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The Citizen
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Youth voices amplified on stage
Curro Academy Wilgeheuwel recently brought their creative voices to the spotlight at the Federation of Excellence in Dramatic Arts (FEDA) Festival, at the Joburg Theatre. Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, FEDA continues to provide a professional theatrical platform for over 60 schools across Gauteng. According to Curro's head of culture, Trudy Fredericks, Curro first joined the festival in 2018 and has steadily grown its presence and reputation and receiving nominations for best ensemble and original script in recent years. This year, driven by growing enthusiasm among learners, the school proudly entered two separate casts into the competition. 'The first performance, titled Rules of Society, was a thought-provoking piece written and performed by Grade Eight and Nine learners. With a cast of 17, the play tackled the pressures and unrealistic expectations placed on today's youth. Through emotive monologues and diverse scenes, the students shed light on the silent struggles young people face in modern society. 'The following evening offered a lighter note with See-Saw High, a witty and whimsical take on high school life. Centred around a new student named Twista, the comedic play unfolded with familiar high school tropes such as cheerleaders, jocks, nerds, and a quirky art teacher, bringing laughter and relatability to the stage,' Trudy added. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
📹 Alexis Vega puts Toluca ahead from the penalty spot
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. Toluca takes the lead in the Second Leg of the Semifinals. In the 15th minute, Joaquim grabbed Paulinho by the shirt inside the box, causing him to fall. Advertisement However, referee Fernando Hernández didn't notice it at first glance, so the VAR had to call his attention so he could make the call. Finally, 'Curro' awarded the penalty, which Alexis Vega converted to give the Diablos the lead and bring them closer to the Grand Final of Mexican football. 📸 Manuel Velasquez - 2025 Getty Images
The Citizen
17-05-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Curro Salt Rock golfers win national tournament at Sun City
Curro Salt Rock's high school golf team returned triumphant from the prestigious Westville Boys' High School Sun City Golf Festival earlier this month. Held annually in the Pilanesberg National Park, the Westville Sun City Golf Festival took place from April 29 to May 2. After finishing in an impressive fourth last year, Curro (+13) shot to a memorable title this time around, beating Paul Roos A (+21) by eight strokes. Inspired by a chance meeting with double World Cup-winning Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus while out to dinner, the school finished first against many of South Africa's most illustrious schools. One hundred and eighty competitors from 32 schools competed over four days at the Gary Player Country Club and Lost City Golf Courses. Curro claimed the Team Net Score title and team captain Tamika Wolfe (17) reigned supreme, winning the Ladies' title (+9). At the same time, twin brothers Hiratio (2nd) and Kyden Ward (8th) finished in the top 10 of the Individual Net Score competition, with Hiratio (-10) claiming the runner-up spot. 'Winning the Team Nett Score is an absolutely incredible feeling; we are so proud of Hiratio,' said Wolfe. 'It is such a sense of pride and accomplishment, with all the hours of practice finally paying off. Taking home the title in the ladies' section makes winning even more special. Knowing that I worked hard to achieve such a great result made me feel proud, but captaining the team to victory was the cherry on top!' Coach Eugene 'Monty' Montgomery praised his young team, noting that the Ward twins flew back mid-tournament to KZN to participate in provincial age-group rugby trials, returning the following day in time to tee off. 'I'm proud of my team, especially Tamika, whose leadership and performance were exceptional. Their focus – especially the twins – dedication, discipline and commitment paid off,' he said. The former Curro headmaster added that the pep-talk given by coach Rassie helped focus the players. 'He was so good and accommodating with the kids, not like some of his Bok team-talks,' laughed Monty. 'I think the team really took on board his advice, which helped their collective performance.' Stay in the loop with The North Coast Courier on Facebook, X, Instagram & YouTube for the latest news. Mobile users can join our WhatsApp Broadcast Service here or if you're on desktop, scan the QR code below. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
13-05-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Top provincial talent on show at Curro Sports Festival
Some of KwaZulu-Natal's best young athletes showcased superb skills at the Curro Salt Rock Sport Festival at the school on Saturday (May 10). Schools from as far afield as Greytown, Wartburg, Amanzimtoti and Hillcrest descended on the North Coast to compete in the co-ed tournament across netball, hockey and sevens rugby. Hockey The boys' 1st team hockey was the only side to reach a final, losing 3-0 to a formidable Crawford La Lucia side. Curro beat Waterfall 4-0 and Amanzimtoti 4-0 in their opening matches. They lost 2-1 to eventual champions Crawford in the final pool game. In the final, the visitors took a solid 2-0 lead into the break after strikes by Eli Calo and Gareth Cartwright. Nathan Williams added a third to give the Durban team a deserved win. Unfortunately, the girls missed out on a final berth after also losing one of their three group matches. Curro finished second behind Crawford La Lucia, who lost to Wembley College 2-1 in a shootout after a goalless final. Head of high school sports at Curro Salt Rock, Shaun Blignaut, said he was happy with Curro's performances against strong schools on Saturday. 'The event was festive and a lot of fun. The interaction between the teams and quality of the sport was phenomenal,' he said. Sevens Rugby The boys' 1st and U15 teams also missed out on a final place in the sevens despite some strong displays. The host's 1st team were unlucky to finish third in their group behind eventual winners Hoërskool Gelofte and Grace College. A 7-7 draw to table-toppers and champions, Gelofte, meant the home team finished three points behind the Pinetown side and two points behind Grace College, who defeated the hosts 14-12 in a thriller. A 33-0 win against Wartburg Kirchdorf School was not enough. The junior team showed there is talent coming through the rugby ranks and the U15A team won two matches to reach the semi-finals. They lost 19-14 to Waterfall College and missed out on a bronze medal after a 19-5 loss to Wembley College in the third-place playoff. The U15B side beat Wembley 41-0 and Waterfall College 19-7 in their two games. 'Unfortunately, we picked up a few injuries in the rugby. Hopefully, they are not too severe and just precautionary, otherwise the day went well,' added Blignaut. Netball The netball tournament was the toughest competition of the three. Twelve teams took part in two groups of six, with the top four in each group advancing to a quarter-final stage. Curro's 1st team won the U19 Gelofte Night Series in March but found their home competition harder. Durban Girls College (DGC), Our Lady of Fatima, Maris Stella and Danville Park Girls' High School led a strong contingent from Durban. Curro finished second in Pool A with four wins from five, losing to Fatima 18-8. The school beat St Henry's (12-6) and Maris Stella (12-2) in their opening fixtures before edging Curro Hillcrest 16-10 and dispatching Kloof High School 20-6 in their penultimate pool match to finish on eight points, two behind Fatima and four ahead of St Henry's. Ashton International College Ballito is arguably the best netball team on the North Coast. They finished third in the 'group of death' behind Girls College and Danville, winning three of their five games. This pitted Ashton against Curro in a 'North Coast' derby quarter-final in front of a fervent home support. The Salt Rock side lost 12-6 to their Ballito rivals, who progressed to the semi-finals against DGC. The Durban school was too good for Ballito's best, securing a comfortable 10-point victory (24-14) before edging Fatima in extra time of a thrilling final to take the gold. Curro assistant coach, Marilize van As, was proud of her girls reaching the knockouts, especially considering the strength of the competition. 'We played well but there were some strong teams from Durban,' she said. Despite some injuries and no gold medal, Blignaut believed the sports festival was successful. It gave Curro a chance to shine against quality opposition. 'The coaches, kids and parents were all enjoying themselves. Each school displayed respect for their opponents and showed true sportsmanship – win or lose – during the competitions. The kids are a credit to their schools. 'At the end of the day, we as educators and coaches, have an obligation to give the kids the best opportunities to display their talent on the sports field,' he added. Stay in the loop with The North Coast Courier on Facebook, X, Instagram & YouTube for the latest news. Mobile users can join our WhatsApp Broadcast Service here or if you're on desktop, scan the QR code below. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
09-05-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Curro gears up for sports festival with impressive wins
Curro gears up for sports festival with impressive wins Curro Salt Rock's netball and hockey teams prepared for their upcoming sports festival with excellent wins on Thursday (May 8). Preparation for the festival, which will be held at Curro tomorrow (Saturday), went well after wins for the 1st team netball and hockey sides against Kuswag Skool and Scindia School, respectively. The girls' netball teams competed against Kuswag in the afternoon, winning two of their five fixtures against the Amanzimtoti school. The U14A and 1st team both won close-fought games by two points. The U15, U16 and 2nd team were all on the wrong side of tight matches. Curro executive head, Mr Sean Friedenthal, was effusive with his praise on how his teams carried themselves on the field of play. 'I am incredibly proud of our netball and hockey teams for their outstanding performances and the true spirit of sportsmanship they displayed while hosting our visiting teams,' he said. 'It's always inspiring to see our learners not only compete with heart and determination but also welcome their opponents with respect and grace. Moments like these reflect the strong values we nurture at Curro Salt Rock – unity, resilience, and a passion for excellence.' Curro Salt Rock Netball Results versus Kuswag Skool: Under 14A: 8–6 (Won) Under 15A: 7–10 (Lost) Under 16A: 5–11 (Lost) 2nd Team: 8–9 (Lost) 1st Team: 26–24 (Won) The girls will face teams from all over KZN on Saturday, including St Henry's Marist College, Our Lady of Fatima, Kloof High School, Curro Hillcrest and Maris Stella in Pool A. Ashton International College Ballito , Danville Park Girls High School, Gelofte Skool, Durban Girls High School and Durban Girls College are in Pool B. Hockey versus Scindia School (India): The 1st team boys' hockey side is back to winning ways. They beat Scindia, a touring team from India, 3-0 under the lights last night. The boys overcame a loss earlier in the week, improving their form to record a solid victory over the touring side. After the game, Scindia presented Curro with some shirts and two plaques as a token to the school for hosting them. Curro's hockey teams will face Crawford La Lucia, Waterfall College, Amanzimtoti High School and Gelofte on the Curro astroturf tomorrow. The Curro Salt Rock Sports Festival begins at 8am and will run until prizegiving at 3pm. Stay in the loop with The North Coast Courier on Facebook, X, Instagram & YouTube for the latest news. Mobile users can join our WhatsApp Broadcast Service here or if you're on desktop, scan the QR code below. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
