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30 JULY 2026

NEWSLETTER

1. TERM 3 COMPULSORY PARENTS’ EVENING

Kindly take note that the Term 3 compulsory Parents’ Evening will take place separately for Foundation Phase and Intersen Phase. Foundation Phase Parents’ Evening (Grades 1-3 & LSEN) will take place today, the 30^TH of July 2026 strictly from 16:00–18:00. Intersen Phase Parents’ Evening (Grades 4-7) will take place on the 06^TH of August 2026 strictly from 16:00–18:00. This is due to competing priorities. Parents will have the opportunity to view learners’ assessments, to see/discuss cumulative defaults, to set academic targets for Term 3 as well as to discuss their child’s performance with subject teachers.

2. TERM 3 PYJAMA DAY

Our annual Pyjama Day will take place tomorrow, the 31^ST of July 2026. Learners can come to school dressed snuggly in their WINTER pyjamas at a cost of R40 payable only on the Karri App. NO CIVVIES ARE ALLOWED ON THIS DAY! Learners are encouraged to bring pocket money to school as there will be a tuckshop available with a variety of snacks. We encourage our learners not to miss out on the fun!

3. GRADE 4-7 OVERNIGHT CAMPS

Parents and guardians are hereby informed of the Grade 4-7 overnight camps. Please note that for learners to attend camp, their school fees account must be up to date. All payments must be made on the Karri App. Kindly note that there are limited spaces based on first-come first-served principle.

The deposit of R1000 is due by 31 July 2026. The cut-off date for the full payment is the 04^th of September 2026 after which NO PAYMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED! By this date, the full payment must reflect on Karri. Parents are encouraged to pay in instalments (June, July and August). Kindly note that all the  overnight camps below have received approval from the GDE. Individual letters will be issued with specific details for each grade. Take note of the overview of the camp details on the next page:

4. GRADE 1 AND GRADE 8 ONLINE APPLICATIONS FOR 2027

Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 admissions are done online and are NOT conducted internally at schools. Online applications will open on the 5^th of August 2026 and will close on the 04^th of September 2026. We implore parents to apply early to avoid placement issues. Parents/guardians can visit www.gdeadmissions.gov.za to apply.

5. NEW GRADE 2-7 ONLINE APPLICATIONS FOR 2027

Applications for new admissions in Grades 2-7 for 2027 is conducted online and opened on the 24^TH of April 2026 and will conclude on the 28^TH of August 2026. To apply, parents/guardians must go to our school website (www.midrandprimary.co.za) and click on the admissions tab. Required documents: Certified copy of birth certificate, certified copy of parent’s IDs, recent/latest school report, municipality account/lease agreement, and the clinic card/records. Compulsory certified documents (not older than three months) must be scanned and uploaded. Late applications will not be accepted.

6. REMINDER: 2027 STATIONERY REQUIREMENTS

Parents and guardians are reminded that the purchasing of learner stationery and exercise books for the 2027 academic year is solely the responsibility of parents/guardians as per the Parents’ meeting resolution taken this year. We emphasize that this is being done to ensure that ALL learner stationery requirements are met so that teaching and learning can effectively commence on day one of the 2027 academic year. We thank our parents/guardians in advance for their co-operation in this regard. The 2027 stationery lists are available below. Click on the link to access the stationery lists for relevant grades:

1. Grade 1: https://midrandprimary.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Grade-1.pdf
2. Grade 2: https://midrandprimary.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Grade-2.pdf
3. Grade 3: https://midrandprimary.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Grade-3.pdf
4. Grade 4: https://midrandprimary.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Grade-4.pdf
5. Grade 5: https://midrandprimary.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Grade-5.pdf
6. Grade 6: https://midrandprimary.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Grade-6.pdf
7. Grade 7: https://midrandprimary.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Grade-7.pdf

7. DENLY MALL ART COMPETITION

The Visual Arts group participated in the Denly Mall Art Competition, held during the school holidays, on the 17th of July 2026. The theme was “WHO AM I?” Ronewa Nenungwi was selected as one of the top 30 finalists and went on to win the category award and received a trophy, medal, certificate and the amount of R2500 in prize money. We congratulate Mr. Mashathi and Ronewa on this phenomenal milestone.

8. SCHOOL FEES

Midrand Primary school is a Quintile 5 school, which means that it is a fee-paying school. 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,

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 Mr. M. Mulaudzi

      Principal

THOUGHT OF THE WEEK:

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