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DEBATING NEWS

Congratulations to the Debating Team, Esmé Thornhill-Davis, Anne Hammond and Isabella Rose, for being placed 2nd overall in the Pietermaritzburg Grade 8 Debating League. In addition, four of our girls received certificates at the League Prize Giving. GRADE 8S [OVER 130 SPEAKERS]: Jessica Pitout - 2nd Speaker plus two Best Speaker awards Esmé Thornhill-Davis - 3rd Speaker plus four Best Speaker awards JUNIORS [OVER 150 SPEAKERS]: Rachel Randall - 2nd Speaker plus 5 Best Speaker awards SENIORS: Georgia Lupton-Smith - 3 Best Speaker awards Well done, girls!

HEAD & DEPUTY HEAD GIRLS ANNOUNCED

In assembly this morning we announced the Head and Deputy Head Girls for 2018, Daniella Chasenski and Rumbi Vambe. Whilst chatting to them this afternoon Daniella said 'it feels surreal' and Rumbi added that 'it hasn't quite sunk in yet'. Congratulations to you both and may you grow during your time as leaders of our College. A happy picture of the two is up on our Facebook page at the following link:

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SPORTS RESULTS - 15 AUGUST 2017

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GOLD FOR ST ANNE’S PRESIDENT’S AWARD PARTICIPANTS

11 St Anne’s girls are proudly showing off their badges for achieving Gold Certificates for their participation in The President’s Award for Youth Empowerment. Together they have racked up over 1 000 hours of service and spent numerous hours perfecting a skill such as a musical instrument or Advanced Programme Maths or English. The award also demands that girls are involved in physical recreation and an adventurous journey; some chose to canoe down the Orange River and others hiked the Drakensberg. Residential projects included one girl living with a family in France for two months, various community projects and participation in a school’s exchange programme. Click link for full article:

GIRLS HIKE SANI FOR CHOC

Sarah and Emily Anders, Jessica Pitout, Isabella Rose and Emma Trollinger (on exchange from Charlotte Latin in the US) walked up and down Sani Pass this weekend in aid of Choc. Well done, girls! Click link for pics:

FORM 2 ENGLISH CLASS CREATES BOOKS FOR CRÈCHES IN KNYSNA

As part of an English First Language module, one Form 2 class made the most beautiful pre-school children’s books. The books were then sent to crèches in Knysna that were effected in the recent fires. The Form 2 girls were really excited and proud of their work which we photographed before sending off to the Cape. Click through for the images.

SANATORIUM NIGHT SISTER POSITION COMMENCING 1 JANUARY

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WOMEN OF THE WORLD LUNCHEON - INVITE IN RESOURCES OR CLICK LINK

The St Anne’s Old Girls Guild is hosting a lunch at St Anne’s on Friday, 8 September and invites interested parents to join them in celebrating “women making a difference”. The Guild has lined up a fascinating speaker, Tracey Webster, who was instrumental in starting the Starfish Foundation in South Africa. Jane Linley-Thomas, Master of Ceremonies and an Old Girl, will create a lively and fun atmosphere while guests enjoy a delicious harvest table lunch and complimentary glass of wine. Tickets are limited to 300 and all funds raised will be used for St Anne’s Old Girls’ Bursaries. See the attached pdf invite for full details.

FORM 4 CHANEL BALL - DANCE PRACTICE IMAGES

Preparations for the Form 4 Chanel Ball are in full swing and the girls once again hosted the Michaelhouse boys on Friday evening to continue their dancing lessons. What a fun evening! Click for pics:

ENVIRO CLUB TRIP TO UMGENI NATURE RESERVE

Enviro Club spent Friday afternoon at the Umgeni Nature Reserve contemplating the biotic and abiotic factors affecting the reserve. What a beautiful place to spend the afternoon! Thank you to the staff at WESSA for hosting us. Click link for images:

MONDAY - 07 AUGUST

Please note that all boarders need to be back at school by 07h30 and day boarders in time for school. The Pavilion and Hillcrest bus will depart at 06h15. The Ballito bus will depart at 05h45.

DEBATING NEWS

Congratulations to Esmé Thornhill-Davis, Anne Hammond and Isabella Rose for beating Maritzburg Christian School in their Semi-final debate. Anne Hammond was named the Best Speaker. Well done, girls.

MICHAELHOUSE & ST ANNE'S PRESENT CHESS, THE MUSICAL

Director: William Le Cordeur and Abri Venter | Company: Michaelhouse and St Anne’s Diocesan College Based on an idea by Tim Rice, with music by ABBA’s Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, and lyrics by Tim Rice; CHESS, a highly acclaimed musical, develops the ancient and distinguished game of chess into a metaphor for romantic rivalries and East-West political intrigue. Tickets can be booked at the following link:

FORM 3 STUDENT IN TOP 200 IN THE SA MATHS OLYMPIAD

We are extremely proud of Form 3 student, Rachel Lock, for her success in the SA Maths Olympiad. Approximately 100 000 students wrote the First Round of the Olympiad, 22 000 of those made it through to the Second Round and Rachel was one of the top 200 (100 Juniors and 100 Seniors) who were chosen to write the Third Round. A super achievement, well done!

INTERHOUSE THEATRE - BOOKING ESSENTIAL

Book your tickets for Interhouse Theatre on 15 or 16 August at 7pm in The Theatre. Please contact Toni on twoodgate@stannes.co.za or call 033 343 6100 to reserve your seats. Space is limited so book early to avoid disappointment.

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