A competitor will find a way to win. Competitors take bad breaks and use them to drive themselves just that much harder. Quitters take bad breaks and use them as a reason to give up. It’s all a matter of pride.  -Nancy Lopez

EDUCATION IS SERIOUS

The above quote applies. Perseverance is an integral part of success. Parents must encourage their children to persevere even in difficult times. Perseverance builds character.

GROUP TESTS

Tuesday 9 February
Grade 4 – 6: Natural Science & Technology
Tuesday 16 February
Grade 4 – 7: Social Science
Due to the Grade 7s being away at camp they will write Natural Science on Thursday 18th February.
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.

EXPENSES

Cleaning services R2 041, garden & fields R1 000, hardware & maintenance R5 800, kitchen supplies R2 400, Metro Services R19 704, printing R1 091, security R1 440 and transport R3 300.

FOUNDATION PHASE PRIZE GIVING PHOTOS:

Photos of Prize Winners for 2015 are available at R30 from Miss Flanegan.

BARGAIN BIN

Please note our NEW TIMES:
Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 7:15 – 8:00.
Wednesday afternoon from 13:15 – 14:00.
We are running out of hangers so if parents are able to donate old hangers we would be very grateful.

CIVIES DAY – MONDAY 13 FEBRUARY

Learners who wish to wear civvies to school on this day, are expected to pay R5 for the privilege. There is absolutely no compulsion to participate and those who would prefer not to, must wear their full school uniform. Would parents of those wishing to wear civvies, please ensure that the children are dressed decorously.

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.

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

Learners will at ALL times be correctly dressed in The official school and sport uniform.

LEARNER RESPONSIBILITIES

Learners undertake to attend all classes daily and on time.

PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Parents must ensure that they discourage abusive language or inflammatory behaviour.

SPORT FIXTURES

SWIMMING:
Friday 12 February: No gala. But there will be swimming practice as usual Monday – Thursday next week.

TENNIS:
Wednesday 10 February: Senior Girls vs Fontainebleau (Away)
Thursday 11 February: Senior Boys (Bye)

CRICKET
Monday 8 February: Open B vs Cliffview (Home)
Tuesday 9 February: U11A vs Boskop (Home)
Wednesday 10 February: U10A vs Risidale (Home)
Thursday 11 February: U9A vs North West Christian School (Home)

SPORT RESULTS

SWIMMING
A-Team: 1st Monument, 2nd Rivonia, 3rd Trinity RP and 4th Rand Park.
B-Team: 1st Fontainebleau, 2nd Rand Park, 3rd IRG and 4th Risidale.

TENNIS
Rand Park played Kind David Sandton and lost 30 – 33

CRICKET
Open B vs Boskop and won by 6 wickets
Open A vs NWC and won by 102 runs
U11A vs Risidale and won by 51 runs
U10A vs Trinity RP and won by 7 wickets

CONGRATULATIONS:

To the following learners who have been selected as Monitors for 2016:

Hall Monitors: James Taylor, Jayden Gouws, Francois Le Grange, Joshua Abourizk, Kayden Stemmet and Rhys Meyer.

Sound Monitors: Dean Ramsay, John Carol, Patrick Hoban and Dean Mongaroo.

Hall Computer Monitors: Jonathan Chisanga and Jaden Govender.

Music Room Monitors: Tyra Govender, Annie Crompton, Riley Eadie, Arya Naidoo, Diyasha Sewbalas, Trevlyn Palos, Jo-Anne Pelser and Tamia Anderson.

Lab Monitors: Hannah Desmet, Tegan Molenaar, Christopher Horv’ath, Jessica Moodley, Dean Ramsay, Monique Nieuwenhuizen, Jessica Moodley, Caitlin Hutchinson, John Carroll, Kayley Payne, Grant Patterson, Shazia Nana, Julia Shanoudy, Kyla Franks, Bailey Garland, Denise Kondic, Kayla Schwartz, Terence Broomberg, Neo Dikabo and Patrick Hoban.

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DOMESTIC: Opsilia is looking for full time or part time domestic work. Contact her on 084 385 3414.

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DOMESTIC: Christina is looking for domestic work on a Thursday. Please contact her on 060 847 7149.

SIYAPHAMBILI TRANSPORT: We are here to get you there. We provide transport services in your area from January 2016. Contact Zimasa on 061 352 2381 or sts.zmfihla@gmail.com

DOMESTIC: Zanele is looking for part time domestic work on a Tues, Thurs & Sat. Contact her on 074 030 5611 or 060 481 8918.

PHANTOM COMPUTERS:  We offer onsite, remote and telephonic support. We do hardware repairs to PCs, Apple Mac computers, tablets and phones. Wired and wireless networking.  Cloud solutions and backup.  Email and website design.  Virus removal. Migration from old PC to new PC.  Contact (011) 794-5415 or visit: www.phantomcomputers.co.za

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LUNGILE TRANSPORT:  We offer transport for learners in Northgate, Northriding, Fourways and Randburg. For more information contact Lungile on 078 661 0197 or 073 649 7961.

BUSH HILL CUB PACK: Boys and girls from 7 to 11 years welcome. Fridays 2:30 – 4:30. Tintinkie Rd, off Hofsanger Rd, next to the Boskruin Community Centre.

MY ACADEMICS TUTORING SERVICES: 13 Subjects, tutor at your home. We have ten years of success assisting students in all grades. Call Bronwyn on 082 820 0879 or (011) 792-7568 or e-mail bronwyn@myacademics.co.za For YOUR success!

NEED A FIX-IT-GUY: Have odd jobs that you need done by a dependable, experienced and friendly guy? From hanging pictures to revamping kitchens/bathrooms we can do it! Contact Trevor on 071 482 6735 or trevor@fortre.co.za

AU PAIR/BABY SITTER: Responsible teacher’s assistant at Rand Park Primary available to help with lifting children to school, as well as full care for your child from 2pm daily as well as weekends. Contact Shannon on 083 646 0267.

EXTRA LESSONS: Miss Bryce is offering private extra lessons for grade 4 – 7 learners in all subjects. Please contact her on 082 564 2763