Spring is here, why is it still raining?

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SPRING IS HERE
What a busy week we have this week! Monday 1 September saw the start of Read-a-thon week, Arbor Week and Spring! We do hope now that September is here that warmer weather will be on the way soon. This past Monday was also the start of Ramadaan and we would like to wish all our Muslim families well over the fast.

Thursday last week was Mr English’s last day at Camps Bay Primary. We wish him well and will always keep him in our hearts. Mr English’s gift was a brand new watch, and he is very pleased with it! We would like to send out a sincere word of thanks to all the parents who contributed towards the gift for Mr English and attended either the farewell function or farewell assembly.

CASUAL DAY
This Friday we will be having a casual day in aid of persons with physical challenges. The cost to participate in the day is R5. All the monies raised will be sent to Fountain House. Fountain house is the only vocational rehabilitation centre in the Western Cape dedicated to providing people with a mental illness with skills development, vocational training and work placement to enable gradual reintegration into society and the work place and opportunity to experience quality of life.

READ-A-THON WEEK BOOK SALE
In celebration of Read-a-thon week, The Book People will be hosting a book sale at our school on Thursday 4th September from 10:00 – 15:30. There will be a wide variety of amazing children’s books available, many of which are exclusive to The Book People at some of the lowest prices in the country. A large percentage of the sale and stock will go directly back to the school. Come along and support Read-a-thon week and our school! We look forward to seeing you there!

MAGAZINE SPONSORSHIP
Accompanying this newsletter, is a letter inviting you to advertise in the school magazine for this year. Please return the reply slip should you wish to advertise.

MERIT AWARDS
Congratulations to the following pupils, each of whom was presented with a merit award at our assembly last week. We are proud of each one of you and would like to encourage you all to continue doing your best at all times.


CONGRATULATIONS
☺ To Cole Goldie one of our Grade 4 pupils, who recently took part in the Western Province Interschool Judo championships held at The German School and received a Bronze medal for 3rd place in the under 30kg weight division. Well done Cole!

☺ To Karla Lerm a Grade 5 pupil at our school has won a prize in the Starke Ayres Garden Centre Arbor Day Competition.

GRADE 5 SNACK SALE ON FRIDAY
The Grade 5 classes will be hosting a snack sale on Friday. Please remember to bring your money to buy some yummy treats. Due to the snack sale, the Grade 7’s will not be selling hot dogs and ice lollies this week.

ANNUAL MUSICAL RECITAL
Our Annual Music Recital takes place on Wednesday 17 September at 19h00 in the Bernard F. Segal Memorial Hall at Camps Bay Primary. A number of our young musicians will be performing in the various disciplines of piano, guitar, flute, violin, recorder and drum. Join us in celebrating their musical talents.

INTERSCHOOLS GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ
We are one of 11 schools that have made it through to the final round of the Inter-schools General Knowledge Quiz. Well done to all the boys and girls who took part! We will keep you updated as to the date and venue for the final round.

INTERHOUSE CROSS COUNTRY
A reminder of the Camps Bay Primary Inter-house Cross Country is scheduled to take place next Friday 12 September 2008. We look forward to this fun filled event.

3 SCHOOLS CROSS COUNTRY
The Camps Bay Primary School will also be participating with the 2 other Camps Bay Schools in a combined schools cross country event to be hosted at Camps Bay High School on Tuesday 23rd September 2008.

GENERATIONS/PAST PUPILS
We are looking for generations for this year’s school magazine. If you attended Camps Bay Preparatory, Primary or High school and your children are now at one of the Camps Bay schools please contact Vivienne Ashcroft on 082 466 8261 or by email: campsbayschools@gmail.com.

SPORTS RESULTS
Our sporting spirit was in good form and the boys and girls have made concerted efforts whether they won or lost and need to be congratulated!
Soccer: U9A played against Kronendal and drew 0-0
U9B played against Weizmann and drew 0-0
U10 played against Tamboerskloof and won 4-1
U12 B played against Herzlia and lost 3-0

LOST
The following items have been lost, should you find any of them please hand them in at the secretary’s office. Thank you.
☹ Stacey Bester has lost her fleecy top.
☹ Luca Pace has lost his silver Samsung cell phone. The memory card in the phone has sentimental value, therefore even if the phone is damaged and/or just the memory card is found and handed in, this would be appreciated.

RAZZLE DAZZLE AUCTION
Camps Bay High School is holding a Razzle Dazzle Auction with Richard Gore and featuring Top Star, Soli Philander with dancing till late.
Where: Suikerbossie Restaurant When: Friday, 17 October 2008
Time: 18h30 for 19h00 Dress: 1920's
To book, phone Loretta Brigden 021 438 1507. R225 per ticket, including Suikerbossie's famous 3 course buffet, desserts, and free wine on the tables. Book a table for 9 and get the 10th ticket free.

VALLEY PRE-PRIMARY CELEBRATES THEIR 40TH BIRTHDAY
Attention all Moms and Dads - are you a past pupil of Valley Pre-Primary school? Valley Pre-Primary invites all past pupils over 18 years of age to join in their celebratory 40th Birthday cocktail party which takes place on the 25 September at 18:30 at Valley Pre-Primary School in Andrews Road, Hout Bay. Please contact the school directly on 021 790 1540 for more information or to RSVP.

UNUSED UNIFORMS
A hearty thank you to all those parents who have donated uniforms. We are still on the lookout for uniforms to redistribute to pupils in need of them. Please hand in the uniforms directly to the secretary’s office. Thank you for your help.

In celebration of Read-a-thon week, I leave you with this final thought from Dr Seuss:

Happy reading!
Yours in education

L.J. VISAGIE
ACTING PRINCIPAL

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“DON’T CALL US” DANCE THIS FRIDAY 5 SEPTEMBER
Please join us for a fun evening of music and dancing (school fundraiser in aid of Grade 7 Farewell) at the Camps Bay Soccer Club with local rock band “Don’t Call Us” and Ardi’s food and wine. Tickets available at the door or from Brenda 082 391 8171 or Mick 072 241 4061. No persons under 18.

DRUMS SET FOR SALE
Excellent condition - R2000. For more info, contact Cindy Pead on 083 246 0690.

STORAGE SELF STORAGE
Tel: 0861 18 18 18. Website: www.stor-age.co.za. Need extra space? Moving? Renovating? Record and document storage? Students, going home for the holidays?
Stor-age Self-storage City Vault has the space you need with storage from just R5 a day!

BOUNCE INTO SPRING WITH A FRESH MAKOVER!!
Mani + Pedi + Facial = R 395!!! (makes a great gift too).
Call Zen Skin & Body NOW 021 - 434 5486
TUTOR / AUPAIR AVAILABLE
I am an almost qualified Foundation Phase teacher. I am available to tutor English, Afrikaans and Maths to Grade 1 – 7 learners or aupair in the City Bowl vicinity.
Please contact Taryn on 083 340 6113.

DOMESTIC HELP
Reliable domestic help available for Thursdays. Tendai is good with children and cooks. For references and/or and interview, contact Marianne Amann
at (021) 790-4226 a/h or 082 782 9787.

BEAUTY OASIS Spring Special
A FREE EYELASH TINT with every Facial Treatment or a FREE REFLEXOLOGY with every 1 hour massage booked. All treatments are reasonably priced. Personal attention in a private salon in Tamboerskloof.
Contact Ulla 072 248 2036 or 021 4239621

CAMPS BAY PRIMARY WEBSITE AND BLOGSITE
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