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Our first cover girl needed to set
the standard for all those who
follow...
This is exactly what Tatum Roberts
is best known for - being a leader
in all aspects of her life, and
for speaking up where she
feels her voice needs to be
heard. And we totally heart
her for it!
Our cover girl was born in London
of South African parents, making
her a British citizen. In 2011 at
the age of eleven, she moved
to South Africa with her family.
Moving countries is not easy...
leaving close friends and most
things she had grown to know
and love behind her. “It was hard,”
I’ve always had this
country in my heart...
says Tatum, “but my extended
family live in South Africa, and
I’ve always had this country in my
heart, so I tried to keep my chin
up and stay positive.”
Settling into Chester House
Primary School, adjusting to a
different system and forming new
friendships was tough on her. “I
knew absolutely no one, so my
first day was really awkward. I
had to sit out of the Afrikaans
class, because I’ve never learnt
it!” Through all this upheaval,
Tatum kept her head up, her
work standards high and put her
best foot forward. She excelled
academically, immersed herself
in cultural activities and of course
sport.
“I made friends through sports.”
explained Tatum. A natural, allround good sportswoman, Tatum
joined Durbanville hockey club,
as well as playing for her school.
She added swimming and tennis
to her school sports for Summer,
started surfing and even joined
Clifton life saving team, taking part
in nipper tests and regular ocean
swims. “I see sport as a way of
being social, and having fun!” says
Tatum, “When I lived in London, I
also did gymnastics and dancing.
So I really think that sport
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