WHY IS GOOD DISCIPLINE IMPORTANT IN OUR CLASSROOMS?
Good classroom discipline enforced by our teachers, affords every child, guidance in making good decisions about his/her behaviour. In doing this, the children are afforded the opportunity to learn in a positive, nurturing classroom environment. It is important for each child to learn to develop self discipline and good work habits, resolve conflicts peacefully and think independently. Your child deserves the most positive educational climate possible for his/her growth. We know that together we can make a difference in this process. Please can parents assist us in this matter.
COMPULSORY SCHOOL FEES – 2013
The school fee tariff is R5 900 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 R590 beginning January with the final (10th) instalment due end of October.
TRAVELLING BOOKSHOP
Please note that the Travelling Bookshop will be visiting our school next week Tuesday 12 March and Wednesday 13 March. Please support them, they have an excellent selection of children’s books.
RUGBY CLINIC
Panorama Rugby will be holding a rugby clinic at Rand Park Primary on Saturday 13 April for all age groups.
EXTRA MURALS
Finished today 8th March – there will be no more extra-mural activities unless arranged otherwise by a teacher.
SPONSORSHIP
Would those of you wishing to make a cash sponsorship donation (to assist indigent parents/learners to pay a portion of the 2013 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).
EXPENSES
Gardens and fields R1 636, hardware/maintenance/plumbing R3 002, machinery maintenance R606, office stationery R1 526, printing R1 642, sports R2 966, swimming pool R2 893, toilets R2 146, transport R5 589 and trips and shows R20 570.
ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER
Should you wish to receive this newsletter by e-mail, please forward your address to info@randparkprimary.co.za. Please keep your email address current on our system in case of emergencies.
GROUP TEST
Friday 15 March: Grades 4 – 6: NST
Grade 7: English
The Friday 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 Fridays to write the weekly Group Test.
STARTING TIME
School starts at 07:30
Punctuality in the mornings is essential for all learners.
CLOSING TIMES
Grade 1 & 2 Mon – Fri: 13:00
Grade 3 Mon – Thurs: 13:30
Grade 3 Fri: 13:00
Grades 4 – 7: 14:00
MY SCHOOL CARD
Please remember to support our business partners on a regular basis. We have raised R3 995.55 by the end of February. Thanks to all participating parents.
WINTER UNIFORM
The winter uniform is as follows:
BOYS:
Regulation grey shorts OR grey longs, tracksuit jacket, 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 OR grey tunic, plain navy jersey (optional), tracksuit jacket.
ALL ITEMS AVAILABLE FROM HONEYDEW DRAPERS AND STUDENT SCHOOLWEAR.
SPORTS RESULTS
CRICKET
U9B vs Cliffview and lost by 8 wickets
U10A vs Risidale and won
U11B vs Cliffview and lost
Open A vs Cliffview and lost by 16 runs
Open C vs Cliffview and lost
SICK ROOM PROCEDURE
- The child reports to the sick room with a note from the class teacher – NO child is to phone their parents from their own phone.
- Secretaries are to then phone and inform the parents regarding their sick child.
- After being phoned it is the decision of the parent to either fetch or leave the child in our care.
- If fetched, the child should be fetched within 45 minutes please as the sick room can become very congested.
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 only smoke in the designated smoking area adjacent to the staffroom.
LEARNER RESPONSIBILITIES
Learners undertake to be responsible for their own work.
PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Parents must ensure that they maintain current or up-to-date home, work and emergency telephone numbers at the school and keep the school informed of any change of address.
SCHOOL RULES
The three sets of jungle gym equipment are strictly out of bounds before and after school hours. They may only be used during school time under adult supervision.
ADVERTISEMENTS
HONEYDEW DRAPERS SCHOOL WEAR: Honeydew Shopping Centre. Cnr. Beyers Naude & Blueberry Streets (011) 795-1617. Compare our affordable prices to other stockists.
KIDSCAPE ADVENTURE CAMPS: Kids welcome from grade 1 – 8, limited to 60 kids only. From 28 March – 1 April at Camp Nelu (Hekpoort). Activities include: hike, obstacle course, stalk the lantern, bush walk, team-building, life skills, character building, target shooting, archery, abseiling, zip wire and lots more. R1 300 for the whole package and including transport. Contact Graeme on 083 457 7848 or www.kidscapeadventures.com
FLOORING PROJECTS: Commercial carpet and flooring specialist. Contact Dave Irving on 083 273 2848.
SALES PERSON REQUIRED: Selling a health product to pharmacies and health shops in the Gauteng area. Own transport and invoicing necessary. Would need to purchase stock to use as a selling tool. Please send your details and a brief history of your sales experiences to Kirsten at gowild@digivault.co.za
AQUALAND S.A. SWIMMING SCHOOL: Indoor, heated pool, personalised 1-on-1 swimming lessons for pupils from 12 months to adult with a female swimming instructor. 2 Branches situated in Rand Park Ridge and Bromhof. Open 7 days a week. For more information contact Robbie on 082 521 2360 or info@aqualandsa.co.za also see www.aqualand.co.za
DESIGNER BLINDS & FLOORS: Situated in Randridge Mall. Exquisite laminates, vinyl and luxury vinyl tiles as well as beautiful carpets. We also offer an extensive range of blinds for your home and office. Contact Wayne on 083 454 6511 for a quote.
DRUM LESSONS: With an experienced drum teacher in a recording-enabled studio available. I also sell new & second hand drum equipment. Please contact Darren on 082 927 0913 or at darrenleader@gmail.com for any enquiries.
SPECIAL NEEDS PRACTITIONER: Offering a wide variety of one-to-one sessions and individually planned birthday parties. Fun, multi sensory parties, swimming and trampolining. The one-to-one private sessions offered are music and song, swimming (halliwick), intensive interaction, trampolining (rebound) and sherbourne (whole body movement). Contact Daelene on 081 882 5642 or myspecialdae@hotmail.com
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 us on (011) 795-4305 or www. studentsschoolwear .co.za
PANORAMA FOOTBALL CLUB: We are based in Radiokop and are open to all ages from 5 years to Vets. Panorama Football Club are proud to say we have 4 x level 1 SAFA coaches as well as UEFA licence A & B coaches. We boast 4 full fields to accommodate our growing members. We are also very proud that we have become the official satellite club for the Black Aces. For more info on training days etc, please contact Mariesha on 079 769 2040 or visit www.panoramafc.co.za
DOMESTIC: Annie is looking for domestic work on a Tues & Wed. Please call her on 073 169 0454, or for a reference call Zoe on 083 568 9819.
DOMESTIC: Caroline is looking for part or full time domestic work. Please contact her on 073 836 9320, has very good references.
BOOKKEEPING TO TRIAL BALANCE: I do book-keeping for small companies, offer excellent monthly rates. Debtors, creditors, PAYE/UIF and VAT returns. Company tax and investment advice also available. 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. A fun and safe environment for your kids to come to!! This week’s theme: Fear Factor!! All children to wear bright colours. See you there! For more info contact 792-1340.
DOMESTIC: Precious is looking for full or part time work. Please call her on 074 664 7816.
AFFORDABLE & COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL INSURANCE: Unlimited GP visits and medications. Basic dentistry, pathology, radiology and optometry. Hospital plan, emergency treatment, dread disease and death benefits. Contact Trish Clayton on 083 275 2375.
eCareFinder: Looking to hire screened au pairs, babysitters, nannies, tutors and domestic workers. We offer an end to end placement solution. Visit us at www.ecarefinder.co.za Contact us on admin@ecarefinder.co.za or (011) 079 6146 or (011) 051-5542.