Past Pupils' Newsletter—November 2008

News from the 50’s
News from the 70's
News from the 90’s
News from 2000 onwards
Calling all Past pupils
Reunions
Condolences
Where in the world...?

CHRISTMAS GREETINGS FROM ALL AT BERGVLIET HIGH SCHOOL

As this will be the last past pupils’ newsletter for 2008 we would like to send Christmas Greetings to all past pupils near and far. Also to say thank you to all who have contributed over the year to making the newsletters such a success –Thank You!

Be remembered for ever more – buy a brick and help your Alma Mater pay off the Pavilion

The first 93 “bricks” are up. Click here for more details.

NEWS FROM THE 50’S

David Muller 1965

I’m off to Cameroon to represent South Africa in the African Children's Theatre Festival in Yaoundé from 7th to 14th November.

The critically acclaimed children's musical play SNAKE MAGIC adapted from an African legend by Heather Mac is taking part in the African Festival of Children's Theatre, in Yaoundé, capital of Cameroon.

Snake Magic tackles many different current issues that face children today, namely bullying, jealousy, gender conflict and animal rights and conservation. The cast of Deon Nebulane, Lindelwa Kisana and myself is very excited about performing in Cameroon. They will be sharing their South African experiences and training with Cameroonian thespians with the strong likelihood of facilitating workshops as well as participating in the Cameroonian theatre classes.

Representing South Africa in this African Children's Festival makes one very proud indeed. We knew in March that there was a chance of being part of the Festival and now it’s happening.

Any one who wants to share in an unforgettable Central African experience is welcome to call me on 0729865311 to discuss sponsoring this venture.
Click to email David

NEWS FROM THE 70’S

Mike Levy (Michael “Tilly “Katz) 1976

I recently visited BHS and enjoyed the pics of my old mates… mmmm. Wandering are we all so weathered and old? Since living in Walvis Bay for the last 10 years, I have been a bit busy setting up a new life, I know that it was over thirty years ago that I was privileged enough to enjoy your company, and you probably won’t remember me, however I would enjoy a bit of news from my classmates especially those I was close to.
What’s’ happened to Philip Hare, Deidre’, Vicki, Annette, Billy & Mel? (I would like their email if someone could provide)
Click to email Mike

NEWS FROM THE 90’S

Kerri Sisson 1996

I recently gave birth to our second child. Jake Leslie Ascott-Evans was born on the 20th of September 2008 in London, UK.

He weighed 3.95kgs and was 56 cm long. He joins his proud big brother Matthew who is 2 years old.

Best Wishes for the coming Festive Season.

Click to email Kerri

Cindy Thompson

It was a wonderful day, the sun shone (even thought it was mid-Autumn), everything went off without a hitch, and the party, in true Serbian tradition, lasted for 3 days
(George is a 3rd generation Canadian of Serbian descent) Cindy had a King
Protea in her bouquet and the bridesmaids had pincushions amongst other flowers.

NEWS FROM 2000 ONWARDS

Adrian Kleyn (class of 2003) and Natasha Liebenberg (class of 2004) got engaged on the 27th September.

Click to email Natasha

Calling all Past pupils

I am putting together a 5-a-side soccer group for Sat/Sun afternoons in the southern suburbs and anyone who’s interested can contact me via email or 0732254583

Adrian James Gregory

REUNIONS

1974 Reunion

Good day Old Bergies

Well its been a while since I last communicated with you Guys and Girls…my how time flies when you are having fun !!!!!

2008 is almost a thing of the past as we march on towards December, the final hurdle of the year.

For those of you that matriculated in 1974, next year will be a biggie……… it will be our 35 year Anniversary .

I am making early contact to sow the seed, we need to have a special “Get- together” during 2009, so get your thoughts together.

Firstly, I need a small committee (3 or 4 of us) to undertake a few small enquiries etc. (Roy, Ray, Steve Kelly, Steve Mac, are you guys in with me)

Then, secondly, we also need to provisionally pick a suitable time during the year in which to have this function.

This will allow for those who will have to travel from afar to make suitable travel and accomodation arrangements.

Steve Mac has already indicated that he will again be joining us from “ Down Under ” (thanks Steve for all your support)

I also seem to have lost contact with a few people on my original mailing list, as their e-mails bounce back to me.

I will make a note of the names and circulate them to enable you guys to assist me if finding these missing Bergies.

As in the past, please note that this function will not be limited to those of you who matriculated in 1974, we need to keep all the Old Bergies together, as in some cases certain Matric years do not have any reunions for past pupils to attend.

So all of you included in my e-mail list are definitely most welcome to attend

If you are keen to attend this reunion, please send me confirmation in due course, numbers are necessary to get the wheels in motion.

We will again look at the possibility of arranging a special memento to commemorate this once in-a-lifetime occasion, so if you have contacts in the promotional items field, please let me know.

Well, that’s it for now, I will be in contact again soon.

P.S Please don’t forget to let me know if you are keen to celebrate this occasion with us, this is no a commitment, but simply to give me an idea of numbers interested.

Tim Cubitt
Click to email me

CONDOLENCES

Jane Bowen (Evans) maticulated in 1981 died in Perth Australia 21st November. She leaves her husband, Chris and her daughter, Nicola. Her memorial service is on the 9th Dec. at 3.30pm at the Presbyterian Church, Newton Drive, Meadowridge.

Where in the world...?

1970’s

Judy Richards (Van Kalmthout) would like to contact Debi McDonald (1974)...her brother was Ian - played first team rugby in 1973??

Simone van Rooyen (nee Barnes) 1979 would like to get in touch with Debbie Wilkie Click to email Simone

Lesley Gibson (1979) Click to email Lesley would like to contact Anne Barnes, Cynthia Nel and Alison Speedy

1980’s

Jill Schulman (Fyfe 1984) is wondering what happened to Rory van Zyl (1984).Please email Jill if you know his whereabouts or have his contact details Click to email Jill
Jill (living in Israel since 2001)

Megan Page (Williams 1984) is looking to get in touch with Lee Ryan (1984) and Rebecca Nelder (1984) Click to email Megan

1990’s

Barry White (class of 93) Click to email Barry is trying to make contact with Francois de Roubaix and Neil Punt (all class of 93)

If anyone knows of the whereabouts of Shay Crosby 1994 please contact Click to email David

Please also send Kay their contact details

PLEASE KEEP SENDING IN YOUR NEWS!

Kay Warne

Bergvliet High School
Firgrove Way
Bergvliet
7800
Cape Town
South Africa
Click to email me