Derby Day Results and More!

Dear Parent(s) / Guardian(s)

I will be away on Thursday and Friday this week as I am attending a Principal’s Conference organised by SAPA (South African Principal’s Association). The conference is being held in Caledon and the theme of the seminar is ‘10 Traits of Highly Effective Principals’. Mrs Visagie will be Acting Principal in my absence.

The Derby Day turned out to be wonderful day in glorious sunshine. I have only had positive feedback and we will be definitely adding the Derby Day with Llandudno Primary as an annual event on our school calendar. The sport results are listed below but the fine spirit and camaraderie in which the Derby Day was conducted was the main aim of the event. Thank you to all who contributed to making the day a success. Special thanks to the PTA led by Sophia Mortakis, as well as to Carol Bysshe and Julie Friedman, assisted by the team of Dads who did the braaing, for organising the boerewors rolls. We are planning to have more of these events on the Symmonds field.

DERBY DAY RESULTS:
Squash: All four of the boys won their matches 3 – 0. Well done!

Netball Results:
U9A
LPS 5 – 0 CBPS
U9B
CBPS 4 – 0 LPS
U11A
LPS 10 – 2 CBPS
U11B
LPS 9 – 0 CBPS
U13A
LPS 4 – 3 CBPS
U13B
CBPS 13 – 7 LPS

Soccer Results:
U9A
CBPS 1 – 0 LPS
U9B
CBPS 5 – 0 LPS
U11A
CBPS 5 – 0 LPS
U11B
LPS 7 – 2 CBPS
U13A
CBPS 4 – 0 LPS
U13B
KRONENDAL 3 – 1 CBPS
U13 GIRLS
CBPS 2 – 0 LPS

DUNKELD ROAD: As you are aware there is a lot of construction in Dunkeld Road at present, from road-works and pipes been laid to houses been renovated and rebuilt. Please I would like to make an appeal to all parents to please be careful and PATIENT when ‘dropping off’ or collecting your child/ children in the mornings and afternoons, but particularly in the mornings, as we have had a number of unpleasant incidents that have been a danger to the safety of our pupils. I have instructed the pupils that once they have been ‘dropped off’ at school they may not leave the premises of the school unless they have received permission from Mrs Visagie or me.

READ-A-THON: Congratulations, readers! We have raised a massive amount of R30 000 from the Read-a-thon fundraiser, breaking last year’s record of R20 000. This is an amazing amount! Well done to all the children as well as to the parents, grandparents and friends who sponsored our children in their reading over the holiday period. This money raised will be used to purchase more books for our library as well as will make a worthy contribution towards our Smart boards. A special thanks to Ms Susie Joubert for organising and co-ordinating the Read-a-thon. The names of the prize-winners will be printed in next week’s newsletter as the prize-winners are being announced in the assembly on Friday morning.

RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS WEEK: 3 – 7 AUGUST 2009: The three-schools will all be running RAK Week next week but each school has selected a specific institution to show kindness. Camps Bay Primary has selected the Christine Revel Children’s Home. It is a home for 50 children: abandoned, abused, orphaned and neglected children. Mrs Visagie will be launching RAK Week in the assembly on Friday. Please donate generously and show that ‘we are the school that cares’!
The following products are on the list of requirements:
Towels
Nappies and nappy pins
Bath soap
Brooms and mops
Baby lotion and baby oil
Hair brushes
Washing powder
Toilet paper
Bleach and Handy Andy
We will be running an Inter-house competition to see which house is the MOST CARING! Points will be allocated to the House that is the most caring! Pupils are requested to bring products to school and place them in their respective HOUSE BOXES that will be placed outside Reception.

As part of RAK Week the three-schools have also decided that we would like to show our appreciation to the local SAPS at the Camps Bay police-station. Camps Bay Prep will be donating plants to the police-station on Monday, Camps Bay Primary will be providing cake and tea/refreshments to the police on Wednesday and Camps Bay High will be providing cooldrinks on Friday! A number of our pupils will be delivering the cake and refreshments to the Camps Bay police-station on Wednesday. If you able to assist with this gesture of appreciation to the SAPS, please contact Carol Bysshe on 072 200 2691.

CROSS-COUNTRY: FRIDAY 7 AUGUST 2009: We will be holding our annual Combined Cross Country event on Friday 7 August 2009 from 11h30 to 13h00 at the high school. Mrs Weldon and Mrs Hamber are the co-ordinators of this event and you will be receiving a letter informing you of all the details and requesting assistance with transport. We still require a number of volunteer marshalls to ensure the safety of our runners in this event. Should you be able to assist please contact the office as soon as possible. Thank you.

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

Adam Groenmeyer
Azraa Hoffman
Anelisa Lufundo
Lukhanyo Lufundo
Sarah Steiger

STAR MATHS COMPETITION: A number of our learners recently competed in the Star Maths Olympiad competition and we are pleased to announce that the following learners have been invited to the prize-giving:
Cullam Geyser (Gr7) Maya Greyling (Gr7) Cassidy Nicholson (Gr7)
Maxine Beimel (Gr7) Alison Green (Gr7) Alexander Dickie (Gr7)
Anna Tchalov (Gr6) Ben Tilley (Gr6) Tommy Posen (Gr6)
Michaela Scott (Gr6) Elena Piller (Gr6)
The prize giving is due to be held at the Baxter Theatre on Wednesday, 5 August at 19h30 – 21h30.

CULTURAL:
MODERN DANCING AND HIP HOP: The following girls were winners in the Hip Hop 12 and under age-group: Jessica Way, Chelsea Pope, Cassidy Nicholson, Brittany Ferreira, Jenna Glover and Katherine Hartzenberg. Well done to all of you!

SPORT:
RUGBY: Rugby practices have been postponed indefinitely as Matthew Soekoe, the rugby coach, injured himself and he had to undergo surgery during the holidays. We will keep the rugby players posted if we are able to find a replacement coach until such time as Matthew has recovered to resume coaching duties. We are hoping to resume rugby as soon as possible as well as organise matches this term for the rugby boys.
THANK YOU: We would like to send a special thank you to Samantha Massey (Mom of Devon in Gr 3) who managed to organise a 30% discount on the paint we used in our bathroom revamp.

GENERAL:

GRADE 7 TUCK SHOP: To raise funds for the Grade 7 Farewell there will be a Tuckshop every Friday. Please bring R5.00 or more for a bag of delicious snacks such as biltong, sweets, dried mango, peanuts, biscuits, droëwors and samoosas.

SENÕR CHEF ORDERS: Please note that these have arrived and have been distributed, however, we were short of some items. We are contacting the suppliers and will be finalising those orders as soon as possible. Thanks for your understanding. (Sophia Mortakis PTA)

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!

FOUND: A charm bracelet has been found. If you have misplaced yours please pop into the secretary’s office and describe it. Thanks

LOST: The following items have been lost should you find them please hand them in at the secretary’s office:
Mikaela Füscher has lost her fleece top it is clearly labelled with her name.
Dakota Scott has lost 2 fleece tops both are clearly labelled with her name.

PROVISIONAL DATES TO DIARISE:

DATES TO DIARISE – 3rd TERM 2009
August 2009
Mon, 3
RAK Week Begins
Wed, 5
SAPS Tea and Cake
SGB Meeting
Star Maths Olympiad Prize Giving at Baxter Theatre 19h30 – 21h30
Thurs, 6
Grade 6 Cake Sale
Fri, 7
Combined Three Schools Cross Country
RAK Week ends
Mon, 10
Public Holiday (Women’s Day)
Thurs, 13
08:30 Hooked on Books
Fri, 14
SAPS Talk at Assembly
General Knowledge Quiz at Elkhanah High School
Grade 7 Slave Lodge Excursion
Mon, 17
Olympiad All Grades Numeracy
Tues, 18
Olympiad All Grades Literacy
Wed, 19
Life Orientation Grades 1 – 3 Olympiad
Junior Music Concert
Mon, 24
Olympiad Life Skills Grades 4 – 7
Thurs, 27
Matilda Grades 3 – 4 at 08:30

September 2009
Mon, 1
Spring Civvies Day
Fri, 4
Duck-a-thon Launch in assembly
Tues, 8
International Literacy Day
Mon, 14
Winter Sports Photographs
Tues, 15
Camps Bay Primary Play
Wed, 16
Camps Bay Primary Play
Tues, 22
Grade 7 Food & Games Fair
Wed, 23
3rd Term Ends
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Proudly Camps Bay Primary

Stuart Collier
PRINCIPAL

Thought for the week: “Placing blame is a bad habit, but taking blame is a sure builder of character.” – Orlando A Battista - Canadian-American chemist and author (1917 – 1995)


S E L L I N G B E E

CREATIVE ARTS ADULT ART GROUP: Would you like to discover the artist within, express your unique creativity and explore mixed media materials. To begin / continue a journey of self-discovery through art and art techniques contact Kerith Gibbs 084 441 7322.

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 call Barry on 083 297 3863 or visit www.blinkwaterpenthouse.co.za

INTERESTED IN A GAME OF TENNIS? We are looking for a fourth to join us for doubles tennis on a Wednesday 12:30pm. If you are interested please contact Helen Gosnell on 084 880 9523.

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

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

KARATE FOR SCHOLARS: Give your child an advantage, counter bullying, create confidence, self-esteem, and co-ordination. Daily Karate classes 5 days a week in Green Point. Boys and Girls of all ages. Phone Shihan Bas van Stenis on 021 439 4635 or 083 538 5643. A healthy mind needs a healthy body; invest in your child today. R370.00 per school term. Visit our website for more information www.karatekyokushin.za.org We prefer teaching children at our club, as the environment is more conducive to instil the necessary discipline essential in learning martial arts.

HOUSE SITTER / PET SITTER: Camps Bay & City Bowl area. Kyle Dewar is a 23 yr old student, with good house sitting experience. Used to large homes, pools & wonderful dogs to look after. Contact him on 0820605984 or contact Marianthi Dickie for a reference 0826585542 021 4249733