EDUCATION

The above quote illustrates the truth that difficulties can be character-building for the child. It’s neither possible nor desirable for parents to always shield the child from the knocks that school (and life) produce. When difficulties arise, try to persuade the child to adopt a positive approach to solving the problem – this is how they grow and develop.

GROUP TESTS

Tuesday 23 February
Grade 4 – 7: Life Skills
Friday 26 February
Grade 7 ONLY: EMS
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

Affiliation/Membership fees R1 550, admin and equipment R9 779, consumables R4 505, Foundation Phase stock and stationery R25 200, toilet cleaning R2 041, sports R1 050, trips and shows R2 810.

DETENTION

An appeal to parents to please check homework and homework diaries on a daily basis. The learners have work to do on a daily basis even if it is doing revision for the Group Test. I am already signing TOO many detention slips for poor work ethic or disruptive behaviour. When a detention slip is produced at home I would appreciate it if the matters on the slip is dealt with by the parents.
Thank you for your co-operation in this regard.

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.

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 full name 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 (9.17)

Do NOT interfere with the possessions of others – THIS IS BECOMING AN ISSUE FOR ME AT THE SCHOOL.

LEARNER RESPONSIBILITIES (6.7)

Learners undertake to respect all persons and property.

PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Parents must ensure that they sign the homework diary on a daily basis – this is becoming an issue at the school.

SPORT FIXTURES

SWIMMING: Friday 26 February: A-Team (Bryneven)
B-Team (Home)

TENNIS: Wednesday 24 February: Senior Girls (Bye) Thursday 25 February: Senior Boys vs Cliffview (Home)

CRICKET:
Monday 22 February: Open A vs Cliffview (Away)
Open B vs Risidale (Home)
Tuesday 23 February: U11A vs Trinity (Home)
U11B vs Cliffview (Away)
Wednesday 24 February: U10A vs FDR (Away)
U10B vs (Cancelled)
Thursday 25 February: U9A vs Northcliff (To be confirmed)

EDUCATOR RESPONSIBILITIES (7.14)

Educators must ensure that they promote open and regular channels of communication between home and school.

SPORT RESULTS

TENNIS
RP Senior Girls played Fairlands and lost 81 – 0
RP Senior Boys played IRG and won 46 – 0

CRICKET
U9A vs Trinity and lost by 10
U10A vs Cliffview and drew
U11A vs Charterhouse and lost by 68 runs
U11B vs Robinhills and lost by 10 wickets
Open B vs IRG and lost by 10 runs

CONGRATULATIONS:

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

Lab Monitor: Jade Martins
Media Centre Monitors: Jason Muller, Tayla Whittaker, Siobhan Warns, Nicole Wallett, Gabriel Fann, Justin Moore, Erin Gaskin, Naledi Mokoena, Asanda Lushaba, Genevieve De Billot, Jessi Brown, Tinotenda Marimira, Neriska Govender, Malulazi Nyewe, Berry Forro, Declan Hugo, James Taylor, Samantha Nyandoro and Thabiso Naka.

Media Centre Prefects: Siddi Singh, Sharzia Nana, Jade Martins, Timiah Vather, Juane Fourie, Terrence Broomberg, Mikayla Tyrer, Cody Van Der Heever, Daisy Ndebele, Jessica Moodley, Tanya Freese, Diya Sewbran, Thilitshi Tshivhase and Julia

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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.

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