Did you know that it is very important for left-handed children to be given left-handed scissors and right-handed children be given right-handed scissors when they are learning to cut? The blades on the scissors are joined differently for left and right-handed scissors, and using the correct ones helps children learn to both cut more accurately and to keep their hand in the correct position. Thanks to the amazing sponsorship from The Oppenheimer Memorial Trust, each of our kiddies was given the correct handed scissors in their Learn at Home activity box to practise with at home.

 

News from Singakwenza.

Laddsworth Primary School welcomed back Grades One to Five from Tuesday 7 July 2020. The pupils started off the day with a Safety and Orientation briefing to ensure they understood and adhered to all the COVID-19 safety protocols. Pupils were happy to be back at school and to see their teachers and friends again. Laddsworth is fully committed to adhering to all Standard Operating Procedures in order to keep staff and pupils safe at all times.

 

Pictured here: Smiling happy Morgan Pretorius, Grade 2, happy to be back at school.

 

News supplied by Laddsworth Primary School.

One of the fundamental principles of a Hiltonian is to look beyond themselves. Currently, thousands are suffering – families are forced into overcrowded homes, with no money or food to sustain them during these tough times. Now more than ever, it is our responsibility, to find ways to help those most affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

 

During lockdown in the month of May, many of our boys, their families and staff members participated in the Run for Africa, Run for Lives initiative. The goal was to collectively run the length of Africa, a distance of 11 172km in one month. A total distance of 11295km was achieved, reaching the goal and in the process, R110 000.00 was raised. This money has been donated to 3 organisations to help fight the Covid-19 pandemic:

·iThemba Projects here in the Midlands
·The Domino Foundation in Durban
·Witkoppen Clinic in Johannesburg

Many thanks and congratulations to everyone who participated in this Initiative. Special mention must go to Brett Geyser, Hlumelo Notshe and Costi Christodoulou for getting this initiative off the ground and encouraging participation. Well done to all of you.

 

Pictured above left: (L-R) Brett Geyser, Hlumelo Notshe and Costi Christodoulou

 

Pictured below on the right: (L-R) Hlumelo Notshe and Motheo Makwana handing over the donation to the Manager of the Witkoppen Clinic 

 

News supplied by Hilton College.

 

 

Crystal Viljoen, a Grade 7 pupil at Laddsworth Primary School was recently offered a position with the newly established KZNMYBC (KwaZulu-Natal Midlands Youth Ballet Company). Crystal is currently studying her Checchetti Intermediate syllabus with Mrs Julia Powell.

Last year Crystal received the Mignon Furman (Founder of the American Academy of Ballet) Award, which is a scholarship to attend the programme in New York (in 2020). Due to the current worldwide pandemic, she cannot attend the Ballet Summer Intensive in New York.

Laddsworth is extremely proud of Crystals achievements.

 

L-R: Crystal Viljoen (Grade 7) and Mr Robin van Wyk (Freelance Ballet Master, who conducted the auditions).

 

News supplied by Laddsworth Primary School.

 

MiTH will be live this week on Wednesday. To join this event, simply visit the MiTH FB page at 7:00pm on 8 July 2020, and click on the live streams...

 

Father & Son, is comprised of the talented Michael Webster and MiTH's own Charles Webster. Together, they continue a decade-old family tradition of making music in the Midlands and capturing people's hearts by combining special originals and covers with a family dynamic that adds something extra to any musical experience. Michael is a fantastic proponent of rhythm - an accomplished drummer and percussionist whose strong rhythms and sensitive transitions betray a musical maturity beyond his years. Charles is a well-known Midlands performer, started playing classical guitar at the age of 11, and now follows wherever his passion leads in terms of style, lyric and genre.

 

Local midlands musicians and duo, Leandros Stavrou and William Silk have joined as 2U Know, to create a show of all-time favourite songs from Simon and Garfunkel, Everly Brothers to Rodriguez, Cat Stevens, Jim Croce and John Denver. These songs will have you tapping your feet, snapping your fingers and singing along. Leandros Stavrou a local classical and folk guitarist has performed nationally for many years and offers his amazing skills to young upcoming guitarists by teaching at many of the top schools in the KZN Midlands area. William Silk, is the musical director of the KZN Midlands Youth Choir and the Senior Master of culture at Michaelhouse. He too has performed as a singer and conducted choirs and orchestras nationally and internationally. 2U Know are currently putting their first album together “Songs you Know” of the all-time great songs that have stood the test of time.

Hilton Family Dental Care is very progressive and always on the lookout for the latest equipment, materials, and treatment options. One example of a progressive treatment that we have adopted is a modern twist to straightening teeth! 

 

 

Myobrace means:
- No braces
- No wire
- No cut gums or cheeks
- No wax or elastics

 

Our Myobrace treatment offers adults and children the opportunity to straighten their teeth by addressing the underlying causes of crooked teeth without traditional braces or extraction. 

 

The treatment consists of a variety of intra-oral appliances worn for a specific amount of time day and night. 

 

If this is something you would be interested in, or if you would like more information, please call or Whatsapp us on 082 218 9222 or visit our website on www.familydentalcare.co.za

 

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“I see the world through the people that surround me....” how humbling to be part of a community that rallies and Hilton (Pmb and Howick too) you did more than rally.... you popped round, you encouraged, you loved, you laughed and you told us we are not alone AND you bought 546 pizza’s!!!

 

We are humbled and overwhelmed by your support.

We are going to continue our drive to #sell1000pizzas next weekend. We are so inspired to reach our goal 🧡 thank you thank you, THANK YOU!“ 

 

"Woman overwhelmed by the spirit of kindness and the reminder that our capacity to love is never-ending” - shared Leandra Carcary (owner of Artisan Cafe, Hilton) on Facebook.

 

Pictured here; Collection of the 300th pizza.

Last week, Leandra Carcary, owner of Artisan Cafe in Hilton was inspired by the Lee Hankey from The Break Room and with his permission, she joined him in a challenge to change our attitude in this time. For the entire week during lunchtime everyone who brought in a written list of 10 things that they are grateful for could buy any medium pizza (excl seafood) for R50.

 

Leandra said, "The thankful heart opens our eyes to a multitude of blessings that continually surround us” and the gratitude letters and colourful notes flooded in!

 

This week... Leandra is inspiring us with a new challenge; Write down 3 POSITIVE things that you have learned about yourself during lockdown. Ready.... steady... GO!

 

For the entire week, if your present your list of 3 POSITIVE things that you have learned, you will qualify for any medium pizza at R50 (excl seafood), any pasta at R55 (excl seafood) and get your kiddies involved and they will also get a free small vanilla milkshake! *Offer valid till 3 pm daily.

 

More about Artisan Cafe, Hilton.

We are very proud of Old Boy Michael Booth who has been awarded the Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship at Durham University.

 

News supplied by Hilton College.

 

SANBS will be setting up a clinic for blood donations on the lawn at Quarry Centre on Saturday as a part of their drive for Mandela Day (18 July 2020). Join them between 9am and 3pm, let's see how many more than 67 donations Hilton can give!

[Hilton, KwaZulu-Natal, July 2020] GreenHill Laboratories was part of history when it became the first contract laboratory in Africa to extract and detect SARS-CoV-2 RNA from sewage early in June 2020 as part of a full-service virus risk forensic programme. The process involves taking bulk, composite samples through to a laboratory capable of meeting the needs of clients in both the public and private sectors.

The Proof of Concept was the culmination of a team effort spearheaded by Prof. Anthony Turton of the University of the Free State and Amanzi-4-All, coordinated by Mr. Neil Madgwick of Praecautio, with sampling undertaken by Mr. Kevin Lindsay of Instru-Serve. The Impuma Group, through Amanzi-4-All, was instrumental in the sponsorship of the trial.

The pilot trial took sewage samples from five wastewater treatment works (WWTW) based in Gauteng that were transported to GreenHill Laboratories in Hilton, KZN (the town where the first South African case of COVID-19 was identified).

The samples were collected using automatic samplers over a period of 24 hours to optimise statistical rigour in the results.

Under the leadership of GreenHill Laboratories’ director, Dr. Shaun Groenink, the samples were processed and analysed by principal molecular biologist, Dr. Cara-Lesley Bartlett. The viral RNA was extracted and identified based on protocols published by the Dutch KWR Water Research Institute and the USA’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The detection by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is identical to the method being used in many medical pathology laboratories around the world. It is based on the N1 and N2 regions of the nucleocapsid gene of the virus. PCR is the amplification of small amounts of specific RNA (after transcription to DNA) to detectable levels that are then visualised by fluorescence.

Three of the five samples yielded detectable levels of viral RNA, with the laboratory working on procedures to increase the sensitivity of the test. The same five WWTWs were resampled and analysed with results consistent with expectations.

The establishment of a Proof of Concept facilitates the development of additional parameters, such as the quantification of viral load. This additional data can be used to monitor community-wide viral load, and assess whether various mitigation strategies are working or not.

Through collaborative partnerships, the logistical supply chain from point of sample to the laboratory can now handle national-level upscaling, and Amanzi-4-All can offer this service to any client immediately, including both the public and private sectors. There has been interest in this technology from a range of role players in North America, Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia and the South African government.

Transforming the approach to managing COVID-19 in South Africa and across the continent
The capacity of this South African laboratory to detect SARS-CoV-2 in sewage expedites its application by epidemiologists, public health scientists and those charged with looking after the health and safety of students, visitors and employees. This includes predicting and monitoring potential COVID-19 hotspots to focus intervention by decision-makers and public health officials in these areas, as well as assessing the true extent of SARS-CoV-2 infections.

These new sampling and testing capabilities can provide robust information to both government and private sector decision-makers in their efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus while reopening the economy.

Rapid deployment across all sectors of society is key to limiting the pandemic’s effects
The team is currently expanding and optimising the value chain to include individual buildings, schools, mines and businesses.

Greenhill Laboratories’ Chairman Mr. Austin Hlongwane says: “I would personally like to commend the GreenHill Laboratories team for all the diligent effort that they have put into this project. Their dedication, desire to experiment, out-of-the-box thinking and personal passion is unparalleled. As a result, I am hopeful for positive outcomes in the fight against COVID-19.”

GreenHill Laboratories is honoured to be a part of this project and looks forward to participating in the management of COVID-19 in South Africa. The laboratory will continue to develop and refine these protocols and expand on their scope and application.

 

Pictured here L-R: Dr Dr. Cara-Lesley Bartlett with Dr. Shaun Groenink.

 

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Bottom row L-R: Amy Goddard, Mark Conway, Mia du Preez, Zach Bornmann

 

News supplied by Laddsworth Primary School.

We are so excited to announce that our Hilton branch has moved back into the vibrant space of The Quarry Shopping Centre. We first opened our Hilton office at The Quarry back in 1994 in the first shop on the Spar side of the centre. We fondly remember having Pam Golding there to celebrate our opening with us.

Sadly we couldn’t celebrate our new opening in the same style under the current circumstances, but we do look forward to seeing our clients in the hustle and bustle of the centre and we welcome all visitors to pop in for a quick visit on your way past.

You can find us in our new home at Shop 45 (next to Clicks), from 1st July onwards. Our contact details remain the same: 033 343 1233 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

More about Pam Golding Properties.

 

Crime Tips from Hilton CPF
• Make sure your alarm is activated before you go to bed.
• It is wise to have outside beams to alert you of any intrusion on your property.
• Make sure your items are kept locked away and not left lying around for opportunist theft.
• Alert Police and Security companies of suspicious behavior.
• Make a note of serial numbers of electrical appliances.
• Make sure your car is properly locked at parking lots. Beware of remote jamming.
• Do not accept help from strangers at Atm’s.
• Be alert and vigilant at all times.
• Make sure your car doors are locked at intersections.
• Make sure your cars are securely locked at your residence and gates locked as well.
• SAPS cannot respond to crime reported on social media, they can only respond to reports of crime if a call is made to the Charge Office [Community Service Centre] or Radio Control.
• If a person is being harassed or threatened by anyone, the victim must call the police to the scene so that the police can check out the identity of the person, and take steps to correct the problem. The victim can also call his/her security company to stand-by, or ask the centre security to assist.
• Security companies note that residents are not always setting their alarms.
• Be vigilant when shopping not to leave handbags unattended in the trolley whilst taking goods off shelves.
• Prior to going away, check your alarm systems, advise your security company and make sure your house sitter has all the important contact numbers.
• When you are shopping be more vigilant and do not leave handbags in shopping trollies and do not leave visible valuables in the car.
• Parents to advise children to always let them know where they are going and parents to always be aware of childrens whereabouts and even supervise their outings.
• Please keep social distancing practices in place at all times.
• Take the necessary precautions, washing hands, sanitizing, social distancing in public to be safe during this time of Coronavirus.

 

HILTON SAPS TELEPHONE NUMBERS
• Community Service Centre: 033 845 6520 (24 HRS) or 033 845 6521 (24 HRS)
• 10111 Emergency Call Centre: 10111 (24 HRS) from a Telkom line or 112 from a Cell phone
• Station Commander (Captain HN Sikhakhane ): 033 845 6522 (OFFICE HRS 07:30 – 16:00)
• Station Commander Cell: 082 418 8441
• Vispol Commander (W/O Van der Merwe): 033 845 6549 (OFFICE HRS 07:30 – 16:00)
• Vispol Commander Cell : 079 696 3736
• Detective Branch Commander (W/O Sindane): 033 845 6526 (OFFICE HRS 07:30 – 16:00)
• Detective Branch Commander Cell: 082 459 7454