Last Week of Term

Dear Parent(s) Guardian(s)

I cannot believe that six months of the year have already passed. We are on the home straight in term 2 to a well-deserved holiday. Thank you to the teachers, administrative staff and support staff who have all worked so hard to make our school a wonderful place of learning. The assessments are complete and I am at presently signing reports – the vast majority of our pupils have done exceptionally well. I do hope your child has lived up to expectation and has achieved the results that he or she deserves. I think we can be very proud of Camp Bay Primary and its wonderful pupils.

REPORTS: As informed in the previous newsletter, Reports will be issued on Thursday 24 June from 14h30 to 15h30 in the Bernie Segal Memorial Hall. If you are unable to collect your child’s report at this time, the reports will be available from the office on Friday morning until 11h00. Reports will not be available before the time.

SCHOOL GOVERNING BODY: I am pleased to inform you of the election of the new office-bearers of the School Governing Body as follows:
· Chairman: Mr Charles Thesen
· Vice Chairman: Ms Suzie Joubert
· Treasurer: Mr Neil Phillips
· Secretary: Mrs Pat Readman
Further sub committees will be formed in due course.

STAFFING: Camps Bay Primary had two vacant educator state posts that were advertised in the departmental vacancy list. I am pleased to inform you that Mrs Swart (van Hoof) was nominated, in the first post, as the Head of Foundation phase and Grade 3 educator. In the second post, I am also pleased to inform you that the Department has nominated, Mr Ryklieff, into the position as grade 6 educator. Both appointments are effective as of 1 July 2009.
Mr Ryklieff is a teacher with 14 years teaching experience. He is presently a Head of Department at Belmore Primary where he has been teaching for the last 13 years. Mr Ryklieff has been involved in a wide range of areas in school life. He will be assisting with soccer coaching next term.
Mr Ryklieff will be replacing Ms Gibbs as the grade 6 educator. I am also pleased to inform you that Ms Gibbs will be utilised as an Art teacher who will also continue running the Art Club.

READ-A-THON: We had a very successful launch of the annual Read-a-thon fundraiser in the assembly on Friday last week. You should have seen the green Read-a-thon forms. Please encourage your child to read during the holidays and encourage sponsorship of your child’s reading. Last year
R20 000 was raised for the purchase of new books for our school library. With the money raised from this year’s Read-a-thon, we would like to purchase more books for the school library as well as make a contribution towards our new Smartboards which are on order! Please support and start reading with your child – I have already started with reading ‘Spud’!

NOTES4NOTES WILD WEST BARN DANCE:
Please support the Notes4Notes Barn Dance on the second last night of term, Thursday 25 June 2009. Adults and children are all welcome – please dress up in your cowboy and cowgirl outfits and come and ‘yihaaw’! It should be a lot of fun!


WINTER SPORTS DERBY DAY: The Sports Derby Day with Llandudno Primary will be taking place on Saturday morning 25 July from 08h30 – 13h00 next term. Please find enclosed a letter providing you with all the details and a programme. Soccer and Netball matches will all be on the Symmonds field and we hope to create a typical Derby Day atmosphere. The PTA Moms will be co-ordinating the sale of food and refreshments but we would like Dads to assist with the braaing. Please contact Sophia Mortakis on
082 923 2517 or email Sophia at sophiam@polka.co.za if you are able to assist at the Derby Day.

SENÕR CHEF ORDERS: Please note that these will be delivered in the first week of the new term. Thanks. (Sophia Mortakis / PTA)

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.

Theo Thesen
Adam Fagan
Keeziah Londt
Cullam Geyser
Cassidy Jerram
Gina Angelico
Guinevere Shapiro
Sikholiwe Cacambile
Julian Forbes
Ines Desportes
Oliver Gosnell
Maria Caldis
Dohne Mento
Ben Tilley
Connor Jackson
Laylah Sujee
Owami Twala
Florent Remondi
Simone Spira
Cassidy Nicholson
Hannah Margetts
Maxine Beimel
Filippa Engvall
Jessica Landsberg
Victoria Harper
Glen Rauwerdink
Emma-Jane Whatney


SPORT:
CROSS-COUNTRY: We finally entered two learners to run at Wynberg Park last Friday. Thandi Burgess came 25th and Matteo Greyling came 28 th. Congratulations on doing so well in a tough competition.

COMBINED THREE SCHOOLS CROSS-COUNTRY: The Camps Bay Schools will be hosting a combined cross-country on 7 August 2009. We will be needing parents to volunteer to act as marshals for the Camps Bay Primary Cross-Country event. Should you be willing to assist, please contact the office. Further details surrounding this event will be sent out at the start of the new term.

CULTURAL:
GRADE 7 FAREWELL FUNDRAISER – HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF BLOOD: Premier taking place on 18 July at 14:15 at Kenilworth. Buy your tickets at a cost of R40 per ticket from the Bursar before Friday! You snooze – you lose!

BALLET AND CLASSICAL GREEK: R.A.D. Ballet Examinations. There will be a lesson this Friday,
26 June 2009 for the exam entrants.
Times: 13:00 – 14:00 Grade III Ballet
14:00 – 14:30 Grade IV Ballet
14:30 – 15:15 Grade V Ballet
NB: Holiday lessons, as per letter, on 15 and 17 July.
Times: 10:30 – 11:30 Grade 3
11:30 – 12:15 Grade 4
12:15 – 13:00 Grade 5
Wishing all our pupils a happy and safe holiday. The Studio opens on Wednesday 22 July. Mrs G and Lisl.

DIANE KNIGHT DANCE SCHOOL: All Diane Knight’s pupils are advised that there will be no dancing lessons on Thursday 25 June due to the Barn Dance. Please note that dance classes will resume in Term 3 on Thursday 23 July 2009.

DIANE KNIGHT DANCE SCHOOL RESULTS:
12 AND UNDER GROUPS – WINNERS 7 – 8 GROUP FABULOUS: Alexandra Phillips, Shannon Alexandra, Angela Yeo, Eve Jerram, Kaliya Arumugam, Jessica O’Dowd, Carla Kearney, Kate Marks, Megan Jones, Mila Schelin.

WINNERS PRE-AMATEUR 12 AND UNDER QUARTET: Lola Dollimore, Sasha Meek, Jenna Glover, Katherine Hartzenberg,

IMPROVISATION WINNER: Katherine Hartzenberg

FINALS 12 AND UNDER QUARTET: Brittany Ferreira, Kelly Glover, Chelsea Pope, Jessica Way.

HIP HOP WINNERS 12 AND UNDER: Chelsea Pope, Jessica Way, Jenna Glover, Cassidy Nicholson, Katherine Hartzenberg, Brittany Ferreira

FINALS 10 AND UNDER CHARACTER: Brittany Ferreira, Jenna Glover, Katherine Hartzenberg

FINALS 12 AND UNDER CHARACTER: Jessica Way, Kelly Glover

MODERN DANCING 12 AND UNDER GROUP WINNERS: Carla Kearney, Kate Marks, Jessica O’Dowd, Eve Jerram, Shannon Alexander, Alex Phillips, Mila Schelin, Kaliya Arumugam, Megan Jones, Angela Yeo

Congratulations to Diane and all our dancers on your excellent achievements!

RECYCLING FACILITY CLOSED DURING JUNE/JULY HOLIDAYS: Please note the recycling facility will be closed during the June/July holidays. It will be closed from Saturday, 27 June and will reopen on 20 July.

SATURDAY SOCCER: All parent(s) / guardian(s) and children are invited to partake in Saturday morning soccer at 9am on the promenade opposite Winchester Mansions. This is a fun morning activity for parents and kids alike. Please call Tracey Rushmere for more information or for a weather call on 082 376 3383.

MY SCHOOL: Please visit the MySchool website http://www.myschool.co.za/ to read more about their programmess, funds, initiatives and various rewards offered to card holders.

UNCLAIMED CASH DEPOSIT: A R500 cash deposit was made in Sea Point into the school’s bank account with no reference, if this was your deposit, please contact the Bursar, Belinda Caldis.
CAMPS BAY SWIMMING CLUB: The Camps Bay Swimming Club will be swimming during the winter. If you are interested in joining please contact Lynne on 021438 9438. Come and learn the fun way!

CAMPS BAY SWIMMING CLUB RAFFLE: The Club is running a raffle to raise money to improve the facilities at the club. Your support is
appreciated. Tickets are available at the Secretary’s office or from Wendy Way at the Swimming Club at a cost of R10 each. The prize is this beautiful extra-large teddy bear!

CAMPS BAY PRIMARY SCHOOL PARCEL: The Primary School has a 17kg box in the UK that needs to get to Cape Town - is there anyone that is going to the UK during the next 3 months that has a business allowance and could help us get it here? Call Carol 0722002691.


PROVISIONAL DATES TO DIARISE:

DATES TO DIARISE – 2nd / 3rd TERM 2009
June 2009
Thurs, 25
Collection of Reports 14:30 – 15:30 in the hall.
Thurs, 25
Notes4Notes Barn Dance
Fri, 26
Term 2 Ends at 11h00

July 2009
Mon, 20
School reopens
Sat, 25
Derby Day
Wed, 29
SGB Meeting
Thurs, 30
Grade 5 Cake Sale

I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a wonderful winter holiday. If you are staying at home, curl up under the duvet with a good book and if you are travelling, please drive safely and see you next term.

Proudly Camps Bay Primary

Stuart Collier
PRINCIPAL

S E L L I N G B E E

GUITAR LESSONS: All ages. General style, professional musician and tutor. 20 years experience in the business. Contact Otis 021 790 1433.

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 or call Barry on 083 297 3863.

HOLIDAY PROGRAMME – MINI FILM SCHOOL – DRAMA CLUB: With Bridget McCarthy (Camps Bay Prep drama teacher. Ages 7 – 13. R100 per day 8am – 2pm Monday to Friday 6th – 10th July (2nd week of the holiday in the City / Vredehoek). Call 021465 0023 / 084 523 2300 / mccbridget@iburst.co.za

HOUSE / PET SITTER: Available weekends and longer holidays. Kyle Dewar is a 23 year old responsible male student with excellent house sitting experience. He will look after your home, pets and swimming pool with great care. Contact him on: 082 524 9710. References available, contact Marianthi Dickie 021 424 9733/ 082 658 5542

CAMPS BAY MOBILE CAR WASH: Enjoy a professional car wash/valet service in the comfort of your own home at anytime during the day. We come to you! Alfonso, (a parent at Camps Bay Prep) is contactable on 078 936 2119. Wash includes vacuum, dashboard and vinyl polish, wheels polished and a thorough clean inside and outside your car.
CAMPS BAY WINDOW REPAIRS: Alfonso is also available to do window repair work and replace glass. Just call him on 078 936 2119 and he will come and measure your window, fetch the glass and fit it.

PHOTOGRAPHER: Photographer available. Please call Barry on 021 438 9177 or 083 297 3863 or visit http://www.barrypix.com/ for more information.

NAILS IN NO TIME- SPECIAL OFFER!!!! Full set of Gel or Acrylic Nails for only R200.00. Special offer for Matric Dance as well. Call Lee Stodel on 021 4392060 or 0832707060

M.A.M.E.T. (MARTIAL ART MOVEMENT & EXERCISE) BODY CONTOURING FLOOR WORKOUT: For Women Systematic training system which shapes, defines and tones the body and improves fitness I would like to ascertain your interest in attending abovementioned classes in the Camps Bay area. In the event that you are interested kindly advise what days and times classes would be most suitable to you. Email Tanya on: lilac.sky@hotmail.com Cell: 083 379 1807 / 021 438 5662

FOR SALE FOX MOTOR-X BOOTS: Size 6 – imported from Italy. Very good condition R400.
Please contact Natalie on 083 500 0499.

I DO FUNCTIONS : Event Management Consultancy for all private, social & corporate functions. Allow us to plan & execute your event on your behalf. Special Winter rates for private functions & Early Bird specials for any year end functions booked before September! For more information contact Lesley Scott : 083 302 4737 / lesley@idofunctions.co.za / http://www.idofunctions.co.za/.

IMPROVE YOUR MARKS! Nutritional study-aids to fuel the brain as well as other nutritional solutions and info. Excellent results reported. Visit http://healthylife-sa.shoreturl.com/ for more information or email Tyrone at healthylifesa@gmail.com or call 084 632 1925.

NEED A HOUSESITTER: Contact Nicci (au pair of Devon and Teia Massey) on 082 449 6120.