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Newsletter 02/2010

22 January 2010

Dear Parents

We have already come to the end of our second week of school. I hope all the learners have settled down into the school routine.

A General Information form is being handed out to every child today. We are aware of the fact that much of the information on this form is a repetition of what was stated on the re-enrolment form, we do however, request that you fill this form in as comprehensively as possible since these forms will be kept by the register teacher as a ready reference. Your co-operation in this regard is greatly appreciated.

Assessment Week:

As mentioned in last week’s newsletter, details regarding Assessment Week will be advised in next week’s newsletter.

Term Assessment Plans were handed out to all learners today for all Learning Areas. The Term Assessment Plan will help you ensure that learners are well prepared for all assessment activities throughout the term.

PLEASE NOTE: The Assessment Plan should be used as a guide. It is a working document and is subject to change.

Bible Club:

All Grade 1,2 and 3 learners interested in joining the Bible Club, please come along to

Mrs Scholtz’s class, (New classroom), on Tuesday afternoons from 13:00 – 14:00.

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The first Bible Club will take place on Tuesday, 26 January 2010.

Touch Rugby: (Gr 7 only)

Practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays: 14:00 – 15:30. Practices will commence on 26 January.

Matches will commence in February and will be played on Fridays. All Grade 7’s welcome.

Athletics:

Training will take place on Monday and Wednesday afternoons from 14:00 – 15:30.

All athletes are welcome

Athletics run-offs have been finalized. The athletes running in the Interhouse have received a letter giving dates and what events they will be participating in.

Please note the following: If your child was born on one of these days of any month, he/she will be in the following house:

1 – 9 Mars (Red)

10 – 20 Jupiter (Yellow)

21 – 31 Venus (Blue)

The inter-house athletics meeting is scheduled for Friday, 29 January 2010 – weather permitting. The alternate date is Tuesday, 2 February 2010. The inter-house begins at 08:00 and will finish at approximately 13:00. All parents are welcome to come and support their children.

Physical Education Uniform:

The Physical Education Uniform is on sale before school, outside the hall, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 07:30 – 08:00. Please note that this kit is compulsory for all learners for P.E. classes. They may come to school dressed in their P.E. kit on the days they have P.E. at school. Only the CORRECT P.E. kit may be worn to school.

Athletics Uniform:

The athletics kit will also be sold outside the hall on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 07:30 – 08:00. This is only needed by the learners who qualify to run as part of the school team.

Should you have any queries contact Wayne on 028 959 2450.

Girls Soccer:

Rover’s Football Club is starting a girl’s soccer team to participate in the league. Practices commence on 2 February and will be held every Tuesday and Thursday. Age groups are from U/10 – U/14. Please contact Martin Royle on 083 448 5533 for more information.

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Coaching:

Any parents interested in coaching netball or soccer in the second term, please forward your names to Mrs Brown in the front office as soon as possible, as we would like to commence practices early.

Used Printer Cartridges:

We will be collecting used printer cartridges for recycling purposes, in conjunction with “My School”. When you replace your printer cartridge, please send the old one in with your child, as we will receive a cash incentive for collecting them. If you are able to collect old cartridges at work please send these in as well.

“Bling-Girls” Jewellery:

“Bling-Girls” will be at our school every Friday, (commencing this Friday), until Valentine’s Day, at first break selling their wonderful range of jewellery. The most expensive item is R15 and there is something for everyone within the range. They will also be at school every day at first break selling jewellery in the week 8 – 12 February.

My School Card:

If you do not have a MY SCHOOL CARD, application forms are available at the office. It costs you nothing. Everytime you shop at Woolworths or any of the stores linked to MY SCHOOL CARD, make sure you have your card swiped. The school then receives a monthly rebate. Remember you are not limited to one card per family, you can apply for more for aunts, uncles, etc. Ensure, when completing the application form that you specify it is to be linked to BRACKENHURST PRIMARY SCHOOL.

My School Partners in Brackenhurst Primary’s area:

Ø Blunderbuss

Ø Bracken City Florist

Ø Bracken City Shoe Centre

Ø Brackenhurst Vineyard Liquor Store

Ø Engen Brackenview

Ø Evas Outfitters

Ø Greendale Garden Pavilion

Ø Jacks Paint – Brackendowns

Ø Loco Liq – Bracken Gardens

Ø Nandos Brackenhurst

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Ø Top Crop Brackenhurst

Ø Woolworths Brackenhurst

Ø Scrap Box

Ø Alberton Glass Works

Ø Engen – Brackenten Motors

Ø Engen Mayberry Park

Ø Engen – Village Motors

Ø Supa Quick – Alrode.

SPCA:

This year we will be helping our four-legged friends, awaiting homes at the SPCA. This term we will be collecting old newspapers and cat and dog food. All donations will be greatly appreciated and can be given to Miss Agnew, Room C48.

J29 Safehouse:

This term we will be collecting coins for J29 Safehouse. Please send spare change to Ms Pheiffer (Room M1).

On the last Friday of every month from January – June, learners may wear a pair of jeans or shorts and a soccer jersey of any of the countries participating in the FIFA 2010 World Cup at a cost of R5,00 per civvies day. Please note that this is not a general civvies day so no other civvies may be worn. English Premiership soccer jerseys such as Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool may also not be worn. Since our inter-house athletics is to be held on 29 January, which is the last Friday of the month, the January soccer civvies will be moved forward to Friday 5 February. The remaining civvies days will be held on the following dates:

· 26 February

· 19 March (week before break up day)

· 30 April

· 28 May

· 4 June (week before break up day)

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Please note school fees, OPTION A, for 2010 are now due. The Option A amount payable is R6 800,00 per child. Please make arrangements to pay this option before 5 March 2010.

Those parents who have outstanding balances for 2009, please make arrangements to settle these amounts as soon as possible to avoid further action with our attorneys.

Please note these fees are in arrears.

Audiblox is a programme developed to enhance memory and concentration in a fun way. It covers a variety of perceptual skills needed to cope at school level. Classes are done privately at a cost. Classes will commence in February. Contact Mrs Buitendag at

084 4211 490 after 19:00.

To Mrs Lloyd for the donation of a box of photocopy paper.

To Jasmin, Daniel and their little brother Sammy Ferreira who are currently appearing in an advert for Mi-Way insurance which is being aired on SABC and DSTV channels.

To Daniel Ferreira who participated in the Brackenhurst/Sportsmans Warehouse tennis tournament and was placed second in the intermediate singles section and second in the intermediate double section.

Well done.

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Traffic:

Parents are asked to please be considerate of others in the morning and drop off their child, ensure they are safely through the gate and move straight off. Traffic on Begonia Street is becoming a nightmare as many parents park and chat to each other for up to 15 minutes. A reminder that children can also be dropped off at the Camellia Street entrance at the back of the school.

While on the subject of traffic, we have had complaints about the driver of a WHITE TOYOTA LEXUS, who drives irresponsibly around the school. Please, if you come across this person, take down the registration number so we can report them.

Animal Food:

Thank you to Gr 7B for their contributions to the lab.

We are appealing to Gr 7C to please bring the following items to the lab. next week: Wild bird seed; budgie seed; mixed bird seed; hamster food and bedding; rabbit food; carrot tops and lettuce.

And finally

Regards

ANNE BURGER

While the school accepts outside advertisements,

we cannot be held responsible for the nature or

quality of services offered.

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