EDUCATION
Adherence by learners to the school rules as contained in the School Code of Conduct and as listed each week in this Newsletter, is serious business and not negotiable. Learners need to know that there are always rules (whether they like them or not) and that they are to be obeyed (whether they want to or not); that’s life, and we are not in a position as a civilised society to decide which rules we will obey and those that we choose to ignore. Non-compliance with rules (both at home and at school) gives rise to anti-social, poor and criminal behaviour that is to manifest in our society today. Parents have a responsibility to ensure that their children comply with ALL the school rules, thereby facilitating an environment of safety and order within the school, to the benefit of all the learners.
FACILITIES
A request to parents to have a word with their children regarding our facilities: we have upgraded the cloakrooms at the sports field and those are there for both parents and children to use, so therefore I need those cloakrooms to be kept clean at all times.
LEARNERS PLEASE RESPECT OUR NEWLY RENOVATED CLOAKROOMS!
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.
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).
SCHOOL TIMES
School will start at 7:30 EVERYDAY.
On Wednesday and Friday school will close at 13:30 (grades 4 – 7). PUNCTUALITY in the morning is essential for all learners. THREE misdemeanours will result in a detention.
GROUP TESTS
Tuesday 5 August: 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
EXPENSES
Capex R68 917, general admin purchases R949, kitchen supplies R2 943, printing R239, security R360, sports R614, toilets R251, trips and shows R4 104.
WINTER/SUMMER UNIFORM
There will be a two week transition period from Monday 1 September, during which learners may choose to wear either the FULL Winter or Summer uniform. From Monday 15 September ALL LEARNERS MUST BE DRESSED IN THE FULL SUMMER UNIFORM. Parental co-operation in this regard will be greatly appreciated.
MY SCHOOL CARD
Please remember to support our business partners on a regular basis. We have received R33 156.15 this year.
EXTRA MURAL TIMETABLE
The Extra Mural Timetable is being distributed to learners today and will start on Monday 4 August.
SPORTS RESULTS
Chess:
Rand Park played Maragon and lost 2½ to 9½, half points are given for a draw
INTERHOUSE ATHLETICS
A big thank you to all parents who gave of their time to attend the Interhouse Athletics and to support their children. It is greatly appreciated and a fabulous day was had by all. The results were as follows:
1ST FALCONS 318, 2ND RAVENS 310, 3RD EAGLES 270 and 4TH HAWKS 248. The Boskruin Motors spirit cup went to HAWKS and the Best Dressed House was EAGLES.
Victor Ludorum: Benjamin Du Preez. Victrix Ludorum: Janet Mavuso. The following new records were set: Girls U12 400m by Jenna Van Niekerk, Boys U13 800m by Benjamin Du Preez, Girls U6 60m by Nikita Clark and Girls U9 80m by Modupeola Ajiboye.
ACADEMIC CERTIFICATE WINNERS
Congratulations to the following learners who received Certificates of Merit for Academic Excellence for Term 2:
Grade 4: Rhys Meyer, Ethan Wilke, Shannon Chisanga, Caley Fauconier, Kieran Miller, Annwen Crompton, Kemaiya Govender, Heinz Klingenberg, Marco Paximadis, Rhys Potter, Arya Naidoo, Declan Hugo, Caelan Niemand and Tyne Rouquette.
Grade 5: Kimishca Naidoo, Monique Nieuwenhuizen, Rasika Murugan, Siddhi Singh, Tanya Freese, Gareth Marsden, Camaryn Moussa, Sharzia Nana, Daisy Ndebele, Dean Ramsay, Jonathan Chisenga, Lerise Kaldenberg, Thandolwethu Khuvutlu, Terrence Broomberg, Ciara Lee, Bilal Alli, Timiah Vather and Caitlin Hutchinson.
Grade 6: Michael Burgess, Starrion Fenn, Daniell Van Der Merwe, Robyn Clark, Katherine Collier, Jade Benney, Bianca Liebenberg and Sarah-Leigh Stanton.
Grade 7: Cheyenne Moodley, Megan Shannon, Channing Du Plessis, Phoebe Redelinghuys, Connor Houston, Kayla Knotzer, Tinodaishe Mupanemunda, Gaoreteleloe Mogokonyane, Matthew Baker, Andrea Ramsay, Kevell Umrao, Kyle Inderpersad, Gabriella Smith, Zeta Rabatin and Sarah Calcada.
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
Learners may NOT use cell phones to send or receive calls or sms’s at any time during the school day. Phones must be switched off between 7:30 and 14:00. Cell phones may only be used before and after school. A first offence will result in the phone being confiscated for a week, a second offence, till the end of the term, or one month, whichever is longer. A further or third offence will result in a full disciplinary hearing and suspension from the school. It would be preferred if cell phones were not brought to school.
LEARNER RESPONSIBILITIES
Learners undertake to LEARN!
PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Parents must ensure that sign the homework diary on a daily basis.
EDUCATOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Educators must ensure that they are well prepared on a daily basis to perform their educative task both within and outside the classroom situation and are in possession of the appropriate working materials.
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KATHAK DANCE LESSONS: Darpan Dance Studio, Indian Classical Kathak specialist. E-mail Shika on info@kathakdarpan.co.za or contact her on 084 811 7837.
DIVORCE CARE FOR KIDS: 14 Week programme for children from 6 – 12 years. Sundays 5:30 – 7:30. The programme starts 17th August. Honeyridge Baptist Church, cnr. Eastwood Ave and Beyers Naude, Randpark Ridge, R8 000. Contact Mal on (011) 026-6177.
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SPLASHMATES SWIM SCHOOL: Splashmates is a registered swim school. We focus on water safety and stroke correction for all strokes as well as gala preparation. Lessons are done twice a week. E-mail chantel@splashmates.co.za