Ashton International College Benoni

D17 Cross Country

Yesterday, 31 of our runners competed in the D17 Cross Country League, taking on athletes from primary schools across Benoni. We are proud to announce that 20 of our runners qualified for Round 2, finishing within the top 50 in their respective races.

Congratulations to every learner who participated. Your determination, perseverance, and sportsmanship were on full display. We are incredibly proud of your efforts and wish our qualifiers the very best for the next round! 👏🏅

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Voorgeskrewe Poësie Results

Congratulations to all our talented young poets on their outstanding achievements in Voorgeskrewe Poësie!

Grade 6
🥇 Aayur Ahir & Devaki Ranchod – Gold
🏅 Alexis Moragemos & Kenzi-Lee Horlick – Honours

Grade 5
🏅 Kaylee Greyvensteyn– Honours

Grade 1
🌟 Marlie Makin – Prestige
🏅 Mieke-Ann Nel – Honours
🏅 Kezlyn Catterson – Honours
🌟 Chloe Schlaphoff – Prestige & Call Back
🥇 Zachariah Naidoo – Gold
🥇 Akani Shirinda – Gold
🏅 Lereko Kutwane – Honours
🥇 Ava Graca – Gold

Grade R
🥇 Hayley Nortjie – Gold A
🥇 Aria Schoonebeek – Gold A
🥇 Thoriso Matabane – Gold A
🥇 Tamara Reddy – Gold A
⭐ Rourke Lucas – Honours A+
🥇 Eliana Pillay – Gold A
🥇 Paige van der Merwe – Gold A

We are incredibly proud of each learner for their confidence, dedication, and beautiful performances. Your hard work and passion for Afrikaans poetry have truly shone through. Well done to all our stars!

Our Ashlings had a special visit from Whispers of the Herd Rescue yesterday!

♟️ Ashton Junior College Chess Champions 🏆

This Friday, the Ashton Junior College Chess Team took part in the SISA Chess Tournament at Woodlands. They battled through every round with focus, determination, and strategic skill, earning an outstanding 1st place finish! We are incredibly proud of their achievement and the excellent way they represented our school. Congratulations, champions!

🌟 English Poetry & Prose Results 🌟

A huge congratulations to all our wonderful performers! Every learner brought confidence, expression, and a real love of language to the stage. 👏📖

Grade 3 – Prose
Bella Vallabh – Honours
Skylar Gounden – Honours
Olivia Essel – Prestige 🏅 (Bronze Medal 🥉)

Grade 1 – Own Choice Poetry
Back row: Leia (Honours), Hannah (Gold), Marlie (Gold), Rocky (Gold), Kezlyn (Honours)
Front row: Luyanda (Silver), Mieke-Ann (Honours), Mahaan (Silver)

Grade R – Prescribed Poetry
Back row: Kate Matora (Silver), Vahin Dayabhai (Silver), Alexis Pierce (Gold), Alexis Pillay (Gold), Kairo Chatikobo (Prestige)
Front row: Tyler Reckas (Gold), Rourke Lucas (Honours), Mikayla Vallabh Parbhoo (Silver)

Well done to every participant — you've made your families and school so proud! 📚💫

🎉 Afrikaans Eisteddfod Results 🎉

What a fantastic showing from all our participants! Congratulations to everyone who took to the stage — your hard work and dedication really shone through. 🌟

Grade R – Voorgeskrewe Poësie
Hayley Nortjie – Gold, A
Aria Schoonebeek – Gold, A
Thoriso Matabane – Gold, A
Tamara Reddy – Gold, A
Rourke Lucas – Honours, A+
Eliana Pillay – Gold, A
Paige van der Merwe – Gold, A

Grade 1 – Afrikaans Eie Keuse
Leia Mkolesia, Sienna Monteiro, Luyanda Hlatshwayo, Lukhona Mazibuko, Mckenzie Roberts and Amara Augustine – Gold

Grade 3 – Onvoorbereide Lees
KlaraBelle Nel – Honours, A+ 🏆

Grade 5 – Onvoorbereide Lees
Ricardo de Assencio – Gold, A
Mason Matthews – Honours, A+

Grade 7 – Voorgeskrewe Poësie
Alistair Okes – Gold, A
Liam Hattingh – Prestige, A++

Well done to every participant — you've made your school proud! 📚

🎭 JC Eisteddfod Unprepared Reading Results are in!

So proud of every student who stepped up and read — that's one of the hardest skills to nail, and it shows in these results! Congratulations to all our stars! 👏📖

Grade 1
Chloe – Honours
Zara – Honours
Zach – Honours
Akani – Gold
Kuhle – Honours

Grade 2
Catalina Damianov – Honours
Sabreen Khaliqi – Honours
Divyan Naidoo – Honours
Sohail Hinderjit – Honours
Liam Botha – Honours
Lonwabo S**o – Honours
Phumelele Magubane – Honours
Jonathan Rutt – Gold

Grade 3
Tino Mutsago – Gold
Ankonisaho Ragalavhanda – Honours
Ally Sanderson – Prestige
Skylar Gounden – Honours
Olivia Essel – Prestige
Muhluri Bilankulu – Gold

Grade 5
Demi – Honours
Dante – Honours
Michael – Prestige
Azaria – Prestige
Shayla – Prestige
Victoria – Gold

A special mention to Shayla for earning a call back — what an achievement! 🌟

Keep reading, keep growing! 📚✨

🎾 We're Serving Up Something Special!

Ashton International College, in collaboration with Padel Magic Rynfield, is excited to launch an action-packed new season!

Join us for our exclusive Launch Party on 15 August, from 10:00 to 16:00, for a day filled with great company, high energy, and world-class padel action.

Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with the Ashton community and experience the excitement of Padel.

✅ Register now and sign up for the league of your choice using the QR codes in the poster!

Don't miss out on an unforgettable day of sport, fun, and community. We look forward to seeing you on the court!

Secure your spot today and get ready to play! 🎾🔥

🏑 Mini Hockey Tournament

This Friday, our Hockey Champions proudly took part in the first Mini Hockey Tournament (Grades 1-3) at Woodlands. It was an exciting day filled with teamwork, determination, and great sportsmanship. Well done to all our young players for representing us so brilliantly!

Sunday Prayer ✝

Today's verse comes from Psalm 139:14
“I am fearfully and wonderfully made…”

• God created us with purpose and intention.
• We are His beautiful workmanship.
• Our identity is secure in Him.
• Let us celebrate the wonder of His creation.

PRAYER: Lord, thank You for creating me wonderfully. Help me see myself through Your eyes. Amen.