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Sandton October 2024

November 1, 2024

Pre-Primary 
 

Heritage Day 2024 


The Grade 0000, 000, 00 and 0 children had a positive experience celebrating their heritage and trying out new foods. It was a great morning for them to further their learning and understanding about different cultures and develop an appreciation for diversity. 

Preparatory   


Inter-Crawford Cricket Festival 


The Inter-Crawford Cricket Festival is always a special tour and tournament, and this year was no different. Our team jumped on a bus, flew to La Lucia, had a bit of beach time, stayed in a hotel, played 5 games of cricket and flew home. And yet there was so much more than that. 


We are exceptionally proud of the way they represented our school both on and off the field. Grade 6s learnt so much from the Grade 7s and the Grade 7s supported the Grade 6s. They mixed with other teams, played hard, improved and had fun. Thank you, boys, for a very memorable trip – Mr. Haigh has never had his own war-cry until before! 

Thank you to Ms Ringrose and Coach Jed for everything that they did to make this such a successful tour, as well as to all our parents for making this tour happen for the boys. 


La Lucia (deservingly) borrows 'our' trophy for now, and we'll bring it home next year!

College 


Chisomo Boshoma takes first place at the Annual IT Showcase 


The IT Showcase highlights Grade 12 Information Technology Practical Assessment Task (PAT) projects by South African girls, developed during their matric year. This year's event focused on uplifting women in coding and featured esteemed judges from the University of Witwatersrand, the University of Johannesburg, the University of Pretoria, as well as industry leaders from Entelect and Dariel Solutions, who provided valuable feedback.


The showcase invites lower-grade learners to view projects, engage with exhibitors, and explore IT-related careers, inspiring them to consider IT as a subject. Participants received goodie bags and cash prizes, made possible through generous donations from companies and school community members.


Chisomo impressed the judges with her project “ChiChess,” designed to help users master chess openings while allowing for move variations and coach oversight. A passionate and accomplished chess player, Chisomo showcased her skills in project documentation, graphical user interfaces, advanced coding techniques, and creativity, earning first place among 26 participants.

Since its inception in 2011, the IT Showcase has grown to attract students from various schools in Gauteng and beyond, with a renewed focus on Girls in Coding in 2023. The College IT department encourages all students interested in the field to attend the 2025 IT Showcase for valuable educational and networking opportunities.

Contribution by Ms Marriemuthu (IT Teacher) 


Whitestone Primary School from Zimbabwe visits Crawford Sandton College 


In the final week of the 3rd term, Crawford International Sandton College had the privilege of hosting Whitestone Primary School from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. The visit featured two exciting cricket clinics at the College and three T20 matches, hosted by Crawford International Sandton Preparatory. 


It was also great to see our 1st XI Captain, Justin Sher, and 1st XI wicketkeeper, Ethan Rowe, take time out of their two breaks to engage with the young players and discuss the growth of cricket here at the College. 

A special thanks to our Head of Cricket, Matthew Townshend, and DP World Lions Captain and DHCC owner, Dominic Hendricks, for arranging an unforgettable experience for Whitestone’s players. They also attended a Lions practice game at the Bull Ring and had the unique opportunity to meet some of the game's legends in the change rooms—a truly memorable experience for these young cricketers. 

Crawford Cares


Support for Fidelitas Matrics 



We are pleased to share that the funds raised for the Fidelitas Dance have been used to purchase stationery packs for the Matrics. Our Grade 11 students, along with Mr. Mabunda from Fidelitas, have successfully collected these packs. 

On behalf of Crawford International Sandton College, we extend our heartfelt best wishes to the Matrics of Fidelitas as they prepare for their final examinations, which commence on 21 October 

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