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EXCELLENCE ON DISPLAY: Merrifield pupils took part in the World Scholars Cup recently, pictured with medals and trophies won at the prestigious event. Picture: TARALYN MCLEAN

Merrifield wows the world

Merrifield pupils students recently participated in the World Scholars Cup (WSC) Mini Global Competition in Durban. This competition, held from September 23 to 27, brought together more than over 900 pupils, in over 300 teams from all…

ECO WARRIORS: Merrifield College received their Platinum certificate from Wessa’s Eco Schools programme recentlyPicture:SUPPLIED

Green Merrifield gets platinum

Merrifield College received a platinum certificate from the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (Wessa) for four years of consistent work in key areas of the environment as part of Wessa’s Eco Schools programme. Over the last…

GAME SET MATCH: The Merrifield College Tennis Boys A side won top honours in the A section of the recent national Sun City Private Schools Tennis Tournament. From left are to right: Alex Murray, Dylan Smith, Peter Townes, Joseph Townes and Keelan Hartley Picture: ANDRE DU TOIT

Merrifield College boys ace tourney

The Merrifield College boys A tennis team have again proved themselves triumphant at the national Sun City Private Schools Tennis Tournament, held from on August 27 to 31, winning top honours in the A section of the tournament. This is…

UP IN THE AIR: Merrifield College pupil, Luke Hanner, received his student pilot license at the Border Aviation Club Picture :SUPPLIED

Luke takes to the skies

MERRIFIELD College pupil Luke Hanner, 17, recently received his student pilot licence from Border Aviation Club. “As a little boy, I always thought that if I had to choose a super power, it would be me being able to fly,” said Hanner. The…

FIRST SA CHAMPS: Cape Town’s Jordy Maree in action before taking first place in the open division at this year’s Mercedes-Benz SA Open surfing championships at Nahoon Reef in East London over the weekend.Image: MARK ANDREWS

Local teen champ the youngest ever in SA

East London’s newest surfing star Zoe Steyn put in the performance of her life when she upset the odds at Nahoon Reef on Sunday to become the youngest ever Mercedes-Benz South African women’s surfing champion. The 14-year-old Merrifield…

From left, Merrifield College Executive Head, Dr Guy Hartley, Merrifield marketer, Tracey Mangold and Nedbank representatives Anlin Kotze, Collette Parry and Rathish Seepersad get excited for the 16th annual Merrifield Mile taking place on Sunday, March 4. Picture: MADELEINE CHAPUT

Mile mania in town

From humble beginnings with less than 200 swimmers 16 years ago, the Merrifield Mile has now grown to include over 1000 participants. The official launch took place on Wednesday evening and saw organisers, sponsors, supporters and…

DOUBLE EXCELLENCE:

The Merrifield Class of 2017 celebrated a great set of results last week, with the school boasting not just a 100% pass rate but a 100% university exemption rate. A huge congratulations to all the pupils

Team spirit

Merrifield pupils, from left, Gemma Braun, Swazi Sibam, Nishreya Naidoo and Megan Waechter took part in the Peter Cuff U14 waterpolo tournament at Hudson Park High School on October 20 and 21 Picture: SUPPLIED

MAKING STRIDES

Congratulations to the Merrifield College and Sakhikamva High School pupils who came first in the South African Model United Nations provincial competition that took place at the provincial legislature in Bhisho. The team represented…

What’s On the GO – 17 August

Today The Rat Pack is back at The Arts Theatre from today to Saturday. Back in the days when Vegas was dangerous and everybody smoked and drank, the “Rat Pack” ruled. Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and, Sammy Davis, Jr were the coolest cats…

Brothers play for SA ‘Down Under’

Two underwater hockey stars represent Border LOCAL brothers, Luke and Joel Hanner recently returned from Australia, where they represented South Africa in underwater hockey at the World Age Group Championships. Luke (Grade 10) and Joel…

EL pair to dance in LA

Trail run to raise funds for Tayla’s participation at world champs SINCE the age of three Tayla Meecham has blossomed as a dancer so much so that she, along with colleague, Jemima Kruger, will take part in the World Champs in Los Angeles…

Merrifield Mile 2017 countdown underway

Big swim’s 15th edition kicks off soon IT IS Merrifield Mile time again! Swimmers and spectators can look forward to fun in the water at Wriggleswade Dam for the 15th edition of the annual Merrifield Mile, powered by feature sponsor…

GAURD OF HONOUR: The senior leadership executive committee at Lilyfontein walk through the guard of honour as they leave their valedictory assembly recently. In front is head leader Courtney Crew followed by deputy leaders Uzile Ngumbela and Kenia Jordan.

Valedictory

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Riding the big waves

•Border’s No1 to take on SA’s best, while eyeing world champs ‘Surfing is all a mind game. You have to believe in yourself’ GOOFY- footed surfer Danica Stockigt, 16, is ranked first in Border and third nationally, with much hope of…