Muizenberg Junior School - Seagull Yearbook (Cape Town, South Africa)

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.t Ai ' ' vi .55 is a a a tri vwwwn lvl ' ' CREATIVE Musiql v y r kyg ' ' f'A'c1 eatiVitY ln We have attempted this year to creat? an 3Wa1 el7eSS O' A . A - , 'UN ft Band -u At il establishing a small group aDPFOPFl5tely named the uc y . .t. f f the - , ' ' A mon st membePS O H thls stage many creative seeds have been sown a 8 '4 d ,A , u ' tion this ye,aP9.e1iY Q group? Although there have been SlE5l'1Sh0fo?Ei?5n2he Creative, fnew idea- takes time to Wcatch ond, so -Qpvourbschoolp as individuals ' experience in music will soon flourish ln be through this Vital aptlo . - '-fe - D discover how selferealizing creativity CHU .. 4- .ff e dearee, Of Let me emphasize two factors in concludlngv lxrfiigigywigh th? degree 5 enjoyment in the musical experience is close JJE igdjvidualo of hard work and the amount of effort made by E S i 'Or Owqtion Secondly, the musical experience is multieface etgelgigofgigssical . several significant musical styles? fQF.GXqmpl?o.Fq, ' folk guitar and ensemble work and individual musical D . L lst I feel that the growth may take place through any Ol these channiience the diversity , , xr - , junior school child should oe encouraged to eps? area of music before hefshe specializes in a SDSClil -- MISS Su TURNER , manila . o.., .n.o,X O .2 ,MMqwM.kM,MWMN . f'fs ,f' . . Ky .':!,.?': ,, . .L+ 'sef?'f?lpg,ffH f'rrrrHv?3 ggi?-:QQ 3 ff' ' A! -f --x'.w---.,,.' L 5 aff' fevffsrxrvfefeeefe' p IHCFWEXV!'Wff'JUf!1fxXfYU a in is f' fi! lf U 5 5-ffv-' CIPU TOWN SYMPHONY ORCHESLRA Q SCMOOL CONCERT xi isis - F7ITFw'm5U'WVW fl S M we .ily iirmWrf- rk?hW'Nll O I! j On Monday 1 August, the Std Vis and four i . f,f teachers? Mr Pienaar? Mr Bishop, Mrs Rabie l g 1 jf and Miss Turner attended a school concert 1 1 ,,l-l,.- , kyy L Vyj it by the CUTDSOAQ Professor Brian Priestman us.a,.sLzss.iuLgiir 1-H 1 ' , . I 'g ' fgxft rfrrrrr 1 conducted the orchestra and also gave a most v rrrrr--t sf-eerrrrw ' . . , , , . . Q -Nj fi Qkib L,sJ interesting commentary about the different 5 HQ o V instruments and the families to which they belmgg As he discussed s ecific features such as the musical range or the timbrel Q of the instrument, an orchestra member demonstrated theseo This was I very enlightening for the children, because normally specific instuments 1 are not singled outn Excerptsof musical works were performed and the instruments were more easily recognisedg Two complete works were performed as well: The Thunder and Lifhtnins Polka by Johann Ctr e a J S , s auss and the Overture t W'l -. o :illiam Tell by Rossinif ,,Wi These works were easy to listen to and very many pupils were ifthu Q familiar with these melodiesu lt was a most enjoyable and f' Qf'f beneficial outingq A'x'LQ ! , Let US h0De that this is going to be an annual event Q35 35 B if'-1 af C by 1 l if MR Pu sisnoe w 11 w N 1' 2 g f C1 vi X .1 ax km it ly'll?'QA l...mE g is sponsored b th T THiS Pa S ' y Q MEWIQ family f O . ' ' i f4i. 4 ky -wi' N. -I

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i ffllmir Scum, has played a very f ,ln our school curriculum ' X idifferent choirs and , ,groups offer a wide range ' f ff eXDGriences to the children X ' hNNNXxrr T'!f Junior,School, lglthough we are a slightly smaller orchestra this year, the level of dedication and commitment has been greatera The highlights this year have been the Eisteddfod where we entered for the first time and the school play where we were significantly involvedn Both events required hours of group rehearsing and individual practicing, The results adequately proved to ourselves that hard work is certainly rewarding in the end. Next term we look forward to the Music Evening? Prize Giving and the Scripture Union Carols by Candlelightq THE ORFF BAND The Orff Band has also been a smaller and more committed group this year. We have experimented with many different forms of Orff Music and dance forma Our two significant events have been the Eisteddfod e and the play where we augmented the orchestra. Although Orff music is specific in its style the instruments may play music of many styles and this is what we have been doing this year. Well done to the core of the Orff Band members who attend regularly with enthusiastic commitmentn THE RECORDER ENSEM LE 15 K g7 U' b The recorder ensemble has grown in number, commitment and musical 'maturity this year. We were able to enter for the Eisteddfod for tae , first time and despite being the smallest ensemble represented we received a merit and favourable praise and encouragement from the K adjudicator. jg We have played a wide range of musical styles this year which has been , a broadening experience to the members of the group. lt is a 1 ,' . ' Mg. x x i, F' 1,4- f 1 K 'x Y! . privilege to be invited to join the recorder ensembleo Although it K is the group experience for which the recorder was originally intended, 1 it E fthe level of commitment and determination to work individually is an Q , imperative factor in being a memberm Let this be a challenge to any 3 recorder player who is not in the ensemble,to strive towards becoming ai ia,membep as this really, , challenges the individualls ability to bl hold onefs own in a group with sensitivity to the other members. g if i , . y K Q! Ei dgape Qf keen and budding guitarists have kept this group going on a basis thiS YSHFoMNvAlthough there have been no dynamic strides, has been gfadual and steady. hNThe oneafactor which we have all 1 . 1 ' C.. no 1 I 'I S w,1 ' f this year is that .ere is no instant lormula to virtuo o guitar - ,, , t determination to practise everyday on ting in an accomplished technique. but tha continued overleaf gel.

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' lThere have been highlights, but the set pfor juniors and seniors respectively? Mrs Raphael has kept the fire glowing, and consistent encouragement, An yyear has added a flavour of praise Aprogramme, and Mrs Trautmannls support has We have had sporadic Friday evening meetings and Miss Turner? tucked in between other school seem to have occupied several Fridays U Our has been to enjoy ourselves by playing games and going to the and also to grow as Christians through praying together and our Bibles. Friday evening highlights include a Gospel spop group which sang and shared with us, and Sweet Valleyls S.Ud who joined up with us for one evening. f The Juniors enjoyed a picnic in the first term and we plan to visit a farm this term. These outings encourage and nurture Christian fellowship amongst our children. We have had two welleattended and enjoyable senior SQU, camps at Betty's Bay. Exciting spiritual growth took place in the lives of many who attended Q teachers and pupils alike Z Mr Just came to our first camp Cmuch to everyonels delight at concert time Z7 and Mrs Bosch Cone of our dedicated parentsb kindly catered for our second camp. Two standard 4 pupils, Bonita Phillips and Samantha Hoy, represented our S,Un at a Leadership camp in November and we look forward to more active leadership amongst the pupils themselves next yeare We entered a team for the Intereschools Bible Quiz which included Linda Bosch, Samantha Clarke, Teresa Hobbs, Richard Storey and reserve Bonita Phillipst, We outpointed Sweet Valley, Kronendal and Wynberg Girlsv, but we unfortunately lost against Pinehurst in the finals. We did win the regional cup, however, and this was an exciting achievement S This term we plan to hold our annual Carols by Candlelight evening, an event in which the whole family can come togethera We look forward to changing the structure of our Scripture Union next year to accomodate the changing needs of our children, remembering I always that as Christians we are a growing body and as a body outgrows its clothing? so we have outgrown our programmeo '.We will be fortunate in having Stuart Cranna next year as the new ViceePrincipal of vMuizenberg Junior School. He is a PV0mlU?nt leader ln the broader U ministry and no doubt will enrich and inspire the SUUU of our too. Asvthe year draws to a close, Muizenberg Junior School Scripture ll Godqs BleSSiUgS and His Peace this Christmas wish you a ' MISS S. TURNER ld so much that he gave his only Son, so that in Him may not die but have eternal lifeu John 3315