HIGH SCHOOLS' QUIZ - 2011

The table is based on score sheets which have been received.  There are still some outstanding.

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HIGH SCHOOLS' QUIZ

HIGH SCHOOLS' QUIZ - 2011

The following table of points is based on score sheets received and processed.  There are still a number of score sheets outstanding and hopefully, you would have been informed about this.

WESTERN CAPE - 2010/11

Diemersfontein

This jaunt was a smorgasbord of colour, incredibly hot weather and a smattering of rain.  My trip included the sights of Wellington, Saron (a little settlement, about 40 minutes from Wellington),         Paarl, Franschhoek, Stellenbosch and Cape Town.

Wellington Minstrels

This was, perhaps, the most picturesque trip I have undertaken.  It included the Taal Monument in Paarl, the Huguenot Monument in Franschhoek, the W. Heuer piano factory in Stellenbosch, the Nederburg Wine Estate (with a complementary glass of bubbly, nogal!), the Seapoint pool and sundowners at the Winchester Mansions.

 

The Cape Town City Ballet did not disappoint with their interpretations of the music of Cole Porter.

V & A Waterfront

The tour of the V & A Waterfront was by all accounts the highlight, courtesy of Mike de Beer, a seasoned traveller and tour guide.  Being in Cape Town makes one feel like a foreigner - Germans on the left, French on the right and Chinese in between.  Gives the word cosmopolitan a whole new meaning.

Despite the hectic schedule, it was one of the most relaxing vacations - certainly since I did not have to drive.  One misses so much in the driver's seat.

Thanks are due to Ramsay and Gavin for a memorable get-together at their humble Woodstock lodgings.  A culinary experience worth repeating!

MY 2010

The Soccer World Cup has come and gone. South Africa has certainly done the world proud.  We entertained and hosted thousands of foreign guests and a good time was certainly had by all.  Vuvuzelas and kuduzelas filled the air with monotonous cacophony, while flags and "socks" adorned car aerials, windows and side-view mirrors.

I have never been a huge soccer fan and will never become one, but the atmosphere was electrifying.  Having such a huge, world-class event happening on your doorstep made it even more special. 

Nelson Mandela Bay was bursting at the seems but everything seemed to be under control - no power cuts, the depleted water supply was enough to sustain the masses and the transport system proved to be successful.

It was, in essence, a successful event worthy of international praise. 

To Brazil we'll go in 2014.  Hope to see you there.

HIGH SCHOOLS' QUIZ - 2010

Thanks to Andrew Rabie for their hospitality in hosting the High Schools' Quiz Finals.  After two nail-biting semi-final matches, Sanctor and Bethelsdorp Juniors were left on the battlefield.  Sanctor narrowly beat Bethelsdorp by one point!

The two rivals St Thomas and Victoria Park made it through to the Senior Finals, but it was the St Thomas team who raised the trophy in victory.

Bethelsdorp Comprehensive School

Runners up - Junior Competition

Sanctor
Champions - Junior Competition

Victoria Park
Runners-up - Seniors

St Thomas Secondary
Champions - Seniors

JULY 2010

What a wonderful experience it was.  Marlene, Mike and The Americans (Charles and son, Sebastian) arrived on 09 July 2010.  It was good to see Marlene after all this time.  Still the same bubbly personality.  It just would not be Marlene if it were any different.

Time was spent with her friends Debbie and Delia.  We did the Alliance Française thing in Richmond Hill, then it was off to Cubana and finally to the Stadium (our very own Turban).  Seated in what seemed to be the best vantage point, certain individuals experienced some moisture overload, when the heavens opened.  I, of course, was quite dry and thoroughly enjoyed the experience.  Way to go South Africa!

Marlene and Friends at entrance to

Alliance Française

The Richmond Hill experience

This was a mini festival organised by the Alliance Française, Port Elizabeth.  Music, food and wine flowed freely (at a price!)

 Then, of course, it was off to the play-off for 3rd and 4th position.  Everybody (thing) was abuzz with excitement.  Germany and Uruguay certainly entertained the crowd.  The crowd responded with simple air-punching to the more majestic Mexican Wave.  Some of the excitement is evident below: