You have heard that it was said, 'You must love your neighbour' and hate your enemy. But I say to you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you… Matthew 5:43-44

Last Wednesday was Armistice Day which is commemorated every year on November 11 to mark the armistice signed between the Allies of World War I and Germany at Compiègne, France, for the end of hostilities on the Western Front of World War I, which took effect at eleven o'clock in the morning on the "eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month" of 1918. Today it is recognized by many as a reminder to us all to remember those who gave their lives in the service of their country. It is also a time to remember that conflicts between countries and within countries continue to rage around the world today and also in how one can help in assisting those suffering from war. But we actually do not have to look very far to realise that there are conflicts raging all around us between people due to the foolish or hurtful things we say or do towards each other.

We read in Matthew 5:43-44 Jesus astounding words:’ You have heard that it was said, 'You must love your neighbour' and hate your enemy. But I say to you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you…” Not something we often want to hear. We usually want to strike back, seek revenge but it’s not God’s way. It may cost us in our pride or vanity to forgive but God can start the healing process of dealing with either our old or new wounds caused by our own personal conflicts with others. Try forgiveness today – it works.

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For me, the most exciting event of the past week has been the launch of the new Thomas More College website last Friday. This is a lot more user friendly than the previous edition and includes easy links to useful information such as:

- Calendars and fixtures
- Upcoming events
- Term dates
- Portals
- Photo galleries
- Newsletters
- Classified small
- Online applications and many more.

Two particular events are given prominence on the Home page:
1. The Carol Service: Sunday 29^th November at 6pm    Venue: Habberton Hall
This event has undergone a complete revamp and we are hoping that it will soon become an item “not to be missed” - put it in your diary now.

2. The TMC Parents' Council Race Day: Friday 20^th November.
The Parents' Council fund raising activities have had to compete this year with the functions raising funds for the England and Hong Kong tours next year. We need to remember that the PC provide wonderful facilities for your children and that they rely almost entirely on the support of the parent body.

 

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The Thom Tots Christmas concert on Tuesday was charming and our young protégés looked absolutely adorable and so cute! Very well done to all who helped to make the event so sweet and enchanting and special thanks to the staff! The Grade 2 Pirate Day was also lots of fun with a scary pirate telling stories, fearful food, shenanigans type of pirate dance and loads of fun! Thank you to the Grade 2 teachers and all the moms involved! Yet more special memories created!

The Grade 7 end-of-year function on Thursday was yet another very special, magical event, which saw the MacKenzie Centre transformed into the Wild West -and was thoroughly enjoyed by the Grade 7s- a good respite before they start writing exams today! Thanks to the Grade Head, Mrs Steyn, and the Grade 7 teachers and parents for making the evening the success it was. Thanks too to all staff who took the time to attend.

Hopefully the Grade 0s will have their “Come watch me Swim” this Friday commencing at 10:30 and that the weather will hold for them. Nonetheless, the rain is very much needed and welcomed!

While the adage goes, “Never judge a book by its cover’, another saying, “First impressions count” also holds water. As this year starts to draw to a close, please assist us by keeping your children looking smart in their school clothes, and by ensuring that their uniforms and shoes are clean and tidy. We also still expect both boys’ and girls’ hairstyles to comply with the school regulations right to the year end. This means that a number of our boys still need haircuts so that they will look neat and tidy at our final award ceremonies and functions which are coming up. We would value your support in upholding our school rules.

Please note Senior Primary sport and school extra murals officially ends on 21 November, with the Saturday cricket matches. Junior Primary sport continues until 28 November and matches will go ahead as usual.

Wishing you all the best for the week ahead.

 

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Weekly Achievers  - Sponsored by Debonairs & Steers – Kloof

Mathletics - congratulations to Ross Hofmann on receiving his Gold certificate.  Well done Ross.

Ballet - some of our ballerinas received medals for their participation in the Cechetti Ballet performance.  Congratulations to Qhawekazi Madlala, Kate Human, Dayna Deeble and Jessica Kelly.  Well done girls.

Drumming
Ben Dedekind (Gr 6) passed his Trinity College Rock & Pop Grade 2 Drumming Exam with a merit of 85%. Well done Ben.

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Karate - congratulations to Keziah-Ruth Haug on receiving a gold medal for Kata and a silver for Sparing.  Well done Keziah-Ruth.

Tennis - congratulations to Caitlin McMurray on receiving a medal for her participation in a tennis tournament held at Westridge Stadium.  Well done Caitlin.

SP Indoor Hockey
U12 girls vs St Mary’s B won 6-1
U12 girls vs St Mary’s A drew 1-1

U11A Cricket vs Northdene
Northdene batted first and scored 280 in 30 overs
Thomas More scored 208/4 in 30 overs
Michael Kiggen 58, Jason Brien 51 .
Thomas More lost by 72 runs

U11A Cricket vs Kloof
Thomas More batted first and scored 132/5 in 20overs
Nathan Riddle 56, Tyrelle Reddy 32
Kloof scored 114/8
Imani Motsoahae 4 overs 23/2 , Tyrelle Reddy 4 overs 21/3, James Daniel 4 overs 19/1; Zack Lawrence 1 over 6/1
Thomas More won by 18 runs.

3rd Team Cricket vs Crawford LL
TMPS scored 79 for 7 wkts in 20 overs
Crawford scored 52 for 8 wkts in 20 overs
Bowlers: S. Mashiloane 4 overs; 8 runs; 2 wickets
TMPS won by 27 runs.

Gr. 3 Netball:
TMC 1 vs St. Mary’s drew     2-2
TMC 1 vs Westville   drew     2-2
TMC 2 vs Westville   lost       0-1
TMC 2 vs St. Mary’s lost       1-2
TMC 3 vs Winston Park  lost  0-7
TMC 3 vs Winston Park  lost  0-2

BMX
Congratulations to Hannah Stiebel who finished 3^rd in the KZN BMX Championships and was the winner of the Night Series event. Well done Hannah.

SP Water Polo
TMC u11 vs TMC 2^nd 0-4
TMC 2^nd vs Atholl Heights 1^st 2-7 ( lost)
TMC 1^st vs HCA 1^st 8-1 (won)
TMC 1^st vs Atholl Heights 1^st 10-0 (won)

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