Dear Parent(s) / Guardian(s)
I read an interesting article in the Sunday Times (26 April 2009) this weekend by Gregory Ramey, a child psychologist in the USA, and his article also appeared in the New York Times. The gist of the article is that ‘learning is not always fun’ – it is hard work. Too often teachers, parents and pupils go out of their way to try and make learning fun and if learning is not fun then pupils are not interested or the teacher is not a good teacher! I have included an extract below for your educational reading:
School should always be interesting and every teacher should be loving, funny and a great entertainer. This belief system leads to unrealistic expectations, causing many children to blame teachers when learning gets tough or boring.
Annie, who is in grade 4, does very well in some subjects but terribly in others. After many hours of testing by a school psychologist, it was determined that she was an above-average pupil who was unmotivated about school.
The real problem wasn’t her laziness but her views about education. For years, her parents and others kept telling her that “learning is fun”. While that is sometimes true, apparently Annie never heard that learning can also be boring and hard work.
Parents need to reset their children’s outlook about education. I tell kids that school is work, similar to what their parents do every day. There are times when it is fun and exciting, and other times when it is boring and tedious.
SCHOOL GOVERNING BODY: Enclosed please find a letter on the election of School Governors to serve on the School Governing Body which all schools, nationally, have to conduct before the end of June of this year. Camps Bay Primary’s election will take place on Wednesday 27 May 2009 at 17h30 in the Bernie Segal Memorial Hall. Please diarise this date and make an effort to attend – it is an important election for the future of our school and we have to have a quorum of 15% of the parent body present for the election to take place.
CHARACTER COUNTS: Next week, I would like to launch ‘Character Counts’, in the Assembly, for this term which involves a focus on a character building trait in each assembly and for the week. Character traits such as respect, caring for others and each other, honesty etc will be focused on to develop and encourage sound values and principles in the school.
ASCENSION DAY: Please take note that the Camps Bay Schools will be closed on Ascension Day 21 May 2009 this year. The three schools took a joint decision to close on this day as in the past it has been difficult to continue with the academic programme as teachers and pupils often stay away for religious reasons. This decision is in line with WCED policy for schools to request closure on one school day per year. It was decided that all three schools should make a collective decision to prevent further absenteeism and confusion, however, I would like pupils to utilise this day to complete assignments and do some revision and studying for the Assessment Week which takes place 10 days later from 1 June to 12 June 2009.
You are cordially invited to attend the following events so please diarise the following dates:
Founders’ Day Assembly 22 May 2009 at 09h00
Camps Bay Schools’ Variety Concert 22 and 23 May 2009
Please see further information below on these events. The Camps Bay Schools’ Variety Concert should be a ‘hit’ as the teachers from all three schools are performing!! The Camps Bay Primary staff has ‘put on their dancing shoes’ and have been hard at work rehearsing their ‘number’!
WINTER SPORT: The winter season brings the rain and cold but sport carries on! Please be aware that we will be having half-hour theory lessons on days when it is raining finishing at 15h00. Please do not collect your child before the time as this is a team activity where at times paid coaches will be giving the lesson. Apart from theory lessons on rainy days, we would like to show sport videos or DVD’s to pupils in place of practices – if you have any sport videos and DVD’s which you no longer use at home, please could you consider donating them to the school to show to the pupils. The school library would like to build up a collection of sport videos and DVD’s to have ready for use of rainy days. Thanking you for your support.
TEAM UNIFORMS FOR SOCCER AND NETBALL: Uniforms for soccer and netball will be handed out for matches, however, there will be a deposit required of R50 per uniform. This will be returned to you once the uniform has been handed in at the end of the season.
SWIMMING: All swimming (extra-mural and early morning) will start from Monday, 4 May 2009.
FOUNDERS’ DAY: Founders’ Day is taking place on Friday 22 May 2009. Each school will be hosting a special Founders’ Day assembly. We would like to extend an invitation to all parent(s) and guardian(s) to join us in celebrating this special day in the history of our school. The times for the assemblies at each of the schools are indicated below.
· Camps Bay Prep Assembly – 08:15
· Camps Bay Primary Assembly – 09:00
· Camps Bay High Assembly – 10:00
CAMPS BAY SCHOOLS’ VARIETY SHOW: The Camps Bay Preparatory, Primary and High Schools will be combining their talent to stage a variety show to be held in the Camps Bay High school hall on Friday 22 May and Saturday 23 May. The cost for tickets on Friday will be R20 for children and R30 for adults, there will be a cash bar and tuck-shop available. On Saturday 23 May the ticket prices are R60 each and this includes platters of snacks and a cash bar will also be available. Both nights will start at 19:00 and should be over by 21:30 at the latest. Make sure you book in time to avoid disappointment. All booking may be done through Vivienne Ashcroft or our school office. Tickets will be available from 4 May. Come and support your school and see your teachers on stage!!
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.
Ashley Rangwani
Trinity Britow
Khanyisile Pani
Theo Madzivadondo
Katelyn Jones
Luka Augoustides
Fuzail Phoplonker
Mila Schelin
Matthew Guenther
Stacey Bester
Shannon Alexander
Garner Brown
WELL DONE: We are very proud of the following Camps Bay pupils who have excelled in their sporting arenas:
Gadi Friedman recently competed in the Western Province Triaq Swimming Gala in George and was awarded 4 gold medals and 4 silver medals. Well done, Gadi - what a great accomplishment! Unfortunately Erin Kensley who was also invited could not attend due to unforeseen circumstances.
Mikaela Füscher was recently featured in the ‘Get It’ magazine’s May edition. Last month she was also nominated by the South African Figure Skating Association to compete in Paris, France. Well done, Mikaela! What an awesome achievement! J
GRADE 3 CAKE SALE: Thank you to all the Grade 3 parent(s), guardians and class representatives who supported this sale by making yummy goodies to be sold and/or assisted in any way. A big thank you also goes out to all the boys and girls who supported the Grade 3’s - they were able to raise R1800!
RECYCLING – greenOFFICE FUNDRAISING INITIATIVE: Together with your newsletter today each pupil would have received a flyer from greenOFFICE informing you of the fundraising recycling initiative that we will be running. We will be implementing this programme today. There will be a bin at the photocopier and one outside the kitchen where you will be able to bring your empty ink and laser cartridges. We hope you will all support this initiative. Thank you.
JUNGLE GYM COMPONENTS: We are appealing to anyone who has any Jungle Gym components that they are not using to please donate these to the school. We would like to use these components as part of the Jungle Gym which is on order. Please contact the office should you be able to assist us.
DRAMA AND CAMI MATHS: Drama and Cami Maths have been inadvertently left off the second term extra-mural calendar, we apologise for any inconvenience and wish to remind all parent(s) / guardian(s) that:
Cami Maths will continue to take place on a Wednesday from 14:30 – 15:30 in the computer lab
Drama will continue to take place Tuesdays. Grades 3 and 4 at 14:30 and Grades 5 – 7 at 15:30.
CHESS: We are looking for a chess enthusiast who will be willing to come and give tips of chess strategy to enthusiastic pupils once or twice a term. If you are interested, please contact the school office. Please note there will be NO chess taking place this coming Monday, 5 May 2009.
BALLET & CLASSICAL GREEK: The Eisteddfod started yesterday 27 April on a high note. An adjudicator who is fair and compassionate towards the children makes it all worthwhile. Please note that lessons will continue on Wednesday at the usual times, except for Grade 5 Ballet that will run from 16:30 to 17:00. These times will apply for this Wednesday 29 April and next Wednesday 6 May. Good luck to all those who are still to compete in the Eisteddfod. Mrs Gruneberg and Lisl.
ADULT ART CLASSES: I will be offering two courses this term: The first is a seven week water-colour course in which we will explore colour and water-colour techniques through process art. The second is a seven-week, colour-energy course. In this course we explore colour-mixing, acrylic painting techniques and the effect of colour generally and on the individual. For further details please contact: Kerith Gibbs 021 438 1503.
LOST: The following item has been lost. Should you find it please hand it in at the secretary’s office. Thank you.
Nastar Abdulla has lost her fleece top. It is clearly marked with her name, please check to see if you have taken her ‘fleece’ in error.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY: Camps Bay High school is about to launch an exciting new venture this year. By the end of the year we aim to raise R80 000 that will fund a Habitat for Humanity project. Habitat for Humanity is an organization that builds homes for families in need. Our students will not only be raising the R80 000, but they will be helping with the build! We are very excited about launching this project bu we do need some help. We encourage you as parents to get your children involved as much as possible as this is a great opportunity for them to be involved with our community. If you as parents would like to get involved, are able to donate money, have ideas for fundraising, or would like to know more information, please get in touch with the school and we will be able to help you.
One of our first initiatives in order to collect money is to sell beautiful silk roses for Mothers’ Day at the 3 schools. The roses will be yellow, red, white and pink and will sell at a cost of R5 each. Please support this initiative. Thank you.
PROVISIONAL DATES TO DIARISE:
DATES TO DIARISE – 2nd TERM 2009
May 2009
Fri, 1 Public Holiday – Workers’ Day
Fri, 8 Prep School Open Day
Wed, 13 CBHS Comedy Fundraiser
Wed, 20 Grade 5’s depart for SOS Camp
Thurs, 21 Ascension Day – School Holiday
Fri, 22 Grade 4 Cake Sale, Grade 5’s return from SOS Camp, 3 School’s Concert at CBHS
Sat, 23 3 School’s Concert at CBHS
Wed, 27 CBPS SGB Elections
Fri, 29 Shavout
June 2009
Mon, 1 Assessment week starts.
Wed, 10 Notes4Notes
Fri, 12 Assessment week ends.
Mon, 15 School holiday
Tues, 16 Public holiday – Youth Day
Wed, 24 Grade 5 Cake Sale
Fri, 26 Term 2 Ends at 11h00.
Proudly Camps Bay Primary
S. P. COLLIER
PRINCIPAL
S E L L I N G B E E
BLINKWATER SELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATION: Spacious self-catering accommodation with breath-taking views available until 20 December 2009 at R5000 per month. Suitable for a quiet single person. For more information please visit www.capestay.co.za/blinkwater/ or call Barry on 083 297 3863.
PHOTOGRAPHER: Photographer available for social or corporate functions, weddings and special birthdays! Please call Barry on 021 438 9177 or 083 297 3863 or visit www.barrypix.com for more information.
BEAUTY TREATMENTS SPECIAL OFFER: I am raising money for the prescribed textbooks for a child who due to financial difficulty did not have theirs through the first term of this year. By contributing 50% of each payment for Beauty Treatments you book with me I hope to raise the R340 (I have already given the books to the child). So think of a treatment you most need/want and it will help towards the total. If anyone is aware of any other kids still without text books I shall extend this through May. Please quote this fundraiser ad when booking so I know you want to contribute. Janette 072 9473511
CAROO TUTORING: One-on-one, in your home, all grades, all subjects. We have the right tutor for your learner’s needs. Please contact Vicky or Emma on Tel: +27 (0)21 713 3830 or Email: info@carootutoring.co.za or visit Website: www.carootutoring.co.za
FOR SALE: Cockatiels-hand reared by pensioner needing some support! Make beautiful pets and have been lovingly tamed. Call 021-6714934
KARATE FOR SCHOLARS, BOYS AND GIRLS: Daily classes in Greenpoint taught by Shihah Bas van Stenis. Discipline, self-esteem and confidence are hallmarks of our teaching, with girls specifically being empowered. Recommended by child guidance councillors. Phone 021 439 4635 or 083 538 5643.
SEEKING ACCOMMODATION: Our General Assistant, Happymore is seeking alternative accommodation he is able to pay R400 per month. If you are able to assist him please call him directly on 078 408 7610.
SEEKING EMPLOYMENT: Family relocating to Switzerland is looking for a placement for their Xhosa nanny / domestic worker of 13 years for 1 – 4 days per week. She is kind, reliable and excellent with children. Please call Christine on 083 462 7871 or Stefan on 083 379 6766.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Thursday, April 23, 2009
First newsletter of Term 2
Dear Parent(s) / Guardian(s)
Welcome back to the start of term 2 which has started in typical Camps Bay School style at a ‘cracking’ pace. As a Principal one is always concerned at a busy school to do one’s best to maintain and encourage academic focus at the school. I would like to make an appeal to you as parents that academics should always take priority in your child’s approach to school life, particularly this term, which includes an Assessment Week of tests and exams.
ACADEMIC FOCUS: The term started with the Parent-Teacher Meetings which took place last week Wednesday followed by the ‘Smartboard’ demonstration. Unfortunately the attendance of parents was most disappointing but thank you to those parents who did attend the demonstration – hopefully you were suitable impressed. More disappointing news is that the price of Smartboards has escalated considerably, however, the three-schools are still in the negotiation phase with the company to order and the primary school hopes to acquire our first Smartboard this term!
TERM 1 REPORTS: If you have not already done so please return your child’s report to his / her class teacher. Thank you.
TERM 2 ASSESSMENT CALENDAR: Teachers in each grade were instructed to draw-up an assessment calendar for the term. You and your child should have received the Term 2 Assessment Calendar of tests, assignments and projects which will take place this term. Please consult this calendar and monitor your child’s preparation for tests and assignments. Please be aware that there may be some changes depending on the progress of the class but teachers have been advised to restrict changes to a minimum.
STAFFING: Thank you to Mrs Judith Nott who substituted for Mrs Tina (van Hoof) Swart. Congratulations to Mrs Tina Swart on her marriage and we are very happy to have Tina back in the grade 3 class. Thank you to Mrs Hayley Afrika and Mrs Jenny Glover (both qualified teachers) who have kindly substituted for Ms Sobey while she has been away, also to get married. Mrs de Witt (Ms Sobey) will be returning on Wednesday 29 April 2009.
TERM 2 WINTER SPORTS PROGRAMME: We have launched the new expanded sports programme and you should have received an extra-mural timetable for term 2 at the end of last week. Hopefully you have, in discussion with your child, made a sports selection for your child for term 2. As explained in assembly, Mrs Hamber and I have drawn up an extra-mural timetable and with such a wide range of sports available we are aware that there will be clashes. Pupils are required to select one winter sport and if it is possible pupils may select a second sport but they need to be aware of the time involved and the impact this commitment may have on their academic progress.
Apart from all the other sports offered, the new expanded sports programme includes Rugby, Girls’ Hockey and Squash. The Rugby will be for grade 6 and 7 boys who will make use of the rugby field at the high school and coached by a past pupil and prefect at Camps Bay High, namely, Matthew Soekoe. Any ‘Dads’ who would like to act as a manager for the rugby boys are requested to please contact me personally. The Girls’ Hockey which is for under-13 & under-14 girls will be coached with the under-14 girls at the high school by Mrs Cronje who is a senior teacher at the school. The Squash is open to players who have played Squash before and will take place at the Camps Bay Club.
SYMMONDS FIELD: The Symmonds field has been prepared (mowed, fertilized and marked) for the Soccer season by Mr Vic van Heerden (Operations and Estate Manager for the high school) and his team who will now be taking care of our sporting facilities on the Symmonds field. I have no doubt there will be a progressive improvement in the state and condition of the Symmonds field.
BOOK WEEK: 20 – 24 APRIL 2009: This week is Book Week and Mr Gary Hirson, an author of children’s books was invited to the school to launch Book Week on Monday 20 April 2009. Today, Thursday 23 April 2009 is World Book Day and as stated in a previous newsletter, the culture of reading that Mrs Olivier (Librarian), parents and teachers have been able to inculcate at Camps Bay Primary is amazing and highly commendable. As a teacher in high school for more than twenty years, it was always so easy to identify pupils in the class who read – they are generally-speaking bright, have excellent literacy skills, are well informed and are invariably ‘top of the class’! To end off Book Week with a fun event, on Friday 24 April 2009, pupils are allowed to ‘dress-up’ as a character from a book. We will not be charging pupils to ‘dress-up’ but have asked pupils to rather make donations on Friday and the money raised for dressing up will be given to the library to purchase more books. Camps Bay High prefects will be taking the assembly on Friday and each grade in their ‘dress-up’ outfits will be asked to walk across the stage to ‘show off’ their book character outfits – it should be a fun day!
CAMPS BAY PRIMARY OPEN DAY: THURSDAY 23 APRIL 2009: An exciting Open Day programme has been organised for all prospective pupils and parents on Thursday 23 April 2009 from 08h30 – 10h30. Mrs Vivienne Ashcroft delivered invitations to all our feeder schools and we expect a large number of pupils, mainly prospective grade 1s, 2s and 3s for next year, accompanied by their parents, to visit the school. Mr De Korte (Principal of the High School) and Mrs Nancy Roussopoulos (Principal of the Preparatory School) will also be attending the Open Day.
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.
Hannah Fagan
Samantha Haldenby
Maxine Beimel
Liam Gouws
Jordyn Fitzpatrick
Henry Müller
Filippa Engvall
Scott Robinson
Joshua Guenther
Alexander Dickie
Jessica Landsberg
Sasha Kluyeva
Allegra Liltved
Maya Greyling
Victoria Harper
Donna Ingram
Luke Metcalfe
Natalie Ransome
Bevan Geyser
Gabbey Hayward
Tommy Posen
Cassidy Nicholson
Glen Rauwerdink
Keane van der Ross
Azraa Bazier
Alison Green
Shaun Donnelly
Daniel Soltau
Kim Beimel
Hannah Margetts
Ethan Philander
Theo Madzivadondo
Julia Landstedt
Alexander Dickie
Kiyan van Rensberg
Garner Brown
Trinity Britow
Mila Schelin
Luka Augoustides
GRADE 3 SNACK SALE: Please note that the Grade 3 classes will be having a snack sale tomorrow Friday, 24 April 2009 so please remember to bring your money. Parent(s) / Guardian(s) of the Grade 3 classes are requested to drop their plate of sweet or savoury goodies off at the kitchen on Friday morning. Thank you.
WELL DONE: Gadi Friedman and Erin Kensley recently competed in the Club Series Swimming Championships. Gadi won two gold and two bronze medals and Erin won a silver medal. They were also both chosen to represent the Triaq’s in George. Well done we are very proud of both of you! J
LOST: The following item has been lost. Should you find it please hand it in at the secretary’s office. Thank you.
Nastar Abdulla has lost her fleece top it is clearly marked with her name, please check to see if you have taken her fleece in error.
JUNGLE GYM COMPONENTS: We are appealing to anyone who has any Jungle Gym components that they are not using to please donate these to the school. We would like to use these components as part of the Jungle Gym which is on order. Please contact the office should you be able to assist us.
MY SCHOOL: We received R1378.61 in the month of April from the My School card. Thank you to all the parents who continue to swipe their cards and support our school!
FASHION SHOW AT CAMPS BAY HIGH SCHOOL: Come and support the annual Camps Bay High School Fashion show on Friday 24 and Saturday 25 April at 19h30 in the school hall. To purchase the tickets (R35 each) please contact Loretta Brigden on telephone number 021 438 1507. Refreshments will be on sale.
DRAMA AND CAMI MATHS: Drama and Cami Maths have been inadvertently left off the second term extra-mural calendar, we apologise for any inconvenience and wish to remind all parent(s) / guardian(s) that:
Cami Maths will continue to take place on a Wednesday from 14:30 – 15:30 in the computer lab
Drama will continue to take place Tuesday. Grades 3 and 4 at 14:30 and Grades 5 – 7 at 15:30.
CHESS: We are looking for a chess enthusiast who will be willing to come and give tips of chess strategy to enthusiastic pupils once or twice a term. If you are interested please contact the school office.
SCRIPTURE UNION: Scripture Union class will be held on a Wednesday at 2nd break in the homework room with Pia de Villiers. All pupils who are interested are requested to please report to the homework room at the start of break. The first class will be held next Wednesday 29 April.
BALLET & CLASSICAL GREEK: There was no ballet on Wednesday due to the public holiday. Lessons will be as usual on Friday. The last extra-rehearsal for the Eisteddfod will take place this Saturday morning 25 April at the Camps Bay Primary School hall in Dunkeld Road.
Times: 09:00 – 09:30 Teddy Bear
09:30 – 10:30 Sweet Temptation
10:30 – 11:15 Present and Classical
11:15 – 11:45 Chinese
11:45 – 12:00 Walterlily
12:00 - 12:15 Archery
Thank you, Mrs G and Lisl
ADULT ART CLASSES: I will be offering two courses next term: The first is a seven week water-colour course in which we will explore colour and water-colour techniques through process art. The second is a seven-week, colour-energy course. In this course we explore colour-mixing, acrylic painting techniques and the effect of colour generally and on the individual. For further details please contact: Kerith Gibbs 0844417322
PROVISIONAL DATES TO DIARISE:
DATES TO DIARISE – 2nd TERM 2009
April 2009
Fri, 24 Grade 3 Cake Sale, Dress-up day for Book Week.
Mon, 27 Public Holiday – Freedom Day
May 2009
Fri, 1 Public Holiday – Workers’ Day
Fri, 8 Prep School Open Day
Wed, 13 CBHS Comedy Fundraiser
Wed, 20 Grade 5’s depart for SOS Camp
Thurs, 21 Ascension Day – School Holiday
Fri, 22 Grade 4 Cake Sale
Grade 5’s return from SOS Camp
3 School’s Concert at CBHS
Sat, 23 3 School’s Concert at CBHS
Wed, 27 CBPS SGB Elections
Fri, 29 Shavout
June 2009
Mon, 1 Assessment week starts.
Wed, 10 Notes4Notes
Fri, 12 Assessment week ends.
Mon, 15 School holiday
Tues, 16 Public holiday – Youth Day
Wed, 24 Grade 5 Cake Sale
Fri, 26 Term 2 Ends at 11h00.
Proudly Camps Bay Primary
S. P. COLLIER
PRINCIPAL
S E L L I N G B E E
BLINKWATER SELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATION: Spacious self-catering accommodation with breath-taking views available until 20 December 2009 at R5000 per month. Suitable for a quiet single person. For more information please visit www.capestay.co.za/blinkwater/ or call Barry on 083 297 3863.
PHOTOGRAPHER: Photographer available for social or corporate functions, weddings and special birthdays! Please call Barry on 021 438 9177 or 083 297 3863 or visit http://www.barrypix.com/ for more information.
BEAUTY TREATMENTS SPECIAL OFFER: I am raising money for the prescribed textbooks for a child who due to financial difficulty did not have theirs through the first term of this year. By contributing 50% of each payment for Beauty Treatments you book with me I hope to raise the R340 (I have already given the books to the child). So think of a treatment you most need/want and it will help towards the total. If anyone is aware of any other kids still without text books I shall extend this through May. Please quote this fundraiser ad when booking so I know you want to contribute. Janette 072 9473511
CAROO TUTORING: One-on-one, in your home, all grades, all subjects. We have the right tutor for your learner’s needs. Please contact Vicky or Emma on Tel: +27 (0)21 713 3830 or Email: info@carootutoring.co.za or visit Website: http://www.carootutoring.co.za/
FOR SALE: Cockatiels-hand reared by pensioner needing some support! Make beautiful pets and have been lovingly tamed. Call 021-6714934
KARATE FOR SCHOLARS, BOYS AND GIRLS: Daily classes in Greenpoint taught by Shihah Bas van Stenis. Discipline, self-esteem and confidence are hallmarks of our teaching, with girls specifically being empowered. Recommended by child guidance councillors. Phone 021 439 4635 or 083 538 5643.
SEEKING ACCOMMODATION: Our General Assistant, Happymore is seeking alternative accommodation he is able to pay R400 per month. If you are able to assist him please call him directly on 078 408 7610.
TO RENT: Camps Bay 3 bed, 2 bathroom, double storey home with double garage with stunning views. R15000 per month available 1 May. Please contact 082 365 4812 for more information.
Welcome back to the start of term 2 which has started in typical Camps Bay School style at a ‘cracking’ pace. As a Principal one is always concerned at a busy school to do one’s best to maintain and encourage academic focus at the school. I would like to make an appeal to you as parents that academics should always take priority in your child’s approach to school life, particularly this term, which includes an Assessment Week of tests and exams.
ACADEMIC FOCUS: The term started with the Parent-Teacher Meetings which took place last week Wednesday followed by the ‘Smartboard’ demonstration. Unfortunately the attendance of parents was most disappointing but thank you to those parents who did attend the demonstration – hopefully you were suitable impressed. More disappointing news is that the price of Smartboards has escalated considerably, however, the three-schools are still in the negotiation phase with the company to order and the primary school hopes to acquire our first Smartboard this term!
TERM 1 REPORTS: If you have not already done so please return your child’s report to his / her class teacher. Thank you.
TERM 2 ASSESSMENT CALENDAR: Teachers in each grade were instructed to draw-up an assessment calendar for the term. You and your child should have received the Term 2 Assessment Calendar of tests, assignments and projects which will take place this term. Please consult this calendar and monitor your child’s preparation for tests and assignments. Please be aware that there may be some changes depending on the progress of the class but teachers have been advised to restrict changes to a minimum.
STAFFING: Thank you to Mrs Judith Nott who substituted for Mrs Tina (van Hoof) Swart. Congratulations to Mrs Tina Swart on her marriage and we are very happy to have Tina back in the grade 3 class. Thank you to Mrs Hayley Afrika and Mrs Jenny Glover (both qualified teachers) who have kindly substituted for Ms Sobey while she has been away, also to get married. Mrs de Witt (Ms Sobey) will be returning on Wednesday 29 April 2009.
TERM 2 WINTER SPORTS PROGRAMME: We have launched the new expanded sports programme and you should have received an extra-mural timetable for term 2 at the end of last week. Hopefully you have, in discussion with your child, made a sports selection for your child for term 2. As explained in assembly, Mrs Hamber and I have drawn up an extra-mural timetable and with such a wide range of sports available we are aware that there will be clashes. Pupils are required to select one winter sport and if it is possible pupils may select a second sport but they need to be aware of the time involved and the impact this commitment may have on their academic progress.
Apart from all the other sports offered, the new expanded sports programme includes Rugby, Girls’ Hockey and Squash. The Rugby will be for grade 6 and 7 boys who will make use of the rugby field at the high school and coached by a past pupil and prefect at Camps Bay High, namely, Matthew Soekoe. Any ‘Dads’ who would like to act as a manager for the rugby boys are requested to please contact me personally. The Girls’ Hockey which is for under-13 & under-14 girls will be coached with the under-14 girls at the high school by Mrs Cronje who is a senior teacher at the school. The Squash is open to players who have played Squash before and will take place at the Camps Bay Club.
SYMMONDS FIELD: The Symmonds field has been prepared (mowed, fertilized and marked) for the Soccer season by Mr Vic van Heerden (Operations and Estate Manager for the high school) and his team who will now be taking care of our sporting facilities on the Symmonds field. I have no doubt there will be a progressive improvement in the state and condition of the Symmonds field.
BOOK WEEK: 20 – 24 APRIL 2009: This week is Book Week and Mr Gary Hirson, an author of children’s books was invited to the school to launch Book Week on Monday 20 April 2009. Today, Thursday 23 April 2009 is World Book Day and as stated in a previous newsletter, the culture of reading that Mrs Olivier (Librarian), parents and teachers have been able to inculcate at Camps Bay Primary is amazing and highly commendable. As a teacher in high school for more than twenty years, it was always so easy to identify pupils in the class who read – they are generally-speaking bright, have excellent literacy skills, are well informed and are invariably ‘top of the class’! To end off Book Week with a fun event, on Friday 24 April 2009, pupils are allowed to ‘dress-up’ as a character from a book. We will not be charging pupils to ‘dress-up’ but have asked pupils to rather make donations on Friday and the money raised for dressing up will be given to the library to purchase more books. Camps Bay High prefects will be taking the assembly on Friday and each grade in their ‘dress-up’ outfits will be asked to walk across the stage to ‘show off’ their book character outfits – it should be a fun day!
CAMPS BAY PRIMARY OPEN DAY: THURSDAY 23 APRIL 2009: An exciting Open Day programme has been organised for all prospective pupils and parents on Thursday 23 April 2009 from 08h30 – 10h30. Mrs Vivienne Ashcroft delivered invitations to all our feeder schools and we expect a large number of pupils, mainly prospective grade 1s, 2s and 3s for next year, accompanied by their parents, to visit the school. Mr De Korte (Principal of the High School) and Mrs Nancy Roussopoulos (Principal of the Preparatory School) will also be attending the Open Day.
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.
Hannah Fagan
Samantha Haldenby
Maxine Beimel
Liam Gouws
Jordyn Fitzpatrick
Henry Müller
Filippa Engvall
Scott Robinson
Joshua Guenther
Alexander Dickie
Jessica Landsberg
Sasha Kluyeva
Allegra Liltved
Maya Greyling
Victoria Harper
Donna Ingram
Luke Metcalfe
Natalie Ransome
Bevan Geyser
Gabbey Hayward
Tommy Posen
Cassidy Nicholson
Glen Rauwerdink
Keane van der Ross
Azraa Bazier
Alison Green
Shaun Donnelly
Daniel Soltau
Kim Beimel
Hannah Margetts
Ethan Philander
Theo Madzivadondo
Julia Landstedt
Alexander Dickie
Kiyan van Rensberg
Garner Brown
Trinity Britow
Mila Schelin
Luka Augoustides
GRADE 3 SNACK SALE: Please note that the Grade 3 classes will be having a snack sale tomorrow Friday, 24 April 2009 so please remember to bring your money. Parent(s) / Guardian(s) of the Grade 3 classes are requested to drop their plate of sweet or savoury goodies off at the kitchen on Friday morning. Thank you.
WELL DONE: Gadi Friedman and Erin Kensley recently competed in the Club Series Swimming Championships. Gadi won two gold and two bronze medals and Erin won a silver medal. They were also both chosen to represent the Triaq’s in George. Well done we are very proud of both of you! J
LOST: The following item has been lost. Should you find it please hand it in at the secretary’s office. Thank you.
Nastar Abdulla has lost her fleece top it is clearly marked with her name, please check to see if you have taken her fleece in error.
JUNGLE GYM COMPONENTS: We are appealing to anyone who has any Jungle Gym components that they are not using to please donate these to the school. We would like to use these components as part of the Jungle Gym which is on order. Please contact the office should you be able to assist us.
MY SCHOOL: We received R1378.61 in the month of April from the My School card. Thank you to all the parents who continue to swipe their cards and support our school!
FASHION SHOW AT CAMPS BAY HIGH SCHOOL: Come and support the annual Camps Bay High School Fashion show on Friday 24 and Saturday 25 April at 19h30 in the school hall. To purchase the tickets (R35 each) please contact Loretta Brigden on telephone number 021 438 1507. Refreshments will be on sale.
DRAMA AND CAMI MATHS: Drama and Cami Maths have been inadvertently left off the second term extra-mural calendar, we apologise for any inconvenience and wish to remind all parent(s) / guardian(s) that:
Cami Maths will continue to take place on a Wednesday from 14:30 – 15:30 in the computer lab
Drama will continue to take place Tuesday. Grades 3 and 4 at 14:30 and Grades 5 – 7 at 15:30.
CHESS: We are looking for a chess enthusiast who will be willing to come and give tips of chess strategy to enthusiastic pupils once or twice a term. If you are interested please contact the school office.
SCRIPTURE UNION: Scripture Union class will be held on a Wednesday at 2nd break in the homework room with Pia de Villiers. All pupils who are interested are requested to please report to the homework room at the start of break. The first class will be held next Wednesday 29 April.
BALLET & CLASSICAL GREEK: There was no ballet on Wednesday due to the public holiday. Lessons will be as usual on Friday. The last extra-rehearsal for the Eisteddfod will take place this Saturday morning 25 April at the Camps Bay Primary School hall in Dunkeld Road.
Times: 09:00 – 09:30 Teddy Bear
09:30 – 10:30 Sweet Temptation
10:30 – 11:15 Present and Classical
11:15 – 11:45 Chinese
11:45 – 12:00 Walterlily
12:00 - 12:15 Archery
Thank you, Mrs G and Lisl
ADULT ART CLASSES: I will be offering two courses next term: The first is a seven week water-colour course in which we will explore colour and water-colour techniques through process art. The second is a seven-week, colour-energy course. In this course we explore colour-mixing, acrylic painting techniques and the effect of colour generally and on the individual. For further details please contact: Kerith Gibbs 0844417322
PROVISIONAL DATES TO DIARISE:
DATES TO DIARISE – 2nd TERM 2009
April 2009
Fri, 24 Grade 3 Cake Sale, Dress-up day for Book Week.
Mon, 27 Public Holiday – Freedom Day
May 2009
Fri, 1 Public Holiday – Workers’ Day
Fri, 8 Prep School Open Day
Wed, 13 CBHS Comedy Fundraiser
Wed, 20 Grade 5’s depart for SOS Camp
Thurs, 21 Ascension Day – School Holiday
Fri, 22 Grade 4 Cake Sale
Grade 5’s return from SOS Camp
3 School’s Concert at CBHS
Sat, 23 3 School’s Concert at CBHS
Wed, 27 CBPS SGB Elections
Fri, 29 Shavout
June 2009
Mon, 1 Assessment week starts.
Wed, 10 Notes4Notes
Fri, 12 Assessment week ends.
Mon, 15 School holiday
Tues, 16 Public holiday – Youth Day
Wed, 24 Grade 5 Cake Sale
Fri, 26 Term 2 Ends at 11h00.
Proudly Camps Bay Primary
S. P. COLLIER
PRINCIPAL
S E L L I N G B E E
BLINKWATER SELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATION: Spacious self-catering accommodation with breath-taking views available until 20 December 2009 at R5000 per month. Suitable for a quiet single person. For more information please visit www.capestay.co.za/blinkwater/ or call Barry on 083 297 3863.
PHOTOGRAPHER: Photographer available for social or corporate functions, weddings and special birthdays! Please call Barry on 021 438 9177 or 083 297 3863 or visit http://www.barrypix.com/ for more information.
BEAUTY TREATMENTS SPECIAL OFFER: I am raising money for the prescribed textbooks for a child who due to financial difficulty did not have theirs through the first term of this year. By contributing 50% of each payment for Beauty Treatments you book with me I hope to raise the R340 (I have already given the books to the child). So think of a treatment you most need/want and it will help towards the total. If anyone is aware of any other kids still without text books I shall extend this through May. Please quote this fundraiser ad when booking so I know you want to contribute. Janette 072 9473511
CAROO TUTORING: One-on-one, in your home, all grades, all subjects. We have the right tutor for your learner’s needs. Please contact Vicky or Emma on Tel: +27 (0)21 713 3830 or Email: info@carootutoring.co.za or visit Website: http://www.carootutoring.co.za/
FOR SALE: Cockatiels-hand reared by pensioner needing some support! Make beautiful pets and have been lovingly tamed. Call 021-6714934
KARATE FOR SCHOLARS, BOYS AND GIRLS: Daily classes in Greenpoint taught by Shihah Bas van Stenis. Discipline, self-esteem and confidence are hallmarks of our teaching, with girls specifically being empowered. Recommended by child guidance councillors. Phone 021 439 4635 or 083 538 5643.
SEEKING ACCOMMODATION: Our General Assistant, Happymore is seeking alternative accommodation he is able to pay R400 per month. If you are able to assist him please call him directly on 078 408 7610.
TO RENT: Camps Bay 3 bed, 2 bathroom, double storey home with double garage with stunning views. R15000 per month available 1 May. Please contact 082 365 4812 for more information.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Final Newsletter of Term 1
Dear Parent(s) / Guardian(s)
I would like to take this opportunity to wish all our families a wonderful holiday, to our Christian families a happy and blessed Easter and to our Jewish families a happy Pesach. (Chag Sameach)
TERM 1 REPORTS AND PARENT-TEACHER MEETINGS: You should have collected and be in possession of your child’s report for Term 1. It was a pleasure signing all the Camps Bay Primary term 1 reports as the results were of an exceptionally high standard and the teacher comments were extremely positive, encouraging and favourable. Congratulations to all those pupils who performed well and to the best of their ability this term. ‘Yes we can’ and ‘Proudly Camps Bay Primary’!
Enclosed with the report are the quarterly School Governing Body Newsletter, a Camps Bay Security Information Newsletter as well as the PTA ‘Camp-Out’ Invitation for Grades 3 – 7 only.
The Parent-Teacher meeting/interviews to discuss your child’s report and progress will be at the start of next term on Thursday afternoon 16 April from 13:00 to 18:00. School will close at 13:00 on Thursday 16 April to accommodate these meetings. You should have also received a letter requesting you to select an interview time-slot with your child’s respective teacher. Please complete this and return the reply slip. A further reminder of the Interactive Whiteboard (Smartboard) demonstration which will take place at 18:00 on Thursday 16 April in the hall.
Please note that the Parent-Teacher meetings for Grade 5S and 3V will take place on an alternative date next term as Ms van Hoof and Ms Sobey will both be away at the start of next term. Ms Sobey will be seeing parents on 29 April 2009 and Ms van Hoof will provide the date for her class on her return. I do apologise for this inconvenience.
EASTER-EGG DRIVE:
Thank you to all those families who donated so generously – the response was amazing! I am sure the children at James House, Nazareth House and at St Paul’s Primary will be delighted. Mrs Vivienne Ashcroft has arranged for a group of Camps Bay Primary pupils to personally deliver part of our contribution to the ‘old folks’ at Sea Point Place. I am sure this will bring a smile and ‘brighten up the day’ of our senior citizens in the community.
PTA: ‘CAMP-OUT’ FUNDRAISER
The PTA Moms are organising a Camps Bay Primary ‘Camp-Out’ on the Camps Bay High school fields on Saturday night 18 April 2009. The ‘Camp-Out’ starts at 17:00. Please get your tents and camping gear ready – it promises to be a great evening of fun and games! Further details will be provided by Sophia Mortakis and the PTA. Enclosed please find the ‘Camp-Out invitations.
TERM 2 EXTRA-MURAL PROGRAMME
The term 2 extra-mural programme and registration forms will be issued at the start of next term. Mrs Hamber still needs to finalise the programme and there is also information that has not yet been finalised with respect to fixtures, coaches and access to fields.
LAST WEEK OF TERM 1:
INTER-HOUSE GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ: The Inter-House General Knowledge Quiz was an exciting event held on Tuesday. The result was: 3rd – Blue, 2nd – Orange and the winning house by one point was Purple House. Well done, Purple!
GRADE 7 CAMP PRESENTATION: The Grade 7s have prepared a power-point / video presentation of their camp to Wortelgat near Stanford which they will be presenting to the school on Wednesday morning from 08:00 – 09:00. The site is a great venue for a ‘survival’ camp and by all accounts the Grade 7s had the most amazing and fun time. One of the highlights was Mrs Visagie going down the ‘zip-line’! Thank you to Mrs Hamber, Mrs Visagie and Ms Attwell who accompanied the Grade 7s on the camp.
SPCA ‘TALK’ AND DVD PRESENTATION: The SPCA will be doing a presentation on Thursday from 10:30 to 11:30 in the hall.
LAST DAY OF TERM: Friday 3 April
Final assembly will take place at 10:00 and a reminder that school closes at 11:00. Please arrange to collect your child at this time.
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.
Jordan Bysshe
Gemma McGregor
Tenille Bjerring
Meghan Howell
Oscar van der Spuy
Daniela Black
Deana Rodrigues
Jacqueline Phillips
Kyle Valadas
Victoria Knott
Brandon Hareb
THANK YOU: There are a number of people who have assisted us in various ways this term and we would like to send out a sincere thank you to each and every one of you! Special mention needs to be made of the following people:
Keanu Allan for your donation towards the completion of our bench in the quad and for the fan which enables our secretaries to keep cool on these warm days!
Mr Karakondis (Grandad of Maria and Demi Caldis) who has been such a great help around the school and has seen to the completion of so many unfinished jobs.
Mrs Michele Harvey for all you have done so far in securing our lease of the Symmonds fields and also for the organisation of the Jungle gym.
Mrs Noleen Knott for her continued support on various outdoor projects around the school.
Mrs Mary –Louise Pope for her donation of a photocopier for our staff-room.
UNIFORM SHOP:
Information from the Uniform Shop:
Fleecy-tops unavailable until May – children will be allowed to wear a tracksuit top but please provide a note so that we can monitor the wearing of tracksuit tops.
Rain-jackets (Anoraks) are now available.
Long-sleeve tops will be available in the first week of next term.
JUNGLE GYM COMPONENTS: We are appealing to anyone who has any Jungle Gym components that they are not using to please donate these to the school. We would like to use these components as part of the Jungle Gym which is on order. Please contact the office should you be able to assist us. Thank you.
BALLET & CLASSICAL GREEK:
There will be a lesson for those taking part in the Eistedfodd in the hall this Friday.
Times: 13:15 – 14:00 Sweet Temptation (Grade 3)
14:00 – 14:30 Present and Classical
14:30 – 15:00 Chinese and Waterlily
NB: Rehearsal at the Sea Point Civic Centre on Thursday 16 April 2009. The second term commences Wednesday 15 April 2009.
Wishing you all a Happy Holiday.
Thank you, June and Lisl Gruneberg.
ADULT ART CLASSES: I will be offering two courses next term: The first is a seven week water-colour course in which we will explore colour and water-colour techniques through process art. The second is a seven-week, colour-energy course. In this course we explore colour-mixing, acrylic painting techniques and the effect of colour generally and on the individual. For further details please contac : Kerith Gibbs 0844417322
PROVISIONAL DATES TO DIARISE:
DATES TO DIARISE – 1st TERM 2009 and 2nd TERM 2009
1ST TERM 2009 DATES
Wed, 1
Reports issued to Parents
Fri, 3
1st Term ends at 11:00
2ND TERM 2009 DATES
April 2009
Wed, 15
2nd Term begins.
Thurs, 16
Parent / Teacher Meeting
Interactive whiteboard (Smartboard) demonstration at 18:00
Mon, 20
Read-a-thon Week
Thurs, 23
World Book Day
Open Day 8:30 – 10:00
Fri, 24
Grade 3 Cake Sale
Mon, 27
Public Holiday – Freedom Day
Proudly Camps Bay Primary
S. P. COLLIER
PRINCIPAL
S E L L I N G B E E
BLINKWATER SELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATION: Spacious self-catering accommodation with breath-taking views available until 20 December 2009 at R5000 per month. Suitable for a quiet single person. For more information please visit www.capestay.co.za/blinkwater/ or call Barry on 083 297 3863.
MATHS MAGICIANS: Let us help your child discover the magic in Maths! Unique new Maths tutoring service for Atlantic Seaboard learners. Tutors come to you. Half hour “Back to Basics lessons (+ - x /), or 1 hour extra Maths lessons. 10% discount until end of March! Contact Bianca on 083 381 8079 or email biancahd@telkomsa.net or visit www.mathsmagicians.synthasite.com for more information.
PHOTOGRAPHER: Photographer available for social or corporate functions, weddings and special birthdays! Please call Barry on 021 438 9177 or 083 297 3863 or visit www.barrypix.com for more information.
WANTED: I am looking to buy a pre-owned Djembe and breadmaking machine. Please contact Jannie at 082 882 0161.
WSKF KARATE AT THE CAMPS BAY BOWLING CLUB: Karate for girls and boys offered at the Camps Bay Bowling Club (next to the library) by the World Shotokan Karate-do Federation. Tue and Thu 16:45 – 17:30. Please contact Sensei Allan States on 083 309 1202 for details. Visit our extensive website at http://www.wskfsa.co.za/. Karate improves fitness, flexibility, speed, reaction, discipline, mental skills, coordination, balance, spatial awareness, motor skills, muscle tone and is FUN!
FOR SALE: Cockatiels-hand reared by pensioner needing some support! Make beautiful pets and have been lovingly tamed. Call 021-6714934
I would like to take this opportunity to wish all our families a wonderful holiday, to our Christian families a happy and blessed Easter and to our Jewish families a happy Pesach. (Chag Sameach)
TERM 1 REPORTS AND PARENT-TEACHER MEETINGS: You should have collected and be in possession of your child’s report for Term 1. It was a pleasure signing all the Camps Bay Primary term 1 reports as the results were of an exceptionally high standard and the teacher comments were extremely positive, encouraging and favourable. Congratulations to all those pupils who performed well and to the best of their ability this term. ‘Yes we can’ and ‘Proudly Camps Bay Primary’!
Enclosed with the report are the quarterly School Governing Body Newsletter, a Camps Bay Security Information Newsletter as well as the PTA ‘Camp-Out’ Invitation for Grades 3 – 7 only.
The Parent-Teacher meeting/interviews to discuss your child’s report and progress will be at the start of next term on Thursday afternoon 16 April from 13:00 to 18:00. School will close at 13:00 on Thursday 16 April to accommodate these meetings. You should have also received a letter requesting you to select an interview time-slot with your child’s respective teacher. Please complete this and return the reply slip. A further reminder of the Interactive Whiteboard (Smartboard) demonstration which will take place at 18:00 on Thursday 16 April in the hall.
Please note that the Parent-Teacher meetings for Grade 5S and 3V will take place on an alternative date next term as Ms van Hoof and Ms Sobey will both be away at the start of next term. Ms Sobey will be seeing parents on 29 April 2009 and Ms van Hoof will provide the date for her class on her return. I do apologise for this inconvenience.
EASTER-EGG DRIVE:
Thank you to all those families who donated so generously – the response was amazing! I am sure the children at James House, Nazareth House and at St Paul’s Primary will be delighted. Mrs Vivienne Ashcroft has arranged for a group of Camps Bay Primary pupils to personally deliver part of our contribution to the ‘old folks’ at Sea Point Place. I am sure this will bring a smile and ‘brighten up the day’ of our senior citizens in the community.
PTA: ‘CAMP-OUT’ FUNDRAISER
The PTA Moms are organising a Camps Bay Primary ‘Camp-Out’ on the Camps Bay High school fields on Saturday night 18 April 2009. The ‘Camp-Out’ starts at 17:00. Please get your tents and camping gear ready – it promises to be a great evening of fun and games! Further details will be provided by Sophia Mortakis and the PTA. Enclosed please find the ‘Camp-Out invitations.
TERM 2 EXTRA-MURAL PROGRAMME
The term 2 extra-mural programme and registration forms will be issued at the start of next term. Mrs Hamber still needs to finalise the programme and there is also information that has not yet been finalised with respect to fixtures, coaches and access to fields.
LAST WEEK OF TERM 1:
INTER-HOUSE GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ: The Inter-House General Knowledge Quiz was an exciting event held on Tuesday. The result was: 3rd – Blue, 2nd – Orange and the winning house by one point was Purple House. Well done, Purple!
GRADE 7 CAMP PRESENTATION: The Grade 7s have prepared a power-point / video presentation of their camp to Wortelgat near Stanford which they will be presenting to the school on Wednesday morning from 08:00 – 09:00. The site is a great venue for a ‘survival’ camp and by all accounts the Grade 7s had the most amazing and fun time. One of the highlights was Mrs Visagie going down the ‘zip-line’! Thank you to Mrs Hamber, Mrs Visagie and Ms Attwell who accompanied the Grade 7s on the camp.
SPCA ‘TALK’ AND DVD PRESENTATION: The SPCA will be doing a presentation on Thursday from 10:30 to 11:30 in the hall.
LAST DAY OF TERM: Friday 3 April
Final assembly will take place at 10:00 and a reminder that school closes at 11:00. Please arrange to collect your child at this time.
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.
Jordan Bysshe
Gemma McGregor
Tenille Bjerring
Meghan Howell
Oscar van der Spuy
Daniela Black
Deana Rodrigues
Jacqueline Phillips
Kyle Valadas
Victoria Knott
Brandon Hareb
THANK YOU: There are a number of people who have assisted us in various ways this term and we would like to send out a sincere thank you to each and every one of you! Special mention needs to be made of the following people:
Keanu Allan for your donation towards the completion of our bench in the quad and for the fan which enables our secretaries to keep cool on these warm days!
Mr Karakondis (Grandad of Maria and Demi Caldis) who has been such a great help around the school and has seen to the completion of so many unfinished jobs.
Mrs Michele Harvey for all you have done so far in securing our lease of the Symmonds fields and also for the organisation of the Jungle gym.
Mrs Noleen Knott for her continued support on various outdoor projects around the school.
Mrs Mary –Louise Pope for her donation of a photocopier for our staff-room.
UNIFORM SHOP:
Information from the Uniform Shop:
Fleecy-tops unavailable until May – children will be allowed to wear a tracksuit top but please provide a note so that we can monitor the wearing of tracksuit tops.
Rain-jackets (Anoraks) are now available.
Long-sleeve tops will be available in the first week of next term.
JUNGLE GYM COMPONENTS: We are appealing to anyone who has any Jungle Gym components that they are not using to please donate these to the school. We would like to use these components as part of the Jungle Gym which is on order. Please contact the office should you be able to assist us. Thank you.
BALLET & CLASSICAL GREEK:
There will be a lesson for those taking part in the Eistedfodd in the hall this Friday.
Times: 13:15 – 14:00 Sweet Temptation (Grade 3)
14:00 – 14:30 Present and Classical
14:30 – 15:00 Chinese and Waterlily
NB: Rehearsal at the Sea Point Civic Centre on Thursday 16 April 2009. The second term commences Wednesday 15 April 2009.
Wishing you all a Happy Holiday.
Thank you, June and Lisl Gruneberg.
ADULT ART CLASSES: I will be offering two courses next term: The first is a seven week water-colour course in which we will explore colour and water-colour techniques through process art. The second is a seven-week, colour-energy course. In this course we explore colour-mixing, acrylic painting techniques and the effect of colour generally and on the individual. For further details please contac : Kerith Gibbs 0844417322
PROVISIONAL DATES TO DIARISE:
DATES TO DIARISE – 1st TERM 2009 and 2nd TERM 2009
1ST TERM 2009 DATES
Wed, 1
Reports issued to Parents
Fri, 3
1st Term ends at 11:00
2ND TERM 2009 DATES
April 2009
Wed, 15
2nd Term begins.
Thurs, 16
Parent / Teacher Meeting
Interactive whiteboard (Smartboard) demonstration at 18:00
Mon, 20
Read-a-thon Week
Thurs, 23
World Book Day
Open Day 8:30 – 10:00
Fri, 24
Grade 3 Cake Sale
Mon, 27
Public Holiday – Freedom Day
Proudly Camps Bay Primary
S. P. COLLIER
PRINCIPAL
S E L L I N G B E E
BLINKWATER SELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATION: Spacious self-catering accommodation with breath-taking views available until 20 December 2009 at R5000 per month. Suitable for a quiet single person. For more information please visit www.capestay.co.za/blinkwater/ or call Barry on 083 297 3863.
MATHS MAGICIANS: Let us help your child discover the magic in Maths! Unique new Maths tutoring service for Atlantic Seaboard learners. Tutors come to you. Half hour “Back to Basics lessons (+ - x /), or 1 hour extra Maths lessons. 10% discount until end of March! Contact Bianca on 083 381 8079 or email biancahd@telkomsa.net or visit www.mathsmagicians.synthasite.com for more information.
PHOTOGRAPHER: Photographer available for social or corporate functions, weddings and special birthdays! Please call Barry on 021 438 9177 or 083 297 3863 or visit www.barrypix.com for more information.
WANTED: I am looking to buy a pre-owned Djembe and breadmaking machine. Please contact Jannie at 082 882 0161.
WSKF KARATE AT THE CAMPS BAY BOWLING CLUB: Karate for girls and boys offered at the Camps Bay Bowling Club (next to the library) by the World Shotokan Karate-do Federation. Tue and Thu 16:45 – 17:30. Please contact Sensei Allan States on 083 309 1202 for details. Visit our extensive website at http://www.wskfsa.co.za/. Karate improves fitness, flexibility, speed, reaction, discipline, mental skills, coordination, balance, spatial awareness, motor skills, muscle tone and is FUN!
FOR SALE: Cockatiels-hand reared by pensioner needing some support! Make beautiful pets and have been lovingly tamed. Call 021-6714934
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