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Waterfall College Newsletter Term 2 2025

WATERFALL COLLEGERef: https://www.waterfallcollege.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Waterfall-College-Newsletter_Term-2-2025.pdf

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What this means

This document is a school newsletter for Waterfall College covering Term 2 of 2025. It contains messages from the principal and various subject/grade updates, including events and achievements such as a PAG fishing competition (24 May) raising over R15 000 for new sports courts, participation in the Math Masters Competition and qualification of students for the South African Mathematics Olympiad, and science, arts, and other curriculum highlights. It also reports on an IEB AI Hackathon held on 21 May where Waterfall College teams achieved a Top 10 national ranking, and includes other term activities like Grade 9 camp and Consumer Studies practical tasks.

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academic competitionOngoing

Participation in the IEB AI Hackathon

Students from Waterfall College can participate in the IEB AI Hackathon, where teams compete to solve real-world problems using artificial intelligence. The college has already sent two teams that achieved a Top 10 national ranking.

Who it is for
students at Waterfall College interested in technology and innovation
How to act on it
Join or form a team to participate in future IEB AI Hackathons
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two teams were finalists and achieved Top 10 national ranking
counselling serviceOngoing

Support for students through Life Coaching

Parents can request that their child speak with Mrs Ryan, the Life Coach, about friendship or any other personal matter. This support is available to help students navigate social challenges and emotional development.

Who it is for
parents of Waterfall College students whose children need personal or emotional support
How to act on it
Contact Mr Kyle or the child’s Grade Head to arrange a meeting with Mrs Ryan
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If you feel that your child would benefit from speaking with Mrs Ryan, our Life Coach, on friendship or any other matter, please get in touch with Mr Kyle or your child’s Grade Head.
student science exhibitionClosed

Participation in the Grade 9 Science Fair

Grade 9 students are required to present science projects at the annual Grade 9 Science Fair, which was held on 15 May.

Who it is for
Grade 9 students at Waterfall College
How to act on it
Prepare and present a science project at the fair
Closes
15 May 2025
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Grade 9 Science Fair held 15 May
academic competitionOngoing

Participation in the Math Masters Competition

Students can take part in the Math Masters Competition, which includes regional rounds and leads to qualification for the South African Mathematics Olympiad. Eight students from Waterfall College have already qualified for the second round.

Who it is for
students at Waterfall College interested in mathematics
How to act on it
Register for participation in the Math Masters Competition through the school
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students Emma Croucamp, Layla Farra, Tessa Shephard won their categories; Eight students qualified for the second round of the South African Mathematics Olympiad
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Attendance at Grade 9 Camp

Grade 9 students attend a residential camp at Camp Solomon in May, which includes a hike day and a potjie cooking session.

Who it is for
Grade 9 students at Waterfall College
How to act on it
Attend the camp at Camp Solomon during May
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Grade 9 camp at Camp Solomon in May (hike day and potjie cooking session)
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Participation in the Consumer Studies IEB PAT Task

Grade 12 students must complete a practical assessment task in Consumer Studies, involving the design, baking, icing, and decorating of a novelty cake and the creation of homemade preserve within four hours.

Who it is for
Grade 12 students at Waterfall College
How to act on it
Complete the task as part of the IEB Consumer Studies curriculum
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Consumer Studies: Grade 12 IEB PAT task (design/bake/ice/decorate novelty cake and homemade preserve within four hours)
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Participation in the PAG Fishing Competition

Families and students are invited to participate in the annual PAG Fishing Competition, which raises funds for new sports courts. The event includes fishing, camping, and family activities at Baynesfield Dam.

Who it is for
families and students of Waterfall College
How to act on it
Attend the event at Baynesfield Dam on 24 May
Closes
24 May 2025
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Our Parent Action Group (PAG) hosted its first Fishing Competition at the stunning Baynesfield Dam on Saturday, 24 May — providing an opportunity for connections to be made and to raise funds for our new sports courts (more on this below).

Facts

Reference

https://www.waterfallcollege.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Waterfall-College-Newsletter_Term-2-2025.pdf

Amounts

R 15 000

Key Takeaways

  • Document title: Waterfall College Newsletter Term 2 2025
  • Principal message dated/attributed to ~ Mrs Green, Principal ~
  • PAG Fishing Competition held 24 May at Baynesfield Dam; raised over R15 000 for new sports courts
  • Math Masters Competition at St Mary’s; students Emma Croucamp, Layla Farra, Tessa Shephard won their categories
  • Eight students qualified for the second round of the South African Mathematics Olympiad
  • Collaboration Days: cross-curricular project on 'Exploring and Implementing Sustainable Solutions'
  • Grade 9 Science Fair held 15 May
  • Grade 9 camp at Camp Solomon in May (hike day and potjie cooking session)
  • IEB AI Hackathon held 21 May; two teams were finalists and achieved Top 10 national ranking
  • Consumer Studies: Grade 12 IEB PAT task (design/bake/ice/decorate novelty cake and homemade preserve within four hours)
  • Waterfall College
  • Mrs Green (Principal)
  • Mr Kyle
  • Mrs Ryan (Life Coach)
  • Parent Action Group (PAG)
  • Baynesfield Dam
  • Winchbraid Flip Flops
  • Bottomline Lures
  • Garden Spa
  • Bass Pro Brad Pitcher
  • Gilnokie
  • LemonBlue Clothing
  • Rebounding with Ann
  • Van Herzelees
  • Cotswold Energy Centre
  • St Mary’s
  • South African Mathematics Olympiad
  • Ms Govender
  • Ms Chonco
  • Mr Sweet