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22 AUGUST 2024

NEWSLETTER

1. TERM 3 TEST TIMETABLE & PROGRAMME – INTERSEN PHASE

Kindly take note of the remaining Test timetable below:

2. FAMILY FUNDAY

We are excited to announce that our annual Family Fun Day will take place on the 14^th of September 2024 from 8:00 – 14:00 held at Midrand Primary school bottom field. Tickets are available for purchase on the Karri App as follows: Entrance fee (R105pp on Karri App before 14/09/24), entrance and parking (R125 limited to the first 40 patrons), and entrance fee on the day (R120pp). There will be food stalls, competitions, entertainment, rides and games, water activities and many more surprises for all. Members of the community who wish to run a stall must follow this link: https://midrandprimary.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/MPS-Stall-Application.pdf. Kindly note that cooler-boxes and alcohol are not permitted on the school premises. We encourage all our MPS families to come and have a great time at the Family Fun Day as we say goodbye to Winter and welcome Spring. This is an event not to be missed!

3. KARRI APP LINKS

Kindly be reminded that we no longer accept cash payments at school 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.

4. REMINDER: MARKET DAY AND SPRING (CIVVIES) DAY

Parents/guardians and learners are reminded about the Market Day and Spring (Civvies) Day to be held on the 30^th of August 2024. Learners are encouraged to bring pocket money to support our Grade 7 young entrepreneurs who will be selling various goodies/products. Grade 1-6 learners can wear their Civvies at a cost of R20 payable on the Karri app.

5. WAITING AREAS TO BE USED FROM TERM 4

Parents/guardians are hereby informed of the following: Grade 1-3 & LSEN learners must be fetched from the compulsory waiting area at the Karee Steet entrance until 14:00. Learners who are not fetched by 14:00 must wait at the Poplar Street waiting area at the bottom gate. The previous Foundation Phase gate will no longer be used to exit the school in the afternoons. Grade 4-7 learners must be fetched from the compulsory waiting area at the bottom gate on Poplar Street after school. We emphasize that learners must be fetched IMMEDIATELY after school. Loitering after school will not be tolerated.

6. BANNING OF SOCCER AND OTHER SPORTS BALLS

Due to numerous windows being broken and unnecessary fighting on the field, parents and learners are hereby informed that all balls are banned with immediate effect until further notice. Any balls brought to school will be confiscated and returned at the end of the academic year.

7. INCIDENTS OF REMOTE JAMMING OUTSIDE SCHOOL

Parents are encouraged to ensure that their cars are securely locked when parking outside due to reported incidents of remote jamming. Despite the vigilance of our security personnel, remote jamming incidents are still being reported. We implore parents to not leave their valuables unattended on the seat.

8. MANDELA DAY BOOK DRIVE

We encourage parents to support our school by donating pre-loved story books / novels (in good condition) or purchasing at least one (or more) children’s story books / novels in contribution to our MANDELA DAY BOOK DRIVE.  Companies are also welcome to donate books. The Book Drive will run until the end of Term 4. The class that collects the most books by the end of Term 3 will get to have a FREE CIVVIES DAY. The same will apply at the end of Term 4. Let us join hands in enriching the lives of our future leaders.

9. SPORTS AND EXTRA-MURAL RESULTS

Cross Country: We’re proud to announce that 5 of our athletes qualified for the District level of the Cross Country. Namely, Mpho Ramohlola, Tlholo Sepolwane, Richy Maharaj, Ozioma Eze, and Keitumetse Moeketsi. We wish the team all the best!

Gymnastics Tumbling: Our Gymnastic team participated in the Provincials Gymnastics Competition on the 17th of August 2024. The team achieved remarkable results! Level 1 (9 gold, 3 silver), Level 2 (6 gold, 4 silver and 1 bronze), level 3 (8 gold, 8 silver and 2 bronze). Congratulations to our higher-level gymnasts who will be proceeding to Nationals to be held in Western Cape, namely, Level 4 – Koketso Mohlake (1^st position), Xongile Maswanganyi (4^th position), and Bathabile Motsie (8^th position). Level 5 – Phatsimo Moumakwe (3^rd position), Havilah Dupya (2^nd position), and Orifha Lukoto who qualified for Artistic Gymnastic. We would like to wish our higher-level gymnasts the best of luck!

Basketball: Our U13 Basketball team has started the Junior NBA League with pleasing results! The boys played three matches and won 2 of their matches. They lost 1 match. The girls played two matches, won 1 match and drew 1 match. Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to our external coach, Mr. France for producing exceptional results.

10. SCHOOL FEES

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: Please use the correct references when making deposits.

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

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

Kind Regards,

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 Mr. M. Mulaudzi

      Principal

THOUGHT OF THE WEEK:

“Keep your eyes on the stars and your feet on the ground.” – Theodore Roosevelt