Grace College held a talent show recently. The show burst at its seams with a variety of talent, from various dance items, to singing, tricks, and instrumental items. Our own local singing sensation, Erin Fourie, performed a beautiful rendition of Halo and also assisted as guest judge. Grade 11 pupil, Nicola Isaacs, was crowned the winner with her very entertaining dance item. The staff involved in organizing this successful evening, the MC's, as well as the pupils who assisted with lighting, sound and back-stage help, are commended for their hard work. Finally, to all the performers who gave us a show that will be remembered for a long time, well done!

Pictured: Erin Fourie with the winner of Grace has talent, Nicola Isaacs.

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The Easter Bunny is training for Easter Sunday at The Quarry Centre this year!

He's having a practice run for the Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday 31st March at 09:00am. Superspar are also having another fruit and veg market on Friday the 30th and Saturday the 31st, and there will be jumping castles and face painting on Saturday too.

Hilton's POSH Market was once again blessed with a bright blue sky day, opening with memorable piped tunes from The Athlone Highlanders, the various stalls added a fair like quality to the area as vendors set up their stands. The first piped melody filled the air as a consistent flow of shoppers wended their way towards the POSH Market, ambling along and selecting their purchases in between catch-ups with old friends.

Charles Webster performed some well loved and familiar numbers as the sheep and steak sizzled and children bounced on the jumping castle while cool drinks and splashes were welcomed. Erin Fourie took to the stage for the lunchtime session and popped in a special request or two, pleasing all with her lovely voice.

Our stall holders brought a wide array of shoppers delights including; hats, bags, jewellery, books, games, pottery, oil paintings, pillows and decopaged items.Lucky shopper prizes delighted many.

Thank you to all who attended and participated, you made this day memorable and we look forward to Hilton's next POSH Market. Watch this space to hear about it first!

The Grace College 1st Cricket team was part of proud history being made by being the first sports team of our School to go on tour from 8 ' 11 March 2012. They visited Christchurch College in Midrand, where they played two 20/20 matches and one 40 over match, winning on two occasions with the third game being washed out. The boys did us proud and we are looking forward to a return tour that Christchurch will do in September. At Grace we want to make touring an integral part of our students' sporting experience. Grace College would like to thank Hilton Honey Farms and Adventure Escapades for their generous donation of shirts for the team.

Undercover live at Old Main Brewery (corner Hilton Avenue and Cedara Road) this Friday night. Bring your party hats and enjoy a meal, a drink, bring your mates along for a chat and rock out to some good music...!

The time finally arrived when Grace College pupils, staff, parents and members of the Governing Body and Trust could celebrate the opening of the new classroom block. Our Headmaster, Mr Sean Moore, opened the proceedings, making the pupils attentive to the wonderful privilege they had to be part of this development. Some scripture reading followed, acknowledging God's Hand of provision over the building period. Newly elected Governing Body Chairman, Mr Bruce Findlay, cut the ribbon to declare the building open. This was followed by the planting of two trees in the quad, by our builder, Mr John Weston and outgoing Governing Body Chairman, Mr Greg Perrett. In closing, Reverend John Stimson prayed a blessing over the new building and refreshments were enjoyed in the new Drama facility. We are looking forward to many happy years of teaching and learning in this beautiful new facility.

Pictured at the ribbon cutting are from left to right: Mr Howard Christie (Member of Governing Body), Mr Gary Lowe (Member of the Trust) and Mr Bruce Findlay (New Chairman of Governing Body).

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Hilton really needs some pothole fixing. Someone expressed the broader sentiment of residents with a sign in the middle of a crater in Groenekloof road. If your car went into this pothole it may never come out again, at least not the same, never mind local children's fears of what would happen to the Easter Bunny should he fall into the hole!

We hope someone fixes it soon and meanwhile, well done to the sign writer; at least your sign will save any newcomers to Groenekloof road a hefty tyre balancing, aligning or replacement bill.

In October each year the Grade Nines write the International Benchmarking Tests in English and Mathematics. The intention is to compare the performance of Hilton College boys in these two disciplines with other students from the South African sample and an international sample of students. Congratulations to Gareth Obery who was ranked in the top 2% of the international cohort in both English and Mathematics.

Because of the international nature of these tests it is only in March the following year that the results are released. Congratulations to the following boys who were ranked in the top 2% of the international cohort. This is an outstanding achievement.

English

Daniel Dix, Joe Hacker, Jono Hayes and Ross Lewis

Mathematics

Ntsika Mbebe and Naughton Williams

English and Mathematics

Gareth Obery