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06 FEBRUARY 2025

NEWSLETTER

1. MONITORING OF THE ASSESSMENT PLAN & HOMEWORK

The assessment plan will be issued to Intersen Phase (Grades 4-7) learners today. We implore parents/guardians to monitor the assessment plan so that all assessment tasks, projects, and assignments are handed in on time. Late or tardy submissions will not be tolerated. We expect your co-operation in this regard. We urge parents and guardians to monitor learners’ books to ensure that all classwork and homework activities are up to date. Incomplete activities disadvantage learners and create academic backlogs which result in poor academic results. Strict monitoring at home on a daily basis will assist teachers to move progressively with the very lengthy syllabi at school.

2. DROPPING OFF LUNCH/BOOKS/ITEMS AT SCHOOL

We remind parents/guardians that dropping off lunch/meals, books, projects or other items for learners is strictly prohibited. We expect our learners to be responsible and not leave their lunches/meals at home. We also remind parents to ensure that learners are organized and prepared the day before so that they do not forget to bring their books and assessments/projects to school as per their timetables and assessment plans. This is non-negotiable. This has been effected due to learner safety concerns and we expect our parents and guardians to co-operate with the school.

3. ANNUAL SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPH DAY

Our annual school photograph day will take place on the 24^th of February 2025. All learners must come to school well-groomed and neatly attired in a white shirt and a school tie. Package prices and further details will be communicated. Learners will not be allowed to wear PE uniform or civvies on the day.

4. DOWNLOAD AND USE THE KARRI APP

Parents are reminded that we no longer accept on-school cash payments for events. Kindly download the Karri App for easy and secure payments. Get it here for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ionicframework.karri&hl=en&pli=1 and here for iOS: https://apps.apple.com/za/app/karri/id1158895725. Payments can be made for school uniforms, learner diary, school lockers (for Intersen phase), tuck shop orders and many other payments.

5. ADVERTISEMENT OF VACANCIES: (CREDIT CONTROL CLERK & FACILITY MANAGER)

Kindly click on the link to access the advertisement of the above mentioned vacancies available at our school: https://midrandprimary.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/MPS-Careers.pdf

6. REMINDER: BULLYING AWARENESS SHOW – BY ON CUE THEATRE

On the 18^th of February 2025, On Cue theatre will be hosting a show on Bullying awareness at Midrand Primary School at 08:30am for Foundation Phase and at 10:30 for Intersen Phase. This show costs R50 pp payable on the Karri App. The show promises to be educational and memorable as we attempt to eradicate the plight of bullying.

7. GYMNASTICS:

Learners who were successful at trials, held on the 31^st of October 2024, have already received their feedback report.

8. ATHLETICS:

Our Inter-House took place on 31 January 2025. Congratulations to the Leopard Team for winning with 576 points! Congratulations to the athletes who qualified for the Cluster level of the athletics competition which will be held at Halfway House Primary School on the 7^th of February 2025. Parents are allowed to attend the session.

9. SCHOOL FEES EXEMPTION APPLICATIONS

Parents who qualify for school fees exemption can collect application forms from the credit control office from 07:30 – 13:00. The cutoff date for school fees exemption application is 28/02/2025.

10. SCHOOL FEES

We urge parents to take advantage of a massive 10% discount if fees are settled by 31 March 2025. All parents are requested to ensure that their school fees account is up to date. School fees can be paid at the school’s finance office using debit or credit card or by direct deposit into the school’s bank account. No cash will be accepted.

BANK DETAILS:

BANK: NEDBANK          BRANCH: MIDRAND                 ACC. NO: 1686 04 0075

CODE: 168642            TYPE: CURRENT                     REF: USE NAME, SURNAME & GRADE OF CHILD

NB: Please use the correct references when making deposits.

Kind Regards,

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 Mr. M. Mulaudzi

      Principal