7 November 2014 Newsletter

EXAM TIPS

Good luck to all our Grade 4 – 7 learners for the forthcoming exam.

• Have all necessary materials with you – you can’t borrow items during the exam.
• Have a relaxing night before your exams – have an early night and eat a healthy breakfast.
• Read the entire paper – where you have choices, decide which ones you plan to answer.
• Plan your time – spend some time drafting a plan for the questions you choose to answer.
• Jot down ideas as they come to you – while you are answering one question, information about another may suddenly occur to you. Jot it down, you might need it later.

END OF YEAR EXAMS

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).

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.

EXTRA MURALS – TERM 4

All extra murals will finish this Friday 7 November. The last detention will be held on Friday 14 November.

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

Consumable stock R759, engraving /badges R4 117, Fund Raising R33 298, hardware / maintenance / plumbing R3 071, Metro Services R68 372, office stationery R2 087, Senior Phase books R43 822, sports R435, toilets R1 909 and transport R3 788.

AGM

At the AGM meeting held on the 22^nd October we did not get a quorum of 214 parents with the result being that the AGM will now take place on the 12^th November at 19:00 in the hall where no quorum is needed in order to approve some of the resolutions. See you there.

SPORTS RESULTS

Cricket

• U9B vs Kings School and lost by 9 wickets
• U10A vs Charterhouse and won by 8 wickets
• U10B vs Northcliff and lost by 3 runs
• U11A vs Charterhouse and won by 5 wickets
• Open A vs Charterhouse and won by 6 wickets

SPORTS RESULTS

Swimming

• A-Team: 1^st Bryandale, 2^nd Constantia Kloof, 3^rd Fontainebleau, 4^th Rand Park and 5^th Cliffview.
• B-Team: 1^st Sharonlea, 2^nd Unika, 3^rd Rand Park, 4^th King David Sandton and 5^th IRG.

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 they meet all their financial commitments with respect to the school.

SCHOOL RULES

Learners must leave the school promptly at the end of the day or after extra mural activities. When leaving the grounds, learners must be dressed in FULL school uniform or in their practice outfits. Learners MAY NOT leave the grounds in swimming costumes.

LEARNER RESPONSIBILITIES

Learners undertake to protect school property.

EDUCATOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Educators must ensure that they endeavour to plan a flexible work programme that will, as far as practicable address the divorce needs, interest and abilities of the learner.

ADVERTISEMENTS

HONEYDEW DRAPERS SCHOOL WEAR: Honeydew Shopping Centre, c/o Beyers Naude & Blueberry Streets, (011) 795-1617. Miss the back to school rush and buy your summer uniform now!

LITTLE OTTERS SWIMMING: Give your child a gift for life. Learn to swim in a heated outdoor pool. Lessons from Monday – Saturday (adults and children). Prevent drowning – learn to swim. Contact Tracy on 083 345 9252.

CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT: Hosted by Randridge Residents Association on Friday 21 November, 18:30 for 19:00, Kiewet Park, Wayne Avenue, Randpark Ridge Ext 13. Bring a picnic supper, chairs and blankets, candles boerewors rolls and cool drinks will be on sale.

CHRISTMAS CRAFT MARKET: Do your Christmas shopping while your children are entertained with jumping castles and face painting. We offer homemade crafts, tea garden, delicious treats, food stall, and Christmas gifts for all ages. Saturday 22 November at The Barn Christian Fellowship, Cnr. Kelly Avenue & Sylvan Road, Boskruin, from 8:30 – 14:00. Join us for loads of fun.

KIP McGRATH EDUCATION CENTRE: Is offering short courses in school readiness, junior & senior study skills, exam essay writing, English as a second language and intelligence development. We also offer an excellent track record and outstanding materials. We can help you improve your Maths, English, Afrikaans, Physical Science and Accountancy. Enquire about our homework centre. Visit www.kipmcgrath.co.za or call Shereen on 071 685 5354.

STUDENT’S SCHOOLWEAR & SPORT: For the best prices on quality school wear, skate, surf wear and stationery. Efficient and friendly service. All uniform in stock. Open 7 days a week. Trinity Village Shopping Centre (opp Trinity School). Contact (011) 795-4305 or www.studentsschoolwear.co.za

DOMESTIC: Elizabeth is looking for partime work on a Tuesday and Thursday. Has excellent references. Contact her on 084 563 0759.

JUST LABELS: Need stationery, clothing and shoe labels? Visit our website on www.justlabels.co.za. For more information or an order form contact (031) 266-1738 or sales@justlabels.co.za

TRANSPORT: Transport available for next year, morning and afternoons. Contact Joanne on 071 295 9019 or (011) 791-3545 or e-mail joannewilliams761@yahoo.com.

PHOTOBOOTH TO HIRE: Christmas parties/functions, events, birthdays, weddings and more! Can be branded for corporate use. Uploads pics instantly to facebook, twitter and instagram. Includes fun props (hats, glasses, wigs, etc). From R1 850 for 2 hours. BOOK NOW. Contact Ashlee on 082 464 5451.

KIDS CLUB: Every Friday night from 6pm – 7:30pm, at The Barn Christian Fellowship, cnr. Kelly Ave & Sylvan Road, Boskruin and safe Our theme this week is “Mini Sports Tournament”. We will be playing soccer, netball, hockey, tennis and mini golf. Entrance is free and all children between the ages of 5 – 13 are welcome to attend.   Dress up is “sporty” and there will be prizes for the best dressed.

DOMESTIC: Christina is looking for full or part time work. Please contact her on 079 942 6364.