EDUCATION
Learners and parents must understand and accept that school work is not always fun there are things that simply need to be taught and, and such times it’s the task of the learner to sit down, be quiet, listen, concentrate and do the tasks set, irrespective of whether they find it difficult or boring, etc. The same applies in the home. Children do not automatically know the right thing to do or the correct and acceptable behaviour. These things need to be taught and constantly reinforced by the parent, through repetition and compulsion if necessary. Have rules, implement them consistently and apply sanctions to the child when he/she does not comply.
ANNUAL INTERHOUSE GALA
Will be held on FRIDAY 23 JANUARY ATTENDANCE BY ALL LEARNERS IS COMPULSORY. Parents are encouraged to attend; please come and support your children.
PERSONAL INFORMATION FORMS
These were distributed to learners last week. Please complete a separate form for each of your children and return to the class teacher no later than Friday 30 January.
BARGAIN BIN
Please note that the Bargain Bin will be open on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 7:15 – 8:00 and a Wednesday afternoon from 13:00 – 14:00.
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 & Mrs Wilke for the cash donation.
COMPULSORY SCHOOL FEES – 2015
The school fee tariff is R7 400 per learner per year.
Payment options are as follows:
School fees are due and payable annually in advance at the beginning of the year.
OR
Ten equal instalments of R740 commencing January and ending October.
Failure to pay any single instalment by due date, will result in the full amount outstanding becoming due and payable immediately.
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.
SCHOOL TIMES
Please note that school will start at 7:30 EVERYDAY.
Grades 4 – 7: Monday/Tuesday/Thursday finish at 14:00 and on Wednesday and Friday school will close at 13:30.
PUNCTUALITY IN THE MORNING IS ESSENTIAL FOR ALL LEARNERS.
GROUP TESTS
Tuesday 27 January
Grade 4 – 7: Afrikaans 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.
GRADE 1’S FULL DAY
As from Monday 2 February Grade 1s will finish school at 13:00.
EXTRA-MURAL TIMETABLE
The extra-mural timetable is being distributed to learners today and will commence on MONDAY 26 JANUARY
DUPLICATING PAPER
Each learner Grades 4 – 7 is expected to bring 1 ream (500 sheets) of 80g white duplicating paper to school by the end of the week. Teachers will monitor the process on the class lists. Would parents please ensure that this is done.
ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER
Should you wish to receive this newsletter by e-mail, please forward your address to info@randparkprimary.co.za
HOUSE CAPTAINS
Congratulations to the following learners who have been selected as House Captains for 2015:
EAGLES
Captains: Rinae Mamphaga, Sarah-Lee Stanton
Vice Captains: Chad Elliot, Danielle Rautenbach
FALCONS
Captains: Starrion Fenn, Retlametswe Moilwa
Vice Captains: Daniell Van Der Merwe, Paige Carter
HAWKS
Captains: Benjamin Du Preez, Kate Collier
Vice Captains: Kabelo Seleka, Jenna Van Niekerk
RAVENS
Captains: Dylan Lloyd, Danica Joubert
Vice Captains: Alwande Bhengu, Gugu Nyoni
INFORMATION EVENINGS
Will be held during the next two weeks. Dates and times are as follows.
| Grd 2 | Thurs 29 Jan | 18:00 |
| Grd 3 | Tues 3 Feb | 18:00 |
| Grd 4 | Tues 27 Jan | 18:00 |
| Grd 6 | Thurs 22 Jan | 18:00 |
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