EDUCATION IS SERIOUS
We are now in the final straight regarding academic progress for 2013. I sincerely hope that parents have been monitoring their children’s preparation for the exams. Good luck to all our senior learners for the upcoming exams and I sincerely hope that you will reap the benefits of your hard work.
EXPENSES
Cape R2 939, computer related expensesR1 000, Foundation Phase stock and stationery R252, Fund Raising R28 310, gardens and fields R923, machinery maintenance R348, hardware/maintenance/plumbing R332, Metro services R25 518, sports R4 925, swimming pool R6 019, toilets R2 146 and transport R5 030.
BARGAIN BIN
Please note that for the duration of the exams the Bargain Bin will be open from 12:00 – 12:30 on Wednesdays.
CLEANER’S CHRISTMAS HAMPER
It is a tradition at our school that parents contribute towards a Christmas Hamper for our cleaning staff as a way of conveying to them our sincere thanks for the wonderful work they do during the course of the year. It will be greatly appreciated if each learner could bring to school one or more non perishable items as a contribution.
CHRISTMAS PAGEANT
The Grade 3s are looking for a toy sheep or lamb to use in the Christmas play. It must be large enough to be seen by the audience. If you have a suitable toy sheep that we may borrow, please contact Mrs Mochas.
The Christmas Pageant will take place on Wednesday 27th and Thursday 28th November.
DESK DIARIES/PADS
The staff would be most grateful for the donation of these items for next year.
AGM
The AGM will take place on Wednesday 13 November at 19:00 in the school hall.
A reminder to parents that we need a quorum of at least 15% (214 parents) in order to go ahead on the 13th November 2013.
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.
ALL PARENTS ARE EXPECTED TO HAVE PAID IN FULL BY THE END OF OCTOBER. AN URGENT APPEAL IS MADE TO ALL PARENTS WHO ARE IN ARREARS TO PAY THE FEES BY THIS TIME. ACCOUNTS IN ARREARS WILL BE HANDED OVER TO OUR DEBT-COLLECTION AGENCY FROM NEXT WEEK.
OLD DEBTS HAVE ALREADY BEEN HANDED OVER.
Many thanks to the parents who have already paid in full.
YEAR OF YOUR LIFE STUDENTS
Sincere thanks to all the students form THE BARN CHURCH for all their help and assistance during the fourth term.
It was greatly appreciated.
CLOSING TIMES DURING EXAMS
As from today, Friday 8 November, the school will close at 12:00 daily. Parents are requested to make transport arrangements in order for the learners to get home early and study. Learners who are waiting for transport will not be allowed to loiter around outside the school; they will have to remain inside the school perimeter until their transport arrives.
SCHOOL LEAVERS
Should your child be leaving the school at year end (grade 1 – 6), please forward a letter to this effect to the class teacher urgently.
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.
PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Parents must ensure that endeavour to promote positive interpersonal relations between learner, educator, other parents and Governing Body in the best educational inters of their children.
SCHOOL RULES
The three sets of jungle gym equipment are strictly out of bounds before and after school hours. They may only be used during school time under adult supervision.
EDUCATOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Educators must ensure that they are well prepared on a daily basis to perform their educative task both with and outside the classroom and are in possession of the appropriate working materials.
LEARNER RESPONSIBILITIES
Learners undertake to attend all classes daily and on time.
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KIDS CLUB: Every Friday night from 6pm – 7:30pm, at The Barn Christian Fellowship, cnr. Kelly Ave & Sylvan Road, Boskruin. PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE NO KIDS CLUB TONIGHT, due to the Barn Dance taking place tonight, but we encourage you to join us for an awesome evening of fun as an evening. For more info contact 792-1340.
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SWIMMING LESSONS: Beginners and stroke correction, please make your bookings with Val after 7pm or if you prefer leave a message and Val will return your call. Contact 082 570 3038.
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SLEEPING BEAUTY ON ICE: Tickets available for Sleeping Beauty on Ice on 10 and 15 December for R200, usual price is R350.
This is a Rand Park High School Debs Fundraiser, so please support this worthy cause. For further information contact Jean on 083 785 6426 or jburkimsher@gmail.com
GARDENER/HANDYMAN: Robert is looking for full or part time work as a gardener/handyman. Please contact him on 074 112 0920 or alternatively his wife Emma on 073 726 7326.
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