21 November 2014 Newsletter

EDUCATION

Always praise and reinforce positive behaviour and attitude. However, the converse also applies – you must apply sanctions against poor/unacceptable behaviour and negative attitude. Parents are often quick with the first and are reluctant with the second to the ultimate detriment of the child.

CLEANERS’ CHRISTMAS HAMPERS

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 item as a contribution.

COMPULSORY SCHOOL FEES – 2014

Your compulsory school fee commitment of R6 500 per learner for 2014 is due in full by Friday 31 October. Any school fee account not settled in full by this date will be handed over and legal action instituted.

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).

We thank the following parents/ businesses for their sponsorship:

Mr Goate for the sponsorship of swimming caps for the school swimming team.

ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER

Should you wish to receive this newsletter by e-mail, please forward your address to info@randparkprimary.co.za.

MY SCHOOL CARD

Please remember to support our business partners on a regular basis. We have received R47 278.63 this year.

DESK PADS/DIARIES

The staff would be most grateful for the donation of these items for next year.

CLOSING TIMES DURING EXAMS

As from THURSDAY 13 NOVEMBER to break up day, 10 December 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 remain inside the register classes until their transport arrives.

EXPENSES

Kitchen supplies R2 434, medical supplies R271, office stationery R340, sports R2 881 and transport R8 681.

BARGAIN BIN

Please note that the Bargain Bin will be open on a Wednesday from 11:45 – 12:15 till the end of the year, due to the learners finishing school early.

CHRISTMAS PAGEANT

The annual Christmas Pageant will take place on Tuesday 2^nd and Wednesday 3^rd December, from 19:00 in the school hall. Hope to see you all there.

IMPORTANT DATES

• Wednesday 10 December – last day, school closes at 12:00.
• Wednesday 14 January – first day of school 2015

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 their children abide by the rules/regulations and procedures set forth by the school.

SCHOOL RULES

Learners must take the Newsletter home each Friday and hand it to their parent(s).

LEARNER RESPONSIBILITIES

Learners undertake to refrain from disruptive, undisciplined or un-cooperative behaviour both within and outside the classroom.

EDUCATOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Educators must ensure that they conduct themselves in a responsible and professional manner.

EXAM TIMETABLE – NOVEMBER 2014

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