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Newsletter 07/2010
26 February 2010
Dear Parents
STAFF NEWS
Congratulations to
Mr and Mrs Boddington on the birth of their daughter Jubilee
yesterday. We know she will bring them a
lifetime of happiness.
IMPORTANT FUNDRAISER –
SPICES –
SENOR CHEF
PLEASE – PLEASE –
get selling and fill up your order forms.
Do not wait to fill up all your order forms before sending them to
school. As you complete a form send it
to school with the money. REMEMBER the
more you sell the better chance you stand of winning fantastic prizes.
1st
prize: Sony PSP
2nd
prize: DVD Player
3rd
prize: Portable radio/CD player
Also, each
learner whose order exceeds R600,00 will be entered
into a lucky draw and will stand a chance of winning a cellphone
and a pay-as-you go starter pack. The
class which collects the most money, will be taken to
movies.
HURRY
– HURRY – GET SELLING
The cut off date
for the return of all spice forms is Monday,
8 March 2010.
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SCHOOL TERMS – 2011
1st Term: 19 January – 1 April
2nd Term: 11 April – 24 June
3rd Term: 18 July – 30 September
4th Term 10 October – 9 December
CURRICULAR MATTERS
A REMINDER THAT SCHOOL CLOSES AT 13:00 FOR
ALL LEARNERS GRADE 1 – 7, DURING ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES, (25 FEBRUARY TO 3 MARCH
2010).
PLEASE MAKE THE NECESSARY TRANSPORT ARRANGEMENTS.
The timetable for the remaining Grade 4 Cycle Tests is as follows:
|
DATE |
SUBJECT |
|
Tuesday,
2 March |
Natural Science |
|
Thursday,
4 March |
Technology |
PLEASE NOTE: ARTS AND CULTURE FORMAL ASSESSMENTS WILL NOT
BE WRITTEN IN GRADE 4.
The timetable for Gr 5 – 7 Formal Assessments
is as follows:
|
DATE |
SUBJECT: 1st Session |
SUBJECT: 2nd Session |
|
Thurs.,
25 Feb. |
Mathematics |
Arts and Culture |
|
Fri.,
26 Feb. |
English |
Natural
Science |
|
Mon., 1
March |
Afrikaans |
Social
Science |
|
Tues.,
2 March |
EMS |
Technology |
|
Wed., 3
March |
Life
Orientation |
No
formal assessment |
Corrective Mathematics:
There will be no
corrective maths lessons for Grades 5,6 and 7 during Formal Assessments.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR MATTERS
Athletics:
Congratulations
to the following athletes who participated in D6 held at Boksburg
Stadium on Monday, 22 February 2010:
Matthew Royle; Branden Matsila; Ashleigh
Davis; Jade Kriel;
Kutlwano Maleke;
Mike Sebothoma; David Seete; Daniel Lopes;
Alexander Ferreira.
Jade Kriel qualified in fourth place as a reserve for GISA.
Well done, to
all these athletes.
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Touch Rugby:
The league
match which was due to be played at Waterstone this
Friday has been rescheduled to next Friday.
Practices will resume on Tuesday, 2 March.
Tennis held on Mondays:
Grade 1: 13:05
– 13:30
Grade 2: 13:30 – 13:55
Grade 3 – 7: 13:55 – 14:20
School team: 14:20 – 15:00
All are
welcome. NO COST INVOLVED.
Netball:
Practices will
commence on 8 March 2010:
U/7 Monday
& Wednesday 13:00
– 14:00
U/8 Monday
& Wednesday 13:00
– 14:00
U/9 Tuesday
& Thursday 13:45
– 15:00
U/10 Tuesday
& Thursday 14:00
– 15:30
U/11 Monday
& Wednesday 14:00
– 15:30
U/12 Monday
& Wednesday 14:00
– 15:30
U/13 Tuesday
& Thursday 14:00
– 15:30
Soccer:
We are still
looking for coaches interested in helping out with the soccer. Please give your name to Mrs
Brown in the office. Soccer training
will begin as soon as possible.
Gr 3 Art Club:
Gr 3 Art Club with Miss Rudolph will take
place every Thursday from 13:30 – 14:15 in G9.
Please bring your stationery.
Gr 4 – 5 Art Club:
Art club for Gr 4 – 5 will commence on 8 March from 14:00 – 14:45 in
Miss Pattinson’s class (C6).
Senior Computer Club:
Senior Computer
Club will commence in Term 2. All
learners interested must collect details from Mrs le
Grange.
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Soccer and Netball kits:
NEW netball and
soccer kits will be on sale outside the hall every Tuesday and Thursday, 07:30
– 08:00. Contact Wayne
on 082 959 245 for any queries.
Only learners who are selected for the teams must have the uniforms.
INDIVIDUAL
PHOTOGRAPHS
Individual photographs will be taken on 10 March 2010. The athletics and touch rugby photos will be
taken on the same day.
The set of photos will consist of: 1
15cm x 23cm photo
1
13cm x 18cm photo
2
10cm x 15cm photo
3
wallet (8 photos)
Cost is R60,00.
The photos will be slightly different from last year’s. The background will be different. The photos will be black and white with some colour on the braiding/shirt and the background. A sample of the photo may be viewed in the
front office.
FUNDRAISING
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
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Ø Nandos Brackenhurst
Ø Top Crop Brackenhurst
Ø Woolworths Brackenhurst
Ø Scrap Box
Ø Alberton Glass Works
Ø Engen – Brackenten
Motors
Engen Mayberry Park
Ø Engen – Village Motors
Ø Supa Quick – Alrode.
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.
COMMUNITY
OUTREACH
SPCA:This year we will be helping our four-legged friends,
awaiting homes at the SPCA. This term we
will be collecting old newspapers as well as 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).
Please note that a maximum of 10 roses will be awarded per term for
participation in community outreach projects so please do not feel pressurised to buy items to ensure that your child is
awarded “Roses.’
Baby Clothes:
If you have any second-hand baby clothes, please send to Ms Pheiffer, Room M1.
Many new moms leave the Baragwanath Maternity Ward
without any clothes for their babies.
Please note that no rose awards will be given specifically for this
charity drive.
Easter Eggs:
We will be visiting the old age home again this year to hand out eggs
and easter messages.
Please send easter
eggs in any shape or quantity to Ms Pheiffer, Room
M1. If we have any left over eggs, we
will donate them to the “Young Leo’s” (Junior Lions Club) who will be
distributing them to underprivileged children.
Please note that no roses will be awarded for the donation of Easter
Eggs.
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WORLD CUP
SOCCER CIVVIES
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 not be worn. No jewellery or make up may be worn.
The remaining civvies days will be held on the following dates:
·
19 March (week before break up day)
·
30 April
·
28 May
·
4 June (week before break up day)
GRADE 1 – 3
BOOK BAGS
We would like to appeal to all Grade 1 – 3 parents to purchase an A4
size book bag at a cost of R30,00, available from the
school. This bag will be able to hold
and protect the school readers as well as the media books from leaking juice
bottles etc. The bag has a zip and two handles
for easy carrying.
We have to spend thousands of rands every year
to replace damaged books and we feel that these bags will help to reduce costs.
You may send the money in an envelope with the child’s name and grade to
the register teacher.
MEDIA FINES
Please note that the fine for overdue Media Books is 50c per day. If your child has lost (or damaged) a media
book the cost is R100,00 to replace an old book and
R150,00 to replace a new book.
THANK YOU
To Mrs Sandy Kantilal
for the donation of two computer stands. They will be put to good use.
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GENERAL
Hooked on Books
Show:
This show, for all pupils will be held on Tuesday 9 March. The cost is R10,00
per pupil, payable to the register teacher.
They visited us last year and the pupils thoroughly enjoyed the show.
Animal Food:
Thank you to Gr 7R for their contributions to
the lab.
We are appealing to Gr 1B 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.
Second Hand
Clothing Shop:
The Second Hand Clothing Shop will be open at the following times:
Wednesday: 07:15 – 07:40
13:45
– 14:30
Venue: C14
Excellent quality school uniforms are available at good prices.
Lost Property:
Please ensure that your child’s uniform is clearly marked with his/her
name and surname. Unmarked school
uniform items will be “recycled” into the Second Hand Clothing Shop after two
weeks. Lost property can be found under
the stairwell outside Room C14.
And finally
Regards
ANNE BURGER
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