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15 FEBRUARY 2024

 

NEWSLETTER

 

  1. VALENTINES DAY CIVVIES

Learners will be allowed to wear civvies to school on the 16th of February 2024 at a cost of R20 payable only on the Karri app. The colours for the day are red, white, and pink. A small token of appreciation will be given to the best dressed learner in each class. We remind parents to ensure that learners come to school respectfully and modestly dressed, being fully clothed. Make-up is NOT allowed!

 

  1. PARENTS/GUARDIANS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO GO TO LEARNERS’ CLASSES

All parents/guardians are hereby informed that they must drop off learners at the school gate in the morning. Parents/guardians are not allowed to accompany learners to their classes. We expect maximum co-operation in this regard.

 

  1. SGB ELECTIONS

Parents and guardians are reminded about the SGB elections that will take place on the 7th of March 2024 at 17:30 in the school hall. Parents/guardians are encouraged to collect nomination forms from the 8th of February 2024. Nominations must be done on or before the 6th of March 2024. We encourage parents to come on board and actively participate in the holistic functioning of the school.

 

  1. ANNUAL SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPH DAY

Our annual school photograph day will take place on the 19th of February 2024. 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.

 

  1. STAFF MATTERS

We would like to welcome three new educators to our school. We extend a warm welcome to Ms. Raphahlelo and Ms. Zulu who will be teaching in the Intersen Phase. We also welcome Ms. van Staden who will be teaching in the Foundation Phase. We wish our new colleagues all the best in their new roles.

 

  1. ORDERING MEALS ON THE KARRI APP FOR LEARNERS

Parents and guardians are hereby instructed to ensure that meals are ordered according to the correct days. There are set meals for each day of the week. For example, parents/guardians should order from the Monday menu for Mondays etc. Your co-operation is highly appreciated.

 

  1. FOUNDATION PHASE SHOW: THE LITTLE MERMAID

On Cue theatre will be hosting the show, ‘The little mermaid’ at our school on the 5th of March 2024 at 08:30am in the school hall for all Foundation Phase learners (Grades 1-3 & LSEN). The cost of the show is R50pp payable on the Karri App. No cash will be accepted at school.

 

  1. INTERSEN PHASE (GRADES 4-7) LEARNER DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS

There will be a substance abuse awareness combined assembly on the 27th of February 2024 for Intersen Phase learners. The talk aims to educate learners about the ills of substance abuse. Learners will receive educational pamphlets. We encourage parents/guardians to have discussions about these topics with their children at home.

 

  1. SCHOOL LOCKERS FOR INTERSEN PHASE LEARNERS (GRADES 4-7)

Lockers are available to Intersen Phase learners at a cost of R65 for the year. Parents/guardians should use the Karri app to make payments. No cash will be accepted. Due date for payment: 25 February 2024.

 

  1. SCHOOL TIMES

Kindly take note of the school times below. Late coming disrupts learning and WILL NOT be tolerated. Traffic and load shedding is now a regular expectation; therefore, parents/guardians must adjust their times to accommodate these challenges. 

 

PHASE / GRADES

DAYS

START TIME

DISMISSAL TIMES

Foundation Phase

(Grades 1-3 & LSEN)

 

 

 

GRADE 1 and 2

Monday

07:30

13:30

 

Tuesday – Friday

07:30

13:00

GRADE 3

Monday

07:30

14:00

 

Tuesday – Friday

07:30

13:30

LSEN

Monday – Friday

07:30

13:00

Intermediate & Senior Phase

(Intersen – Grade 4-7)

Monday – Friday

07:30

14:00

 

There will be compulsory waiting class for Foundation Phase learners where they will wait TO BE SIGNED OUT by parents/transport operators.

 

  1. SCHOOL FEES EXEMPTION APPLICATIONS

Parents who qualify for school fees exemption can collect application forms from the credit control office. The cutoff date for school fees exemption application is 29/02/2024.

 

  1. SCHOOL FEES

We urge parents to take advantage of a massive 10% discount if fees are settled by 31 March 2024. 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

Please use the correct references when making deposits.

 

Kind Regards,

 

______________

 Mr. M. Mulaudzi

      Principal

THOUGHT OF THE WEEK:

“Good character is more to be praised than outstanding talent.” – John C. Maxwell

 

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