PARENTS EVENING
Parents’ Evening for the Foundation Phase will take place on Thursday 26 June from 17:00 – 19:00 at which time 2nd Term Reports will be handed out.
Senior Primary (Grade 4 – 7) Parents’ Evening will be held on Thursday 31 July from 17:00 – 19:00 and this will be by invitation only. Reports will be handed out to all Senior Primary learners on the 1st August.
EXAM TIMETABLE
| DATE | GRADE 4 – 6 | GRADE 7 |
|---|---|---|
| WEDNESDAY 11 JUNE | none | ENGLISH 1 |
| THURSDAY 12 JUNE | none | AFRIKAANS 1 |
| FRIDAY 13 JUNE | MATHEMATICS | |
| MONDAY 16 JUNE | PUBLIC HOLIDAY | PUBLIC HOLIDAY |
| TUESDAY 17 JUNE | ENGLISH 1 | SOCIAL SCIENCE 1: HISTORY |
| WEDNESDAY 18 JUNE | AFRIKAANS 1 | LIFE ORIENTATION |
| THURSDAY 19 JUNE | MATHEMATICS | NATURAL SCIENCE |
| FRIDAY 20 JUNE | SOCIAL SCIENCE 1: HISTORY | ARTS & CULTURE |
| MONDAY 23 JUNE | NATURAL SCIENCE & TECH | TECHNOLOGY |
| TUESDAY 24 JUNE | LIFE SKILLS | EMS |
| WEDNESDAY 25 JUNE | ENGLISH 2 | ENGLISH 2 |
| THURSDAY 26 JUNE | AFRIKAANS 2 | AFRIKAANS 2 |
| FRIDAY 27 JUNE | SOCIAL SCIENCE 2: GEOGRAPHY | SOCIAL SCIENCE 2: GEOGRAPHY |
SCHOOL CLOSES
School will close at 12:00 on Friday 27 June and will open for Term 3 on Monday 21 July.
EXPENSES
Capex R449, computer related expenses R3 250, Foundation Phase stock and stationery R1 100, gardens and fields R1 448, sports R31 794, hardware/maintenance/plumbing R330, Senior Phase books R1 825, swimming pool R5 182 and transport R1 119.
BARGAIN BIN
A special appeal is made to parents to please donate any school/sports uniforms that no longer fit your children or that they no longer require to the school Bargain Bin. Any donations would be much appreciated.
MY SCHOOL CARD
Please remember to support our business partners on a regular basis. We have received R28 024.82 this year.
CONGRATULATIONS
To Samantha Thomas on being selected as Netball Player of the Year, 2014.
COMPULSORY SCHOOL FEES – 2014
The school fee tariff is R6 500 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 R650 (beginning January with the final (10th) instalment due end of October.
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 full name as reference.
SPONSORSHIP
We thank the following parents/businesses for their sponsorship:
42nd Precinct Security for verifying addresses for the 2015 intake.
INTERHOUSE CROSS COUNTRY
Thank you to all parents who attended and enjoyed this great event.
CLOSING TIME
During the exams, which start on Tuesday 17 June, the school will close at 12:00. Grade 1 – 7 learners who are not picked up by 12:20 will be seated in the classroom until 13:00. PLEASE ARRANGE TRANSPORT!
Thank you for your co-operation.
CHARITY
A big thank you to all parents who have contributed to our Twilight Centre charity drive. The response has been overwhelming – THANK YOU!
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.
EDUCATOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Educators must ensure that they endeavour to plan a flexible work programme that will, as far as practicable address the divergent needs, interest and abilities of the learner.
SCHOOL RULES
Learners must ensure that the homework diary is signed by a parent every day.
PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Parents must ensure that they provide the school, upon request, with the original birth certificate of the child, particularly at the time of the initial enrolment into the school system.
LEARNER RESPONSIBILITIES
Learners undertake to have the formal Tuesday test signed by a parent, each week in the 1st and 3rd term (Grades 4 – 7).
ADVERTISEMENTS
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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 is Karaoke. Entrance is free and all are welcome!
STREAKS HAIR STUDIO: Fully equipped salon, reasonable prices, travel if more than 4 clients, individual attention, open public holidays, Saturdays and Sundays. Weddings and special occasions. Also offer Brazilian blow. Contact Karen on 083 628 5180.
KARATE: Train with Norman Robinson 8th Dan. Develop concentration, mental focus and self-confidence. Builds speed, strength and stamina. Classes from 3 years old. For more details contact Kim on 082 841 5695.
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MASTER MATHS: Problems with Maths? Master Maths (Grade 4 – Grade 12) can help! Individualised tuition. Enrol early for maximum benefit. Parkside Centre, Ostrich Road, Bromhof. Contact Brenda on (011) 791-3967.
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HOLIDAY CLUB: Kids – nothing to do this holiday? Don’t be bored! Come join our fun filled holiday club! From 14 – 18 July, 8:30 – 1pm (drop off from 7:45), at The Honeyridge Baptist Church, cnr Eastwood Ave and Knoppiesdoring Road, Randpark Ridge. Grade 000 – Grade 7, all welcome, no cost. For more information contact Bronwyn on 073 170 6772 or bronwyn@honeyridge.co.za
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42ND PRECINCT SECURITY: For services relating to security guards, armed response, access control, biometrics, electric fencing, gate motors, intercoms, CCTV and alarms. We do repairs and new installations. Service is guaranteed, maintenance contracts are offered, (011) 791-6340 or 083 650 0313.