Spring Civvies Day

Dear Parent(s) / Guardian(s)

The mornings are still rather chilly but it is certainly getting lighter and pupils and teachers are not arriving at school in the dark! Am I imagining it or is spring in the air? On Tuesday 1 September we will be having a Civvies Day to celebrate the arrival of spring. The cost of wearing civvies is R5 and the money will be sent to the Chaeli Campaign for disabled children. There is a national civvies day on the 4 September in aid of children with disabilities but Camps Bay Primary have decided to go ahead with the 1 September as our civvies day, as planned at the beginning of the term. The theme is ‘flower-power’ or bright colours. The grade 3’s will be planting a tree that will be their tree and they will be able to watch their tree grow until they leave in grade 7 to see how much it has grown in the years while they are at the primary school!

Apart from the Civvies Day, there are number of exciting events coming up in the next few weeks. Firstly, this Friday will be an assembly led by the grade 7’s and in next week Friday’s assembly wii (sic) have the exciting launch of the Duck-a-thon! WATCH THIS SPACE for more information! Carol Bysshe and Julie Friedman are going BIG!! This is our main fundraiser for the year – wii are behind in our fundraising this year and wii need ALL parents and families to be involved not just the core group of families that are always involved and supportive. This needs to be a TEAM effort if wii want to make Camps Bay Primary the best! The actual Duck-a-thon event is next term on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th October 2009.

INVITATION TO EXCITING ASSEMBLY:
An invitation to an exciting assembly on 4 September with a difference, Wii would like you to come and see what the duck in the newsletter is all about.

GRADES 6 & 7 PLAYS:
Also lined up is the Grade 6 and 7 Plays on Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th September at 19h00 in the Bernie Segal Memorial Hall. The grade 6s and 7s are frantically rehearsing their plays and they are always a highlight on the school calendar. Make sure you diarise and attend the Camps Bay Primary Play on one of the nights. Tickets are R20 for children and R30 for adults.

Mxit, Facebook, Chatrooms?
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?
PARENT INFORMATION EVENING @CBHS: 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)

SAFETY OF OUR CHILDREN
There have been a number of crime-related incidents in Camps Bay and in the ‘Little Glen’. You will have noticed that we now have an ADT Guard on duty from 6am to 6pm stationed mainly at the front entrance. The gentleman’s name is Hans and he has been screened by ADT. He is here at the school for a trial period until the end of the year. ADT have trained guards at a number of schools around the Peninsula. Although it is not the school’s responsibility to take care of children after they leave school in the afternoons, we are concerned for their safety. Please we strongly urge you as parents to not allow your child(ren) to walk in greenbelts after school and to be aware of their whereabouts once they leave school in the afternoons.

LATECOMING IN THE MORNING:
There is a steady stream of pupils arriving late every morning. Often it is the same pupils continuously arriving late. Please can you make an effort to get your child(ren) to school on time – we try and encourage pupils to be punctual as a life-skill. It is also disruptive to the class if pupils arrive late for class once lessons have started. We do need your assistance in this regard, however, the procedure for latecoming is as follows:
if late, pupil reports to Reception – pupil is issued with a late slip
2 late-slips = a demerit
3 demerits = a detention
If there is a valid reason for arriving late, please provide a note or a letter on the day and the child will not be issued with a demerit. Thank you for your support.

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.

Garner Brown
Jared Lombard
Jonathan Scott
Brandon Filmer

WELL DONE:
To Nicol Black who competed in the Western Province Rhythmic Gymnastics competition Level 2 Under 9 on Saturday, 22 August 2009 and came third in her age category.

To Mikaela Füscher who came third in the Western Province Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships (Level 4) this past weekend and will be representing South Africa in the National Championships in October. She will also be representing Western Province in the South African Figure Skating Championships.

SPORT:
It has been brought to my attention that a number of very good soccer players are not playing school soccer but are playing for the club. This is most disappointing as it is not supporting the school in our efforts to promote and build sport at the school. The sports policy at the school is that pupils are compelled to play ONE summer sport and ONE winter sport at the school. If pupils do not attend practices they are issued with a demerit and if they do attend a match they are placed in detention. Please ensure that your child attends all practices and matches.

SPORT RESULTS:
20 August the U9A soccer boys played a match against Herzlia Highlands and drew 0-0. Matthew Berman was “Man of the Match”. Thank you to the parents and Mr Collier for coming to support us.

20 August the U9B soccer boys played a match against Weizmann. Unfortunately we lost 2-0.
“Man of the Match” was Jonathan Scott.

Squash results: Camps Bay Primary won their match against SACS ‘B’ team by 3 matches to 1.
Dillon Pead won 3-0, Mujahid Londt won 3-0, Daniel Pelman lost 3-1 and Ryan Kearney won 3-0.

MAGAZINE SPONSORSHIP: A reminder to please return the forms that were handed out with last week’s newsletter as soon as possible.

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)

CULTURAL:BALLET: RAD Ballet Examination Rehearsal. Just a reminder of the very important extra rehearsal this Saturday, 29 August and the Final rehearsal next Saturday, 5 September. Please note slight change in times:
Grade 3: (Kate’s group): 08:30 – 9:30
Grade 4: 11:00 – 11:45
Grade 5: 11:45 – 12:45
Grade 3: (Mia’s group) 12:45 – 13:30
Those who have not yet settled Term’s fees or pianist and admin please do so no later than Friday.
Thanks Mrs G and Lisl.
GENERAL:

ART EXHIBITION AT THE PREP SCHOOL: Come and enjoy the Camps Bay Preparatory School's Bi-Annual Art Exhibition and Auction. Various items are on auction - artworks by local artists, group artworks, wines, sport memorabilia, etc. Delicious homemade soup and bread will be served. Cash bar available.
When: Thursday, 3 September 2009. Time: 18h30 for 19h00.
Where: Camps Bay Preparatory School Hall, The Drive, Camps Bay. RSVP: Hildegarde or Nina (021 438 8075)

GRADE 7 TUCKSHOP: 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, samoosas and miniature hot dogs for sale.

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 item has been lost, should you find it please hand it in at the secretary’s office:

Black Billabong hoodie with green writing, lost by Joshua Samson. Brand new - reward will be given.

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, if these items are not collected by the end of the term they will de donated to charity. Children are requested to collect them from her office at break times only:

Green Fleece Tops: Liam, Kai, ML, D VDV, Carla, Karla, IMKE, Jessica V, Jason Meek.

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.

SENÕR CHEF / INA PAARMAN: If anyone has not received their Ina Paarman Senõr chef order – please contact the office as we have one unmarked packet of goods.

THE ROCKERFELLAS: (including Dads from both our Primary and Prep school) are playing at Dizzy´s in Camps Bay on Saturday 29 August at 21h30. Bring your friends and come for an evening full of well-known rock´n roll! (Cover charge R20)

Proudly Camps Bay Primary




Stuart Collier
PRINCIPAL

Thought for the Week: “The problem is never how to get innovative thoughts into your mind, but how to get old ones out. Every mind is a building filled with archaic furniture. Clean out a corner of your mind and creativity will instantly fill it.” (Unknown)


PROVISIONAL DATES TO DIARISE:

DATES TO DIARISE – 3rd TERM 2009
August 2009
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.

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

DENTIST: (Child friendly) Dr Toni Bedford practising in Sea Point. Shop 11 Piazza Da Luz, 97 Regent Road.
Tel 021 434 8787. Medical Aid Rates.

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

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 http://www.hurricaneVanessa.wordpress.com/

DOG TRAINING: Puppy and Adult Classes, individual lessons, behaviour problems. Call Dog Dynamics on 072 79 79 533.

OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE: Shared office space available in Camps Bay. From 1 up to 6 desks with internet, good parking and very secure. Please contact Tas on cell 073-241 12 23.

GRADE 12 CHIEF INVIGILATOR: Required for Matric exams at Camps Bay High School. Please contact Bonnie Davies on 082 885 7202 for details.

PRACTICE DRUM KIT FOR SALE: Made by Ian Black, schools’ drum teacher. Perfect for practice low noise, correct drum placement – can fold up- R500 – Daniel Harper 083 779 7681. More info – www.urbanbeat.co.za/practicekits.htm