Victoria Park will be looking to continue a successful season when they host Woodridge in what should be an entertaining schools rugby clash at VP on Saturday (May 30). Despite a 12-10 loss two weeks against DF Malherbe, and a draw with Groendal early in the season in Cape Town, VP have posted an impressive series of victories, most recently coming from behind to defeat Alexander Road 15-13 last weekend. With their confidence high and homeground advantage, VP will go into the match as … [Read more...] about Full Schools Rugby Weekend
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Victoria Park High School reign supreme
The Port Elizabeth leg of the 10th annual Engen Knockout Challenge tournament ended in elation as first time tournament winners Victoria Park High School were crowned the Engen Knockout Challenge 2013 Champions that took place from 12 -- 14 July at Gelvandale Sport Complex in Port Elizabeth. http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn3eJ8Wi3WudxVmPXpNHrVw?feature=watch http://youtu.be/Ltg1BDBB_Yo Uploaded to Youtube by: Engen Sponsorship Posted to MyPE by: Alan Straton Submit your favourite Port … [Read more...] about Victoria Park High School reign supreme
Zolani Mahola to star at Concert in the Park
Port Elizabeth-born musicians will be taking centre stage at the annual Concert in the (Victoria) Park presented by Algoa FM and The Eastern Cape Philharmonic Orchestra (ECPO). The orchestra will be led by South Africa's favourite conductor, Richard Cock, who was born in Port Elizabeth, and started his schooling at Woodridge. Fans will experience a different facet to the talent of Freshlyground's lead singer Zolani Mahola, who will be the soloist for the two concerts being staged in … [Read more...] about Zolani Mahola to star at Concert in the Park
Fancy a little Footie?
Entries are open for this year's Soccer Challenge - and the sponsors are looking for the Bay soccer stars of the future. There will be Five-a-side foot ball fun on Sunday, October 16 at the Dave Weinronk Sports Fields (VP Sports Grounds). "We would like to see many more schools fielding teams. The Metro needs a soccer culture so we can get into the league and fill our stadium with soccer fans on a more regular basis," says Dave Tiltmann. "There are also some fantastic prizes up for grabs," … [Read more...] about Fancy a little Footie?
That Pupil DOES Know That it is Winter
Victoria Park High School is looking to raise the heat in Port Elizabeth through an initiative they will launch on Thursday 4 August which will see the students coming to school in summer uniform in solidarity with young people around the city who have to attend school without warm clothes. The students will give a donation of a warm piece of clothing to charity. "By wearing a summer uniform on a winter's day we will all have a taste of what it is like to be cold, and by donating that one … [Read more...] about That Pupil DOES Know That it is Winter
Port Elizabeth Saxophonist Part of SAMA Award Winning Band
Eastern Cape saxophonist, Phumlani Mtiti is part of the SAMA Award winning jazz band, Ological Studies. The Cape Town based group was announced as the winners of the 2011 South African Music Award for the Best Contemporary Jazz Album on Saturday, May 21. The group was up against jazz giants Jonathan Butler and Carlo Mombelli. The band's 11 track album entitled "Free- Dom" has produced a number of hits including Latest Groove, The Gathering Of Great Minds, and Siyabangena. In the album, … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth Saxophonist Part of SAMA Award Winning Band
Inspi(RED) Corporate 7 v 7 Fundraising Soccer Tournament
Grassroot Soccer is an international NGO that uses soccer as a tool to educate, inspire, and mobilize communities to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS. Take part in our Inspi(RED) tournament to play soccer and fight for an AIDS free generation! Event Details: When: 16 June 2011-Youth Day Time: 9:30-16:00 Where: Victoria Park Sports Grounds Entry Fee: R1000 (register by June 3) Prizes: Ipod, headsets, Nike gear, soccer balls, t-shirts! All money raised will go directly toward … [Read more...] about Inspi(RED) Corporate 7 v 7 Fundraising Soccer Tournament
It is Hell in Africa But Someone Has to do it for You
This morning the Longhair, the Apprentice Longhair and I toddled along to the East Cape Philharmonic Concert in the Park in Victoria Park. The Longhair and I eventually worked out that the last time we had been in Victoria Park was when she was studying photography. Aaah now that was in the time when I could comfortably pose as Auguste Rodin's Thinker and make the original model jealous! What a thoroughly pleasant morning we spent in Victoria Park though - excellent music, great weather, … [Read more...] about It is Hell in Africa But Someone Has to do it for You
Concert in the Park – Quick – Blankets and Picnic Stuff, Go, Go, Go
Its time to shake out your blankets and dust off the picnic baskets as Nelson Mandela Bay's favourite outdoor classical concert is back for another magnificent show. The Algoa FM Concert in the Park, presented by the East Cape Philharmonic orchestra, takes place on Saturday, 19 February at 5pm and on Sunday, 20 February at 10am at Victoria Park, Walmer. In addition to enjoying the musical talent of the province's top classical musicians in the East Cape Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by … [Read more...] about Concert in the Park – Quick – Blankets and Picnic Stuff, Go, Go, Go
