The War Cry
Solo: Ukuloe Moena Bani
Chorus: Ukuloe Moena Sebi
Solo: Ukuloe Moena Bani
Chorus: Ukuloe Moena Sebi
Solo: Zingti Negeti
Chorus: Illavoo
P-A-R-K
Zimba Zimba Zimba Zea
T-O-W-N
Arise – Arise
Parktown
FORTHCOMING EVENTS |
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WHY CHOOSE PARKTOWN BOYS? Over the past five years, Parktown Boys' High has maintained a 99 - 100 % pass rate, with 80% + of learners achieving university entrance passes each year. During this period eight of our learners achieved 9 distinctions each. For more information watch our video on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBRaFEDKqIU Read more. |
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SHAVE FOR MATT
Our very own Matthew Martins is in the fight of his life and has the Parktonian Community behind him all the way! Over 10,000 people worldwide have so far watched the YouTube video of the Shavathon held at Parktown Boys last week in support of Grade 10 pupil Matthew Martins, who is undergoing chemotherapy for recently diagnosed leukemia. Embraced by Old Boys, hundreds in the UK, Australia and the US have viewed it, and there have even been hits in South Korea, Costa Rica and Qatar. More than 300 boys, many teachers and coaches, and the headmaster of Parktown Boys High, Calla Niemand, shaved their heads. Two female teachers also surrendered their locks, and in just one afternoon the school raised more than R24,000 for Matthew's medical treatment. The initiative was driven by the senior boys, in particular, head boy UK Mabandla, and supported by the school's staff. Matthew was diagnosed with leukemia three weeks ago. Parktown's first team rugby captain, Nikki Sekhibidu, shown grimacing as his locks were shorn in the video, said he had his head shaved because "Parktonians strive to be a band of brothers." "It was appropriate for us to show Matthew we support him," he said. Many of the boys and teachers made donations at the shavathon, and the campaign to raise funds is continuing through the school's community service club, "Heart of the Lion". The video, shot by Grade 9 pupil Lebo Tilsley, has been uploaded to the Parktown YouTube channel. To watch it, simply Google 'parktownboysnew channel' and you will be led to the Channel and the video, or go directly via URL link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=177nz_mCBuA Parents are urged to send donations with their sons to school. The YouTube channel also has Matthew's mum's account details.
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2012 Matric Results Parktown Boys' High School remains one of the highest-achieving state schools in South Africa, with the class of 2012 achieving a 99.2% pass rate. Parktown Boys is proud of the way in which it prepares its pupils for the future, and this is borne out by the fact that 94% of the matriculants have qualified for higher education or tertiary studies.Read more. |
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2012 GRADE 12 TOP ACHIEVERS James Allingham, 2nd from left; Muhammad Vawda, 3rd from left and Matthew de Kretser, 5th from left, were honoured at a GDE awards function, winning accolades in three categories: 1. Top 15 Maths and Science learners in the 2. Top 5 learners in the Inner City Schools: 3. Top 6 learners in the district: James Parktown Boys is the only school to have more than one learner (three) in this prestigious category, comprising some 78 schools, both public and private |
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FNB CLASSIC CLASH TO BE HOSTED BY PARKTOWN BOYS' HIGH Parktown Boys' High School are the proud hosts of the FNB Classic Clash on 18 May 2013 vs St. John's Collge. Click here for more information. |
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PARKTOWN BOYS' HIGH SCHOOL TO PARTNER WITH CII BROADCASTING Parktown Boys' High School is proud to partner with CII Broadcasting in bringing Chalkboard to life. For the next 12 weeks Parktown teachers will go live on air, broadcasting their knowledge and experience to thousands of matric learners, destined to do well in what is their most important exam of their lives to date. The Parktown teachers are highly qualified and not only demand high standards of work from their students but lead by example. Parktown has a rich tradition of high academic achievement. In 2012 the matric group achieved 1.4 distinctions per learner. Our top achievers finished 2nd, 3rd and 5th in the district awards top achievers ceremony hosted by the Gauteng Department of Education. Parktown prides itself on its excellent Maths and Science departments who consistently ensure that we feature in the top 10 Maths and Science schools in the country. Given that learning and teaching is our core business, we do see the value of sporting and cultural activities in the development of self worth and belonging. The test of a healthy school is not in the beauty, clarity and perfection of its organisational structure, nor its heritage and traditions, and although these are necessary and fine attributes it is the performance of its people that is the true test and the factor that determines the above. In short, involvement and participation through opportunities will lead to success. Tune in every Saturday morning and be prepared to take your education to the next level. |
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PARKTOWN BOYS' HIGH LEARNERS ELECTED AS MEMBERS OF THE JOHANNESBURG JUNIOR COUNCIL At the recently held Induction Ceremony of the Johannesburg Junior Council for 2013/2014, Parktown Boys' High School celebrated the remarkable achievement of its outgoing Mayor 2012/2013, James Pearce, passing on the reins to fellow Parktonian, Thomas Ditchfield, incoming Mayor 2013/2014. This is the school's third Mayor in four years. |
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RESULTS FOR 3P SHOOTING COMPETITION U14 Springer U16 Springer U21 Springer SHOOTING RESULTS SATURDAY 18 MAY 2013 U14 Springer U16 Springer U21 Springer |
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INDIGO WATERPOLO TOURNAMENT 2013 The annual Indigo U15 Waterpolo tournaments was held from Thursday 28 February 2013 to Sunday 3 March 2013. It was decided that the players from Parktown Boys' High would wear pink speedo's in support of abuse against women and children. The players on the photo are: Back Row (left to right): JP Eksteen, D Smit, L Front Row (left to right): D Maier, T Fin, V Lewis, Click here to view final results. |
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24 HOUR HOCKEYTHON 9 March at Parktown Boys' High School Parktown Boys are hosting the 2nd edition of the 24 Hour Hockeython. It's a great way to prepare for the upcoming season while having fun at the same time. Everyone is welcome as we have two categories this year: 1. The official 24 hour event for girls and guys 2. The new 8 hour event for primary schools Click here for more details. |
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2013 SCHOOL FEE EARLY SETTLEMENT ENDS 31st JANUARY - DON'T MISS OUT Please contact Mrs J Wood at the Bursar's office for the relevant documents or via e-mail on woodj@parktownboys.com. Please return the relevant documents per hand and NOT via e-mail or fax. Click on the links below to download the necessary documents.
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TOP STOCKBROKER GIVES PARKTOWN BOYS' HOT TIPS To view these hot tips, click http://youtu.be/KUU0mT-BFQM |
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FOOTBALL IS ALIVE AND WELL AT PARKTOWN BOYS' HIGH SCHOOL This past long weekend St. David's Marist, Inanda, hosted the annual Football Challenge. The tournament is the highlight of the short season for football players and fans alike. The Parktown U14A, put together only 2 weeks ago, were by far the shining light amongst the three Parktown teams who competed in the tournament. The U14A's lost their first 2 matches in the tournament. However, this was clearly due to their lack of experience. They hit form soon after, by beating St. Stithian's 3 -2, winning against Norkem Park who forfeited, beating The Glen 12-0, Waterstone 4 - 0 and KES 4 - 1. According to Mr. D. Mercier, Parktown's MIC of Football, this is the best U14 football side Parktown has had since he's joined the school and it's only three days into the season and he expects the team to get even better still. Keep your eye on this team, they truly are something special. For YouTube highlight of the goals from the Waterstone and KES matches, click on the link below: |
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MARKS MAPONYANE COACHED AT PARKTOWN BOYS' HIGH Bafana Bafana, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates striker Marks Maponyane coached at Parktown Boys' High. Click here to view video clip of this visit.
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EMOTIONAL FEEL GOOD HIGH! HIGHLIGHTS OF PARKTOWN BOYS' HIGH FIRST HOCKEY TEAM FINAL MATCH Saturday 4 August was an emotional day at Parktown Boys' High - the final match of the Champion Hockey First Team. Catch these highlights of not only the on-field activity, but the support from the whole school, the war cry...and a shoe. To watch the video, click on the link below |
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PARKTOWN 1ST XV RUGBY DEFEAT TOP UK SCHOOL On the 25th July our 1stXV played a touring team from the UK - Dulwich College. Dulwich is one of the oldest and traditional schools in the UK; they celebrated an astounding 493 years as a school earlier this year. This past season, they were ranked amongst the top 2 schools in the UK and clearly came here to show us that they meant business, however, our 1st XV would not follow the script Dulwich had written. We were clinical in attack and won 31-24, much to the disappointment of the opposition. It was a wonderful opportunity for players to meet the tourists and build relationship with players from a visiting country. These friendships will last for many years and we hope that the relationship with Dulwich College will grow and that they may host our 1st XV in the UK in the not too distant future. Follow the attached link to watch to see the 1st XV in action against Dulwich College.
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FIVE PARKTOWN BOYS' HIGH FIRST TEAM HOCKEY PLAYERS REPRESENTED THE SOUTHERN GAUTENG U18 HOCKEY TEAM Parktown Boys’ High School is proud of its five first team players who recently represented the Southern Gauteng Under 18A hockey team at the National Under 18 Tournament. The team won the tournament by beating Border 2-0 in the final hosted at St Johns' College. Michael Maerki was the joint top goal scorer at the week. From Left to Right: Craig Daniel, Carl Hildebrandt, Mr. B. Hillock (MIC-HOCKEY), Michael Maerki, Chad Burke and Matthew de Kretser. |
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TWO PARKTOWN BOYS' HIGH FIRST TEAM HOCKEY PLAYERS INCLUDED IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN U/18 A AND B HOCKEY TEAMS Parktown Boys’ High School is proud of its two first team players Michael Maerki and Carl Hildebrandt, who recently represented the Southern Gauteng Under 18A hockey team at the National Under 18 Tournament and were then rewarded for their outstanding contribution with selection to the South African Under 18 A and B team respectively. From Left to Right: Carl Hildebrandt (SA U18 B), Mr B. Hillock (MIC – HOCKEY), Michael Maerki (SA U18A)
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THE PARKTOWN FAMILY RALLY IN SUPPORT OF YOUNG PIPPIE KRUGER On the 15th June, Eurika Fourie, Teacher in Charge of our Community Outreach Project - Heart of the Lion - was accompanied by Joe Kotwal, and two learners to visit young Pippie Kruger, which was severely burnt over 80% of her body, at the Garden City Clinic to donate clothing, formula, nappies and a few furry friends to her. |
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PARKTOWN BOYS FUNDRAISING PROJECT In order to be able to provide learners with top education and being the top school in Johannesburg, we need your support of our fundraising project. For further information, clik here |
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PARKTOWN BOYS' LEARNERS DONATE BLOOD On the 31st May 2012 the South Africa National Blood Service once again visited Parktown to encourage our boys to give the “gift of life”. In total over 110 pints of blood were donated. This was an incredible amount considering only 350 boys met the donor criteria of age and weight. Well done and thank you boys for giving so generously.
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LEARNERS FROM PARKTOWN BOYS' HIGH SELECTED FOR PROVINCIAL HOCKEY TEAMS This past Thursday evening, the 31st May, saw the capping ceremony for the Southern Gauteng provincial teams held at St. John's College. This was the highlight of the season for all the boys and their parents, who were invited to attend to witness the capping ceremony. Congratulations to all our learners with their inclusion in the different teams. |
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EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE BY PARKTOWN BOYS' DRAMA LEARNERS The annual EADS festival was held on 16 May 2012 where Parktown Boys received 9 nominations. The final performance and prize giving was held on Friday 25 May where Parktown Boys received the following awards: Best Actor in a comedy: Josh Cristodoulou Congratulations to all these boys for an excellent achievement To read a report on the festival, click here |
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PARKTOWN UNDER 15 A TEAM WIN PRESTIGIOUS BODEN TROPHY Going into the competition as underdogs, these young men surpassed all expectation to win the trophy for an unprecedented 16th time in the history of the tournament. The team coached by Mr. Cole Milton and managed by Miss Talia Goddard came 2nd in their pool by beating Monument 5-0 and Jeppe 2-1 after losing to Krugersdorp 2-1. They then beat Noordheuwel and St Stithians 1-0 respectively in the quarter and semi final to set up a mouth watering clash with Krugersdorp in the final. In front of a huge crowd at the Randburg Sports Complex the mighty Parktown team beat a determined Krugersdorp team 1-0. A fine example of team work, pride and passion. We salute you – the Boden champions of 2012. |
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ENROL AT PARKTOWN BOYS AND COMPETE IN THE OLYMPICS! The Parktown Boys’ Hockey First XI Hockey went to OR Tambo International Airport to congratulate the returning South African National Men’s side on qualifying for the London Olympics. Three of the national squad are Parktown Old Boys’, and one of them, Lance Louw played in the final qualifying game. Watch the exclusive video on YouTube with our boys, and where Lance thanks Parktown for nurturing him, and says boys should enrol at Parktown for the best education and the chance to go to the Olympics! Link to video: http://youtube/t2oNpyST21M Read more about Lance Louw |
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UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR GRADE 8’s AT PARKTOWN BOYS! Parktown Boys' is the only high school in South Africa with a National U14 Rugby Festival. It's positioned right in Term One, so boys joining the school scrum right in and get a better and faster exposure to competition than anywhere else. At Parktown, we don't concentrate only on the seniors. Form One boys, even those who haven't played rugby before, are focused on and even, like this year, get the chance to be on TV and get noticed. Catch highlights from the 2012 U14 Festival by clicking on this YouTube link: http://youtu.be/a0qput6RGqA |
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Wayne Ferreira Tennis Tournament The 19th annual Wayne Ferreira Tennis Tournament was held 3 May - 6 May 2012. To see a report on the tournament, click here |
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