EDUCATION IS SERIOUS
The above quote illustrates the attitude required by all learners to ensure academic and lifelong success. Too many learners regard the school environment as a chore
and approach their work with a negative attitude. It’s not possible for every lesson, every interaction, every school day to be exciting and fun-filled. This is not always the nature of the task at school or in the world of work. The life skill lies in continuing to be positive and to do your best when things are not to your liking.
GROUP TESTS
Tuesday 16 February
Grade 4 – 7: Social Science
Due to the Grade 7s being away at camp they will write Natural Science on FRIDAY 19TH February.
The Tuesday Group Test is very important as it makes up in
Grade 4 – 6, 30% and in Grade 7, 40% of the year mark.
Learners must attend school on Tuesdays.
EXPENSES
Consumable stock R53 942, computer related expenses R8 552, Foundation Phase books R2 377, kitchen supplies R1 395, Metro Services R17 024, hardware & maintenance R2 473.
CIVVIES DAY – MONDAY 15 FEBRUARY
Learners who wish to wear civvies to school on this day, are expected to pay R5 for the privilege. There is absolutely no compulsion to participate and those who would prefer not to, must wear their full school uniform. Would parents of those wishing to wear civvies, please ensure that the children are dressed decorously.
DETENTION
An appeal to parents to please check homework and homework diaries on a daily basis. The learners have work to do on a daily basis even if it is doing revision for the Group Test. I am already signing TOO many detention slips for poor work ethic or disruptive behaviour. When a detention slip is produced at home I would appreciate it
if the matters on the slip is dealt with by the parents.
Thank you for your co-operation in this regard.
COMPULSORY SCHOOL FEES – 2016
The school fee tariff is R7 900 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 R790 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.
BARGAIN BIN
Please note our NEW TIMES:
Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 7:15 – 8:00.
Wednesday afternoon from 13:15 – 14:00.
We are running out of hangers so if parents are able to donate old hangers we would be very grateful.
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.
SCHOOL RULES (9.12)
When learners arrange to leave the school during school hours, they are to wait in the foyer of the admin block for the responsible adult to collect them.
LEARNER RESPONSIBILITIES (6.4)
Learners undertake to have the homework diary signed, by a parent, on a daily basis.
SPECIAL APPEAL
If any parent has a second hand air conditioner that they are willing to donate for the admin block please contact the school on (011) 793-7434/5.
SPORT FIXTURES
SWIMMING: Friday 19 February: A-Team (Home)
B-Team (Louw Geldenhuys)
TENNIS: Wednesday 17 February: Senior Girls
vs Fairland (Away)
Thursday 18 February: Senior Boys vs IRG (Home)
CRICKET:
Monday 15 February: Open A vs Trinity Little Falls (Home)
Open B vs IRG (Away)
Tuesday 16 February: U11A vs Charterhouse (Away)
U11B vs Robinhills (Home)
Wednesday 17 February: U10A vs Cliffview (Away)
Thursday 18 February: U9A vs Cliffview (Home)
PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES (8.16)
Parents must ensure that they meet all their financial commitments with respect to the school.
EDUCATOR RESPONSIBILITIES (7.5)
Parents must ensure that they conduct themselves in a responsible and professional manner.
THANK YOU
THANK YOU to all the learners who on a daily basis abide by the School Code of Conduct.
SPORT RESULTS
TENNIS
Rand Park played Fontainebleau and lost 75 – 6
CRICKET
U11A vs Boskop and won by 5 wickets
U9A vs NWCS and lost by 18 runs
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