Life is a journey. It is not about waiting for opportunities to drop your way, but learning how to dance in the rain. Life is funny, mysterious, saddening, full of adventures, surprises, mistakes and much, much more! So that is the life you think you're having; on no! Let me tell you what life is ...
Life is when you have to walk away with a blue eye in order to win a fight.
Life is when an enemy says, "you have won the battle, but not the war".
Life is when you hit your big toe on a rock and you struggle to walk.
Life is when you're surrounded by judgmental people who make you feel inferior.
Life is when people would do their utmost just to bring you down.
Life is when you marry the love of your dreams hoping it will be "till death do us part".
Life is when your parents reprimand you in order to instill respect.
Life is when an educator punishes you so that you can learn from your faults.
Life is when someone pushes you and you try to push back.
Life is when you try your best but find it hard to succeed.
Life is when your friends treat you differently and you learn to adapt to various people.
Life is when one door closes and God opens another.
Life is when the oceans, rivers, lakes are empty and you search for water.
Life is when you go to confession and repent for your sins.
Life is when you turn to the Father, Almighty for guidance when in need.
Life is when you count your blessings because many are less fortunate.
Last, but not least, life is when death knocks on your door and you open to be deceased.
Now, that is Life!
Tuesday 19 February 2013
Valentines poem by Layla Smith Grade 8
I wrote your name
in the sand but
the waves washed it
away,
I wrote your name
in the sky but
the wind blew it
away,
I wrote your name
in my heart,
because that's where
you belong,
In my heart forever
and ever!
I LOVE YOU
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY, TO THE ONE I LOVE THE MOST!
Friday 8 February 2013
A Rainbow Nation by Nabeelah Adams Grade 8
District Six, our heritage, our culture
Stolen from us, taken away
Because of our different colours
Because we believed in unity,
In a nation where colour doesn't matter.
Our dreams,
Our choices, our freedom
Withheld from us
All because of our skin colour
Why did we stand for this?
Why did we not fight?
I know one thing for sure
Me and my children will never
Experience District Six,
But one day I hope to
Restore it
I want to feel the music,
The unity, the culture,
The feeling of family
As it was
I want to experience
What I've been told
Not just listen
To people telling me
What it is
It's no use telling us
"D6 this" "D6 that"
We need to experience it for ourselves
Our ancestors went through
Bad things like
Apartheid
But out of this we gained
Good things,
The constitution, freedom,
Unity, and finally District Six
It may have been destroyed
But it lives in out hearts
Our souls, out blood,
and, most importantly, in our
Nation
Childhood by Aphiwe Mani Grade 8
Being a child is my best friend
I have the chance to design and plan my future
Everyday I add new plans to my poster
I put new decorations and features
Childhood is my post precious gift.
I believe that God created everyone
with a bright future.
Yes, people may struggle but God would
never struggle with giving them a blessed life.
Being rich and wealthy does not mean having
a lot of money, but it means sharing
your richness and wealth with with everyone else
who is not as wealthy as you are and,
that means having a bright future.
When we wake up; we have to thank
God for waking us up.
There are people who did not get a chance to wake up.
Each day; I begin a new chapter and close the old one.
I only focus on tomorrow and today because
I cannot change yesterday, but I can change and
make tomorrow brighter.
We have to leave the past where it belongs
and focus on the future.
The past cannot be changed but the future can be brighter.
Never forget, God is the greatest Author.
Oh joy by Yonela Fakashe
Oh Joy
Oh Joy
My miseries you destroy
you seep in through open doors
the sound of laughter pours
Oh joy, how I yearn for you
floating on clouds so bright and blue
the skip in my walk
smiling so much, everyone turns to gawk
how could one be so happy?
Ooh, but her? Why, shes's usually so snappy
she's usually cold
never wants to be told
but today ...
She's kind and warm
skipping around in that green uniform
oh my, one can only wonder
how I'm growing fond of her
I wonder and I wonder
Wonder
Wonder
Turns out she got an A in Maths
And yes, these are all facts
or NOT!
Just a poem that has been brewing in my poem pot.
Friday 1 February 2013
The frightening steps of High School
By Mu'minah Gertze
The frightening steps of High School
It felt as if it was just yesterday we were entering the gates of Good Hope Seminary Girls High School for the first time. We entered those gates frightened and small: attached to our parents, our nails clenched into their hands, not wanting to let go.
Today we are stepping into the school still frightened because of what lies ahead, but also excited and confident because of the new adventures that will fill us with more memories and knowledge.
We have learnt so much from many of our teachers: whether it was help with school problems or life lessons, and we will be forever grateful.
2013? A year of memorable matric legends who will be making Good Hope proud. We are excited for the year ahead and will be sure to make it one to remember!
Good luck to all!
The frightening steps of High School
It felt as if it was just yesterday we were entering the gates of Good Hope Seminary Girls High School for the first time. We entered those gates frightened and small: attached to our parents, our nails clenched into their hands, not wanting to let go.
We have learnt so much from many of our teachers: whether it was help with school problems or life lessons, and we will be forever grateful.
2013? A year of memorable matric legends who will be making Good Hope proud. We are excited for the year ahead and will be sure to make it one to remember!
Good luck to all!
New Beginnings
New Beginnings
By Cindy sobotker, Kauthar Isaacs and Head of School, Nadine Fielding
At the daunting gates of Good Hope Seminary High, small nervous recruits entered the school with fully packed back-packs, which were half their size. We couldn't help, but laugh because they resembled baby turtles at their first experience of entering the ocean. We stared after noticing the irony of the parents looking more terrified than their daughters! It was sight to behold!
While talking the recruits on a tour around the school, the first complaint was about the never ending flights of stairs they had to climb. The many rules of the school overwhelmed them, but they soon adapted and finally accepted them.
Usually, when entering a new environment, you are withdrawn, scared or even a little shy. These Grade 8's of 2013 were brave, and tackled the unknown head on! Yes, we had our moments when we had to reprimand them, as they are a very talkative bunch, but that very characteristic made them bond with each other as well as with the Leadership Team faster than we expected.
It was a new experience for everyone and new experiences usually have their obstacles, but we successfully overcame those obstacles and it all worked out well in the end.
By Cindy sobotker, Kauthar Isaacs and Head of School, Nadine Fielding
Usually, when entering a new environment, you are withdrawn, scared or even a little shy. These Grade 8's of 2013 were brave, and tackled the unknown head on! Yes, we had our moments when we had to reprimand them, as they are a very talkative bunch, but that very characteristic made them bond with each other as well as with the Leadership Team faster than we expected.
It was a new experience for everyone and new experiences usually have their obstacles, but we successfully overcame those obstacles and it all worked out well in the end.
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