EDUCATION IS SERIOUS
Embrace the concepts of praise and blame with regard to your child. Both are developmental. I would like to appeal to parents to please honour the 50/50 relationship that we as educators and parents should have. Our numbers in the classrooms have increased considerably and even though we are only three weeks into the first term I have already issued detentions to learners who are disruptive and a number who have a very poor work ethic, (no work done). Parents should address this at home because we can only make good educational progress if the teachers have the co-operation of all the learners in class. Everybody has a right to an education but alongside that we have a lot of responsibilities (Code of Conduct). Please check diaries on a daily basis and sign them. I would appreciate your co-operation in this matter.
GROUP TESTS
Tuesday 2 February
Grade 4 – 7: Maths
The Tuesday Group Test is very important as it makes up in
Grade 4 – 6, 30% and in Grade 7, 40% of the year mark.
Learners must attend school on Tuesdays.
SCHOOL TIMES
Please note school will start at 7:30 EVERYDAY. Punctuality in the morning is essential for all learners. Grade 2s finish at 13:00 daily. Grade 3s finish at 13:30 Monday – Thursday and 13:00 on a Friday. Grade 4 – 7s finish at 14:00 on a Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and at 13:30 on a Wednesday and Friday.
EXPENSES
Buildings/grounds/maintenance R15 505, Capex R2 970, consumable stock R1 043, kitchen supplies R1 500 and swimming pool R7 945.
FOUNDATION PHASE PRIZE GIVING PHOTOS:
Photos of Prize Winners for 2015 are available at R30 from Miss Flanegan.
COMPULSORY SCHOOL FEES – 2016
The school fee tariff is R7 900 per learner per year.
Payment options are as follows:
- School fees are due and payable annually in advance at the beginning of the year.
OR
- Ten equal instalments of R790 commencing January and ending October.
Failure to pay any single instalment by due date; will result in the full amount outstanding becoming due and payable immediately.
Payments may be made in cash, by cheque or via electronic banking. The school’s banking details are as follows: Standard Bank, Northcliff, Current Account Number 002954494, Branch Code 006305. Please
use your child’s fullname as reference.
SPONSORSHIP
Would those of you wishing to make a cash sponsorship donation (to assist indigent parents/learners to pay a portion of the 2016 school fees), please ensure that you indicate clearly on the cheque, deposit slip, Internet banking or envelope, that the amount is for SPONSORSHIP.
GRADE 1’s FULL DAY
As from Monday 1 February Grade 1s will finish school at 13:00.
BARGAIN BIN
Please note that the Bargain Bin will be open on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 7:15 – 8:00 and a Wednesday afternoon from 13:00 – 14:00. We are running out of hangers so if parents are able to donate old hangers we would be very grateful.
INFORMATION EVENINGS
Sincere thanks to all parents who attended the Information Evenings.
PERSONAL INFORMATION FORMS
If you haven’t returned these forms as yet please assist us and do so on Monday 1 February. Thank you for your co-operation.
DUPLICATING PAPER
Each learner grades 4 – 7 is expected to bring 1 ream (500 sheets) of 80g white duplicating paper to school by the end of the week. Teachers will monitor the process of the class lists. Would parents please ensure that this is done.
SPORT FIXTURES
SWIMMING:
Friday 5 February: A-Team (Constantia Kloof), B-Team ( Rand Park)
TENNIS:
Wednesday 3 February: Senior Girls match to be confirmed.
Thursday 4 February: Senior Boys vs King David Sandton (Home)
CRICKET
Monday 1 February: Open A vs North West Christian School (Away), Open B vs Boskop (Home)
Tuesday 2 February: U11A vs Risidale (Away)
Wednesday 3 February: U10A vs Trinity (Away)
Thursday 4 February: U9A vs IRG (Away)
U9B vs Cliffview (Away)
SCHOOL CODE OF CONDUCT
All learners are to abide by the provisions of the Code of Conduct and it is the parents’ responsibility to ensure compliance. Copies of the Code are available from the school secretary.
SCHOOL RULES
Courtesy, respect, good manners and kindness are expected from all learners.
LEARNER RESPONSIBILITIES
Learners undertake to LEARN!!
EDUCATOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Educators must ensure that they conduct themselves in a responsible and professional manner.
PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Parents must ensure that their child attends school each day, is PUNCTUAL and, in case of absence, provide an explanation/reason (s) for such absence to the school.
INTERHOUSE GALA:
Sincere thanks to all parents who attended our annual Interhouse Gala. Thank you for your support. The results were as follows: 1ST Falcons 576, 2ND Hawks 515, 3RD Eagles 502 and 4th Ravens 421. The spirit trophy went to Hawks and the best dressed trophy went to Falcons. Jnr Victor Ludorum: Mark Smith, Snr Victor Ludorum: John Caroll. Jnr Victrix Ludorum: Meagan Fowlds, Snr Victrix Ludorum: Isabella Smith. Thank you to Mr Jacobs for the loan of the generator, it is much appreciated.
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