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Staff
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Alison Scott |
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Principal |
B. Prim. Ed.
FDE Remedial Ed.
B.Ed.Honours
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Philosophy:
Just love the children. If you do that, everything else follows.
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Viv van Staden |
| Director BATU |
Educational Psychologist H.ED (JCE)
B.A. (R.A.U)
B. Ed. (R.A.U.)
Rem. Ed. (R.A.U.)
M. Ed. (R.A.U.)
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Philosophy:
Early intervention allows for positive prognosis.
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| Theresa Garden |
Principal's PA
and Admissions
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| Imogan Beukes |
BATU Secretary
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| Jeanet Sivalingam |
Administrator
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| Amanda Jacquet |
Bursar
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| Nellie Sibanda |
Receptionist
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CLASS AND SPECILALIST TEACHERS |
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| Miriam Wilder |
Deputy Head
HOD Skills Development
Grade R Class Teacher |
B.A. Psych.Educ.
Post Grad. Special - Remedial Education.
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Philosophy: My belief
is to celebrate and value the uniqueness of
each child and provide opportunity for every
person to realise their potential.
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| Lindie van der Westhuizen |
| Grade 1 Class Teacher |
Higher Education Diploma (P.C.E.)
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Philosophy: I am passionate
about education! I believe children should
celebrate their differences and strengths,
while persevering to improve those areas that
need extra practice. Life has so much to offer
and every opportunity for gaining knowledge
will make life experience more meaningful.
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| Linda Wetterhahn |
| Grade 1 Class Teacher |
Higher Primary Teacher's Diploma
Certificate for teaching the hard of hearing
Specialised Ed. (Remedial) Diploma)
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Philosophy: Belief in
every child's ability.
Nurture; positive reinforcement.
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| Michelle Yudelowitz |
| Grade 2 Class Teacher |
Teacher's Diploma
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Philosophy: Education
is a holistic approach to develop a child's
inner and outer abilities and attributes.
Education will build our Nation.
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| Nicolette Anastassopolous |
| Grade 2 Class Teacher |
B.Ed Hons (wits)
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Philosophy:
“Education is meant to develop critical thinking and creativity, not passivity”. Paulo Freire
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| Geraldine Cruickshank |
Grade 3 Class Teacher
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Hi Dip Ed ( Wits) B.Ed Hons (UJ).
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Philosophy:Potential is performing at one’s own best, not the best of someone else. First see the potential in a child and it will soon be realised.
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| Nicole Teichmann |
Grade 3 Class Teacher
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B. Ed. (WITS)
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Philosophy: "I see Education as an opportunity to teach children HOW to think rather than WHAT to think, to enable them to develop their passion of self discovery thereby playing an integral part in shaping their future."
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| Beverley Nowikow |
| Grade 4 Class Teacher |
T.T.D
Diploma in Remedial Education. C.E.F.T
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Philosophy: To equip the
individual with the necessary knowledge and
life skills to lead a confident, successful
life.
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| Natasha De Boni |
Grade 4 Class Teacher
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Bachelor of Arts Postgraduate certificate in education
B.Ed. (Honours) in Education Psychology
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Philosophy: "The learning process requires unconditional love and patience of a child's potential to build his/her strengths so that their weaknesses are overshadowed."
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| Sue Mons |
| Grade 5 Class Teacher |
3 years Teaching Diploma
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Philosophy: No education is ever wasted and not all learning takes place behind a desk.
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| Daniela Senatore |
Grade 5 Class Teacher
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B.Ed. (Honours) in Education Psychology
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Philosophy: A Teacher is not an expert, but rather goes on a learning journey with a child.
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| Katrinka Frankish |
| Grade 6 and 7 Teacher |
Gip.Ed.(Post Graduate)
B.A.
H.D.
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Philosophy: To light the spark of interest and motivation; to make as many connections as possible; to make the journey exciting and meaningful to each individual child.
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| Vanitha Poolchand |
Grade 6 Class Teacher
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B.Sc
H.Ed
B.Ed
DSE (Neurally handicaped)
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Philosophy: Teaching and learning should take place in an atmosphere of love, care and respect.
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| Nicole Landsman |
HOD Senior Primary Phase
Grade 6 and 7 Teacher |
B.Prim.Ed.
Barriers to Learning
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Philosophy: Understanding and caring with a "No Nonsense" policy.
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| Lena Pillay |
Grade 6 and 7 Teacher
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Higher Education Diploma (Springfield College of Education)
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Philosophy: “A child’s life is like a piece of paper on which every person leaves a mark.” Chinese Proverb
Education then, is the artist that brings everything together to form an everlasting masterpiece.
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| Deborah Behrens |
Grade 7B Class Teacher and
Art and Design and Technology Grades R - 7 |
H dip Ed (Jp) JCE
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Philosophy: My role as a teacher is to seek and find the best way to teach each child how to discover more about the world.
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| Gene Ryan |
Music Teacher Grades R - 7
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ODMS (Stellenbosch)
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Philosophy: Teaching music to develop knowledge and love for music.
Everyone may not have the talent to be a musician, but everyone can appreciate music.
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| Penny Sinclair
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| Media Resource Manager
Grades R - 7 |
BA
Assorted Complimentary Health Modalities
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Philosophy: To open the gateway to creative thinking, innovative solutions and the lifelong pursuit of learning.
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| Anien Evans |
| Afrikaans Teacher Grade 5-7 |
3 years Teaching Diploma;
1 year Remedial Qualification
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Philosophy: I love children
and to see each one developing through the
year is enough for me to keep on loving what
I do; teaching.
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| Marianne Blunden |
IT and Computer Teacher
Grades R - 7
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BA (Psych) -Wits
SPPGD (Senior Primary Post-Graduate Diploma) - JCE
Various computer programming courses
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Philosophy: As a teacher I need to work with each child to help them recognize their individual genius. My aim is to equip each child with ICT skills to support them at school and beyond.
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| SPORTS DEPARTMENT |
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| Noel Butler |
Sports Co-Ordinatior
and Climbing Instructor
Grade R- 7
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| Sheldon D'Aubrey |
PE and Sports Coach
Grades R - 7
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| Nicholas Richardson |
PE and Sports Coach
Grades R - 7
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| Thomas Letshela |
PE and Sports Coach
Grades R - 7
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| REMEDIAL THERAPY DEPARTMENT |
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| Fleur Durbach |
Deputy Head
HOD Remedial Department
Grade 2, 3,-4,6 and 7
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Transvaal Teachers Diploma
Diploma in Special Education
Diploma in Adult Education
B. Ed. Remedial Education
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Philosophy: To nurture children holistically, to develop their cognitive, emotional and social skills, maximizing each individual's true potential.
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| Wendy Groeneveld |
| Grade 6 and 7
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B.A.(Ed.)
B.Ed.(Honours)
B.Ed.(Remedial Education)
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Philosophy: I think that one should be positive and helpful through excellent mediation, in order to help children reach their potential as individuals.
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| Chloe Glover |
| Grade 1, 2 and 3 |
Primary Teachers Diploma I.S.T III (Cape
Town Teachers Training College)
Diploma in Remedial Education (UNISA)
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Philosophy:
Make use of every opportunity that comes your way!
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| Marina Snyman |
| Grade 4 and 5 |
DED: M Phil (Adolescent Guidance)
B.A.
B.A. HNRS (Psy)
Psychometrist (Independent Practice)
HED
(PG)
DSE CREM ED
HED (PG Pre Prim)
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Philosophy: It is the
teacher's privilege to develop the true potential
of each child taught by her.
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| Marj Holmes |
Reading Co-ordinator
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TTD
B.A. (UNISA)
B.Ed. Rem Ed. (Wits)
M.Ed. School Counselling (Wits)
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Philosophy: One of the
greatest gifts I can give to a child is to
give him/her a passion for reading.
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| Lynne Ogilvie |
| Grade 2, 3 and 4 |
H.Dip.Ed (JCE)
B.A.(UNISA)
B.Ed.Learners with Barriers to Education (RAU)
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Philosophy: Your attitude determines your altitude!
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| Helen Harper |
Grade 5 and 6
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B.A psychology, Hons B.Ed psychology
MA .
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Philosophy: Children might forget what you have said, but they will never forget how you made them feel!
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| OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY DEPARTMENT |
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| Riette Conway |
| Grade R - 4 |
Bachelors in Occupational Therapy
Sensory Integration Therapy
Neurodevelopmental Therapy
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Philosophy: Education
is about empowering each child to develop
his / her full potential.
As Occupational Therapists we play a vital
role in laying down the foundations for learning
and assisting with bridging areas of difficulty.
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| Lisa Mann |
Grade 1, 2 and 4
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B.Sc. Occupational Therapy
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Philosophy: Learning should
be a holistic experience - think, move, explore
and have fun!
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| Cathleen van Eeden |
| Grade 2, 3 and 5
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B.Sc. Occupational Therapy
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Philosophy: Learning needs
to take
place in an environment where the
children feel safe to try, even if they make
a mistake. Above all, learning
should be fun!
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| Annelize Clark |
Grade 1 ,3 and 4
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Bachelors in Occupational Therapy (UP)
Diploma in Child Development (Oxford Collage
UK)
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Philosophy:The more we
explore the more we learn.
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| Genna Irving |
| Grades: 2 3 and 4 |
B.S.c Occupational therapy (UCT)
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Philosophy:My goal as a therapist is to guide each child to reach their full potential while focussing on their strengths and recognising their individuality. Every child is unique and fearfully and wonderfully made.
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| SPEECH THERAPY DEPARTMENT |
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| Gretchen Koch |
| Grade 1, 3 and 4 |
B.Sc. Logopaedics
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Philosophy: I believe
in following the child's lead.
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| Busi Tshabalala |
| Grades 1, 4 and 6 |
B.A. Honours Speech Therapy and Audiology
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Philosophy: I firmly believe
in the struggle: the sweating away, because
without struggle, there is no progress.
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| Desi Nicolopoulos |
| Grades 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 |
B.A. Speech Pathology and Audiology (Wits)
B.A. Honours in General Psychology (Wits)
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Philosophy: If a child can’t learn the way we teach, we should teach the way they learn.
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| Anna Kolatsis |
| Grades 2 and 3 |
B. Communication Pathology and Audiology (U.P.)
M.A. Augmentative and Alternative Communication (U.P.)
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Philosophy:“A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination”
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| Natalie Wiesner |
| Grade R, 3, 5 and 6 |
B.A. Speech and Audiology (Wits)
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Philosophy: Identify strengths and let that be the guide to provide each child with the tools to create learning opportunities.
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| Bianca Habib |
| Grades 2, 3 and 5 |
B. A. (Hons) Speech Therapy and Audiology
Wits
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Philosophy: Each child has the potential to learn and be brilliant at what they love. I have a passion to help them access what they love and to express that fluently, confidently and articulately to the world.
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| PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT |
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| Tammy Copeland |
| Grades R - 7 |
B.A. Hons Psychology
Higher Diploma in Education
M.Ed (Educational Psychology)
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Philosophy: If we can equip children with the skills to cope with Adversity – we are providing them with opportunities to reach their true potential.
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| Natalie Solomon |
| Grades R - 7 |
B.A. (hons) Applied Psychology
MA. (Psych)
D. Litt et Phill
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Philosophy: "Therapy is a process of engagement, with the hope of offering possibilities of new ways of knowing and being".
by Seedat, M (2001)
"There is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living".
by
Nelson Mandela
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| Kalie Naidoo |
| Grade R - 7 |
B.A. Social Work
MA Clinical Psychology
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Philosophy: Walking alongside
a child for each to find a spot in the sun.
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| Hennie Vorster |
Grade 4 -7
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B.A. Social Science (R.A.U.)
Post Grad H.E.D. (R.A.U.)
B. Ed. Psych (R.A.U.)
Advanced Business Life Coach (U.N.I.S.A.)
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Philosophy: Our greatest
fear is not that we are inadequate, but powerful
beyond measure.
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| SUPPORT STAFF |
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| Edward Moyo |
Senior Caretaker and Groundsman
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| Max Khumalo |
Assistant Caretaker
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| Nomusa Ndhlamini |
Support Staff
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| Nelson Matare |
Support Staff
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| CLEANING STAFF |
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Lorraine Mahlangu
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Gaby Nfoasela
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Nkosumphile Sithole
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Moses Nkabinde
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