SUCCESS

Learners need to be encouraged by their parents to deliver their best efforts at all times.  Parents need to ASSIST and SUPPORT their children at home.  This is the recipe for SUCCESS.

COMPULSORY SCHOOL FEES – 2013

The school fee tariff is R5 900 per learner per year, and may be paid over 10 months.  Payment options are as follows:

Full payment at the beginning of the year; or Three pro-rata payments payable at the end of Term 1 2 and 3; or ten monthly instalments of R590 beginning January with the final (10th) instalment due end of October.

SPONSORSHIP

Would those of you wishing to make a cash sponsorship donation (to assist indigent parents/learners to pay a portion of the 2013 school fees), please ensure that you indicate clearly on the cheque, deposit slip, Internet banking or envelope, that the amount is for SPONSORSHIP (SCHOOL FEES).

EXPENSES

Affiliation/Membership Fees R100, gardens and fields R962, hardware/ maintenance/ plumbing R8 604, machinery maintenance R135, Metro services R3 973, office stationery R2 957, sports R718 and swimming pool R2 893.

WINTER UNIFORM

The winter uniform is as follows:

BOYS:

Regulation grey shorts OR grey longs, tracksuit jacket, grey socks, plus plain navy blue tie is to be worn at all times with long sleeve blue shirt.  NO track suit pants may be worn over the school uniform.

GIRLS:

Plain blue long sleeve shirt and navy blue tie, regulation girl’s grey longs (NO POCKETS) both styles available from our suppliers are acceptable OR grey tunic, plain navy jersey (optional), tracksuit jacket.

ALL ITEMS AVAILABLE FROM HONEYDEW DRAPERS AND STUDENT SCHOOLWEAR.

NB!  Just a reminder to parents that at the moment the children have to wear summer uniform.  Winter uniform becomes optional on 6th May till the 20th May when every pupil should be in FULL WINTER UNIFORM.

RAND PARK HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS DERBY DAY/FETE

SATURDAY 20 APRIL

Rand Park High School vs Fourways High School

Rugby â Hockey â Netball

Kick off at 8:00

Food stalls, tea garden, craft stalls, kids entertainment and a whole lot more!

Please join us for a day of fun for the whole family.

NEW CLOSING TIME FOR FRIDAYS

As from Friday 19 April the school will close at 13:30 for the Senior Phase (Grade 4 – 7).  This is due to the fact that we are not writing cycle tests this term.  The Foundation Phase will close at 13:00 as usual.  Please note that detention for Senior Phase will therefore start at 13:30 and finish at 15:00.

RUGBY CLINIC

Rand Park Primary School will be holding a rugby clinic at the school this Saturday 20 April from 9:00 – 11:00, for all age groups.  All welcome!

WINTER LEAGUE CRICKET

Please note that there will be NO Winter League Cricket this Saturday 20 April due to the Rugby Clinic taking place.

SPORTS FIXTURES

SOCCER:

Wednesday 24 April:  RP vs Bordeaux:

U9, U10 & U11 (Away)

U12 & Open (Home)

NETBALL:

Thursday 25 April:  RP vs Risidale:  U9, U10 & U11 (Home) U12 & Open (Away)

SPORTS RESULTS

SOCCER: RP vs FDR

U9A Lost 8 – 1

U9B Lost 2 – 0

U10A Lost 5 – 1

U10B Lost 5 – 1

U11A Won 3 – 2

U11B Won 5 – 1

U12A Lost 4 – 0

U12B Lost 8 – 3

U13A Lost 5 – 2

U13B Lost 7 – 0

NETBALL:  RP vs Robinhills

U10A Lost 9 – 0

U10B Lost 7 – 0

U11A Lost 10 – 2

U11B Lost 11 – 5

U12A Drew  4 – 4

U12B Lost 6 – 7

Open A Lost 13 – 4

Open B Lost 11 – 2

MY SCHOOL CARD

Please remember to support our business partners on a regular basis.  We have raised R13 431 at the end of March.  Thanks to all participating parents.

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.

LEARNER RESPONSIBILITIES

Learners undertake to have the homework diary signed by a parent, on a daily basis.

SCHOOL RULES

Treat the toilet facilities with respect.

EDUCATOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Educators must ensure that they regularly report for duty and are punctual.

PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Parents must ensure that they receive regular academic reports from the school regarding their child’s progress.

ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER

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ADVERTISEMENTS

HONEYDEW DRAPERS SCHOOL WEAR:  Honeydew Shopping Centre, Cnr. Beyers Naude & Blueberry Streets (011) 795-1617.  Blue long sleeve shirts are on SPECIAL at the moment.   Compare our affordable prices to other stockists.

AFTERCARE:  Not happy with your current arrangement, come and have a look at Rooivink Aftercare Centre based on Bromhof where we cater for your children’s needs.  We collect kids from school, supervise their homework and give them lots of free time to play and be children.  Please contact Avron on 071  235 5437 or have a look at facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/RooivinkDaycareAftercareCentre

DOMESTIC:  Mirriam is looking for full or part time work, has good references and is good with children.  Please contact her on 076 750 2627.

BONETTS INTERIOR PROJECTS:  Under carpet, tile and wood heating, carpets, wood and vinyl flooring and blinds.  Contact Tony for a no obligation quote on 083 290 1757 or www.bonetts.co.za

HOME SCHOOLING:  Struggling in Grade 4, receive a recognised education in a relaxed and small school environment at Tutor the Future.  A caring home schooling centre in Randpark Ridge offers small class teaching with qualified teachers.  Ideal for learners who prefer a more relaxed and informal school setting.  Contact Sue on 084 594 4236 or visit www.tutorthefuture.co.za

e-CAR WASH:  The eco-friendly carwash.  Stepping Stones Garden Village, 283 Honeydew Road West, Northriding.  Contact Grant on 083 449 5352 or ecarwash2013@gmail.com

KIDS CLUB:  Every Friday night from 6pm – 7:30pm, at The Barn Christian Fellowship, cnr. Kelly Ave & Sylvan Road, Boskruin.  A fun and safe environment for your kids to come to!! This week’s theme:  Angry Birds!  See you there!  For more info contact 792-1340.

PANORAMA COBRAS JUNIOR RUGBY CLUB: Rugby training has started at the Panorama Sports Club in Radiokop from 17:30 – 18:45 on a Tuesday and Thursday. Please come and join us for some fun.  Fees are R750 for the season excluding rugby kit.  Payment option plans are available.

STUDENT’S SCHOOLWEAR & SPORT:  For the best prices on quality school wear, skate, surf wear and stationery.  Efficient and friendly service.  All uniform in stock.  Open 7 days a week.  Trinity Village Shopping Centre (opp Trinity School).  Contact us on (011) 795-4305 or www. studentsschoolwear .co.za

PANORAMA FOOTBALL CLUB:  We are based in Radiokop and are open to all ages from 5 years to Vets.  Panorama Football Club are proud to say we have 4 x level 1 SAFA coaches as well as UEFA licence A & B coaches.  We boast 4 full fields to accommodate our growing members.  We are also very proud that we have become the official satellite club for the Black Aces.  For more info on training days etc, please contact Mariesha on 079 769 2040 or visit www.panoramafc.co.za

ALLEGRO MUSIC STUDIO:  Are you musically inclined? Vocal training, guitar, drum piano and keyboard lessons will develop your creativity and confidence.  Take lessons in the convenience of your own home, or at our fully equipped studio in Bromhof.  Please contact Amy at Allegro Studio on 083 337 2702 or amymusic@iburst.co.za

HANDY MAN:  Are you looking for a good, reliable handyman?  Contact Mary on (011) 675-7128 081 467 0095 to make an appointment.

FOR SALE: 2005 VW Kombi T5 2.5 Tdi LWB (this equates to LOADS of packing space).  Ideal for school tours/transporting kids to school.  Liquidation Sale!! Silver, 167 000km, service history, fog lights, towbar, ASR/traction control, cruise control, smash and grab tint, in good condition, R153 789. The vehicle is in storage and needs to be booked for viewing, please contact 082 372 0030.

MASTER MATHS: Problems with Maths?  Master Maths (Grade 4 – 12) can help!  Individualised tuition.  Parkside Centre, Ostrich Road, Bromhof.  Contact Brenda on (011) 791-3967.

FREE RANGE CHICKEN: Steroid, hormone and brine injection FREE – direct from the farm, available in Randpark Ridge.  Contact Richenda on 083 775 4815 or www.organic-lifestyle.co.za

VULA AMANZI PLUMBING:  Contact Jordan Cole for all your plumbing requirements on jordancole@telkomsa.net or 083 694 3062.