EDUCATION
Teach your children to have respect for adults and authority figures. This is a learned behaviour, begins very early in life and must be consistently applied.
It starts in the home with respect for parents, grandparents, domestic workers, etc.
EXPENSES
Computer related expenses R3 592, kitchen supplies R3 122, medical supplies R526, Metro Services R16 134, printing R1 824, sports R500, staff development R2 800, swimming pool R3 267 and transport R2 912.
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.
EXAMS/STUDYING
PLEASE NOTE: The demarcation for the subjects and the exam timetable were handed out two weeks ago.
Learners who are not participating in Extra Mural activities should make arrangements with their transport to go straight home after school in order to go and study for exams.
| 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 |
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.
SCHOOL UNIFORM
Learners MUST now wear full winter uniform. PLEASE COMPLY WITH THE DRESS CODE REGULATIONS. The Winter Uniform is as follows:
BOYS:
Regulation grey shorts OR grey longs, tracksuit jacket, navy blue jersey with badge, grey socks, plus plain navy blue tie is to be worn at all times with long sleeve blue shirt. NO track suit pants may be worn over the school uniform.
GIRLS:
Plain blue long sleeve shirt and navy blue tie, regulation girl’s grey longs (no pockets allowed) OR grey tunic, navy blue jersey with badge, tracksuit jacket.
ALL ITEMS AVAILABLE FROM HONEYDEW DRAPERS AND STUDENT SCHOOLWEAR.
SPORTS RESULTS
NETBALL: RP vs Rosebank
U9A Won 4 – 2
U9B Won 6 – 1
U10A Lost 11 – 1
U10B Won 8 – 1
U11A Lost 12 – 5
U11B Won 8 – 0
U12A Lost 10 – 9
U12B Lost 5 – 3
Open A Won 11 – 1
Open B Won 7 – 3
NETBALL: RP vs Cliffview
U9A Lost 5 – 2
U9B Lost 2 – 1
U10A Lost 6 – 1
U10B Won 3 – 1
U11A Won 7 – 6
U11B Lost 6 – 0
U12A Won 10 – 2
U12B Lost 5 – 4
Open A Won 8 – 4
Open B Won 1 – 0
COMPUTER CENTRE
Grades 1 – 6: please can you provide your child with earphones for their computer lesson. Our Computer Centre now has sound for interactive learning.
SPORTS RESULTS
SOCCER: RP vs Northcliff
U9A Lost 4 – 0
U9B Lost 5 – 0
U10A Lost 2 – 2
U10B Lost 8 – 0
U11A Lost 4 – 1
U11B Drew 4 – 4
U12A Lost 7 – 2
U12B Lost 4 – 1
Open A Lost 6 – 1
Open B Won 1 – 0
SPORTS FIXTURES
SOCCER:
RP vs Sharonlea
Wednesday 4 June:
U9, U10 & U11 (Away)
U12 & Open (Home)
NETBALL:
RP vs Robinhills
Thursday 5 June:
U9, U10 & U11 (Away)
U12 & Open (Home)
SQUASH:
Megan Shannon won 3 – 0
Max Hutchison won 3 – 0
Leah Thackeray lost 0 – 3
Christi Martin lost 0 – 3
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 encourage and endeavour to maintain learner involvement in the activities of 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 and report any unauthorised removals of school property from the school premises.
PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Parents must ensure that they bring to the attention of the school management any problem, condition or circumstance which affects their child or other children or persons in the school community.
ADVERTISEMENTS
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PANDA PEN’S AFRO CIRCUS: Please support us on Saturday 31 May from 10:00 – 13:00. Food, snacks and cakes on sale. Games for the children with great prizes, inflatables for the children to enjoy, market stalls with goods for sale. Auction of art and various items. Entrance is FREE, see you there!
THE HELEN O’GRADY DRAMA ACADEMY: Runs its International Drama classes weekly in Randparkridge. Whether your child needs a confidence kick or just a great development activity – we have space for everyone! Contact Kelly on 083 410 2940 for a free trial lesson or visit www.helenogrady.co.za
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 Treasure Island. Entrance is free and all are welcome! We now have a soccer field and par-core mat and are looking forward to trying it out tonight.
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.
EDUBLOX READING & LEARNING CLINIC: 10 Day boot camp for reading development, June/July registrations now open. Contact Monique on monique@edublox.com (011) 764-5824 or 082 531 7200 or visit www.edublox.co.za.
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.