Social Networking: Parents Informative Evening

Dear Parent(s) / Guardian(s)

A number of the educators have been away ill this week but we have managed to use the services of Mrs Karakondis, Mrs Howell as well as teachers during their admin time to substitute teach in classes to ensure that effective teaching takes place. I am pleased to inform you that the pupil attendance at school has improved considerably and the absentee record is as per normal for this time of the year. However, the school is receiving a number of telephone calls from parents inquiring about measures taken by the school to combat the outbreak of the flu – this information did appear in the Newsletter 23/09 dated 6 August but for your further information: the governors and school management team enacted the following precautionary measures which have been in place since early August:
Pupils who show flu-like symptoms will be sent home and are not to return to school until they are fully recovered.
Anti-bacterial dry hand-wash (used in hospitals) in each classroom – teachers will ensure that this is used by all children at the start of the day and at the end of breaks.
Teachers will accompany classes to the bathroom for regular washing of hands during the course of the day. Soap has been placed in the bathrooms
A box of tissues in classrooms
Desk tops in the classrooms will be cleaned daily
Keyboards in the Computer Lab will also be cleaned regularly
Children are encouraged to cough / sneeze into a hand, sleeve or crook of the elbow.

SOCIAL NETWORKING: MXiT, FACE BOOK, CHAT ROOMS

Did you know that there are 11 million users on the MXit site and that 250 million messages are sent daily? Have you ever wondered what your children or teenagers are doing on Mxit?
Confused or were you able to fathom out the conversation? Want to find out more about Mxit, Facebook, Chatrooms, please diarise Monday 7 September 2009 and don't miss this excellent information evening for parents. The three Camps Bay Schools have arranged the following workshop for pupils, staff and parents.

The details are as follows:
· 09h00 - 10h00 : pupils at the Primary School will be addressed (Grades 4 - 7)
· 11h00 - 12h00 : pupils at the High School will be addressed (Grades 8 - 12)
· 15h00 - 17h00 : staff will be attending the workshop in the High School Hall (compulsory)
· 19h00 - 21h00: parents will be attending the workshop in the High School Hall
Please make an effort to attend this information evening.

Please note that there will also be Education Support Packs for sale at R60.

Kindly RSVP to Vivienne Ashcroft (campsbayschools@gmail.com / 082 466 8261)

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.

Dominique van der Veen
Damien Sharp
Joshua Van der Schenk
Azraa Bazier
Joshua Screiber

WELL DONE: To Mikaela Füscher who came second in the Pre-Novice Category at the Western Province Figure Skating Championships at the Grand West Ice Rink this past weekend.

SPORTS RESULTS: We are very proud of all our sporty pupils! Well done!
4 August: U11B Soccer lost 3 – 1 vs Weizmann
11 August: U11A Soccer drew 1 – 1 vs Deutsche Schule
11 August: U11A Soccer lost 3 – 1 vs Herzlia Highlands
13 August: U9A Soccer – drew vs Kronendal. Man of the match was Siphumle.
13 August: U13A Soccer won 3 – 1 vs Deutsche Schule. Thus far the U13A side have won 12 matches, lost 2 and drawn 1.

MAGAZINE SPONSORSHIP: Attached to this newsletter, is a letter signed by the three Camps Bay Schools' Principals, outlining the various options available for magazine sponsorship for the 2009 Magazines. Should you have any queries in this regard, please contact Vivienne Ashcroft on 082 466 8261.

Please also approach friends with businesses or members of your extended family. We need sufficient advertisers in order to make the publishing of our magazine viable. Remember, all advertisements (which will be placed in all three Camps Bay Schools' magazines) equates to a readership of at least 1 200.

CAMPS BAY SCHOOLS' MAGAZINES ACROSS THE GENERATIONS: We are again looking for families who have not yet appeared in our annual school magazines, of whom the parents or grandparents were themselves pupils at one of our three Camps Bay Schools and have currently got a child enrolled at any of our CB Schools. If you are such a family or know of a family who qualifies, please contact Vivienne Ashcroft (082 466 8261)

MILES FOR SMILES TALK AT CBHS: On Friday, 21 August, The Atlantic District of the Scout Movement invite you to a hear a talk given by Braam Malherbe: adventurer, author and motivational speaker at Camps Bay High School hall. The talk starts at 19h00 and ends at 20h30. Braam Malherbe is a member of the ‘The Miles for Smiles’ foundation, an organisation that assists in raising funds for repairing childhood facial deformities, mainly cleft lips and cleft palates. Braam Malherbe & David Grier have run the entire length of the Great Wall of China the equivalent of running a marathon per day for 98 days, covering a distance of over 4, 200 kms. This was a world-first. The outstanding achievement of this challenge earned them the “Out There Adventurers of the Year 2006” award. The second challenge they undertook was running a 3300km “SMILE” round the coastline of Southern Africa from Namibia to Mozambique, a second world-first.

GENERAL:
TELEPHONE DIRECTORY PAPER DRIVE: Mondi recycling is running a telephone directory paper drive from now until 5 December 2009. The school will benefit by receiving R50 per ton extra for recycling telephone directories! Please note these do need to be kept separate from other paper when you drop them off at the school.

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

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 a beautiful extra-large teddy bear!

LOST: The following items have been lost, should you find any of them please hand them in at the secretary’s office:
Cullam Geyser has lost his brand new rain jacket, it is clearly marked in the shoulder area of the jacket.
Kai Millar’s clearly marked track-suit top has been lost.
Roman Engelbrecht’s fleece has gone missing, it is clearly marked.

LOST PROPERTY REPORT: The following labelled items are in the lost property department at Belinda Caldis’ office. Please note the names are typed as per the label on the item of clothing. Children are requested to collect them from her office at break times only:

Green Fleece Tops: Liam, Mika Duangprom, James Dean, Kai, ML, D VDV, Carla, Kelsey V.E, Karla, IMKE, Laylah, Oliver Schubert.

Peak Caps: Luca, Dolles, Matt G, Jesse, Devlin

Rain Jackets: Lydia Hanekom, Adeeb. S, JD

Scarves: Lydia Hanekom


ELECTRONIC VERSION OF NEWSLETTER: Please note each week the latest newsletter is posted on our webpage www.campsbayprimary.co.za . We encourage parents to visit the website each week and click on the “News” tab should they prefer to view the newsletter electronically.


On Saturday 22 August is the start of Ramadaan. We would like to take this opportunity to wish all our Muslim families well over the fast.


Proudly Camps Bay Primary

Stuart Collier
PRINCIPAL

Thought for the Week: “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others” (Mohandas Ghandi:
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PROVISIONAL DATES TO DIARISE:

DATES TO DIARISE – 3rd TERM 2009
August 2009
Thurs 20
Jet Education Survey Gr 4, 5, 6
Fri 21
Jet Education Survey cont.
Mon, 24
Olympiad Life Skills Grades 4 – 7
Thurs, 27
Matilda Grades 3 – 4 at 08:30
Music Dept outing for selected pupils
Fri, 28
Grade 7 Assembly

September 2009
Mon, 1
Spring Civvies Day
Fri, 4
Duck-a-thon Launch in assembly
Mon, 7
Pupil/Parent Educator Workshop
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 at 11am.

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

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.

SPANISH LESSONS FOR KIDS: Interested? Please contact Elsa on 083 380 5624

WORK WANTED: Our school gardener, Gift is looking for extra work. He is hardworking and reliable. Please contact Noleen on 082 924 7030.

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 021 713 3830 or email: info@carootutoring.co.za or visit www.carootutoring.co.za

SEEKING EMPLOYMENT: Chindikani Msiska (nationality: Malawian) is currently unemployed and is seeking work as a domestic. She can be contacted on 082 511 9398. She has contactable references.

NEW BLOG: A local mom is testing a new blog, aimed at women like you! It is fun, light and amusing. An entertaining diversion. We’re looking for feedback on content to decide whether to take it to the next level. Please click on HurricaneVanessa@wordpress.com and comment.

SOCCER BOOTS FOR SALE: 2 pairs of soccer boots for sale size 4. Good condition, R40 each. Call 072 9473511