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31 OCTOBER 2024

 

 

NEWSLETTER

 

 

1. NEW DATE FOR THE 2024 AGM

Parents and guardians are hereby informed that due to the required quorum not being met, the new date for the AGM is the 7^th of November 2024 at 17:00. Kindly note that this re-scheduled meeting does not require a quorum. We sincerely thank all parents/guardians who attended the initial meeting. It is imperative that parents/guardians attend this important meeting.

2. VACCINATION CAMPAIGN (TDAP) – NEW DATE

Health officials will be carrying out their vaccination drive for the administration of the Tdap vaccine (Tetanus, diphtheria & pertussis) for Grade 5 girls and boys whose parents/guardians have given consent. This will take place during school hours tomorrow, the 1^st of November 2024. Kindly note that this will be a normal school day.

3. MANDELA DAY BOOK DRIVE: TERM 4 WINNERS

We are proud to announce the following winners who have managed to collect the highest number of books for the Mandela Day book drive: Foundation Phase – Grade 3 (Mrs. Terblanche’s class) collected 101 books; Intersen Phase – Grade 7.4 (Ms. Lesufi’s class) collected 107 books. We congratulate these teachers and their classes on collecting the most books this term. These two classes will have their FREE civvies day on Friday, the 8^th of November 2024. In total, we have managed to collect whopping 587 books! We sincerely thank our learners, parents/guardians, sponsors, and staff for making this year’s Book Drive a resounding success. We are also proud to announce that our Media Centre will be operational from 2025 thanks to the support of our school community.

 

4. FINAL EXAMINATION TIMETABLE

It is that time of the year when learners must sit for their final examination / school-based common assessment tasks. We have attached the timetable on the last page, and we remind our parents / guardians to please assist in monitoring that learners are indeed studying and properly preparing themselves for this rigorous process. The examination will commence on the 11^th of November 2024 and conclude on the 22^nd of November 2024. Assessment in the Foundation Phase (Grades 1-3 & LSEN) is continuous, and learners must attend school daily.

 

5. LEARNER DEPART TIMES DURING THE FINAL EXAMINATIONS

Parents / guardians are hereby informed to make proper transport arrangements because Grade 1-7 & LSEN learners will be released at 13h00 daily during the examination period. No learner should be loitering after school. There will be no waiting class for Foundation Phase learners from the beginning of the final examinations.

 

6. SURGE OF FOOD POISONING INCIDENTS IN SOUTH AFRICA

A letter was issued to learners on the 16^th of October 2024 detailing the alarming rise in the number of food poisoning-related cases at schools across South Africa. We urge parents and guardians to purchase safe snacks for their learners so that they do not buy contaminated, expired, or unsafe food/snacks from vendors. We always aim to ensure that our learners are safe at all times. Thank you for your co-operation.

 

7. SCHOOL PROTOCOLS AND PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED ALWAYS

Parents, guardians, and learners are hereby instructed to ensure that they follow the correct protocols and procedures enshrined in the school Code of Conduct. In case of incidents that require action, learners must report the matter to the class teacher or the educator on duty at that area. If the learner or parent is unsatisfied with the resolve, they should seek an appointment with the Grade Departmental Head. Thereafter, the Deputy principal will take action should the learner and parent not be satisfied. Finally, after all these measures, the parent and learner can request an appointment with the principal. Under no circumstances should parents take the law into their own hands and address other learners inside or outside the school premises. We implore parents to follow the correct protocols and procedures that are lawfully enforced by the school Code of Conduct, and we thank you for your compliance.

 

8. REMINDER: DROPPING OFF LUNCH/BOOKS/ITEMS AT SCHOOL

We hereby remind parents/guardians that they will no longer be allowed to drop off lunch or meals for learners at school. We expect our learners to be responsible and bring their lunches/meals from 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.

9. LTSM TEXTBOOK RETRIEVAL

Kindly take note that textbook retrieval will take place daily after each subject has been written. Parents/guardians are urged to make urgent payment of R250 per lost or damaged textbook. We advise parents/guardians to not wait until the end of the year to make these payments.

 

10. REMINDER: SUSPENSION OF ALL EXTRA-MURAL ACTIVITIES

Parents and guardians are advised that from the 18^th of October 2024, most extra-murals will be suspended (except for gymnastics, Visual Arts and Drama). We thank our participants and their respective coaches for their hard work during the course of the year and we wish them all the best for next year.

 

11. GYMNASTICS TRIALS

It might be your turn to join the gymnastics team for 2025. Mrs. Stokes-Thubakgale will be hosting gymnastics trials in the school hall on the following date for Intersen Phase: 31/10/2024 (Grade 4-6; 14h00 – 15h30). Learners are to wear appropriate gym attire for trials. Results will only be communicated with successful candidates a week after the trial date.

12. RE-REGISTRATIONS FOR 2025

The closing date for re-registration was the 04^th of October 2024 and the closing date for re-registration payments of R2000.00 will be on the 30^th of November 2024. School fees need to be paid in full or the necessary payment arrangements must be made by the 30^th of October 2024. Parents/guardians who are experiencing difficulties registering online are welcome to come to school for assistance. We thank our parents/guardians for their continued co-operation.

13. 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

 

 

PLEASE FIND THE ATTACHED FINAL INTERSEN PHASE EXAMINATION TIMETABLE ON THE LAST PAGE.

 

FINAL EXAMINATION TIMETABLE

     FIRST SESSION: 8H30 – 10H30

BREAK: 10H30 – 11H00

   SECOND SESSION: 11h00 – 13:00

Date	Day & Session	GRADE 4	GRADE 5	GRADE 6	GRADE 7
11/11/24	Monday 1st Session	English HL	English HL	English HL	English HL
12/11/24	Tuesday 1st Session	FAL: Afrikaans, Isizulu, Sepedi	FAL: Afrikaans, Isizulu, Sepedi	FAL: Afrikaans, Isizulu, Sepedi	FAL: Afrikaans, Isizulu, Sepedi
13/11/24	Wednesday 1st Session	NS & TECH	NS & TECH	NS & TECH	Natural Sciences
14/11/24	Thursday1st Session	Social Sciences (History)	Social Sciences (History)	Social Sciences (History)	Social Sciences (History)
15/11/24	Friday 1st Session	Social Sciences (Geography)	Social Sciences (Geography)	Social Sciences (Geography)	Social Sciences (Geography)
18/11/24	Monday 1st Session	Life Skills	Life Skills	Life Skills	Life Orientation
	Monday 2nd Session				Technology
19/11/24	Tuesday 1st Session	Bridging the gap lessons	Bridging the gap lessons	Bridging the gap lessons	Creative Arts (Visual Art)
	Tuesday 2nd Session				Creative Arts (Drama)
20/11/24	Wednesday 1st Session	Bridging the gap lessons	Bridging the gap lessons	Bridging the gap lessons	EMS
21/11/24	Thursday 1st Session	Mathematics	Mathematics	Mathematics	Mathematics Paper 1
22/11/24	Friday 1st Session	Bridging the gap lessons	Bridging the gap lessons	Bridging the gap lessons	Mathematics Paper 2

 

Kind Regards,

 

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 Mr. M. Mulaudzi

      Principal