End of Year Newsletter

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Dear Parent(s) / Guardian(s)

We find ourselves again at the end of yet another year. Please note on Friday, our final assembly takes place at 9 a.m. and school closes at 11am. We wish all the teachers that will be leaving us at the end of this year good luck with all their future endeavours and we would also like to say a heartfelt thank you to Mrs Sharon Alexander for assisting this term, we truly appreciate it.

FINALÉ 2008: The Finalé 2008 will take place tomorrow Thursday, 4 December at 19h00 in the Bernard F. Segal Memorial Hall. All Grade 4 - 7 pupils are expected to attend.

REPORTS: A reminder that all reports are available for collection from the secretary’s office on Friday, 5th December from 7.30 a.m. until 11.30 a.m.

MERIT AWARDS: Congratulations to the following who were presented with merit awards at the assembly on Friday. We are proud of each one of you and would like to encourage you all to continue giving only of your best at all times.

Sky Beveridge
Thanduxolo Mtwa
Allegra Liltved
Nicholas Kampf
Megan Collins
Thandi Burgess
Saskia van Geuns
Justin Knight
Zoe Gadeyne
Katelyn Jones
Cameron Chubb
Jemma Cook
James Dean
Landry Lushima
Katherine Hartzberg Aeroe
Sipho Fanti
Demitra Caldis
Lousette Geraldo
Armiesha Mninzi
Jadon Pelman
Jemma Hartog
Isabella Hulme
Brittany Ferreira
Yamkela Sithole
Jordan Talbot
Jacqueline Phillips
Victoria Knott
Killian Davern
Solomon Lekgoathi
Kelsey van Eck
Nicholas Taylor
Lola Dollimore
Lydia Hanekom
Ella van Geuns
Calah Couzens
Alex Judin
Joshua Skye Hodgkinson-Bains
Dohné Mento
Scott Robinson
Joshua Schreiber
Stacey Bester
Julian Forbes
Angela Yeo
Tristan Bell
Daniel Amann
Caitlin Goodwin
Ethan Vincent
Shaye Levin
Tanya Tuku
Theo Thesen
Gabriella Tucheva
Emilio Wettlaufer
Demi Walsh
Gabbey Hayward
Nastar Abdullah
Andrew Bright
Jason Lee Dreyer
Hannah Fagan
Nolufefe Malotana
Roman Engelbrecht
Allie Metcalfe
Allegra Nassif
Luca Pace
Daniel Pelman
Elena Piller
Ashley Rangwani
Michaela Scott
Laylah Sujee
Ben Tilley
Dolles Tshuka
Joshua Samson


TRAFFIC PROBLEMS: We appeal to parents collecting their children from Aftercare at the back of the school to please refrain from stopping in the middle of the road and hooting when collecting your children. Please pull off the road into a parking space and buzz at the gate to collect your child. Please respect our neighbours and their right to live in a quiet neighbourhood, please also refrain from using their driveways to turn around. Thank you for your co-operation.


WELL DONE: To the following pupils, Zachary Kampf, Daniel Jones, Kiyan van Rensberg, Sipho Fanti and Demitra Caldis who received their Karate grading last night! We are proud of you!

APPEAL: Volume, our school gardener, lost his home along with everything he owns in the recent fire in the informal settlement in Hout Bay. We are still looking for any household goods, clothing or money to be dropped off at the Secretary’s office. Please note any other clothing is also welcomed (e.g. childrens/womens or mens as there are a number of people who are in need).

DONATING OLD TEXT BOOKS: All old text books, other than the English and Afrikaans text books that we will be using next year, can be dropped off at the secretary’s office tomorrow and Friday as we intend donating them to an under privileged school. Your support will be greatly appreciated.


MATHS QUIZ: Alongside is this week’s mathematical puzzle. Enjoy!

UNIFORM SHOP: Please note the shop will close on the 5th December and will re-open on 14 January. There will be a 10% price increase from January 2009. Opening times: Monday 13h00 – 17h30, Tuesday to Friday 11h00 – 15h30 or call Janet on 021 438 1507 for more information.

FOUND: Orange rimmed spectacles found. They can be collected from the office.

RECYCLING FACILITY: Please note the recycling facility will be closed from Monday, 15 December and will reopen on Monday, 19 January 2009.

SCHOOL FEES FOR 2009: Below are fee approved budgeted school fees for 2009:


LIBRARY: Please note all library books should have been returned to school today. If you still have library books at home please return these by tomorrow at the latest. If they are not returned, you will receive a bill for the book.

CLASSICAL BALLET AND CLASSICAL GREEK: “Thank you Parents, Grandparents and Friends for attending our Celebration of Dance on Saturday. Wishing you all a happy and safe Festive season. The studio opens on Wednesday, 28 January 2009. Will those who have not paid the 4th Term fees please settle by Thursday this week. Thank you” June Gruneberg

MAKRO CARD AND MY SCHOOL CARD: Please remember to use your cards during the festive season! The more you swipe, the more the school gains! Thank You!

LOST PROPERTY: There are a number of marked and unmarked items (clothing, shoes and lunch boxes) at the lost property. If you are missing items, please go and check before Friday, thereafter the items will go to our needy children.


LOST: L Kim Beimel has lost her green school anorak which is clearly marked.
If found please hand it in at the secretary’s office. Thank You!

CAMPS BAY NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH: The Camps Bay Neighbourhood Watch has been working hard at fighting crime in our community. To those of you who are remaining at home during the festive season, here are some tips from the Chairman of the Camps Bay Neighbourhood Watch:
Close all windows and doors (lock) while at home (especially in the early evening).
Be aware of anyone in the area (stranger) who is acting suspiciously.
At night, set all alarms in the house.
As an early warning consider installing perimeter alarms.
Report anything to the police or local neighbourhood watch immediately.
6. Useful numbers to have on hand and set as speed dial on your cell phone are the numbers of SAPS in your area as well as your security company’s number.

The Camps Bay Watch is represented by the residents of Camps Bay who have chosen to play a role in reducing crime in our neighbourhood. They work closely with SAPS and also have a number of their own crime fighting initiative on the go, at any one time. The front end of the organisation are the patrollers who drive around the neighbourhood acting as additional eyes and ears for the SAPS at all hours of the day and night. There is an ongoing drive to ensure that patrollers have sufficient kit and equipment to keep them safe and to ensure that they can conduct their task properly. Funds are purely donations from residents and we appeal to you to assist us in this regard. No donation is too small and all money received will be put to good practical use. Our banking details are as follows:
Account Name: Camps Bay Community Police Forum ABSA Sea Point
Savings Account Number: 918 021 5097
Reference: CBW (your name/and sector, if appropriate) You can just state the street that you live in if you do not know your sector. Please email Sally Merrington with deposit details at sally.merrington@campsbaywatch.org so that your deposit can be tracked and the necessary admin completed. Thank you for your support.

In closing, we would like to wish those families that are celebrating, a very happy and blessed Christmas and Channukah and a peaceful and restful holiday to all. May you all enjoy good health and remain safe, enjoying quality time with your loved ones.


Yours in education
L.J. VISAGIE
ACTING PRINCIPAL





DATES TO DIARISE

December
Thurs 4 - Finalè at 19h00
Fri, 5 - Reports Collected
- End 4th Term at 11 am

January 2009
Wed 21 - School starts

lindsay jarzin: Qualified international stylist working in Bantry Bay, would like to inform you that any colours with cut and blow dry will be reduced during the December holidays. Please contact her on 021 434 8999 or cell 084 387 6160.

MOSIAC MIRRORS: Stylish glass mosaic mirror in contemporary art deco and geometric designs. Available directly from the artist. Please call Lindy 083 672 7024.

DIFFICULT RELATIONSHIPS WORKSHOP: Mrs Uranovsky (Mrs U) will be running an ongoing ADULT WORKSHOP (in groups or one-on-one) for people in difficult or abusive relationships. Would parents please indicate whether they would prefer a Monday morning or an evening time slot? You can contact Mrs U on 021 438 1503 ext 6 or on 083 699 4550. There is a small fee of R60 per hourly session for all group sessions. Private sessions are available – cost to be negotiated. Confidentiality guaranteed.

CAMPS BAY PRIMARY GARDENER: Our gardener is seeking accommodation in the area. Willing to work in exchange for a place to stay. Please contact Noleen Knott on 082 924 7030 should you be able to assist.

INDIVIDUAL COACHING: Ryan Maron Cricket School of Excellence would like to present individual coaching to local cricketers. Days: Monday to Friday. Times: from 16h00 onwards (after practise). Venue: Camp Bay Primary School, Symmonds field at the cricket nets. Rate: R180 per one hour session. Contact: Ryan Maron on 082 491 7506, 021 761 6064 or via email at ryan@cricketschool.co.za or William Solomon on 084 249 9969 or via email at william@cricketschool.co.za. Or please visit http://www.cricketschool.co.za/ for additional information.

LOOKING FOR AN AU PAIR OR BABY SITTER: I am a female student, with previous childcare experience. I am energetic and reliable and have a valid driver’s license and my own car. If you are interested please give me a call. Talyn Perdikis 073 186 7455

TEDDY BEAR HAMSTERS FOR SALE: 3 delightful hamsters looking for homes
R10 each. Please contact Theresha Hanekom on 082 563 7682.

PRINGLE BAY HOLIDAY HOUSE TO RENT: Modern, very comfortable, fully equipped house, sleeps 8, TV - DSTV, undercover braai, beautiful views. Spectacular beach and close to Betty's Bay and Hermanus. Phone Paulina 082 8247895 or 021 4611685 after 6pm.

BROWNIE HALL FOR HIRE: Brownie Hall is available for hire, ideal for children’s parties, R275.00. Please call Carol on 021 438 9988 or 0722002691 for more information.