, so they could now see, touch and experience the plants' magical cures. After the walk Simphwe made 'muthi' which was to cure stomach illness. He crushed and boiled the plants and then offered it to those who would like a sip if they wanted to! It was a very interesting day and a magical experience of nature's fantastic healing plants.
BOARDERS' OUTING TO THE BEACH
The boarders from Cordwalles Preparatory School travelled by school bus to Durban where they spent the day on the beach enjoying the beginning of the Summer season. Fun in the sea, making sand castles, eating ice creams and having a picnic lunch was a great treat for all the boys.
Enjoying the sea were Marcus Reeves (from Zambia). Tristan Blewett (from Botswana), Philani Ngcobo (from Zululand) and Andre Reeves (from Zambia).
HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
Cordwalles Preparatory School are proud to announce their Grade 7 scholarship winners who are going on to High School in 2010.
Back, left to right: Ross Talmage a "Sport" to Hilton College, Robert Lee the "Cordwalles Closed" to Michaelhouse, Michael Dedekind the "Headmaster’s Award" to Hilton College, Simon Weaver (Headmaster), Brett Smith the "Closed Cordwalles Scholarship" to Maritzburg College, Matthew Lovatt an "All Rounder" to Hilton College, Niall Wheeler a "Sport" to Hilton College
Front, left to right: Juan Carlos Navarro-Avila an "Academic Scholarship" to Maritzburg College, Tim Lewis a "Music" to Kearsney College, James Laidlaw the "Open Exhibition" to Michaelhouse, Ross Lewis an "All Rounder" to Hilton College, Tristan Blewett a "Sport" to Hilton College.
DESIGN CHALLENGE
Cordwalles Preparatory School hosted a Design Challenge for Grade 7 pupils from Cowan House, Pelham, Scottsville, Merchiston, St Charles, Laddsworth, Northern Park and Athlone. The pupils from the schools were mixed and the teams were then presented with a problem to solve. A productive hour was spent designing and making a musical instrument and presenting a warp on ‘Women’ to commemorate Women’s Day. The pupils were encouraged to interact and socialize with each other and the evening was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Special thanks to Hilton Kwik Spar for their sponsorship of refreshments and prizes.
Pic (left to right): Tim Scharf (St Charles), Calvin Swart (Cordwalles) and Nanele Mlambo (The Wykeham Collegiate)
GRANDPARENTS' DAY
Despite chilly and windy conditions, the pre-primary and junior primary boys of Cordwalles Preparatory School warmed up the hearts of their Grandparents at Grandparents Day with a delightful show of movement and song. A delicious tea was served in the dining room which was beautifully decorated with flowers.
James Davies gives his special Granny Sally Abrahamse who came all the way from Cape Town, a big hug.
The Grade 1 boys singing a song from the Mary Poppins movie to their Grandparents in the Besant Theatre
Thomas Lewis showing his Grandparents Valerie and Trevor Lewis and Dick and Lorna Snoep around his Grade 2 classroom
NANNIES' DAY
There was great excitement at Cordwalles Preparatory School when the little boys of the Andrew Rattray Pre-primary spent the morning with their special nanny making puzzles, painting and doing general construction work. The morning ended with a lovely tea served to these special guests in the dining room. A thoroughly enjoyable morning was had by all the boys and the ladies.
Chad Newman proud to be with Pagaan Parkies and Anna Parkies.
Yummy tea is served in the dining room!
FUN SHARKS EVENING
The Cordwalles Preparatory School Grade 1 boys joined their dads at the Pennington Pavilion for a fun Sharks evening. The boys and dads were put into teams and each team had to put together a Sharks war cry which was presented to the rest of the teams. The evening ended with a braai and much enjoyment was had by all.
In full war cry are Anthony and Mark Grant with Dean Royden Turner, Ian Thomson, Joshua Thomson (holding their poster) and Hylton Royden Turner making sure he is doing the right Sharks war cry!
