EDUCATION
Lack of success is often the cumulative result of a number of small, on-going omissions or continuous neglect of work. A number of learners are habitually being referred to the Friday detention class for this consistent neglect of work. The parents of these learners ignore these signs at their peril as learners who do not produce the required work cannot be assessed and, as a result may be in serious danger of not progressing to the next grade at year end.
I appeal to these parents to address this issue with their children as a matter of urgency. Learners have to do the detentions in a Friday. If parents ensure that learners work and behave consistently there would be no need for them to attend detention.
ANNUAL NATIONAL ASSESSMENT
The 2015 cycle of Annual National Assessment will be administered in all public and designated independent schools from 15 – 18 September. During this period ALL learners in Grade 1 – 7 will write nationally set tests in English and Mathematics. The results will be used to report progress related to achieving goals set in the action plan 2014 towards schooling 2025.
SPRING DAY ASSEMBLY
A sincere thanks to all parents for the lovely flowers donated for our Spring Day Assembly. This forms part of our Community Outreach Programme. We had a number of letters/phone calls from the Old Age Homes that benefited and they were all very grateful.
WINTER/SUMMER UNIFORM
There will be a two week transition period from 31 August to 11 September during which learners may choose to wear either the full Winter or full Summer uniform. From MONDAY 14 SEPTEMBER all learners must be dressed in the FULL SUMMER UNIFORM.
EXPENSES
Gardens and fields R500, hardware/maintenance/plumbing R1 319, kitchen supplies R964, Metro services R22 955, Senior Phase books R307, sports R461, toilets R2 042 and transport R8 551.
COMPULSORY SCHOOL FEES – 2015
The school fee tariff is R7 400 per learner .
Please ensure that a minimum of R5 920.00 (R740 x 8 months) has been paid by end of August in order to avoid being handed over to our debt collectors.
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.
EXTRA MURALS
ALL extra murals finish today (4 September) unless otherwise arranged by the various stakeholders and coaches.
SCHOOL RULES – NB!
Learners must attend detention if so required – NO exemptions unless authorised by the Principal.
EDUCATOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Educators must ensure that they utilise generally accepted teaching methods.
SPONSORSHIP
Would those of you wishing to make a cash sponsorship donation (to assist indigent parents/learners to pay a portion of the 2015 school fees), please ensure that you indicate clearly on the cheque, deposit slip, Internet banking or envelope, that the amount is for SPONSORSHIP.
GROUP TESTS
Tuesday 8 September
Grade 4 – 6: English
Grade 7: Technology
Friday 11 September
Grade 7: EMS
The Tuesday Group Test is very important as it makes up in Grade 4 – 6, 25% and in Grade 7, 60% of the term/year mark. Learners must attend school on Tuesdays.
IMPORTANT DATES
- Talent Evening – Monday 21st September and Tuesday 22nd
- Thursday 24 September – Public Holiday
- Friday 25 September – School Holiday
CONGRATULATIONS
To Kyle Viede and Chloe Matthew who have been selected to represent the Northern Cluster district at the D10 area trials at the Ruimsig Stadium on Saturday.
Well done and good luck to both of you.
SPORTS FIXTURES
TENNIS: Tuesday 8 September: Junior boys vs North West Christian School (Away)
SPORTS RESULTS
CHESS: Rand Park played Louw Geldenhuys and lost 4½ to 7½.
ATHLETICS: 1st Rand Park, 2nd Trinity House,
3rd Boskop and 4th Yeoville Boys/JHB Girls.
TENNIS: Junior boys vs King David Victory Park and won 18 – 10.
RUGBY: U11 boys played Linksfield and won 70 – 5.
Open boys played King Edward VII Prep and won 22 – 7.
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.
LEARNER RESPONSIBILITIES
Learners undertake to respect all persons (teachers, parents, peers) and property.
PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Parents must ensure that their children abide by the rules, regulations and procedures set forth by the school and the Code of Conduct.
ADVERTISEMENTS
HONEYDEW DRAPERS SCHOOL WEAR: Be ready for the cold front with scarves, gloves and jerseys available from us! Honeydew Shopping Centre, c/o Beyers Naude & Blueberry Streets, (011) 795-1617.
AU PAIR: I am wanting to aupair younger children in the afternoons from 14:00 onwards, in the Randpark/Northcliff area. I have experience working with younger children. For more information contact Kayla on 084 838 2477.
TO LET: Spacious, private and secure 1 bedroom flat to let opposite Rand Park Primary School. Alarm system with armed response, electric fence, burglar bars and RRVA, solar geyser, motorised gate and carport for 1 car. Secure parking for additional cars. Contact Charmaine on 082 855 7976.
DOMESTIC: Akhona is looking for part/full time work. Please call her on 083 746 9996.
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.
MOTIV8TUITION: Quality tuition for primary school learners, according to your child’s learning style, by our trained, enthusiastic tutors. 10% off when you register before 31 August 2015. Contact Lisa at motiv8tuition@gmail.com or 074 144 0772 after 2pm.
TUTORS @ YOUR SERVICE: We come to you. All tutors achieved distinctions in area of subject and are reliable and highly recommended, Primary and High school. All school subjects, including homework supervision. Excellent results. We also provide readers and scribes for exam facilitation. Contact Mandy on 082 217 2077 or Theresa on 083 453 4792 smp@icon.co.za or www.tutorsatyourservice.co.za
PHANTOM COMPUTERS: Computer store & IT support company in Trinity Village established 1995. Offering onsite, remote & telephonic support. New and refurbished computers, accessories and software. We do hardware repairs to PCs, Apple Mac computers, tablets & phones. We do wired & wireless networking. Cloud solutions & backup. Email and website design. Virus removal. Migration from your old PC to your new PC. Contact (011) 794-5415 or email sales@phantomtec.co.za or visit www.phantomcomputers.co.za
MY ACADEMICS TUTORING SERVICES: 13 Subjects, teacher/tutor 4 your home. We have nine years of success assisting students in all grades. Call Bronwyn on 082 820 0879 or (011) 792-7568 or e-mail bronwyn@myacademics.co.za For YOUR success!
TO LET: A cosy granny bachelors flat available to rent from the 1st September in Randpark Ridge Ext 3. Newly renovated bathroom and kitchen. Electricity and water included. Laundry facilities available. Located in a very safe area, close to shopping malls, N1, bus routes. Ideal for a young single working person or student. To view contact Rennette on 082 589 8038.
KIP McGRATH HOMEWORK CENTRE: Enrol now for our homework centre. Tailor made to your child needs and your budget. Includes, Remedial Kip McGrath Maths, English and Afrikaans, homework supervision, exam prep, lunch, open school holidays from 7am, 3 monthly progress feedback available, study skills course, safe environment, limited space/small groups. Call now for your free assessment, obligation free. Shereen on 071 685 5354 or visit www.kipmcgrath.co.za
RED DOOR MUSIC STUDIO: Taking singing, piano or keyboard lessons will develop your creativity and confidence. For lessons in the comfort of your own home, or at our studio in Bromhof, please contact Amy on 083 337 2702 or reddoormusicians@gmail.com
EQUUS LIFE COACHING WORKSHOP: Ready for change and transformation? Want to smack the taste of knowing for sure you can trust your own answers? Join us for a two day Equus Life Coaching Workshop in Muldersdrift on the 21st and 22nd September. Experience expert guidance from trained facilitators and wise equine teachers. All work is done on the ground and no horse experience is required. Contact Susan Viljoen on 083 459 6983.
ALI’S SWIMMING SCHOOL: Swimming lessons for: tots, accompanied by moms/dads in water, stroke correction, preparation for galas – starts, turns and finishes. Heated pool with solar and heat pumps. Member of Swim South Africa (SSA) and Central Gauteng Aquatics (CGA). Contact Ali on (011) 792-7334 or 082 466 0191 or email aliswimmingschool@gmail.com