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| Francois Louw (WH 2003) Springbok World Cup Squad |
Hi AllI am on duty this weekend so please contact me on 0833915669.
The matric exams are now petering out and I have heard a lot of banter about suits, dates and the after-party slowly taking prominence. I am always amazed that another matric dance is upon us already. I am also always interested that the after party is often more of a focus for the boys than the actual matric dance, and we spend so much money on the matric dance. I suppose this is just the nature of most boys at this age. Despite this, I love the dance! I am busy typing away while watching the World Cup match between Australia and the USA. JJ Gagiano and Daniel Vickerman are playing against each other; both are Bishops boys. I was so pleased also to see Francois Louw (White House old boy) playing as well for the Springboks against Namibia yesterday. Surely, this must be some kind of record for one school to have a representative playing in one WC for three different nations. Something special to be proud of for any Bishops boy.
This week the senior and juniors participated in the inter-house soccer. Both teams did very well, but it was the juniors who achieved glory in the end. The seniors played all the soccer in the semi-finals against Founders, but lost two nil. We played traditional skilful soccer where Founders simply blasted the ball up the middle and waited for us to make mistakes on defence. Simple tactics which worked for them. It sounds ridiculous, but I think we were too good for our own good – sounds like a Peter deVilliersism!
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| Happy Victorious Junior Soccer Team |
The following report was written was sent to me by Llewellyn Shanjengange (8):
“ The juniors made the final against Gray which we won. Ilyass Petersen scored the first goal with a brilliant shot. The second goal came from Makumba Chiti, who looked to struggling throughout the match with his stretch shorts. He broke the line and finished in off with great class. Jonathan Sheefeni scored the third to make sure White house won. Stefan Baartman scored the fourth with a header from another well
aimed Taku Mtombeni cross. Stefan got his second to finish off the 5-0 demolition of Gray. So far the juniors have won the basketball, rugby and now the soccer! “
Jason Morris (Grade 11) whom I mentioned in a previous post for making the Western Province final 7 aside trials has been selected into the team. Well done to Jason, who also had a great season for the 1st XV. He will certainly be a player to watch next year.
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| Grade 11s Deep in conference! |
I was away with the grade 11s on their leadership camp last week. I know they learned a lot and will be better leaders for it. They are a strong group and this was certainly apparent at the camp where the White House lads featured a great deal in all areas. I know that the Grade 11s will report on the camp specifically so I will leave it to them to report on.
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| Imagine synthetic grass which will not only look good but be so much more functional - no more mud patches! |
We are busy getting samples for new curtains to replace the old ones. I think you will agree that the new one’s will look splendid in comparison to the old ones.
We have had a good response to the Quad Lawn Appeal. However, I would like to make another appeal to those who have not contributed yet to do so as I know the boys are very excited about the proposed synthetic lawn. I know they will get hours and hours of use on it. As I have said, it will get them outside and off their computers. The long distance lads will also benefit a huge amount from this. .http://whitehouseinfo.blogspot.com/2011/09/quad-lawn-appeal.html
DON"T FORGET
NATIONAL BRAAI DAY IS TOMORROW
(Julle Souties let maar goed op, hoor!)
Jan Braai is on the mission to get all South Africans around the fire on 24th September for National
Braai Day otherwise known as Heritage Day. Here’s Jan’s advice on how to keep the fire burning,
amongst other nuggets of braai-side wisdom.
1. Nothing beats a real wood fire.
2. 'Gas' is Afrikaans for a guest at your braai, not something you braai with.
3. Braaing is the only fat-negative way of cooking food. Even when you steam food the fat in it
stays behind. When you braai the fat drips out.
4. Try not to braai with indigenous wood. Alien vegetation like Rooikrantz and Blackwattle
drink lots of ground water and besides it feels good burning Australian invaders.
5. Braaing is a direct form of energy use, from the coals, to your meat. With conventional
electricity there is a lot of spillage between the power plant, power lines, electricity box,
wires, stove and pan. If you love the earth, braai.
6. Have enough ice at your braai to put in Klipdrift Brandy & Coke, to keep beer cold, and to
treat burn wounds with.
7. Smoke goes in the direction of pretty people, so send them to the kitchen to go and make
Salad...... for their own good that is.
8. Animals eat grass, leaves and vegetables all their lives and convert it to meat. Eating meat
is like eating vitamin pills.
9. A cow must only be killed once. Don’t braai you steak until the flavour is dead too.
10. A braaibroodjie is your chance in life to have your bread buttered on both sides.
Take care and have a great weekend.
Angus
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