EDUCATION
The above quote reinforces the saying that success is “1% inspiration and 99% perspiration “. School work requires ongoing effort and application. The learners, who will be most successful this exam time, are those who apply themselves to their success every day.
PARENT’S EVENING
Parent’s Evening for the Foundation Phase will take place on Thursday 26th June from 17:00 – 19:00 at which time Term 2 Reports will be handed out.
Senior Primary (Grade 4 – 7) Parent’s Evening will be held on Thursday 31st 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.
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
Would those of you wishing to make a cash sponsorship donation (to assist indigent parents/learners to pay a portion of the 2014 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).
CLOSING TIME
During the exams 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.
SCHOOL CLOSES
School will close at 10:00 on Friday 27 June and will open for Term 3 on Monday 21 July.
EXPENSES
Hardware/maintenance/plumbing R8 698, office stationery R2 191, Senior Phase books R2 911, sports R4 924 and transport R212.
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.
SCHOOL TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS
Junior Girls: Winner: Kade McQuatter
Senior Girls: Winner: Sasha Dube Runner Up: Caitlin Readhead
Junior Boys: Winner: Rhys Meyer Runner Up: Liam Walters
Senior Boys: Winner: Rhys Meyer Runner Up: Chad Elliot
SCHOOL RULES
Learners must attend detention if so required.
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 regularly report for duty and be punctual.
PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Parents must ensure that their child attends school each day, is punctual, and in case of absence, provide and explanation/reason(s) for such absence from school.
LEARNER RESPONSIBILITIES
Learners undertake to practice tolerance within the context of interpersonal relationships in the school, particularly racial, cultural and religious. Tolerance and to respect the deep personal convictions of all.
INTERHOUSE CROSS COUNTRY
Thanks to all parents who attended and enjoyed this great event. The results were as follows:
Grade 1 Girls:1st Chloe Matthew, 2nd Nikita Clark and 3rd Keabetswe Linala. Grade 1 Boys:1st Ntando Tuko, 2nd Matthew Burgess and 3rd Godfrey Khuvuthu. Grade 2 Girls: 1st Erin Williams, 2nd Erin Gilbert and 3rd Kamangu Chipowe. Grade 2 Boys: 1st Connor Anderson, 2nd Thando Sibiya and 3rdWesley van Wyk. Grade 3 Girls: 1st Liyah Doyle, 2nd Tyra Dunkin and 3rd Modupeola Ajiboye. Grade 3 Boys: 1st James Shirley, 2nd Senna Henson and 3rd Bailey Matthew. Junior Girls:1st Precious Akinbinu, 2nd Erin Meredith and 3rdTyla Wright. Junior Boys:1st Mark Shirley, 2nd Gareth Marsden and 3rd Liam Oliver. Senior Girls:1st Jabulile Mbanjwa, 2nd Jenna van Niekerk and 3rd Tarryn Batt. Senior Boys:1st Kyle Viede, 2nd Benjamin du Preez and 3rd Daniell Van Der Merwe.
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