Chess Tournaments - By Neo Mofokeng

Did you know that chess has a population of over 2 billion in Canada alone? So, imagine what is the population of chess player around the world. WOW!

Speaking for which, our school PCS also plays chess wish helps us with:

• Foresight - to predict outcome
• Circumspection - attention to all facts
• Strategic thinking
• Planning and plan execution
• Critical thinking
• Caution
• AND how to lose and deal with the loss (very important in children)

At PCS we also play chess and our last tournament was on the 15th of February 2016.

The people that represented our school were:

1. Christian - 6H
2. Khetiewe - 5L
3. Lufono - 6H
4. Neo - 6H
5. Rebecca - 5M
6. Sydney - 6H

It's a really great game to play. If you don't know how - don't worry, we have a program that teaches you, and it happens on Tuesdays at 14:00 - 14:45 as well as 14:45 - 15:00.

May the 4TH be with you!

Happy Star Wars Day! The day we celebrate one of the most iconic movie franchise in the world, Star Wars. Star Wars is an American epic space opera franchise, centred on a film series created by George Lucas. It depicts the adventures of various characters "a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away". The first Star Wars movie came out in 1977 25 May. Today it has raised about 775.5 million USD in box office sales and merchandise. So far there are 7 movies in the franchise and hopefully more are to follow. Hope you had a wonderful Wednesday and now a quote by the wise Obi Wan Kenobi “Remember…the Force will be with you, always”

May the 4th be with you!

Cartoon by Ipeleng Madibeng

Interview with LaKiesha Pather by Isabella Afonso

 

Lakiesha came first place in both the impromptu and prepared speech categories at the Toastmasters Gala evening this year.

Q1: Did u expect to place in one of the categories?
A: No, not at all. I had actually already determined who I thought would win beforehand.

 

Q2: What made u think of your prepared speech topic ? (Mythical Court)
A: My brother had been preparing for Easter and I started thinking about how much I hate mythical tales told to other people. 

Q3: When u first heard your impromptu topic what first came to mind ?
A: I thought about using Martin as "the ghost" but assumed someone had already used it. 

Q4: Were you invited to the Centurion Toastmasters Club and if so when will you present your speech to them ?
A: Yes, I have been invited in June.

Q5: Do you think you'll carry on with public speaking this year ?
A: Yes but only in the third term because I would like to do netball.

Q6: Do you think that you benefited from the toastmasters course?
A: Yes because it has taught me many things about speaking that I hadn't thought of. 

Q7: Have you done any form of public speaking before the course?
A: Yes, I attended public speaking club. 

Q8: What tips would you give someone who isn't great at presenting speeches?
A: Practice, practice and when you finish practicing... practice more. 

Q9: Which do you prefer impromptu or prepared speeches ?
A: Impromptu because it gives me a chance to speak about a topic that I have never thought of before.

QUICK QUIZ BY: BATHANDWA BHENGU

1. Who is the Arthur of A Darkling Plain
A: James Patterson B: Jeff Kinney C: Phillip Reeve

2. Which political party in SA always wears red?
A: ANC B: EFF C: DA

3. Who acts as Siya in Saints and Sinners?
A: Yolanda Thomas B: Vusi Kunene C: Thomas Gumede

4. Who is the former host of Fan Base?
A: Zuluboy B: Emtee C: Nasty C

5. What is the collective noun for angels?
A: School B: Host C: Clowder

6. What is a synonym for strange?
A: peculiar B: epic C: mistake

7. Who owns the song Formation?
A: Rihanna B: Dej Loaf C: Beyoncé

8. In which province in SA is Kruger National Park?
A: Gauteng B: Mpumalanga C: Limpopo

ANSWERS: 1C, 2B, 3A, 4A, 5B, 6A, 7C, 8C

Gr 5's Art inspired by Van Gogh. Just in time for his Birthday! - by Calum Grindlay