Vanessa Thupudi (Girls Basketball Player of the Year)

GREENSIDE HIGH SCHOOL

Special Edition - 29 May 2017

GREENSIDE HIGH SCHOOL

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Dear Parents, Students and StaffThis special volume celebrates Greenside High School’s sportsmen and women, who were acknowledged for their skill and contributions during the first few months of 2017.

GHS would like to thank all the staff, parents and students who, without fail, make our community what it is today.

We applaud the learners who received awards. Well done, Greensiders!

SENIOR AWARDS ASSEMBLYGRADE 11 AND 12

HELD FRIDAY, 21 APRIL 2017BASKETBALL SENIOR HALF CLOLOURS

Nhlanhla JiyaneChristopher Theori

RE-AWARD SENIOR FULL COLOURS

Khanyisa Hobyane Khanyisa has her own, unique style of playing; in defence, she is the loudest and strongest player. Her attitude and resilience are not easily influenced. She has been a good role model to the junior girls: she is not selfish with the ball and is always there to assist a teammate. It is our hope that she continues to create opportunities even in the most improbable of situations. She is a truly inspirational young lady.

Katiso TsotetsiWhen you combine talent and hard work, you get Katiso Tsotetsi. Her attitude towards the sport alone is exceptional. You see it when she plays, when she takes charge and ‘sets up’ during a match. She always takes chances and never underestimates her abilities. That is why she is the leading basketball scorer at Greenside High.

Francesco MbeleBill Russell once said, “What distinguishes a great player is his presence. When he goes onto the court, his presence dominates the atmosphere”. For five years, Francesco’s presence and leadership have been exceptional! In that time, he has not only grown as a player but as a captain as well. His dedication and commitment can clearly be seen the moment he steps onto the court. He leads the team with pride and buoyancy. He sets a great example for his fellow teammates. His conduct and character “dominate the atmosphere”. It is our hope that he continues to do that in all aspects of his life.

Vanessa is the newly elected captain of the girls’ basketball team. In many ways, she is the crown jewel of the girls’ team: her presence can be felt across the court during practice and at matches; she is crucial to the team’s defence;she is a supportive teammate. Her attitude and behaviour have won the girls’ respect.

Above: Vanessa Thupudi, Girls Bassketball Player of the Year

Above: K. Hobyane, F. Mbele, V. Thupudi and K. Tsotetsi with their Senior Full Colours

"Success is where preparation and opportunity meet." - Bobby Unser

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TENNIS

Above: Solomuzi Cindi and Keane Govender together after the awards.

SWIMMING

Dedication to Swimming

Sahaar MallSenior Half Colours For

SwimmingAatiquah Camrodien

(2014 Swimmers Spirit Trophy)Leilah Bhyat

SENIOR FULL COLOURS Joachim GrobbelaarJoachim Grobbelaar is a reliable and consistent member of the swimming team. He attends every practice and never misses a gala. Over the two years he has been at Greenside, he has shown drive and the desire to thrive in this sport. Joachim is dedicated to striving continuously for better results, and he never lets his team or Greenside down. His admirable talent and commitment are shown by all his results throughout the session where he placed in the top three, winning the right to swim at Prestige where he placed fourth out of fifteen competitors in his freestyle event.

Above: Joachim Grobbelaar

receives Swimmer of the Year

Commitment to Tennis

Dario Drakatos

Senior Half Colours For Tennis

Abraham Chikumba

SENIOR FULL COLOURS

Solomuzi CindiSolomuzi started playing tennis in 2013 when he was in Grade 8. Through dedication, he saw himself promoted to the First team when he was in Grade 9. In the same year, his commitment and positive spirit won him the Dedication to Tennis award. In 2015, Solomuzi won 80% of his games. He also won the doubles and mixed doubles championship. That year, he was awarded Junior Full Colours.

Keane Govender(Farhaad Moola Shield for most

Outstanding Tennis Player)Keane joined the tennis team in 2013 when he was in Grade 8. When he was in Grade 9, he was promoted to the First team. He was dedicated and used to practise on his own. His love for tennis was evident and it was during this time that Keane’s leadership skills shone through. Keane continued to play for the First Team and

in 2015, 2016 and 2017 he was elected Captain of the tennis team. He has an excellent rapport with his team mates and never fails to encourage and inspire them. Under his inspiring leadership, he was able to steer the teams to victory in 2017. In 2014, Keane was awarded Junior Half Colours for tennis. In the same year, he won the boys’ junior singles championship as well as the boys’ doubles championship. In 2015, he was re-awarded Junior Full Colours for tennis and the Farhaad Moola Shield for the Most Outstanding Tennis Player after becoming the senior boys doubles champion as well as the mixed doubles champion. In 2016, he was awarded Senior Half Colours and also received the Farhaad Moola Shield for the Most Outstanding Tennis Player. Despite the fact that he is the head boy of the school, he has continued to dedicate his time to tennis.

In 2016, he achieved Senior Half Colours for tennis. Solomuzi was also the Vice Captain of the tennis team.

SQUASH

SENIOR FULL COLOURS

Nolitha MshweshweNolitha Mshweshwe has played squash throughout her high school career. She is a dedicated team player, and has played a vital role in leading and training all the squash girls. She is always present at practice sessions. She is committed to improving her technique and maintaining her high level of performance. Nolitha is a very enthusiastic, passionate and committed player. Nolitha played in the number one position for the U19A squash team this year, and won four out of the five games played this season. Nolitha was awarded Junior Half Colours in 2015 and Senior Half Colours in Grade 10. Nolitha is the First team squash Captain as she was last year.

SENIOR HALF CLOLOURS

Thatohatsi MakheleNthabiseng Mmatli

Neo ModisaneRight: Nolitha Mshweshwe

PAGE 3TOUCH RUGBY

Senior Half Colours

Katlego Rathebe

SENIOR FULL COLOURS

Rumbi MunyanyiSince the first practice, Rumbidzai has shown great enthusiasm. She takes her touch rugby very seriously and this shows in how much her individual skills have improved. She has helped players in the 2nd team with their game knowledge and field positioning. Her leadership skills were well tested during this season of touch at Greenside and she handled the pressure confidently. We have faith that, if she continues in this manner, she will be representing her province at even higher levels.

Paballo ManasePaballo is strong presence on the field and his skill influences the team around him to excel. He is often the decision maker on the pitch and has been the mastermind behind the team's many tries this season. His mind works faster than his opposite number’s, and the moves he calls have torn defences to shreds. He is very committed to his team mates and to making himself better and better in his position. He deserves his Full Colours for touch rugby.

Gracious Muthiba2017 has seen Gracious make great improvements to her touch game. She has capitalised on her deceptive pace and amazing hand and has improved her foundational skills. Her confidence has made her a leader in the team and her dedication is admirable. It has been a pleasure working with Gracious this season and we hope she continues her good form.

Simphiwe MothaSimphiwe was born for this sport: he plays with rare flare, intensity and skill. In the opinion of the coaches, he is the most all-rounded player in the squad. From having the vision to distribute the ball to having the speed and step to beat players one-on-one, he is in a class of his own.

Nthangeni MulaudziNthangeni has shone this year on the field and he is, without a doubt, the most improved player in the team. His touch rugby skills and knowledge have grown dramatically and he is pivotal to the success of the squad. He is not afraid to try new things at practice and to put them to use in the matches. Often, he has left the opposition flat-footed. He brings flow to the team in terms of running rugby and deserves his full-colours blazer.

Caleb MdizaAccording to his coaches, Caleb is truly something special. His touch mind is second to none and his opponents know that, when he is on the field, Greenside is on the front foot. His vision on the field is in a class of its own. He is one of few players who can be relied on for his skill and leadership without fail. He is well-deserving recipient of a full-colours blazer.

Ntokozo Simelane Re-Award

Ntokozo is an outstanding touch rugby player. He is an outspoken young man who leads the team with his energy and skill. He is far and away one of the most committed and gifted players in the squad, having represented the province at many events. He has taken charge as captain of the team and ensures everyone is pulling their weight. He is a worthy recipient of Full Colours.

1st TeamPiontkowski Boys Touch Rugby Team of the Year

1st TeamBongi Nhleko Girls Touch Rugby Team of the Year

Above: Gracious Muthiba and Rumbi Munyanoi received Senoir Full Colours

PAGE 4CRICKET SENIOR FULL COLOURSYusuf Ganchi and Doné Newman

Both of these boys have dedicated themselves to Greenside cricket since Grade 8. They have performed outstandingly throughout their years of service. Yusuf and Doné have been part of Gauteng provincial cricket for some time now and it can be seen in their performances for school. Doné has grown tremendously as a captain and also developed his 'cricket thinking hat'. Even though he would call himself an all-rounder, his bowling is his strongpoint and, on many an occasion, he has bowled too well for the opposition. His aggression and accuracy have improved to make him a very tough bowler to face. Yusuf’’s batting is pure class. He has every stroke in the book and does everything with ease which is a mark of born sportsman. His century against Linden Hoerskool was memorable as he carried on playing his natural game while many of his teammates fell around him and, towards the end of his innings, frustrated the Linden bowling attack. These two boys are worthy of Senior Full Colours for cricket.

Diego Blasquez Trophy for the Senior Player Committed and Dedicated To CricketVusi Nyembe

Robinson Bat for Player of the YearDoné Newman

JUNIOR AWARDS ASSEMBLYGRADE 9 AND 10

HELD MONDAY, 24 APRIL 2017BASKETBALL

Junior Half Colours

Sasha JosephAndisa Nepfumbada

Gugulethu NdimaMahara Chauke

Kemiso MohlakwaneAbdula Skink

Junior Full Colours

Khabane MoloiVusumuzi MayiselaDakalo Nemukhula

SQUASH

Junior Half Colours

Tasmiyah HassenProgress Obiako

Kimberly Masanzu

SWIMMING

Commitment

Samkele MohlakoanaDaniel Reynaud

Seemeen MohamedShen Gallon

Junior Half Colours

Ayakha NtunjaHamzah Khan

Thembelihle GwijaLea Bonthuys

Re-Award Junior Half Colours

Layla Mayet

Junior Full Colours

Griffin TraceImtiyaaz Tifloen

Re-Award Junior Full Colours

Muhammed KhanBelinda MabenaZahraa Abraha

Carel Grobbelaar

Above: Farhaan Matwadia with the African Eagle

Award for the Most Improved Junior Cricketer.

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TENNIS

Commitment

Joshua GovenderHarshan PillayAyanda Lingani

Khitsane KutoaneAyanda Tshabalala

Mukhethwa TharageMohammed Ali Syed

Junior Half Colours

Nathan Loshima

Junior Half Colours

Jaymeen Patel

CRICKET

Certificates for dedication and commitment to cricket

Sufyaan DawjeeMujaahid Bulbulia

Dante SinghAlyasa Schaffer

Mohammed Fayaaz PatelMohammed Coovadia

Caleb van WykYants Mihindov

Mohammed Kaif PatelTalha BhabhaIsmaeel Patel

Naeem Mahomed

Junior Half Colours

Yusuf Matwadia TOUCH RUGBY

Junior Full Colours

Dante RaeDaiyaan Small

Laken Abrahams

Junior Full Colours

Raza MuhammedZakariyyah Adams

Dipesh Masuria

African Eagle Award for the Most Improved Junior CricketerFarhaan Matwadia

Van Niekerk Trophy for the Most Improved Senior CricketerDipesh Masuria

Trophy for Cricket Team of the YearU15

JUNIOR AWARDS CONTINUED

Above: Dipesh Masuria with the Van Niekerk Trophy for the Most Improved Senior Cricketer.