Dear Parent(s) / Guardian(s)
With the Inter-House Athletics, Inter-Schools Athletics, Valentine’s Week and the Inter-House Gala all behind us, I am pleased that we are settling down to more of an academic focus. At most schools this hectic start is not unusual and schools aim to get these big events completed early in Term 1 to facilitate an academic focus.
You may have read a rather controversial article in the Sunday Times dated 21 February 2010 entitled ‘Ditch Homework’ – I have attached an extract from the article for you to read. While the US expert Alfie Kohn does have an interesting argument - I am not sure I agree that homework should be ‘ditched’. However, children in primary school should not be burdened with excessive amounts of homework. They need time to exercise and play sport, read, spend quality time socialising with parents and friends and just have fun as children!
There is a place for homework in moderation:
Homework is an important consolidation tool, particularly for subjects like Mathematics/Numeracy and Reading.
I have never subscribed to big research projects, very often plagiarised, that take hours of time at home and which very often become a ‘family’ project – it is far more beneficial for the child to do the assignment in class and it also gives a more accurate reflection of the child’s capabilities.
Homework needs to be constructive and diagnostic.
Homework must be recorded in the diary and there should be a set time for homework daily.
This helps children improve their organisational skills and time management.
Homework can be an opportunity for parents to be involved in their children’s education.
The WCED has in fact urged parents to ensure that children practise Maths and English. This is part of the rolling out of a poster campaign asking parents: “Did your child read, write and practise Maths today?”
Suggested daily homework times for the various grades are as follows:
Foundation Phase:
Grades 1 & 2: 15 minutes
Grade 3: 20 minutes
Intermediate Phase:
Grade 4: 30 minutes
Grade 5 & 6: 45 minutes
Senior Phase:
Grade 7: 60 minutes
Please be aware that often homework in excess of the time guidelines above is often work that was not completed in class and the child is then required to complete the unfinished work at home. Apart from Grade 7’s, the teachers try to avoid giving homework over weekends.
INTER-HOUSE GALA:
We had a wonderful Inter-House Gala last week Friday. We will be handing out the certificates and trophies for the Inter-house Gala in the Assembly on Friday. Parents are welcome to attend.
The final results of the Inter-House Gala were as follows:
1st - Orange House
2nd - Blue House
3rd - Purple House
Well done to all the participants and swimmers – you are stars! Thank you to Mrs Wendy Way, Mrs Julie Friedman, Ms Wendy Paarman, parents and teachers who assisted as officials. Special thanks to Mrs Hamber and Mrs Swart who were the main organisers of the gala – this is a huge event to organise and particularly to co-ordinate for all children to participate. Well done! Thank you to the Camps Bay Parents (CBP’s) for running the tuckshop at the gala and organising the delicious pizzas!
SPORT: WELL DONE!
Swimming: Well done to Gadi Friedman who has been selected to represent the Western Province Swimming Team. Congratulations, Gadi
Athletics: Congratulations to the following athletes who competed at the District Champs and have now been selected to compete at the final Western Province Athletics Trials: Moki Mtwa, Alice Pillar and Zoë Gadeyne.
Moki won the gold medal in the U12 high jump – an outstanding achievement!
Congratulations to all of you – we are very proud of your achievements.
ROAD SAFETY:
Thank you for your support – the procedures implemented, as an interim measure, below have improved the traffic congestion and safety of our children on arrival at school in the mornings
The ADT Guard at the gate assisting with road safety in the mornings.
Orange beacons will be placed outside the main entrance gate in the road to prevent vehicles from stopping in front of this gate as it serves as the entrance for children to the Netball court in the mornings. There is a “no parking” sign on the gate!
Orange beacons will be placed along the curb (adjacent to the Netball court) that will designate a STOP-AND-DROP ZONE. Please use this area as a stop-and-drop zone ONLY. The ADT Guard will assist to ensure that this area is used for this purpose only.
Children that are dropped off on the opposite side of the road must walk to the beacons opposite the entrance gate from which the ADT Guard will assist them in crossing the road.
EVENTS:
STAFF DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP:
There will be a staff development workshop at Camps Bay Primary on Friday 26 February 2010 from 13h30 to 15h00 for the educators from Camps Bay Primary and Preparatory schools. The presentation is by Dr Elizabeth Nadler-Nir and the topic is dyslexia. Thank you to Jo Springthorpe and Jeff Liss for sponsoring the presentation. It is greatly appreciated.
GRADES 1 and 2: Circle Sports Day and School Picnic: Parents of the Grade 1’s and 2’s should have received the invitation from the Preparatory School to the exciting Circle Sports and Picnic on Friday 5 March 2010 which will be held on the Camps Bay High School fields. Thank you to Mrs Roussopoulos and the Preparatory School for including us in this exciting event. Further information will follow.
DOGZCOOL SHOW: Monday 1 March 2010
Camps Bay Primary will be having a Dogzcool Show for the Foundation Phase learners (grades 1 to 3) that will be held on the 5-a-side court on Monday 1 March from 11h30 to 12h30. Parents of pupils in the Foundation Phase should have received a letter from Mrs Swart explaining the arrangements for the show. The grades 1 and 2 learners from the Preparatory School will be joining us for this fun show. Parents are welcome to attend this event.
NOTES4NOTES: Diarise Thursday 25 March (the night before school closes) for a fun packed Rock/Blues concert in our hall. Featured will be some of our star quality upcoming bands from both the primary and the high school, along with our main attraction being Albert Frost, a brilliant Rock/Blues guitarist. Don’t miss this exciting event. Time: 18:30 for 19:00. Price: Adults R50 – Children R20. ***Block bookings via the office 021 438 1503***
Albert Frost is an all-round master guitarist with a passion for music that reflects happiness over any audience and for lovers of all genres. He has performed and recorded with some of the world’s best musicians including Ali Farka Toure, Vusi Mahlasela, Arno Carstens, Koos Kombuis, Valiant Swart, Riku Latti, Louis Mhlanga and Simon Orange. He has shared stages with The Rolling Stones, R.E.M. and Simple Minds and performed for Nelson Mandela. Alongside Arno Carstens, he shared the stage with Neil Young, Bruce Springsteen and the Pixies.
GRADE 3 Sunset SOCIAL: Friday 26th February from 5.30 pm till sunset at CLIFTON 3rd Beach. We would love to see you all there - bring picnic / balls / games and candles in brown paper bags. Any queries – phone Rose 084 558 5053/ Claudia 0825610720 / Dale 0722239247.
GRADE 4 SOCIAL: Friday 26th February from 5pm till late at Clifton 4th beach on the right hand side of the beach (while facing the sea). Please bring picnic, warm clothing, bats / balls etc and candles in brown paper bags. Contact Helen Gosnell (4J) 084 880 3523 or Helen Bynes (4A) 084 659 9091 for any queries.
PARENTAL WORKSHOP: Please feel free to join us for the following:
Suicide Prevention Workshop aimed at understanding depression and its link to suicide. The workshop will be run by Suzanne Leighton who is a Complementary Medical Practitioner with a special interest in the initiation into parenthood and mental health (depression, suicide prevention, mania, bipolar disorder). There will be no cost.
When: Wednesday, 3 March 2010 from 18h00 - 20h00
Where: Camps Bay High School
FEEDBACK: A reminder that Feedback Day is every Wednesday. Please send extra lunch with your child to help those less fortunate. The extra lunch can be dropped off at the kitchen in the green crate. Thank you.
2ND HAND UNIFORM SHOP: Opening Friday 5th March, from 7.30 - 8.00am. Trade in your items that are too small for you, and get a 'trade-in' discount. Great prices.
TUCKSHOP: Opening Friday 5th March, and every Friday. Healthy snacks only.
CBP's looking for clothes rails, hangers, popcorn machine, George Foreman griller - any contacts? Carol 072 200 2691
ICE LOLLIES FOR SALE: Ice-lollies will be on sale every Wednesday at first break at a cost of R2.00 to raise funds for the Grade 7 Farewell.
WEBSITE: We are in the process of redesigning our website – therefore please take note that the information on the website is not up to date but will be soon! We do, however, publish the newsletter on the website each week so should you wish to view it electronically please visit www.campsbayprimary.co.za and click on the news tab.
WEEKLY BOOK REVIEW ON WEBSITE: We have added a weekly book review written by one of pupils to the website. Please visit www.campsbayprimary.co.za and click on News tab.
Proudly Camps Bay Primary
S.P. COLLIER
PRINCIPAL
DITCH HOMEWORK!
A US expert sparks controversy by saying it damages younger children
By Suthentira Govender
Homework for primary school pupils is unnecessary, debilitating and risks putting a child off learning for good. And it's stressful for parents. These views, expressed by US author and parenting expert Alfie Kohn in his book The Homework Myth: Why Our Kids Get Too Much of a Bad Thing, have sparked local and international debate. In South Africa, children from Grade 1 to 7 are given homework in subjects like literacy, numeracy and life orientation.
In an audio clip on his website, Kohn says that virtually no research supported the claim that homework was good. And Professor Jonathan Jansen, a leading education expert and the vice- chancellor of the University of Free State, agrees. "I believe that homework is unnecessary in the lower grades, but managed carefully, can be a positive way of extending and enriching classroom learning in the higher grades," Jansen said. "Schools seldom co-ordinate homework tasks across the subject areas - with the result that young people are stressed with too much to do in a grade." He said "good teaching within the school periods" could offer an alternative to homework in primary school.
Clinical psychologist Sinette van Rooy Booysen said homework could lead to conflict between parents and children. "Homework is then seen in a negative light and will create a daily 'battlefield' between child and parent," she said.
PROVISIONAL DATES TO DIARISE:
DATES TO DIARISE – 1st TERM 2010
March 2010
Fri, 5
Mrs Linda Anders Birthday
B Prep & Grade 1 & 2 Circle
Sports Picnic @ CBHS 2 – 4pm
Tues, 9
General Knowledge Round 1
Tues, 16
Gr. 7’s Depart for Camp
Fri, 12
Inter-Schools Relay Gala
Easter Egg Drive Begins March 2010 - Continued
Fri, 19
‘Magic Maths’ Assembly
Gr. 7’s Return from Camp.
Mon, 22
Public Holiday
Tues, 23
Inter-house General Knowledge Quiz
Thurs, 25
Reports issued at 2:30pm in hall
Notes4Notes Concert
Fri, 26
School ends at 11am.
Handover of Easter Eggs
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Road Safety
Dear Parent(s) / Guardian(s)
Last week Camps Bay Primary had a wonderful Valentine’s Week full of love, roses and chocolates! The week culminated with an exciting Assembly. Mr Collier dressed in Mandela outfit and mask entered the hall and presented a talk on Mr Mandela linking it to the fact that the 11 February marked the 20 year anniversary of Mr Mandela’s release from prison in 1990. Three points were emphasised and explained to the children to learn from Madiba:
Standing up for what is right even if it is hard: prepared to give up his life and 27 years imprisonment in the struggle for freedom and equality
His willingness to forgive
His humility and caring nature for others
On a lighter note, a boy from each class presented the lady teachers with a rose in the Assembly and the highlight was the love game of ‘Cupid’ played by Mr Rycroft and three lady teachers!
ROAD SAFETY: There have been a number of near incidents when children are being dropped off for school, particularly in the mornings and a number of parents have expressed their concern. Please could I ask you to be very careful when dropping off your child in the mornings. We will be presenting a road safety and instruction talk to the children in next week’s Assembly.
A group of parents have been investigating the road safety of the area around the school and are presently engaging with the Council, Municipality and Traffic Department, but it is a painfully slow process!
However, as an interim measure the following procedure will be implemented as of Monday 22 February 2010 and I appeal to you to support these measures:
The ADT Guard at the gate will assist with road safety in the mornings
Orange beacons will be placed outside the main entrance gate in the road to prevent vehicles from stopping in front of this gate as it serves as the entrance for children to the Netball court in the mornings. There is a no parking sign on the gate!
Orange beacons will be placed along the curb (adjacent to the Netball court) that will designate a STOP-AND-DROP ZONE. Please use this area as a stop-and-drop zone ONLY. The ADT Guard will assist to ensure that this area is used for this purpose only.
Children that are dropped off on the opposite side of the road must walk to the beacons opposite the entrance gate from which the ADT Guard will assist them in crossing the road.
Please could you ‘stop-and-drop your child off in the mornings rather than parking and accompanying your child on to the school grounds. This will alleviate congestion.
This a trial interim measure which may be subject to review but please assist us in the interests and safety of all our children. Thank you for your support.
INTER-HOUSE GALA: Friday 19 February 2010
Tomorrow is our Inter-House Gala from 08h00 to 13h00. This is a great event in which all children are given the opportunity to participate and swim. It will be held in our wonderful indoor pool. All parents are welcome to attend and support. You should have received a letter explaining the arrangements on the Inter-House Gala on Monday. Children must wear PE togs and trainers (takkies) to school and also bring the following items:
· Costume and towel
· Swimming cap (Camps Bay Primary or colour of house)
· Packed lunch or money for tuckshop
The Camps Bay Parents (CBP’s) will be running a tuckshop at various intervals during the course of the morning. Children are asked not to bring valuables (i.e. watches, cellphones etc) to school on this day.
ACADEMICS:
MERIT AWARDS: Congratulations to Zak Byskup who was presented with the first merit award of the year in the last assembly. We are proud of him and would like to encourage all our learners to do their best at all times. I am sure we will be handing out more academic merits soon!
EVENTS:
GRADES 1 and 2 Social Friday, 19 February 2010: There will be a social held in the Camps Bay Primary School hall for all Grade 1 and 2 families from 5 – 7pm on Friday. Parents, grandparents and siblings welcome. CBP's will be selling pizza, wine, drinks, tuckshop, prizes. Loads of games and prizes for all the kids! Look forward to seeing you there. Carol and Julie
GRADES 1 and 2: Circle Sports Day and School Picnic: Our Grade 1’s and 2’s will be joining the Preparatory School for the exciting Circle Sports and Picnic on Friday 5 March 2010. This IS A MUST EVENT for our Grade 1’s and 2’s. Thank you to Mrs Roussopoulos and the Preparatory School for including us in this exciting event. Further information will follow at a later date.
DOGZCOOL SHOW: Monday 1 March 2010
Camps Bay Primary will be having a Dogzcool Show for the Foundation Phase learners (grades 1 to 3) that will be held on the 5-a-side field on Monday 1 March from 11h30 to 12h30. The grades 1 and 2 learners from the Preparatory School will be joining us for this fun show. Parents are welcome to attend this event.
NOTES4NOTES: Diarise Thursday 25 March (the night before school closes) for a fun packed Rock/Blues concert in our hall. Featured will be some of our star quality upcoming bands from both the primary and the high school, along with our main attraction being Albert Frost, a brilliant Rock/Blues guitarist. Don’t miss this exciting event. Time: 18:30 for 19:00. Price: Adults R50 – Children R20. ***Block bookings via the office 021 438 1503***
Albert Frost is an all-round master guitarist with a passion for music that reflects happiness over any audience and for lovers of all genres. He has performed and recorded with some of the world’s best musicians including Ali Farka Toure, Vusi Mahlasela, Arno Carstens, Koos Kombuis, Valiant Swart, Riku Latti, Louis Mhlanga and Simon Orange. He has shared stages with The Rolling Stones, R.E.M. and Simple Minds and performed for Nelson Mandela. Alongside Arno Carstens, he shared the stage with Neil Young, Bruce Springsteen and the Pixies.
He has played at all major festivals in South Africa as well as having had the honour of performing solo at the famed Isle of Wight festival, where he also did a collaboration with James Walsh from ‘Starsailor’. He has played in 11 Grahamstown Festivals, 8 Oudtshoorn KKNK festivals, 6 years at Aardklop, did a 4th performance at Woodstock, Splashy Fen – and incredibly, 2009 marked Albert’s 23rd Oppikoppi Festival performance.
ALL INTERESTED MUSIC PUPILS: We are organising a school outing to the wonderful African production of the Magic Flute at the new Fugard Theatre on Tuesday 23 February. Price is R50 per person (normal price R120) and the production is from 19:30 – 21:30. We have a block booking of 30 seats - parents and siblings are welcome, seats will be sold on a first come first served basis. Please send cash or cheque to Mrs Caldis and we will notify you of the details.
GRADE 3 Sunset SOCIAL: Friday 26th February from 5.30 pm till sunset at CLIFTON 3rd Beach. We would love to see you all there - bring picnic / balls / games and candles in brown paper bags. Any queries – phone Rose 084 558 5053/ Claudia 0825610720 / Dale 0722239247.
2ND HAND UNIFORM SHOP: Opening Friday 5th March, from 7.30 - 8.00am. Trade in your items that are too small for you, and get a 'trade-in' discount. Great prices.
TUCKSHOP: Opening Friday 5th March, and every Friday. Healthy snacks only.
STEELBAND: Please note there is no Steelband on tomorrow due to the Inter-house Gala.
PHONE CARD INCREASE IN COST: Please take note that the cost of a phone card is now R25.00. These are available from the Bursar’s office.
ICE LOLLIES FOR SALE: Ice-lollies will be on sale every Wednesday at first break at a cost of R2.00 to raise funds for the Grade 7 Farewell.
WEBSITE: We are in the process of redesigning our website – therefore please take note that the information on the website is not up to date but will be soon! We do, however, publish the newsletter on the website each week so should you wish to view it electronically please visit www.campsbayprimary.co.za and click on the news tab – it is as easy as that!
2009 SCHOOL MAGAZINE: THANK YOU: Every family who was enrolled at the school in 2009 should have received a school magazine that was sent home on Friday last week. If you did not receive a school magazine, please contact Pat at the office. A BIG thank you to the editors, Ms Gibbs and Ms Jensen, for driving this project throughout last year. I know Ms Gibbs was still busy doing the final touches in the December vacation. A BIG thank you to Mrs Vivienne Ashcroft who co-ordinated this three schools project. The three Camps Bay Schools have once again worked closely to produce three uniquely different magazines but with a similar ‘look’ and layout. THANK YOU.
Proudly Camps Bay Primary
S.P. COLLIER
PRINCIPAL
Summer in South Africa
Summer Summer Summer
The flavours of our nation
beach, city, country and bush
Diverse venues of the summer vacation
Summer Summer Summer
Exploring our colourful lands
Joburg, Durban, Free State and Cape Town
Utilizing our last cents and rands
Summer Summer Summer
Enjoying ourselves to the limit
December, January, February
Anticipating every minute
Summer Summer Summer
By Ginny Bintcliffe
PROVISIONAL DATES TO DIARISE:
DATES TO DIARISE – 1st TERM 2010
February 2010
Fri, 19
Inter-house Gala 8am – 1pm
Grade 1 & 2 Social: 5 – 7pm
March 2010
Wed, 3
SGB Meeting 5pm
Fri, 5
Mrs Linda Anders Birthday
CB Prep & Grade 1 & 2 Circle
Sports Picnic @ CBHS 3 – 9pm
Tues, 9
General Knowledge Round 1
Tues, 16 Gr. 7’s Depart for Camp
Fri, 12
Inter-Schools Relay Gala
Easter Egg Drive Begins
Fri, 19
‘Magic Maths’ Assembly
Gr. 7’s Return from Camp. March 2010 - Continued
Mon, 22
Public Holiday
Tues, 23
Inter-house General Knowledge Quiz
Thurs, 25
Reports issued at 2:30pm in hall
Notes4Notes Concert
Fri, 26
School ends at 11am.
Handover of Easter Eggs
S E L L I N G B E E
KARATE FOR SCHOLARS: Boys and girls. Daily classes in Greenpoint taught by Shihan 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. Visit www.karatekyokushin.za.org cost R400-00 per school term. We prefer teaching children at our club, as the environment is more conducive to install the necessary discipline essential in learning martial arts.
JOB VACANCY: I am looking for a part time or full time commission based sales person, to promote and sell a range of imported Tea Tree Oil products to health shops, pharmacies, and beauty salons. Would suit someone who is confident, enthusiastic, can work independently, has a car, and who is organised. Experience in beauty therapy would help but is not essential. Ability to sell and make lots of money is! Call Janette 072 9473511 or email janettehodgkinson@hotmail.com
LOOK AND FEEL GREAT THIS SUMMER WITH ADVENTURE BOOT CAMP!:
Camps Bay Beach - 07h45 - 8h45! Keeping your New Year´s resolution has never been this easy! Join Adventure Boot Camp´s four week outdoor fitness programme for women specially designed to target all those "stubborn" areas! What are you waiting for? Register now! www.AdventureBootCamp.co.za 021671 1741 082567 2267.
CAROO TUTORING: Tutoring: One-on-One, in your home, after school, any subject. We have a tutor for your needs. Tel: 021 713 3830 / www.carootutoring.co.za / info@carootutoring.co.za
KIDSYOGA : Improves focus, concentration, confidence, self-esteem. Benefits asthma, ADHD and brings balance between the mind and the body. YogaTots(3-7yrs) YogaKids(8-12yrs). Available at The Centre in Greenpoint, and Zenzero in City Bowl. For further details please contact Angie 084 991 4947 email ac_lawson@yahoo.com.
Last week Camps Bay Primary had a wonderful Valentine’s Week full of love, roses and chocolates! The week culminated with an exciting Assembly. Mr Collier dressed in Mandela outfit and mask entered the hall and presented a talk on Mr Mandela linking it to the fact that the 11 February marked the 20 year anniversary of Mr Mandela’s release from prison in 1990. Three points were emphasised and explained to the children to learn from Madiba:
Standing up for what is right even if it is hard: prepared to give up his life and 27 years imprisonment in the struggle for freedom and equality
His willingness to forgive
His humility and caring nature for others
On a lighter note, a boy from each class presented the lady teachers with a rose in the Assembly and the highlight was the love game of ‘Cupid’ played by Mr Rycroft and three lady teachers!
ROAD SAFETY: There have been a number of near incidents when children are being dropped off for school, particularly in the mornings and a number of parents have expressed their concern. Please could I ask you to be very careful when dropping off your child in the mornings. We will be presenting a road safety and instruction talk to the children in next week’s Assembly.
A group of parents have been investigating the road safety of the area around the school and are presently engaging with the Council, Municipality and Traffic Department, but it is a painfully slow process!
However, as an interim measure the following procedure will be implemented as of Monday 22 February 2010 and I appeal to you to support these measures:
The ADT Guard at the gate will assist with road safety in the mornings
Orange beacons will be placed outside the main entrance gate in the road to prevent vehicles from stopping in front of this gate as it serves as the entrance for children to the Netball court in the mornings. There is a no parking sign on the gate!
Orange beacons will be placed along the curb (adjacent to the Netball court) that will designate a STOP-AND-DROP ZONE. Please use this area as a stop-and-drop zone ONLY. The ADT Guard will assist to ensure that this area is used for this purpose only.
Children that are dropped off on the opposite side of the road must walk to the beacons opposite the entrance gate from which the ADT Guard will assist them in crossing the road.
Please could you ‘stop-and-drop your child off in the mornings rather than parking and accompanying your child on to the school grounds. This will alleviate congestion.
This a trial interim measure which may be subject to review but please assist us in the interests and safety of all our children. Thank you for your support.
INTER-HOUSE GALA: Friday 19 February 2010
Tomorrow is our Inter-House Gala from 08h00 to 13h00. This is a great event in which all children are given the opportunity to participate and swim. It will be held in our wonderful indoor pool. All parents are welcome to attend and support. You should have received a letter explaining the arrangements on the Inter-House Gala on Monday. Children must wear PE togs and trainers (takkies) to school and also bring the following items:
· Costume and towel
· Swimming cap (Camps Bay Primary or colour of house)
· Packed lunch or money for tuckshop
The Camps Bay Parents (CBP’s) will be running a tuckshop at various intervals during the course of the morning. Children are asked not to bring valuables (i.e. watches, cellphones etc) to school on this day.
ACADEMICS:
MERIT AWARDS: Congratulations to Zak Byskup who was presented with the first merit award of the year in the last assembly. We are proud of him and would like to encourage all our learners to do their best at all times. I am sure we will be handing out more academic merits soon!
EVENTS:
GRADES 1 and 2 Social Friday, 19 February 2010: There will be a social held in the Camps Bay Primary School hall for all Grade 1 and 2 families from 5 – 7pm on Friday. Parents, grandparents and siblings welcome. CBP's will be selling pizza, wine, drinks, tuckshop, prizes. Loads of games and prizes for all the kids! Look forward to seeing you there. Carol and Julie
GRADES 1 and 2: Circle Sports Day and School Picnic: Our Grade 1’s and 2’s will be joining the Preparatory School for the exciting Circle Sports and Picnic on Friday 5 March 2010. This IS A MUST EVENT for our Grade 1’s and 2’s. Thank you to Mrs Roussopoulos and the Preparatory School for including us in this exciting event. Further information will follow at a later date.
DOGZCOOL SHOW: Monday 1 March 2010
Camps Bay Primary will be having a Dogzcool Show for the Foundation Phase learners (grades 1 to 3) that will be held on the 5-a-side field on Monday 1 March from 11h30 to 12h30. The grades 1 and 2 learners from the Preparatory School will be joining us for this fun show. Parents are welcome to attend this event.
NOTES4NOTES: Diarise Thursday 25 March (the night before school closes) for a fun packed Rock/Blues concert in our hall. Featured will be some of our star quality upcoming bands from both the primary and the high school, along with our main attraction being Albert Frost, a brilliant Rock/Blues guitarist. Don’t miss this exciting event. Time: 18:30 for 19:00. Price: Adults R50 – Children R20. ***Block bookings via the office 021 438 1503***
Albert Frost is an all-round master guitarist with a passion for music that reflects happiness over any audience and for lovers of all genres. He has performed and recorded with some of the world’s best musicians including Ali Farka Toure, Vusi Mahlasela, Arno Carstens, Koos Kombuis, Valiant Swart, Riku Latti, Louis Mhlanga and Simon Orange. He has shared stages with The Rolling Stones, R.E.M. and Simple Minds and performed for Nelson Mandela. Alongside Arno Carstens, he shared the stage with Neil Young, Bruce Springsteen and the Pixies.
He has played at all major festivals in South Africa as well as having had the honour of performing solo at the famed Isle of Wight festival, where he also did a collaboration with James Walsh from ‘Starsailor’. He has played in 11 Grahamstown Festivals, 8 Oudtshoorn KKNK festivals, 6 years at Aardklop, did a 4th performance at Woodstock, Splashy Fen – and incredibly, 2009 marked Albert’s 23rd Oppikoppi Festival performance.
ALL INTERESTED MUSIC PUPILS: We are organising a school outing to the wonderful African production of the Magic Flute at the new Fugard Theatre on Tuesday 23 February. Price is R50 per person (normal price R120) and the production is from 19:30 – 21:30. We have a block booking of 30 seats - parents and siblings are welcome, seats will be sold on a first come first served basis. Please send cash or cheque to Mrs Caldis and we will notify you of the details.
GRADE 3 Sunset SOCIAL: Friday 26th February from 5.30 pm till sunset at CLIFTON 3rd Beach. We would love to see you all there - bring picnic / balls / games and candles in brown paper bags. Any queries – phone Rose 084 558 5053/ Claudia 0825610720 / Dale 0722239247.
2ND HAND UNIFORM SHOP: Opening Friday 5th March, from 7.30 - 8.00am. Trade in your items that are too small for you, and get a 'trade-in' discount. Great prices.
TUCKSHOP: Opening Friday 5th March, and every Friday. Healthy snacks only.
STEELBAND: Please note there is no Steelband on tomorrow due to the Inter-house Gala.
PHONE CARD INCREASE IN COST: Please take note that the cost of a phone card is now R25.00. These are available from the Bursar’s office.
ICE LOLLIES FOR SALE: Ice-lollies will be on sale every Wednesday at first break at a cost of R2.00 to raise funds for the Grade 7 Farewell.
WEBSITE: We are in the process of redesigning our website – therefore please take note that the information on the website is not up to date but will be soon! We do, however, publish the newsletter on the website each week so should you wish to view it electronically please visit www.campsbayprimary.co.za and click on the news tab – it is as easy as that!
2009 SCHOOL MAGAZINE: THANK YOU: Every family who was enrolled at the school in 2009 should have received a school magazine that was sent home on Friday last week. If you did not receive a school magazine, please contact Pat at the office. A BIG thank you to the editors, Ms Gibbs and Ms Jensen, for driving this project throughout last year. I know Ms Gibbs was still busy doing the final touches in the December vacation. A BIG thank you to Mrs Vivienne Ashcroft who co-ordinated this three schools project. The three Camps Bay Schools have once again worked closely to produce three uniquely different magazines but with a similar ‘look’ and layout. THANK YOU.
Proudly Camps Bay Primary
S.P. COLLIER
PRINCIPAL
Summer in South Africa
Summer Summer Summer
The flavours of our nation
beach, city, country and bush
Diverse venues of the summer vacation
Summer Summer Summer
Exploring our colourful lands
Joburg, Durban, Free State and Cape Town
Utilizing our last cents and rands
Summer Summer Summer
Enjoying ourselves to the limit
December, January, February
Anticipating every minute
Summer Summer Summer
By Ginny Bintcliffe
PROVISIONAL DATES TO DIARISE:
DATES TO DIARISE – 1st TERM 2010
February 2010
Fri, 19
Inter-house Gala 8am – 1pm
Grade 1 & 2 Social: 5 – 7pm
March 2010
Wed, 3
SGB Meeting 5pm
Fri, 5
Mrs Linda Anders Birthday
CB Prep & Grade 1 & 2 Circle
Sports Picnic @ CBHS 3 – 9pm
Tues, 9
General Knowledge Round 1
Tues, 16 Gr. 7’s Depart for Camp
Fri, 12
Inter-Schools Relay Gala
Easter Egg Drive Begins
Fri, 19
‘Magic Maths’ Assembly
Gr. 7’s Return from Camp. March 2010 - Continued
Mon, 22
Public Holiday
Tues, 23
Inter-house General Knowledge Quiz
Thurs, 25
Reports issued at 2:30pm in hall
Notes4Notes Concert
Fri, 26
School ends at 11am.
Handover of Easter Eggs
S E L L I N G B E E
KARATE FOR SCHOLARS: Boys and girls. Daily classes in Greenpoint taught by Shihan 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. Visit www.karatekyokushin.za.org cost R400-00 per school term. We prefer teaching children at our club, as the environment is more conducive to install the necessary discipline essential in learning martial arts.
JOB VACANCY: I am looking for a part time or full time commission based sales person, to promote and sell a range of imported Tea Tree Oil products to health shops, pharmacies, and beauty salons. Would suit someone who is confident, enthusiastic, can work independently, has a car, and who is organised. Experience in beauty therapy would help but is not essential. Ability to sell and make lots of money is! Call Janette 072 9473511 or email janettehodgkinson@hotmail.com
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CAROO TUTORING: Tutoring: One-on-One, in your home, after school, any subject. We have a tutor for your needs. Tel: 021 713 3830 / www.carootutoring.co.za / info@carootutoring.co.za
KIDSYOGA : Improves focus, concentration, confidence, self-esteem. Benefits asthma, ADHD and brings balance between the mind and the body. YogaTots(3-7yrs) YogaKids(8-12yrs). Available at The Centre in Greenpoint, and Zenzero in City Bowl. For further details please contact Angie 084 991 4947 email ac_lawson@yahoo.com.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Inter-Schools Athletics and Valentines Week
Dear Parent(s) / Guardian(s)
INTER-SCHOOLS ATHLETICS:
The Inter-Schools event on Saturday was a wonderful day. There were some fine performances by many of our athletes and the event was held in good spirit. The Camps Bay Parents (CBP’s) contributed to the atmosphere by running a busy tuckshop as well as braaing and selling boerewors rolls on the day. Thank you to all the parents who assisted with the tuckshop and the braaing. It was the first time that Camps Bay Primary has hosted the Inter-Schools Athletics and the event was a great success. There were some minor teething problems that we will rectify for next year. However, all participating schools have congratulated us and thanked us for a successful and special day. Thank you to Mrs Hamber and Mrs Weldon who were the chief organisers of this big event as well as to all the teachers and parents who gave up their Saturday morning to officiate at the event. Individual results are listed in the newsletter below but the final result was as follows:
1st Jan van Riebeeck
2nd Camps Bay Primary
3rd Tamboerskloof Primary
4th Reddam
5th Sea Point
Well done to all our athletes – we are very proud of you! Well done to all the spectators and supporters – I have had such positive feedback on the good behaviour of our pupils at the event. Thank you also to the wonderful House Captains/Cheerleaders who created such enthusiastic spirit at the event. Camps Bay Primary definitely showed that we have the best spirit!
Long distance Boys
U10 - 1200m – 1st Lusapho Malotana, U11 – 1200m – 1st Brandon Hareb,
U13 – 1500m – 1st Tommy Posen
Hurdles
U11 – 70m – 1st Brandon Hareb, U12 – 75m – 1st Moki Mtwa
Relay
U12 Boys Relay – 1st Camps Bay Primary
High Jump
U12 – Boys – 1st Moki Mtwa
Long Jump
U10 – Girls – 1st Alice Pillar 3.22 – New Record, U13 – Girls – 1st Zoë Gadeyne,
U11 – Boys – 1st Brandon Hareb, U10 – Girls – 1st Alice Piller, U13 – Girls – 1st Zoë Gadeyne
U11 – Boys – 1st Brandon Hareb, U12 – Girls – 1st Pauline Mouly 1.17m – New Record
Sprints
U9 Girls – 60m – 1st Kristen Ras, U7 Boys – 60m – 1st Matthew van Rooyen,
U10 Girls – 80m – 1st Khanyisile Pani, U11 Girls – 80m – 1st Calah Couzens,
U11 Boys – 80m – 1st Brandon Hareb, U12 Boys – 80m – 1st Jaudasche Malan – New Record: 11.41
U13 Girls – 100m – 1st Laylah Sujee, U11 Boys – 100m – 1st Brandon Hareb,
U12 Boys – 100m – 1st Jaudasche Malan, U13 Boys – 200m – 1st Tommy Posen
Open Boys – 100m – 1st Landry Lushima, U13 Girls – 150m – 1st Laylah Sujee
ASSEMBLY: FRIDAY 12 FEBRUARY 2010
The Assembly on Friday will focus on:
A brief talk on the release of Mandela 20 years ago.
Valentine’s Week
Inter-House Athletics
We will be handing out certificates to children who were placed 1st as well as announcing the final results of the Inter-House Athletics competition in the Assembly. Parents are invited to attend the Assembly. The Assembly will also include a fun ‘Cupid’ item involving the teachers!
VALENTINE’S WEEK:
There is a lot of excitement in the school as a result of the exciting events taking place during Valentine’s Week.
Guess the number of sweets in the jar (R2)
Raffle for movie tickets and sweets (R5)
Sending notes/letters (R1)
Buying and sending roses (R5)
Civvies Day on Friday 12 February 2010 (R5) – children must wear red and white
Valentine’s Dance: Friday evening 12 February 2010 for grades 6 and 7 pupils. (R20). The Grade 8’s at the high school who attended Camps Bay Primary last year have also been invited to attend to keep the grade 7 girls company! Teachers will be chaperoning the dance and a tuckshop will also be available. The dance starts at 6pm and children must be collected before or at 10pm promptly. You should have received a letter on pink paper explaining the events of Valentine’s Week and all the above events were explained to the children in the Assembly last week. Money from the Civvies Day will be donated to the SPCA.
ACADEMICS: EXTRA MATHEMATICS LESSONS: 14h30 – 15h00
In line with our focus on Mathematics this year, teachers will be consolidating the Maths taught during the week in weekly afternoon Maths lessons. All children are welcome to attend, however, children struggling with Mathematics and who perform poorly in the weekly Mathematics test on Friday will be required to attend.
Teachers will alternate lessons weekly i.e. one week Mrs Swart will teach the Grade 3’s and the next week Ms Goetz will take the lesson.
Grade 3: Wednesday (Mrs Swart / Ms Goetz)
Grade 4: Wednesday (Ms Africa / Ms Jensen)
Grade 5: Tuesday (Ms De Wit / Mrs Weldon)
Grade 6: Tuesday (Mr Rycroft / Mr Ryklieff)
Grade 7: Monday (Mrs Hamber)
STAFFING:
We will be hosting two student teachers from Switzerland, Ms Isabella Frey and Ms Nora Borschberg, at the school for three weeks from 15 February to 5 March 2010.
COMPLAINTS/PROBLEMS:
Please, parents, an appeal if you have any complaints or problems to make use of the correct channels to voice your concern. First port of call is to address the matter directly with the teacher and then the Grade Head. Teachers prefer you to deal with the issue with them directly. If the problem is still not resolved or if it is a serious issue you are welcome to speak to me directly. Please do not direct complaints to other parents as it does not resolve the problem. We need to work together and from our side we will endeavour to do our best to resolve the matter. Thank you for your support.
NEXT WEEK 15 February to 19 February 2010:
Monday 15 February: the Grade 3’s will be walking down to the Prep School at 08h00 on Monday morning accompanied by Mrs Swart and Ms Goetz to attend the assembly at the Prep School. Mrs Swart will send a letter to the parents of Grade 3 informing you of the arrangements.
Tuesday 16 February: Colin Sunkel Individual pupil photographs – order forms have to be placed by Friday 12 February 2010.
Wednesday 17 February: Grade 7 Open Day at Camps Bay High School 12h00 – 14h00. Mrs Hamber will provide the parents of Grade 7’s with a letter explaining the arrangements and Mrs Visagie will accompany the Grade 7’s to the Open Day.
Friday 19 February: Inter-House Gala (Grades 3 to 7) will take place in the morning during the school day. Mrs Hamber will send out a letter early next week informing you of the arrangements for the Inter-House Gala but it is a fun event in which all pupils participate and swim.
GRADES 1 and 2: Circle Sports Day and School Picnic
Our Grade 1’s and 2’s will be joining the Preparatory School for the exciting Circle Sports and Picnic on Friday 5 March 2010. Please diarise this date as this IS A MUST EVENT for our Grade 1’s and 2’s. Thank you to Mrs Roussopoulos and the Preparatory School for including us in this exciting event. Further information will follow at a later date.
GENERAL:
R.A.D. BALLET & CLASSICAL GREEK: As the primary school hall is not available this Friday 12 February our lessons will be held in the Preparatory School Hall. Please note the times and arrangement in the note given out on Wednesday. Thank you June and Lisl.
CAMPS BAY PARENTS (CBP): (ex-PTA): Thank you again to the Camps Bay Parents (CBP’s) for all their hard work and efforts at the Inter-Schools Athletics Day on Saturday morning. Thank you to all the parents who assisted and particularly to the parents who had to braai the boerewors all morning! R8000 was raised by your efforts! Thank you – you’re helping to make a difference to our school.
CHILDREN AFTER SCHOOL: A number of children are remaining behind after school in the afternoons waiting to be collected until late into the afternoon. These children are unsupervised and the school cannot be held responsible for incidents that take place. Children must be involved in an extra-curricular activity, attending homework class or be in After-Care which are supervised by an adult. Children who are not involved in an extra-curricular in the afternoons must go home or they will be placed in After-Care and you will be billed with the casual After-Care rate.
OPEN DAY AT CBHS for GRADE 7’s: Please diarise this date: Camps Bay High School's Open Day will be held on Wednesday, 17 February 2010, from 12h00 to 14h00. Parents are most welcome to attend.
GRADE 4 SOCIAL: Friday 26th February from 5pm till late at Clifton 4th beach on the right hand side of the beach (while facing the sea). Please bring picnic, warm clothing, bats / balls etc and candles in brown paper bags. Contact Helen Gosnell (4J) 084 880 3523 or Helen Bynes (4A) 084 659 9091 for any queries.
PHONE CARD INCREASE IN COST: Please take note the cost of a phone card is now R25.00. These are still available from the Bursar’s office.
SECOND HAND UNIFORM SHOP: Opening 19th Feb from 7.30 - 8.00. Fleeces, shirts, shorts, you name it!
ICE LOLLIES FOR SALE: Ice lollies will be on sale every Wednesday at first break at a cost of R2.00 to raise funds for the Grade 7 Farewell.
WEBSITE: We are in the process of redesigning our website – therefore please take note that the information on the website is not up to date. We do however publish the newsletter on the website each week so should you wish to view it electronically please visit www.campsbayprimary.co.za and click on the news tab.
Proudly Camps Bay Primary
S.P. COLLIER
PRINCIPAL
PROVISIONAL DATES TO DIARISE:
DATES TO DIARISE – 1st TERM 2010
February 2010
Fri, 12
Valentine’s Dance Gr. 6, 7 & 8
SPCA Civvies Day
Tues, 16
Colin Sunkel Individual Photos
Wed, 17
CBHS Open Day 12:00 – 14:00
Fri, 19
Inter-house Gala March 2010
Fri, 5
Mrs Linda Anders Birthday
Inter-schools Gala Gr. 3 – 7
Tues, 9
General Knowledge Round 1
Easter Egg Drive Begins
Tues, 16
Gr. 7’s Depart for Camp
Fri, 19
Gr. 7’s Return from Camp.
Mon, 22
Public Holiday
Tues, 23
Inter-house General Knowledge Quiz
Thurs, 25
Reports issued at 2:30pm in hall
Notes4Notes Concert
Fri, 26
School ends at 11am.
Handover of Easter Eggs
S E L L I N G B E E
SEEKING FULL-TIME HOUSE KEEPER: I am looking for a FULL TIME HOUSE KEEPER to start with immediate effect in CAMPS BAY. Tel : 021438-6161 cell 082 412 3048.
KARATE FOR SCHOLARS: Boys and girls. Daily classes in Greenpoint taught by Shihan 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. Visit www.karatekyokushin.za.org cost R400-00 per school term. We prefer teaching children at our club, as the environment is more conducive to install the necessary discipline essential in learning martial arts.
“OUTLOUD MUSIC": is offering seriously chilled adult beginner guitar group sessions on Tuesdays @ 8pm and Wednesdays @ 11am. Please call Myles on 082 568 5385.
SHEA VALENTINE: Two mums from our school (Lisa O’Donnell & Louise Robinson) will be launching their NEW clothing label “Shea Valentine” a line of Hippy, Chic Funky Clothing on Saturday 13 February 2010 at 14 Pitlochry Road (Off Houghton Drive, off Rottingdean Rd) Camps Bay 15:00 – 17:00. Please join us for snacks, drinks and to view our range. Look forward to seeing you there. Please call Elle on 083 536 7659 to RSVP.
INTER-SCHOOLS ATHLETICS:
The Inter-Schools event on Saturday was a wonderful day. There were some fine performances by many of our athletes and the event was held in good spirit. The Camps Bay Parents (CBP’s) contributed to the atmosphere by running a busy tuckshop as well as braaing and selling boerewors rolls on the day. Thank you to all the parents who assisted with the tuckshop and the braaing. It was the first time that Camps Bay Primary has hosted the Inter-Schools Athletics and the event was a great success. There were some minor teething problems that we will rectify for next year. However, all participating schools have congratulated us and thanked us for a successful and special day. Thank you to Mrs Hamber and Mrs Weldon who were the chief organisers of this big event as well as to all the teachers and parents who gave up their Saturday morning to officiate at the event. Individual results are listed in the newsletter below but the final result was as follows:
1st Jan van Riebeeck
2nd Camps Bay Primary
3rd Tamboerskloof Primary
4th Reddam
5th Sea Point
Well done to all our athletes – we are very proud of you! Well done to all the spectators and supporters – I have had such positive feedback on the good behaviour of our pupils at the event. Thank you also to the wonderful House Captains/Cheerleaders who created such enthusiastic spirit at the event. Camps Bay Primary definitely showed that we have the best spirit!
Long distance Boys
U10 - 1200m – 1st Lusapho Malotana, U11 – 1200m – 1st Brandon Hareb,
U13 – 1500m – 1st Tommy Posen
Hurdles
U11 – 70m – 1st Brandon Hareb, U12 – 75m – 1st Moki Mtwa
Relay
U12 Boys Relay – 1st Camps Bay Primary
High Jump
U12 – Boys – 1st Moki Mtwa
Long Jump
U10 – Girls – 1st Alice Pillar 3.22 – New Record, U13 – Girls – 1st Zoë Gadeyne,
U11 – Boys – 1st Brandon Hareb, U10 – Girls – 1st Alice Piller, U13 – Girls – 1st Zoë Gadeyne
U11 – Boys – 1st Brandon Hareb, U12 – Girls – 1st Pauline Mouly 1.17m – New Record
Sprints
U9 Girls – 60m – 1st Kristen Ras, U7 Boys – 60m – 1st Matthew van Rooyen,
U10 Girls – 80m – 1st Khanyisile Pani, U11 Girls – 80m – 1st Calah Couzens,
U11 Boys – 80m – 1st Brandon Hareb, U12 Boys – 80m – 1st Jaudasche Malan – New Record: 11.41
U13 Girls – 100m – 1st Laylah Sujee, U11 Boys – 100m – 1st Brandon Hareb,
U12 Boys – 100m – 1st Jaudasche Malan, U13 Boys – 200m – 1st Tommy Posen
Open Boys – 100m – 1st Landry Lushima, U13 Girls – 150m – 1st Laylah Sujee
ASSEMBLY: FRIDAY 12 FEBRUARY 2010
The Assembly on Friday will focus on:
A brief talk on the release of Mandela 20 years ago.
Valentine’s Week
Inter-House Athletics
We will be handing out certificates to children who were placed 1st as well as announcing the final results of the Inter-House Athletics competition in the Assembly. Parents are invited to attend the Assembly. The Assembly will also include a fun ‘Cupid’ item involving the teachers!
VALENTINE’S WEEK:
There is a lot of excitement in the school as a result of the exciting events taking place during Valentine’s Week.
Guess the number of sweets in the jar (R2)
Raffle for movie tickets and sweets (R5)
Sending notes/letters (R1)
Buying and sending roses (R5)
Civvies Day on Friday 12 February 2010 (R5) – children must wear red and white
Valentine’s Dance: Friday evening 12 February 2010 for grades 6 and 7 pupils. (R20). The Grade 8’s at the high school who attended Camps Bay Primary last year have also been invited to attend to keep the grade 7 girls company! Teachers will be chaperoning the dance and a tuckshop will also be available. The dance starts at 6pm and children must be collected before or at 10pm promptly. You should have received a letter on pink paper explaining the events of Valentine’s Week and all the above events were explained to the children in the Assembly last week. Money from the Civvies Day will be donated to the SPCA.
ACADEMICS: EXTRA MATHEMATICS LESSONS: 14h30 – 15h00
In line with our focus on Mathematics this year, teachers will be consolidating the Maths taught during the week in weekly afternoon Maths lessons. All children are welcome to attend, however, children struggling with Mathematics and who perform poorly in the weekly Mathematics test on Friday will be required to attend.
Teachers will alternate lessons weekly i.e. one week Mrs Swart will teach the Grade 3’s and the next week Ms Goetz will take the lesson.
Grade 3: Wednesday (Mrs Swart / Ms Goetz)
Grade 4: Wednesday (Ms Africa / Ms Jensen)
Grade 5: Tuesday (Ms De Wit / Mrs Weldon)
Grade 6: Tuesday (Mr Rycroft / Mr Ryklieff)
Grade 7: Monday (Mrs Hamber)
STAFFING:
We will be hosting two student teachers from Switzerland, Ms Isabella Frey and Ms Nora Borschberg, at the school for three weeks from 15 February to 5 March 2010.
COMPLAINTS/PROBLEMS:
Please, parents, an appeal if you have any complaints or problems to make use of the correct channels to voice your concern. First port of call is to address the matter directly with the teacher and then the Grade Head. Teachers prefer you to deal with the issue with them directly. If the problem is still not resolved or if it is a serious issue you are welcome to speak to me directly. Please do not direct complaints to other parents as it does not resolve the problem. We need to work together and from our side we will endeavour to do our best to resolve the matter. Thank you for your support.
NEXT WEEK 15 February to 19 February 2010:
Monday 15 February: the Grade 3’s will be walking down to the Prep School at 08h00 on Monday morning accompanied by Mrs Swart and Ms Goetz to attend the assembly at the Prep School. Mrs Swart will send a letter to the parents of Grade 3 informing you of the arrangements.
Tuesday 16 February: Colin Sunkel Individual pupil photographs – order forms have to be placed by Friday 12 February 2010.
Wednesday 17 February: Grade 7 Open Day at Camps Bay High School 12h00 – 14h00. Mrs Hamber will provide the parents of Grade 7’s with a letter explaining the arrangements and Mrs Visagie will accompany the Grade 7’s to the Open Day.
Friday 19 February: Inter-House Gala (Grades 3 to 7) will take place in the morning during the school day. Mrs Hamber will send out a letter early next week informing you of the arrangements for the Inter-House Gala but it is a fun event in which all pupils participate and swim.
GRADES 1 and 2: Circle Sports Day and School Picnic
Our Grade 1’s and 2’s will be joining the Preparatory School for the exciting Circle Sports and Picnic on Friday 5 March 2010. Please diarise this date as this IS A MUST EVENT for our Grade 1’s and 2’s. Thank you to Mrs Roussopoulos and the Preparatory School for including us in this exciting event. Further information will follow at a later date.
GENERAL:
R.A.D. BALLET & CLASSICAL GREEK: As the primary school hall is not available this Friday 12 February our lessons will be held in the Preparatory School Hall. Please note the times and arrangement in the note given out on Wednesday. Thank you June and Lisl.
CAMPS BAY PARENTS (CBP): (ex-PTA): Thank you again to the Camps Bay Parents (CBP’s) for all their hard work and efforts at the Inter-Schools Athletics Day on Saturday morning. Thank you to all the parents who assisted and particularly to the parents who had to braai the boerewors all morning! R8000 was raised by your efforts! Thank you – you’re helping to make a difference to our school.
CHILDREN AFTER SCHOOL: A number of children are remaining behind after school in the afternoons waiting to be collected until late into the afternoon. These children are unsupervised and the school cannot be held responsible for incidents that take place. Children must be involved in an extra-curricular activity, attending homework class or be in After-Care which are supervised by an adult. Children who are not involved in an extra-curricular in the afternoons must go home or they will be placed in After-Care and you will be billed with the casual After-Care rate.
OPEN DAY AT CBHS for GRADE 7’s: Please diarise this date: Camps Bay High School's Open Day will be held on Wednesday, 17 February 2010, from 12h00 to 14h00. Parents are most welcome to attend.
GRADE 4 SOCIAL: Friday 26th February from 5pm till late at Clifton 4th beach on the right hand side of the beach (while facing the sea). Please bring picnic, warm clothing, bats / balls etc and candles in brown paper bags. Contact Helen Gosnell (4J) 084 880 3523 or Helen Bynes (4A) 084 659 9091 for any queries.
PHONE CARD INCREASE IN COST: Please take note the cost of a phone card is now R25.00. These are still available from the Bursar’s office.
SECOND HAND UNIFORM SHOP: Opening 19th Feb from 7.30 - 8.00. Fleeces, shirts, shorts, you name it!
ICE LOLLIES FOR SALE: Ice lollies will be on sale every Wednesday at first break at a cost of R2.00 to raise funds for the Grade 7 Farewell.
WEBSITE: We are in the process of redesigning our website – therefore please take note that the information on the website is not up to date. We do however publish the newsletter on the website each week so should you wish to view it electronically please visit www.campsbayprimary.co.za and click on the news tab.
Proudly Camps Bay Primary
S.P. COLLIER
PRINCIPAL
PROVISIONAL DATES TO DIARISE:
DATES TO DIARISE – 1st TERM 2010
February 2010
Fri, 12
Valentine’s Dance Gr. 6, 7 & 8
SPCA Civvies Day
Tues, 16
Colin Sunkel Individual Photos
Wed, 17
CBHS Open Day 12:00 – 14:00
Fri, 19
Inter-house Gala March 2010
Fri, 5
Mrs Linda Anders Birthday
Inter-schools Gala Gr. 3 – 7
Tues, 9
General Knowledge Round 1
Easter Egg Drive Begins
Tues, 16
Gr. 7’s Depart for Camp
Fri, 19
Gr. 7’s Return from Camp.
Mon, 22
Public Holiday
Tues, 23
Inter-house General Knowledge Quiz
Thurs, 25
Reports issued at 2:30pm in hall
Notes4Notes Concert
Fri, 26
School ends at 11am.
Handover of Easter Eggs
S E L L I N G B E E
SEEKING FULL-TIME HOUSE KEEPER: I am looking for a FULL TIME HOUSE KEEPER to start with immediate effect in CAMPS BAY. Tel : 021438-6161 cell 082 412 3048.
KARATE FOR SCHOLARS: Boys and girls. Daily classes in Greenpoint taught by Shihan 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. Visit www.karatekyokushin.za.org cost R400-00 per school term. We prefer teaching children at our club, as the environment is more conducive to install the necessary discipline essential in learning martial arts.
“OUTLOUD MUSIC": is offering seriously chilled adult beginner guitar group sessions on Tuesdays @ 8pm and Wednesdays @ 11am. Please call Myles on 082 568 5385.
SHEA VALENTINE: Two mums from our school (Lisa O’Donnell & Louise Robinson) will be launching their NEW clothing label “Shea Valentine” a line of Hippy, Chic Funky Clothing on Saturday 13 February 2010 at 14 Pitlochry Road (Off Houghton Drive, off Rottingdean Rd) Camps Bay 15:00 – 17:00. Please join us for snacks, drinks and to view our range. Look forward to seeing you there. Please call Elle on 083 536 7659 to RSVP.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Inter-Schools Athletics
Dear Parent(s) / Guardian(s)
INTER-HOUSE ATHLETICS:
The Inter-House Athletics event on Monday was a great success and the postponement worked out well as the event took place on a cloudy and wind-free morning! It was a wonderful day full of spirit – the House Captains and cheerleaders presented excellent routines. There were also some excellent performances on the track by the athletes. One of the highlights of the day was our new podium (thanks to the Friedman family) on which the top three placed athletes in each event were congratulated. Well done to all the participants – you are all winners! Thank you to Mrs Hamber and Mrs Weldon who were the main organisers of the event. Thank you to all the teachers, staff and parents who officiated and also thank you to the Camps Bay Parents (CBP) for providing the tuckshop facility.
The final House points were as follows:
1. Orange House 452 points
2. Purple House 390 points
3. Blue House 333 points
INTER-SCHOOLS ATHLETICS:
The school is gearing up for the Inter-Schools Athletics event that is being held on Saturday 6 February 2010 at the high school fields from 08h30 to 13h00. Please come along and support even if it is for part of the morning. Camps Bay Primary is hosting the event and the other schools participating are Jan van Riebeeck, Tamboerskloof Primary, Reddam and Sea Point Primary. We would like as many Camps Bay Primary pupils present as possible as supporters. Our House Captains will be there to lead the cheerleading to show the other schools the spirit that we have at Camps Bay Primary! Pupils, athletes and spectators, must wear Physical Education clothes and trainers (‘takkies’) that will be more comfortable.
This is a huge event to organise so please any parents who would like to assist with timekeeping and officiating, please contact Mrs Hamber. The tuckshop will be in operation and boerewors rolls will be on sale.
VALENTINE’S WEEK:
Next week is Valentine’s Week at the school and the committee of teachers have some exciting and romantic events planned which they will launch in the Assembly on Friday morning. I have been given ‘strict instructions’ not to divulge information before the assembly, however, a flyer will be sent home on Monday explaining all the events for next week. The week will culminate with the Valentine’s Dance for the Grade 6’s and 7’s. The Grade 8’s who were at Camps Bay Primary last year will also be invited to attend.
COLIN SUNKEL INDIVIDUAL PHOTOGRAPHS: Each child has received an envelope from Colin Sunkel Photography with today’s newsletter. Should you wish your child to be photographed kindly complete the required details on the envelope and send it to school by next Thursday, 12 February together with the correct amount of money. Please note if we do not receive the envelope back your child will not be photographed on 16 February.
GRADES 1 and 2: Circle Sports Day and School Picnic: Our Grade 1’s and 2’s will be joining the Preparatory School for the exciting Circle Sports and Picnic on Friday 5 March 2010. Please diarise this date as this IS A MUST EVENT for our Grade 1’s and 2’s. Thank you to Mrs Roussopoulos and the Preparatory School for including us in this exciting event. Further information will follow at a later date.
GENERAL:
LIBRARY NEWS: The library has been completely refurbished. It has been repainted, has a soft wall-to-wall carpet, new shelving and couches, cushions, beanbags, ottomans and a warm rug in greens, yellows and oranges. It is now a very welcoming space and the children love it. On behalf of the Camps Bay Primary ‘family’ I would like to say a special thanks to Susie Joubert who has driven this project to upgrade our library and make it a special place in our school. Camps Bay Primary is proud to have one of the best primary school libraries in the country. We invite parents to pop in and see it for themselves.
CAMPS BAY PARENTS (CBP): (ex-PTA)
We need you! Camps Bay Primary needs the involvement of our parents to make our school a success. Plans on the agenda is a tuckshop on Fridays selling healthy foods, a second-hand clothing shop and raising funds for a piece of the playground to be covered with astro-turf grass!! Please get involved and support our Camps Bay Parents (CBPs).
Start by offering to assist at the tuckshop at Inter-Schools Athletics on Saturday morning. Dads are also needed to help with the braaing of the boerewors for the boerewors rolls. Join the ‘Camps Bay family’ and make a difference!
To provide feedback on money raised last year, new desks for both grade 4 classes were purchased and solar shielding was placed on the windows of the grades 6 and 7 classrooms to reduce the heat in these venues and improve the comfort of the learning environment for the pupils and teachers. Desks for the grade 5 classes are still under discussion by the Planning Committee of the SGB to ensure that we purchase the correct type of desks.
MESSAGES FROM THE CBP's:
Thanks to all parents who worked like trojans at our hotdog and tuckshop stand. Look forward to seeing all parents at the Inter-Schools Athletics Day on Saturday.
We are looking for big plastic containers to hold drinks and ice at our functions. Please check your garages! Carol 07220026091
MY SCHOOL: Win a Gift Hamper with our Back2School Swipe Competition!
Visit Woolworths Piazza Da Luz between 1st February and 28th February. Swipe your MySchool card with every purchase to raise funds for your school. The supporter with the most SWIPE transactions will win!!! Include your Name and School on your till-slip, and deposit in the MySchool box in-store. Terms: This competition is open to MySchool supporters of Reddam House and Camps Bay Primary School only. In-Store draw on the 1st March 2010.
Happy swiping! Jacqui Paton – MySchool Community Organiser
APPEAL FOR ICE CREAM CONTAINERS: If you have any empty ice-cream containers please do not throw them away. Kindly drop them off with Belinda at the Bursar’s office.
OPEN DAY AT CBHS for GRADE 7’s: Please diarise this date: Camps Bay High School's Open Day will be held on Wednesday, 17 February 2010, from 12h00 to 14h00. Parents are most welcome to attend.
ICE LOLLIES FOR SALE: Ice lollies will be on sale every Wednesday at first break at a cost of R2.00 to raise funds for the Grade 7 Farewell.
WEBSITE: We are in the process of redesigning our website. Should you not wish to have pictures of your children published on the website, kindly notify the office by email at office@campsbayprimary.co.za.
Proudly Camps Bay Primary
S.P. COLLIER
PRINCIPAL
PROVISIONAL DATES TO DIARISE:
DATES TO DIARISE – 1st TERM 2010
February 2010
Sat, 6
Inter-schools Athletics @ CBHS Fields Gr. 2 – 7
Fri, 12
Valentine’s Dance Gr. 6, 7 & 8
SPCA Civvies Day
Tues, 16
Colin Sunkel Individual Photos
Wed, 17
CBHS Open Day 12:00 – 14:00
Fri, 19
Inter-house Gala March 2010
March 2010
Fri, 5
Mrs Linda Anders Birthday
Tues, 9
General Knowledge Round 1
Fri, 12
Inter-schools Gala Gr. 3 – 7
Easter Egg Drive Begins
Tues, 16
Gr. 7’s Depart for Camp
Fri, 19
Gr. 7’s Return from Camp.
Mon, 22
Public Holiday
Tues, 23
Inter-house General Knowledge Quiz
Thurs, 25
Reports issued at 2:30pm in hall
Notes4Notes Concert
Fri, 26
School ends at 11am.
Handover of Easter Eggs
S E L L I N G B E E
SEEKING FULL-TIME HOUSE KEEPER: I am looking for a FULL TIME HOUSE KEEPER to start with immediate effect in CAMPS BAY. Tel : 021438-6161 cell 082 412 3048.
ELITE LANGUAGE ACADEMY: We provide support in the comfort of your home or at school. Learning areas: English, Afrikaans, Maths and Study methods call Wendy 083 292 8886.
BACHELOR PAD / FLAT / STUDIO / GRANNY FLAT WANTED: Furnished and self contained anywhere along the Atlantic Seaboard or City Bowl on a monthly basis until May 2010. Could be small one bedroom flat. Willing to share. Please contact Edwina on 083 701 8430.
WII GAME SPORTS FOR SALE: WII Game Sports Resort for sale R450 brand new. Please contact Sam 083 440 6077.
KARATE FOR SCHOLARS: Boys and girls. Daily classes in Greenpoint taught by Shihan 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. Visit www.karatekyokushin.za.org cost R400-00 per school term. We prefer teaching children at our club, as the environment is more conducive to install the necessary discipline essential in learning martial arts.
ITALIAN SCHOOL OF CAPE TOWN: Learn Italian and bring Italy closer to you. Classes are held at the Camps Bay Prep School. 13:30 – 14:30 – Grade R to Grade 2. 14:45 – 15:45 – Grade 3 – Grade 7. Advanced payment for the whole year R950. Single term payment R250. Minimum of 6 students per class required. To book please contact 021 465 8261 or email info@scuolaitalianadelcapo.co.za
FOR SALE: Cape Dolphins long Navy Team Parker jacket with fleece – hardly worn age 7-8yrs R200. Zero red and black shortie wetsuit age 9 yrs old. R250. Both in excellent condition.
Phone: 0794936541
TUTORING: I am a current university student, past pupil of this school and current OBE system. I am offering assistance with daily homework, projects, assignments and note-making, exam and test preparations. Situated in Camps Bay. Contact Kate 072 999 0438.
BABYSITTING: Babysitter available in Camps Bay area from Monday to Saturday nights. Excellent references. I am a current university student. Please contact Kate on 072 999 0438.
“OUTLOUD MUSIC": is offering seriously chilled adult beginner guitar group sessions on Tuesdays @ 8pm and Wednesdays @ 11am. Please call Myles on 082 568 5385.
INTER-HOUSE ATHLETICS:
The Inter-House Athletics event on Monday was a great success and the postponement worked out well as the event took place on a cloudy and wind-free morning! It was a wonderful day full of spirit – the House Captains and cheerleaders presented excellent routines. There were also some excellent performances on the track by the athletes. One of the highlights of the day was our new podium (thanks to the Friedman family) on which the top three placed athletes in each event were congratulated. Well done to all the participants – you are all winners! Thank you to Mrs Hamber and Mrs Weldon who were the main organisers of the event. Thank you to all the teachers, staff and parents who officiated and also thank you to the Camps Bay Parents (CBP) for providing the tuckshop facility.
The final House points were as follows:
1. Orange House 452 points
2. Purple House 390 points
3. Blue House 333 points
INTER-SCHOOLS ATHLETICS:
The school is gearing up for the Inter-Schools Athletics event that is being held on Saturday 6 February 2010 at the high school fields from 08h30 to 13h00. Please come along and support even if it is for part of the morning. Camps Bay Primary is hosting the event and the other schools participating are Jan van Riebeeck, Tamboerskloof Primary, Reddam and Sea Point Primary. We would like as many Camps Bay Primary pupils present as possible as supporters. Our House Captains will be there to lead the cheerleading to show the other schools the spirit that we have at Camps Bay Primary! Pupils, athletes and spectators, must wear Physical Education clothes and trainers (‘takkies’) that will be more comfortable.
This is a huge event to organise so please any parents who would like to assist with timekeeping and officiating, please contact Mrs Hamber. The tuckshop will be in operation and boerewors rolls will be on sale.
VALENTINE’S WEEK:
Next week is Valentine’s Week at the school and the committee of teachers have some exciting and romantic events planned which they will launch in the Assembly on Friday morning. I have been given ‘strict instructions’ not to divulge information before the assembly, however, a flyer will be sent home on Monday explaining all the events for next week. The week will culminate with the Valentine’s Dance for the Grade 6’s and 7’s. The Grade 8’s who were at Camps Bay Primary last year will also be invited to attend.
COLIN SUNKEL INDIVIDUAL PHOTOGRAPHS: Each child has received an envelope from Colin Sunkel Photography with today’s newsletter. Should you wish your child to be photographed kindly complete the required details on the envelope and send it to school by next Thursday, 12 February together with the correct amount of money. Please note if we do not receive the envelope back your child will not be photographed on 16 February.
GRADES 1 and 2: Circle Sports Day and School Picnic: Our Grade 1’s and 2’s will be joining the Preparatory School for the exciting Circle Sports and Picnic on Friday 5 March 2010. Please diarise this date as this IS A MUST EVENT for our Grade 1’s and 2’s. Thank you to Mrs Roussopoulos and the Preparatory School for including us in this exciting event. Further information will follow at a later date.
GENERAL:
LIBRARY NEWS: The library has been completely refurbished. It has been repainted, has a soft wall-to-wall carpet, new shelving and couches, cushions, beanbags, ottomans and a warm rug in greens, yellows and oranges. It is now a very welcoming space and the children love it. On behalf of the Camps Bay Primary ‘family’ I would like to say a special thanks to Susie Joubert who has driven this project to upgrade our library and make it a special place in our school. Camps Bay Primary is proud to have one of the best primary school libraries in the country. We invite parents to pop in and see it for themselves.
CAMPS BAY PARENTS (CBP): (ex-PTA)
We need you! Camps Bay Primary needs the involvement of our parents to make our school a success. Plans on the agenda is a tuckshop on Fridays selling healthy foods, a second-hand clothing shop and raising funds for a piece of the playground to be covered with astro-turf grass!! Please get involved and support our Camps Bay Parents (CBPs).
Start by offering to assist at the tuckshop at Inter-Schools Athletics on Saturday morning. Dads are also needed to help with the braaing of the boerewors for the boerewors rolls. Join the ‘Camps Bay family’ and make a difference!
To provide feedback on money raised last year, new desks for both grade 4 classes were purchased and solar shielding was placed on the windows of the grades 6 and 7 classrooms to reduce the heat in these venues and improve the comfort of the learning environment for the pupils and teachers. Desks for the grade 5 classes are still under discussion by the Planning Committee of the SGB to ensure that we purchase the correct type of desks.
MESSAGES FROM THE CBP's:
Thanks to all parents who worked like trojans at our hotdog and tuckshop stand. Look forward to seeing all parents at the Inter-Schools Athletics Day on Saturday.
We are looking for big plastic containers to hold drinks and ice at our functions. Please check your garages! Carol 07220026091
MY SCHOOL: Win a Gift Hamper with our Back2School Swipe Competition!
Visit Woolworths Piazza Da Luz between 1st February and 28th February. Swipe your MySchool card with every purchase to raise funds for your school. The supporter with the most SWIPE transactions will win!!! Include your Name and School on your till-slip, and deposit in the MySchool box in-store. Terms: This competition is open to MySchool supporters of Reddam House and Camps Bay Primary School only. In-Store draw on the 1st March 2010.
Happy swiping! Jacqui Paton – MySchool Community Organiser
APPEAL FOR ICE CREAM CONTAINERS: If you have any empty ice-cream containers please do not throw them away. Kindly drop them off with Belinda at the Bursar’s office.
OPEN DAY AT CBHS for GRADE 7’s: Please diarise this date: Camps Bay High School's Open Day will be held on Wednesday, 17 February 2010, from 12h00 to 14h00. Parents are most welcome to attend.
ICE LOLLIES FOR SALE: Ice lollies will be on sale every Wednesday at first break at a cost of R2.00 to raise funds for the Grade 7 Farewell.
WEBSITE: We are in the process of redesigning our website. Should you not wish to have pictures of your children published on the website, kindly notify the office by email at office@campsbayprimary.co.za.
Proudly Camps Bay Primary
S.P. COLLIER
PRINCIPAL
PROVISIONAL DATES TO DIARISE:
DATES TO DIARISE – 1st TERM 2010
February 2010
Sat, 6
Inter-schools Athletics @ CBHS Fields Gr. 2 – 7
Fri, 12
Valentine’s Dance Gr. 6, 7 & 8
SPCA Civvies Day
Tues, 16
Colin Sunkel Individual Photos
Wed, 17
CBHS Open Day 12:00 – 14:00
Fri, 19
Inter-house Gala March 2010
March 2010
Fri, 5
Mrs Linda Anders Birthday
Tues, 9
General Knowledge Round 1
Fri, 12
Inter-schools Gala Gr. 3 – 7
Easter Egg Drive Begins
Tues, 16
Gr. 7’s Depart for Camp
Fri, 19
Gr. 7’s Return from Camp.
Mon, 22
Public Holiday
Tues, 23
Inter-house General Knowledge Quiz
Thurs, 25
Reports issued at 2:30pm in hall
Notes4Notes Concert
Fri, 26
School ends at 11am.
Handover of Easter Eggs
S E L L I N G B E E
SEEKING FULL-TIME HOUSE KEEPER: I am looking for a FULL TIME HOUSE KEEPER to start with immediate effect in CAMPS BAY. Tel : 021438-6161 cell 082 412 3048.
ELITE LANGUAGE ACADEMY: We provide support in the comfort of your home or at school. Learning areas: English, Afrikaans, Maths and Study methods call Wendy 083 292 8886.
BACHELOR PAD / FLAT / STUDIO / GRANNY FLAT WANTED: Furnished and self contained anywhere along the Atlantic Seaboard or City Bowl on a monthly basis until May 2010. Could be small one bedroom flat. Willing to share. Please contact Edwina on 083 701 8430.
WII GAME SPORTS FOR SALE: WII Game Sports Resort for sale R450 brand new. Please contact Sam 083 440 6077.
KARATE FOR SCHOLARS: Boys and girls. Daily classes in Greenpoint taught by Shihan 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. Visit www.karatekyokushin.za.org cost R400-00 per school term. We prefer teaching children at our club, as the environment is more conducive to install the necessary discipline essential in learning martial arts.
ITALIAN SCHOOL OF CAPE TOWN: Learn Italian and bring Italy closer to you. Classes are held at the Camps Bay Prep School. 13:30 – 14:30 – Grade R to Grade 2. 14:45 – 15:45 – Grade 3 – Grade 7. Advanced payment for the whole year R950. Single term payment R250. Minimum of 6 students per class required. To book please contact 021 465 8261 or email info@scuolaitalianadelcapo.co.za
FOR SALE: Cape Dolphins long Navy Team Parker jacket with fleece – hardly worn age 7-8yrs R200. Zero red and black shortie wetsuit age 9 yrs old. R250. Both in excellent condition.
Phone: 0794936541
TUTORING: I am a current university student, past pupil of this school and current OBE system. I am offering assistance with daily homework, projects, assignments and note-making, exam and test preparations. Situated in Camps Bay. Contact Kate 072 999 0438.
BABYSITTING: Babysitter available in Camps Bay area from Monday to Saturday nights. Excellent references. I am a current university student. Please contact Kate on 072 999 0438.
“OUTLOUD MUSIC": is offering seriously chilled adult beginner guitar group sessions on Tuesdays @ 8pm and Wednesdays @ 11am. Please call Myles on 082 568 5385.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Inter-House Athletics
Dear Parent(s) / Guardian(s)
We had a wonderful talk in the Assembly on Friday by Mr Achmat Hassiem on his encounter with a shark in 2006 as a lifeguard on Muizenberg beach. He lost his leg in the shark attack but he relates his setback into an event that has changed his life in a positive way. The children were completely engrossed in his story for an hour. He represented the South African swimming team in the Para-Olympics in Beijing in 2008 and he is now a public speaker in demand. Please ask your child about this amazing talk?
INTER-HOUSE ATHLETICS:
THE INTER-HOUSE ATHLETICS HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO MONDAY 1 FEBRUARY 2010 and will still be held on the Camps Bay High School field. The weather forecast for tomorrow is the same as today with a howling south-easterIy wind which makes it an extremely unpleasant day for all concerned. I personally went up to the high school today to do an inspection of the conditions and the wind will make it impossible to run an Inter-House Athletics Day. We will also not be able to put up gazebos for protection for the children from the sun. The weather forecast for Monday 1 February is cloudy with a moderate south-westerly wind which will make for a pleasant and enjoyable day. Keep your fingers crossed!
Tomorrow, Friday 29 February 2010 will be a normal academic school day closing at the normal school time on Friday at 13h00. Children must come to school in school uniform and bring books to school.
Enclosed with this newsletter is a letter and a programme from Mrs Hamber explaining the arrangements for the Inter-House Athletics. A reminder to please ensure that your child has a cap, water and applies sunscreen before leaving home in the morning. Food (hot-dogs) will be on sale and water will be available. We have arranged for a number of gazebos to be erected for shade and protection. Please a request from the high school: NO PARKING ON THE FIELD at the high school is permitted. Please could you use the car-park or ‘stop-and-drop’ parking area below the school
HIGH JUMP and LONG JUMP FINALS:
The Finals for these events in the U10, U11 and U12 boys and girls age-groups scheduled for this afternoon (Thursday) have unfortunately also been postponed to next week due to the wind. It is not safe to run high jump events in this level of wind as the mats lift off the ground. Further information on these events will follow next week.
RELAY PRACTICE:
We will run relay practices tomorrow, Friday 29 January 2010 on the Symmonds Field from 13h00 to 14h00 for those children that have been selected to run in the relay events.
AFTERCARE-INTER-HOUSE ATHLETICS: Kindly note that arrangements have been made to transport the aftercare children back to the primary school. Should your child not be attending aftercare on Monday afternoon, please notify Elaine beforehand by calling her on 082 720 7705.
GRADES 1 and 2: Circle Sports Day and School Picnic
Our Grade 1’s and 2’s will not be participating in the Inter-House Athletics but will be joining the Preparatory School for the exciting Circle Sports and Picnic on Friday 5 March 2010. Please diarise this date as this IS A MUST EVENT for our Grade 1’s and 2’s. Thank you to Mrs Roussopoulos and the Preparatory School for including us in this exciting event. Further information will follow at a later date.
WELL DONE: Gadi Friedman (Grade 4) who competed in the Jack Currie Championships this past weekend and swam in the U12 age division even though he is only 9 years old! He did extremely well and won a Silver medal in the 400m freestyle, a Gold medal in the 200m freestyle and another Silver medal for the 100m freestyle. He also swam his personal best time of 1 minute 13 seconds for 100m freestyle! Well done, Gadi - we are proud of you!
EXTRA-MURALS:
Teachers in charge of the extra-mural meet the children at a set venue (like their classroom or outside the school entrance nearest the kitchen) where they take the register before leaving together for the main venue.
For all extra-murals that take place on the Symmonds Field the children will be walked to and from the fields by the teacher-in-charge of the practice. PLEASE DO NOT LIFT YOUR CHILD TO AND FROM THE FIELDS. This creates a lot of confusion for the child and the teacher who takes the register before they leave for the field. We would also prefer you not to collect your child from the Symmonds Field because in the event you are late, we cannot leave any child alone waiting for you to arrive and we cannot delay the rest of the team who are going to be collected back at school.
Camps Bay Primary has a policy of ‘no cancellation’ of sport or matches unless rain or extremely strong wind. Mrs Hamber and I make a decision at second break and in the event of any cancellations or changes of venue we always try to notify parents via the sms service at second break 12h30 – 13h00. However, sometimes opposing schools cancel matches at the last minute and we can only inform you as soon as we are notified which sometimes is towards the end of the day.
An appeal to you to please ensure that your child wears the school cap and applies sunscreen at each practice.
CULTURAL:
RAD BALLET AND CLASSICAL GREEK: Lessons have commenced. Just a reminder that a full term’s notice or a term’s fee in lieu thereof is required when terminating lessons – as per contract reminders in last term’s newsletter. We look forward to seeing you all on Wednesdays or Fridays. Mrs G and Lisl.
STEELBAND: Please note there will be Steelband tomorrow as per normal.
GENERAL:
LIBRARY NEWS: The library has been completely refurbished. It has been repainted, has a soft wall-to-wall carpet, new shelving and couches, cushions, beanbags, ottomans and a warm rug in greens, yellows and oranges. It is now a very welcoming space and the children love it. We invite parents to pop in and see it for themselves. The final order of books from the 2009 Read-a-thon has arrived. This brings the total of new books bought last year to 350. A list of the latest books is attached to this newsletter – children will be able to take them out from next week.
GRADE SOCIALS: For the past few years every grade has organised a family ‘get-together’ in the first term, usually in the form of a picnic at a public place (Clifton is very popular). In the past, the PTA assigned specific dates, but as this is such a busy term it was felt best to leave it to parents to organise their own grade event and time, should they wish to organise a grade social. The teachers would be happy to assist by allowing notices to be stuck in homework diaries.
OPEN DAY AT CBHS for GRADE 7’s: Please diarise this date: Camps Bay High School's Open Day will be held on Wednesday, 17 February 2010, from 12h00 to 14h00. Parents are most welcome to attend.
ICE LOLLIES FOR SALE: Icel lollies will be on sale every Friday at break at a cost of R2.00 to raise funds for the Grade 7 Farewell.
CAMPS BAY PARENTS (CBP): Reminder CBP's - Thank you to everyone who came to our 1st CBP meeting. We look forward to seeing everyone at the athletics on Monday, we need you to come and help, lots of hotdogs/tuckshop/drinks to sell! We would also like to say thank you to all parents who have already handed in their R200. All parents who need to still do so, kindly send to school in an envelope marked “FAO: Bursar’’. Many thanks, Carol and Julie CBP’S
LIFTING ARRANGEMENTS / PRIVATE MESSAGES: We would like to remind parents that pupils may purchase phone cards for their private phone calls as these cannot be made on the school telephones. Parents, please also remember that it is not convenient for the secretary’s office to convey lifting arrangement messages and private messages to pupils which could have been made before arriving at school, we will of course make an exception in cases of emergency.
WEBSITE: We are in the process of redesigning our website. Should you not wish to have pictures of your children published on the website, kindly notify the office by email at office@campsbayprimary.co.za.
CHEST FREEZER: Does anyone have a chest freezer that they can donate to the school? Please check your garage! Carol 0722002691
UCT RAG: 4th February UCT RAG presents Cape Town’s most notorious magazine. The SAX Appeal will be sold all over the streets of Cape Town. Please support this 77 year old tradition with a R20 donation for the magazine, all in the name of raising funds for SHAWCO, a dynamic and innovative student-run NGO.
Proudly Camps Bay Primary
S.P. COLLIER
PRINCIPAL
PROVISIONAL DATES TO DIARISE:
DATES TO DIARISE – 1st TERM 2010
February 2010
Mon, 1
Inter-house Athletics @ CBHS Fields Gr 3 – 7.
Wed, 3
Birthday Mrs Elaine Allen
Thurs, 4
Financial Assistance Meeting
Sat, 6
Inter-schools Athletics @ CBHS Fields Gr. 2 – 7
Fri, 12
Valentine’s Dance Gr. 6, 7 & 8
SPCA Civvies Day
Tues, 16
Colin Sunkel Individual Photos
Wed, 17
CBHS Open Day 12:00 – 14:00
Fri, 19
Inter-house Gala
March 2010
Fri, 5
Mrs Linda Anders Birthday
Tues, 9
General Knowledge Round 1
Fri, 12
Inter-schools Gala Gr. 3 – 7
Easter Egg Drive Begins
Tues, 16
Gr. 7’s Depart for Camp
Fri, 19
Gr. 7’s Return from Camp.
Mon, 22
Public Holiday
Tues, 23
Inter-house General Knowledge Quiz
Thurs, 25
Reports issued at 2:30pm in hall
Notes4Notes Concert
Fri, 26
School ends at 11am.
Handover of Easter Eggs
We had a wonderful talk in the Assembly on Friday by Mr Achmat Hassiem on his encounter with a shark in 2006 as a lifeguard on Muizenberg beach. He lost his leg in the shark attack but he relates his setback into an event that has changed his life in a positive way. The children were completely engrossed in his story for an hour. He represented the South African swimming team in the Para-Olympics in Beijing in 2008 and he is now a public speaker in demand. Please ask your child about this amazing talk?
INTER-HOUSE ATHLETICS:
THE INTER-HOUSE ATHLETICS HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO MONDAY 1 FEBRUARY 2010 and will still be held on the Camps Bay High School field. The weather forecast for tomorrow is the same as today with a howling south-easterIy wind which makes it an extremely unpleasant day for all concerned. I personally went up to the high school today to do an inspection of the conditions and the wind will make it impossible to run an Inter-House Athletics Day. We will also not be able to put up gazebos for protection for the children from the sun. The weather forecast for Monday 1 February is cloudy with a moderate south-westerly wind which will make for a pleasant and enjoyable day. Keep your fingers crossed!
Tomorrow, Friday 29 February 2010 will be a normal academic school day closing at the normal school time on Friday at 13h00. Children must come to school in school uniform and bring books to school.
Enclosed with this newsletter is a letter and a programme from Mrs Hamber explaining the arrangements for the Inter-House Athletics. A reminder to please ensure that your child has a cap, water and applies sunscreen before leaving home in the morning. Food (hot-dogs) will be on sale and water will be available. We have arranged for a number of gazebos to be erected for shade and protection. Please a request from the high school: NO PARKING ON THE FIELD at the high school is permitted. Please could you use the car-park or ‘stop-and-drop’ parking area below the school
HIGH JUMP and LONG JUMP FINALS:
The Finals for these events in the U10, U11 and U12 boys and girls age-groups scheduled for this afternoon (Thursday) have unfortunately also been postponed to next week due to the wind. It is not safe to run high jump events in this level of wind as the mats lift off the ground. Further information on these events will follow next week.
RELAY PRACTICE:
We will run relay practices tomorrow, Friday 29 January 2010 on the Symmonds Field from 13h00 to 14h00 for those children that have been selected to run in the relay events.
AFTERCARE-INTER-HOUSE ATHLETICS: Kindly note that arrangements have been made to transport the aftercare children back to the primary school. Should your child not be attending aftercare on Monday afternoon, please notify Elaine beforehand by calling her on 082 720 7705.
GRADES 1 and 2: Circle Sports Day and School Picnic
Our Grade 1’s and 2’s will not be participating in the Inter-House Athletics but will be joining the Preparatory School for the exciting Circle Sports and Picnic on Friday 5 March 2010. Please diarise this date as this IS A MUST EVENT for our Grade 1’s and 2’s. Thank you to Mrs Roussopoulos and the Preparatory School for including us in this exciting event. Further information will follow at a later date.
WELL DONE: Gadi Friedman (Grade 4) who competed in the Jack Currie Championships this past weekend and swam in the U12 age division even though he is only 9 years old! He did extremely well and won a Silver medal in the 400m freestyle, a Gold medal in the 200m freestyle and another Silver medal for the 100m freestyle. He also swam his personal best time of 1 minute 13 seconds for 100m freestyle! Well done, Gadi - we are proud of you!
EXTRA-MURALS:
Teachers in charge of the extra-mural meet the children at a set venue (like their classroom or outside the school entrance nearest the kitchen) where they take the register before leaving together for the main venue.
For all extra-murals that take place on the Symmonds Field the children will be walked to and from the fields by the teacher-in-charge of the practice. PLEASE DO NOT LIFT YOUR CHILD TO AND FROM THE FIELDS. This creates a lot of confusion for the child and the teacher who takes the register before they leave for the field. We would also prefer you not to collect your child from the Symmonds Field because in the event you are late, we cannot leave any child alone waiting for you to arrive and we cannot delay the rest of the team who are going to be collected back at school.
Camps Bay Primary has a policy of ‘no cancellation’ of sport or matches unless rain or extremely strong wind. Mrs Hamber and I make a decision at second break and in the event of any cancellations or changes of venue we always try to notify parents via the sms service at second break 12h30 – 13h00. However, sometimes opposing schools cancel matches at the last minute and we can only inform you as soon as we are notified which sometimes is towards the end of the day.
An appeal to you to please ensure that your child wears the school cap and applies sunscreen at each practice.
CULTURAL:
RAD BALLET AND CLASSICAL GREEK: Lessons have commenced. Just a reminder that a full term’s notice or a term’s fee in lieu thereof is required when terminating lessons – as per contract reminders in last term’s newsletter. We look forward to seeing you all on Wednesdays or Fridays. Mrs G and Lisl.
STEELBAND: Please note there will be Steelband tomorrow as per normal.
GENERAL:
LIBRARY NEWS: The library has been completely refurbished. It has been repainted, has a soft wall-to-wall carpet, new shelving and couches, cushions, beanbags, ottomans and a warm rug in greens, yellows and oranges. It is now a very welcoming space and the children love it. We invite parents to pop in and see it for themselves. The final order of books from the 2009 Read-a-thon has arrived. This brings the total of new books bought last year to 350. A list of the latest books is attached to this newsletter – children will be able to take them out from next week.
GRADE SOCIALS: For the past few years every grade has organised a family ‘get-together’ in the first term, usually in the form of a picnic at a public place (Clifton is very popular). In the past, the PTA assigned specific dates, but as this is such a busy term it was felt best to leave it to parents to organise their own grade event and time, should they wish to organise a grade social. The teachers would be happy to assist by allowing notices to be stuck in homework diaries.
OPEN DAY AT CBHS for GRADE 7’s: Please diarise this date: Camps Bay High School's Open Day will be held on Wednesday, 17 February 2010, from 12h00 to 14h00. Parents are most welcome to attend.
ICE LOLLIES FOR SALE: Icel lollies will be on sale every Friday at break at a cost of R2.00 to raise funds for the Grade 7 Farewell.
CAMPS BAY PARENTS (CBP): Reminder CBP's - Thank you to everyone who came to our 1st CBP meeting. We look forward to seeing everyone at the athletics on Monday, we need you to come and help, lots of hotdogs/tuckshop/drinks to sell! We would also like to say thank you to all parents who have already handed in their R200. All parents who need to still do so, kindly send to school in an envelope marked “FAO: Bursar’’. Many thanks, Carol and Julie CBP’S
LIFTING ARRANGEMENTS / PRIVATE MESSAGES: We would like to remind parents that pupils may purchase phone cards for their private phone calls as these cannot be made on the school telephones. Parents, please also remember that it is not convenient for the secretary’s office to convey lifting arrangement messages and private messages to pupils which could have been made before arriving at school, we will of course make an exception in cases of emergency.
WEBSITE: We are in the process of redesigning our website. Should you not wish to have pictures of your children published on the website, kindly notify the office by email at office@campsbayprimary.co.za.
CHEST FREEZER: Does anyone have a chest freezer that they can donate to the school? Please check your garage! Carol 0722002691
UCT RAG: 4th February UCT RAG presents Cape Town’s most notorious magazine. The SAX Appeal will be sold all over the streets of Cape Town. Please support this 77 year old tradition with a R20 donation for the magazine, all in the name of raising funds for SHAWCO, a dynamic and innovative student-run NGO.
Proudly Camps Bay Primary
S.P. COLLIER
PRINCIPAL
PROVISIONAL DATES TO DIARISE:
DATES TO DIARISE – 1st TERM 2010
February 2010
Mon, 1
Inter-house Athletics @ CBHS Fields Gr 3 – 7.
Wed, 3
Birthday Mrs Elaine Allen
Thurs, 4
Financial Assistance Meeting
Sat, 6
Inter-schools Athletics @ CBHS Fields Gr. 2 – 7
Fri, 12
Valentine’s Dance Gr. 6, 7 & 8
SPCA Civvies Day
Tues, 16
Colin Sunkel Individual Photos
Wed, 17
CBHS Open Day 12:00 – 14:00
Fri, 19
Inter-house Gala
March 2010
Fri, 5
Mrs Linda Anders Birthday
Tues, 9
General Knowledge Round 1
Fri, 12
Inter-schools Gala Gr. 3 – 7
Easter Egg Drive Begins
Tues, 16
Gr. 7’s Depart for Camp
Fri, 19
Gr. 7’s Return from Camp.
Mon, 22
Public Holiday
Tues, 23
Inter-house General Knowledge Quiz
Thurs, 25
Reports issued at 2:30pm in hall
Notes4Notes Concert
Fri, 26
School ends at 11am.
Handover of Easter Eggs
S E L L I N G B E E
REMEDIAL TEACHING/TUTORING: Shelley Kahn 082 429 2137.
JEWISH STUDIES: Learning Hebrew, having fun learning Jewish religion. To anyone who is interested please call Shelley Kahn 082 429 2137.
ELITE LANGUAGE ACADEMY: We provide support in the comfort of your home or at school. Learning areas: English, Afrikaans, Maths and Study methods call Wendy 083 292 8886.
BACHELOR PAD / FLAT / STUDIO / GRANNY FLAT WANTED: Furnished and self contained anywhere along the Atlantic Seaboard or City Bowl on a monthly basis until May 2010. Could be small one bedroom flat. Willing to share. Please contact Edwina on 083 701 8430.
KARATE FOR SCHOLARS: Boys and girls. Daily classes in Greenpoint taught by Shihan 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. Visit www.karatekyokushin.za.org cost R400-00 per school term. We prefer teaching children at our club, as the environment is more conducive to install the necessary discipline essential in learning martial arts.
CRICKET GEAR FOR SALE: Cricket pads, helmet and gloves @ R350, including the bag R450. Please contact Cathy on 0736767561
ITALIAN SCHOOL OF CAPE TOWN: Learn Italian and bring Italy closer to you. Classes are held at the Camps Bay Prep School. 13:30 – 14:30 – Grade R to Grade 2. 14:45 – 15:45 – Grade 3 – Grade 7. Advanced payment for the whole year R950. Single term payment R250. Minimum of 6 students per class required. To book please contact 021 465 8261 or email info@scuolaitalianadelcapo.co.za
REMEDIAL TEACHING/TUTORING: Shelley Kahn 082 429 2137.
JEWISH STUDIES: Learning Hebrew, having fun learning Jewish religion. To anyone who is interested please call Shelley Kahn 082 429 2137.
ELITE LANGUAGE ACADEMY: We provide support in the comfort of your home or at school. Learning areas: English, Afrikaans, Maths and Study methods call Wendy 083 292 8886.
BACHELOR PAD / FLAT / STUDIO / GRANNY FLAT WANTED: Furnished and self contained anywhere along the Atlantic Seaboard or City Bowl on a monthly basis until May 2010. Could be small one bedroom flat. Willing to share. Please contact Edwina on 083 701 8430.
KARATE FOR SCHOLARS: Boys and girls. Daily classes in Greenpoint taught by Shihan 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. Visit www.karatekyokushin.za.org cost R400-00 per school term. We prefer teaching children at our club, as the environment is more conducive to install the necessary discipline essential in learning martial arts.
CRICKET GEAR FOR SALE: Cricket pads, helmet and gloves @ R350, including the bag R450. Please contact Cathy on 0736767561
ITALIAN SCHOOL OF CAPE TOWN: Learn Italian and bring Italy closer to you. Classes are held at the Camps Bay Prep School. 13:30 – 14:30 – Grade R to Grade 2. 14:45 – 15:45 – Grade 3 – Grade 7. Advanced payment for the whole year R950. Single term payment R250. Minimum of 6 students per class required. To book please contact 021 465 8261 or email info@scuolaitalianadelcapo.co.za
Friday, January 22, 2010
Inter-house Athletics
Dear Parent(s) / Guardian(s)
Thank you to those parents that attended the information meeting on Tuesday evening. I hope it was informative and that the term 1 calendar received will assist you with your planning and organisation. Thank you for your support at the meeting and it was great to feel the Camps Bay Primary spirit among our parents! Parents who did not attend the meeting may collect a term 1 calendar from Reception.
Welcome to the two student teachers from UCT, namely, Ms Ashley Corns and Ms Lauren Morgan (ex Camps Bay High pupil), who are presently doing their teaching practical at Camps Bay Primary before resuming their studies to qualify as Intermediate Phase teachers in 2010.
The academic programme is now in full swing and a reminder of the weekly Maths revision tests on Fridays! By the end of this week you should have received an Assessment Timetable from your child’s class teacher of the FORMAL assessments that will be taking place this term. If you have not received this Assessment Timetable from your child, please contact your child’s class teacher for a copy.
ASSEMBLY: FRIDAY 22 JANUARY 2010: There will not be a formal assembly this week as we have organised a guest speaker, Mr Achmat Hassiem, who was a victim of a shark attack and he will be addressing the school. By all accounts he is an exciting public speaker who turns his personal encounter into a positive story! It should be great and you are welcome to attend. Please be aware that there is no graphic visual material that could be disturbing for the children.
This week has been an exciting week on the sports front in that we were able to use the newly marked Athletics track on the Symmonds Field for the Inter-House Athletics Trials. All the teachers were present including Mrs Sally Smith, the new Athletics coach and all the children in each House were given the opportunity to participate in the Sprints, High Jump and Long Jump. It was a lot of fun and the pupils thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon, apart from the howling ‘Cape Doctor’ on Wednesday afternoon for Orange House!
The sports registration forms and extra-mural timetable for Term 1 of 2010 accompanies this newsletter. You are required to assist your child in making a selection as this involves a commitment for the duration of the term. The extra-mural programme for all sports commences on Monday 25 January 2010. It is our policy that every child participates in ONE summer and ONE winter sporting extra-mural activity. All children MUST participate and the teachers have been instructed to run a register and take roll call at practices as well as follow-up on absenteeism from sports practices. Please ensure that your child attends the practices.
INTER-HOUSE ATHLETICS: Next week Friday 29 January 2010 is the Inter-House Athletics (grades 3 to 7) that is held on the track at Camps Bay High School. Accompanied with this Newsletter is a letter providing you with further information. The Inter-House Athletics event is a fun and exciting day on the school calendar so please make an effort to attend. The event does include a keenly contested race for Moms and Dads! (grades 1 and 2 will have their Athletics event with the preparatory school)
ATHLETICS: As an Athletics track has been marked on the Symmonds fields in preparation for training this term. Mrs Sally Smith, a Physical Education teacher and an Athletics coach has been employed to coach Athletics, this season. Athletics is a multi-disciplinary sport and we need assistance with the coaching of High Jump, Long Jump and Hurdles. If there are any parents who would like to assist, particularly during the next three weeks, in preparation for the Inter-Schools event, please contact Mrs Hamber at 021-438 1503.
CULTURAL:
RAD BALLET AND CLASSICAL GREEK: If anyone has outgrown their ballet or national uniforms please will you hand the items to Lisl to sell in our second-hand shop. All items must be clearly marked. Looking forward to a happy and successful year of dance. Mrs G and Lisl.
STEELBAND: Reminder to all Steelband members that Steelband starts tomorrow Friday, 22 January and that there will be no Steelband next week Friday due to Inter-house Athletics.
GENERAL:
EXTRA-MURALS:
CAMI MATHS: A reminder that Cami Maths starts on Wednesday 27 January 2010.
CAMPS BAY PARENTS (CBP): Reminder all parents and guardians who would like to assist the Camps Bay Parents (ex-PTA) please attend the meeting on Monday 25 January 2010 at 08h00 in the Science Lab. WE NEED YOU! Make sure you are part of the Camps Bay family! Julie and Carol are looking forward to a huge turnout of parents at the meeting!
AFRIKAANS IS FUN! Afrikaans has been identified as a weakness at Camps Bay Primary and we have put a number of strategies in place in an effort to strengthen Afrikaans in the classroom. However, we have had an offer from an Afrikaans teacher, Mrs Bernita Lombard, who is willing to offer conversational Afrikaans classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 to 6.30pm. Mrs Lombard assures me that the Afrikaans lessons are exciting and fun! The cost of the lessons is R110 each and will be in the Kumon room at Camps Bay Primary. You will be receiving a flyer with next week’s newsletter providing you with more details. The lessons are scheduled to start on Monday 15 February 2010.
SECOND-HAND CLOTHING: Please note we are in the process of starting a second-hand clothing shop and we will endeavour to keep you informed of any developments. Should you have any second-hand clothing requirements prior to the opening of the shop, please contact Carol Bysshe on 072 200 2691.
SMS REMINDER SYSTEM: Please note we require only one number to send out sms reminders to – if two numbers have been provided on the personal information schedules we have selected the mother’s cell number. Please notify the office by email at office@campsbayprimary.co.za should you wish to change this number.
WEBSITE: We are in the process of redesigning our website. Should you not wish to have pictures of your children published on the website, kindly notify the office by email at office@campsbayprimary.co.za.
PROVISIONAL DATES TO DIARISE:
DATES TO DIARISE – 1st TERM 2010
January 2010
Mon, 25
- Extra-murals begin
Fri, 29
- Inter-house Athletics @ CBHS Fields Gr. 3 - 7
February 2010
Wed, 3
- Birthday – Mrs Elaine Allen
Thurs, 4
- Financial Assistance Meeting
Sat, 6
- Inter-schools Athletics @ CBHS Fields Gr. 2 – 7
Fri, 12
-Valentine’s Dance Gr. 6, 7 & 8
- SPCA Civvies Day
Tues, 16
- Colin Sunkel Individual Photos March 2010
Fri, 5
- Mrs Linda Anders Birthday
Tues, 9
- General Knowledge Round 1
Fri, 12
- Inter-schools Gala Gr. 3 – 7
- Easter Egg Drive Begins
Tues, 16
- Gr. 7’s Depart for Camp
Fri, 19
- Gr. 7’s Return from Camp.
Mon, 22
- Public Holiday
Tues, 23
- Inter-house General Knowledge Quiz
Thurs, 25
- Reports issued at 2:30pm in hall
- Notes4Notes Concert
Fri, 26
- School ends at 11am.
- Handover of Easter Eggs
Proudly Camps Bay Primary
S.P. COLLIER
PRINCIPAL
S E L L I N G B E E
REMEDIAL TEACHING/TUTORING: Shelley Kahn 082 429 2137.
JEWISH STUDIES: Learning Hebrew, having fun learning Jewish religion. To anyone who is interested please call Shelley Kahn 082 429 2137.
ELITE LANGUAGE ACADEMY: We provide support in the comfort of your home or at school. Learning areas: English, Afrikaans, Maths and Study methods call Wendy 083 292 8886.
GUITAR FOR SALE: Beginners guitar, nylon string. Please call Julie on 083 410 9574.
BACHELOR PAD / FLAT / STUDIO / GRANNY FLAT WANTED: Furnished and self contained anywhere along the Atlantic Seaboard or City Bowl on a monthly basis until May 2010. Could be small one bedroom flat. Willing to share. Please contact Edwina on 083 701 8430.
GYMNASTICS: Sportiv Developmental Gymnastics is offering classes for both boys and girls at Camps Bay Prep. This well established programme is based on lift and motor skills development for the primary school kids from Grade 1 and up. Run by Youssi Neuman ex Olympic gymnast, senior gymnastics coach with over 20 years of experience both locally and internationally. Please come and join us for a free of charge trial lesson on Monday 25 January 2010 between 15:15 – 16:30. Trial lessons are offered on a regular basis in coordination with the coach. Parents confirmation is required and can be done on 021 551 1779 or 076 704 4170.
Thank you to those parents that attended the information meeting on Tuesday evening. I hope it was informative and that the term 1 calendar received will assist you with your planning and organisation. Thank you for your support at the meeting and it was great to feel the Camps Bay Primary spirit among our parents! Parents who did not attend the meeting may collect a term 1 calendar from Reception.
Welcome to the two student teachers from UCT, namely, Ms Ashley Corns and Ms Lauren Morgan (ex Camps Bay High pupil), who are presently doing their teaching practical at Camps Bay Primary before resuming their studies to qualify as Intermediate Phase teachers in 2010.
The academic programme is now in full swing and a reminder of the weekly Maths revision tests on Fridays! By the end of this week you should have received an Assessment Timetable from your child’s class teacher of the FORMAL assessments that will be taking place this term. If you have not received this Assessment Timetable from your child, please contact your child’s class teacher for a copy.
ASSEMBLY: FRIDAY 22 JANUARY 2010: There will not be a formal assembly this week as we have organised a guest speaker, Mr Achmat Hassiem, who was a victim of a shark attack and he will be addressing the school. By all accounts he is an exciting public speaker who turns his personal encounter into a positive story! It should be great and you are welcome to attend. Please be aware that there is no graphic visual material that could be disturbing for the children.
This week has been an exciting week on the sports front in that we were able to use the newly marked Athletics track on the Symmonds Field for the Inter-House Athletics Trials. All the teachers were present including Mrs Sally Smith, the new Athletics coach and all the children in each House were given the opportunity to participate in the Sprints, High Jump and Long Jump. It was a lot of fun and the pupils thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon, apart from the howling ‘Cape Doctor’ on Wednesday afternoon for Orange House!
The sports registration forms and extra-mural timetable for Term 1 of 2010 accompanies this newsletter. You are required to assist your child in making a selection as this involves a commitment for the duration of the term. The extra-mural programme for all sports commences on Monday 25 January 2010. It is our policy that every child participates in ONE summer and ONE winter sporting extra-mural activity. All children MUST participate and the teachers have been instructed to run a register and take roll call at practices as well as follow-up on absenteeism from sports practices. Please ensure that your child attends the practices.
INTER-HOUSE ATHLETICS: Next week Friday 29 January 2010 is the Inter-House Athletics (grades 3 to 7) that is held on the track at Camps Bay High School. Accompanied with this Newsletter is a letter providing you with further information. The Inter-House Athletics event is a fun and exciting day on the school calendar so please make an effort to attend. The event does include a keenly contested race for Moms and Dads! (grades 1 and 2 will have their Athletics event with the preparatory school)
ATHLETICS: As an Athletics track has been marked on the Symmonds fields in preparation for training this term. Mrs Sally Smith, a Physical Education teacher and an Athletics coach has been employed to coach Athletics, this season. Athletics is a multi-disciplinary sport and we need assistance with the coaching of High Jump, Long Jump and Hurdles. If there are any parents who would like to assist, particularly during the next three weeks, in preparation for the Inter-Schools event, please contact Mrs Hamber at 021-438 1503.
CULTURAL:
RAD BALLET AND CLASSICAL GREEK: If anyone has outgrown their ballet or national uniforms please will you hand the items to Lisl to sell in our second-hand shop. All items must be clearly marked. Looking forward to a happy and successful year of dance. Mrs G and Lisl.
STEELBAND: Reminder to all Steelband members that Steelband starts tomorrow Friday, 22 January and that there will be no Steelband next week Friday due to Inter-house Athletics.
GENERAL:
EXTRA-MURALS:
CAMI MATHS: A reminder that Cami Maths starts on Wednesday 27 January 2010.
CAMPS BAY PARENTS (CBP): Reminder all parents and guardians who would like to assist the Camps Bay Parents (ex-PTA) please attend the meeting on Monday 25 January 2010 at 08h00 in the Science Lab. WE NEED YOU! Make sure you are part of the Camps Bay family! Julie and Carol are looking forward to a huge turnout of parents at the meeting!
AFRIKAANS IS FUN! Afrikaans has been identified as a weakness at Camps Bay Primary and we have put a number of strategies in place in an effort to strengthen Afrikaans in the classroom. However, we have had an offer from an Afrikaans teacher, Mrs Bernita Lombard, who is willing to offer conversational Afrikaans classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 to 6.30pm. Mrs Lombard assures me that the Afrikaans lessons are exciting and fun! The cost of the lessons is R110 each and will be in the Kumon room at Camps Bay Primary. You will be receiving a flyer with next week’s newsletter providing you with more details. The lessons are scheduled to start on Monday 15 February 2010.
SECOND-HAND CLOTHING: Please note we are in the process of starting a second-hand clothing shop and we will endeavour to keep you informed of any developments. Should you have any second-hand clothing requirements prior to the opening of the shop, please contact Carol Bysshe on 072 200 2691.
SMS REMINDER SYSTEM: Please note we require only one number to send out sms reminders to – if two numbers have been provided on the personal information schedules we have selected the mother’s cell number. Please notify the office by email at office@campsbayprimary.co.za should you wish to change this number.
WEBSITE: We are in the process of redesigning our website. Should you not wish to have pictures of your children published on the website, kindly notify the office by email at office@campsbayprimary.co.za.
PROVISIONAL DATES TO DIARISE:
DATES TO DIARISE – 1st TERM 2010
January 2010
Mon, 25
- Extra-murals begin
Fri, 29
- Inter-house Athletics @ CBHS Fields Gr. 3 - 7
February 2010
Wed, 3
- Birthday – Mrs Elaine Allen
Thurs, 4
- Financial Assistance Meeting
Sat, 6
- Inter-schools Athletics @ CBHS Fields Gr. 2 – 7
Fri, 12
-Valentine’s Dance Gr. 6, 7 & 8
- SPCA Civvies Day
Tues, 16
- Colin Sunkel Individual Photos March 2010
Fri, 5
- Mrs Linda Anders Birthday
Tues, 9
- General Knowledge Round 1
Fri, 12
- Inter-schools Gala Gr. 3 – 7
- Easter Egg Drive Begins
Tues, 16
- Gr. 7’s Depart for Camp
Fri, 19
- Gr. 7’s Return from Camp.
Mon, 22
- Public Holiday
Tues, 23
- Inter-house General Knowledge Quiz
Thurs, 25
- Reports issued at 2:30pm in hall
- Notes4Notes Concert
Fri, 26
- School ends at 11am.
- Handover of Easter Eggs
Proudly Camps Bay Primary
S.P. COLLIER
PRINCIPAL
S E L L I N G B E E
REMEDIAL TEACHING/TUTORING: Shelley Kahn 082 429 2137.
JEWISH STUDIES: Learning Hebrew, having fun learning Jewish religion. To anyone who is interested please call Shelley Kahn 082 429 2137.
ELITE LANGUAGE ACADEMY: We provide support in the comfort of your home or at school. Learning areas: English, Afrikaans, Maths and Study methods call Wendy 083 292 8886.
GUITAR FOR SALE: Beginners guitar, nylon string. Please call Julie on 083 410 9574.
BACHELOR PAD / FLAT / STUDIO / GRANNY FLAT WANTED: Furnished and self contained anywhere along the Atlantic Seaboard or City Bowl on a monthly basis until May 2010. Could be small one bedroom flat. Willing to share. Please contact Edwina on 083 701 8430.
GYMNASTICS: Sportiv Developmental Gymnastics is offering classes for both boys and girls at Camps Bay Prep. This well established programme is based on lift and motor skills development for the primary school kids from Grade 1 and up. Run by Youssi Neuman ex Olympic gymnast, senior gymnastics coach with over 20 years of experience both locally and internationally. Please come and join us for a free of charge trial lesson on Monday 25 January 2010 between 15:15 – 16:30. Trial lessons are offered on a regular basis in coordination with the coach. Parents confirmation is required and can be done on 021 551 1779 or 076 704 4170.
Friday, January 15, 2010
Dear Parent(s) / Guardian(s)
Welcome back to all our families. I trust you all enjoyed a relaxing holiday and are ready to become involved in what promises to be a wonderful 2010. I would like to take this opportunity of also welcoming all our new children and parents to the Camps Bay Primary School ‘family’.
We have a number of new pupils at Camps Bay Primary this year and I am pleased to inform you that the classes for Grade 3 to 6 are completely full. The total number of pupils in the school is presently 325 children.
Grade 1: class of 18 new pupils
Grade 2: 2 new pupils
Grade 3: 2 classes of 30 pupils in each class
Grade 4: 6 new pupils
Grade 5: 6 new pupils
Grade 6: 5 new pupils
Grade 7: 3 new pupils
2010 is going to be an exciting year for South Africa and we are also looking forward to another exciting year at Camps Bay Primary.
There will be an important information evening for all parents, particularly the parents of children in grades 4 to 7 on Tuesday 19 January 2010 at 18:00 - 19:00 in the Bernie Segal Memorial Hall.
Welcome back to the teaching staff as well as to the administration and support staff. It gives me great pleasure to inform you that all our teachers have returned to teach at Camps Bay Primary School this year, which is wonderful news. A special welcome to our newly appointed Grade 2 teacher, Ms Ruth Alexander, who joins the staff. I am also pleased to inform you that we have a full complement of competent, committed and well-qualified teaching staff that comprises the team for 2010.
The team consists of:
Principal:
Mr Stuart Collier
Deputy Principal:
Mrs Liesel Visagie
Head of Foundation Phase:
Mrs Tina Swart
Teaching Staff:
Grade 1:
Ms Nelle Bührmann
Grade 2:
Ms Ruth Alexander
Grade 3:
Mrs Tina Swart and Ms Joanne Goetz
Grade 4:
Ms Hayley Africa and Ms Elizabeth Jensen
Grade 5:
Mrs Gina de Wit and Mrs Tertia Weldon
Grade 6:
Mr Luke Rycroft and Mr Neil Ryklieff
Grade 7:
Mrs Beth Hamber and Mrs Liesel Visagie
Music:
Ms Caroline Attwell and Ms Deborah Ferreira
Computers:
Mrs Tharieta Bosman
Xhosa:
Ms Feziwe Selepe
Library:
Mrs Susann Olivier
Learning Support:
Mrs Wendy Hammond
Admin Staff:
Principal’s Secretary:
Mrs Pat Readman
Bursar:
Mrs Belinda Caldis
Secretary/Receptionist
Mrs Debbie Fairhurst
Camps Bay Schools’ Co-ordinator/Marketing:
Mrs Vivienne Ashcroft
Support/Maintenance Staff:
Acting General Foreman:
Mr Jason Abrahams
General Assistants:
Mrs Sharon Basson
(in place of Mrs Linda Anders who is away due to illness)
Aftercare:
Grades 1 and 2
Mrs Adri Baretta
Grades 4 to 7
Mrs Elaine Allen and Ms Laura Way
CONGRATULATIONS: Congratulations to Camps Bay High School matriculants of 2009 who achieved a 100% pass rate in the final matric examinations. Six students achieved A-aggregates (over 80%), 28% achieved a B average (over 70%) and 62% achieved a C average (over 60%). Four of the six students that achieved an A-aggregate, namely, Danica Davies (87,3%), Chevon Griffiths, Lauren Green and Nicholas Kottler were all ex-pupils of Camps Bay Primary School. Danica was the top placed student in the school. Well done to the teachers and the matric class of 2009. We are very proud of your achievements.
GENERAL INFORMATION: Below is information to assist you with the start of the 2010 year. Please read this carefully and respond where applicable as this will also assist us in our ‘start-up’ programme for 2010.
Theme for 2010: ‘Proudly Camps Bay Primary’’
CLOSING TIMES: WEEK 1: Please note that school will close at 13:00 for the duration of the first week of term 1.
PARENT MEETING: As stated above, a meeting for all parents will be held on TUESDAY 19 JANUARY at 18:00 sharp in the Bernie Segal Memorial Hall. This is a very important meeting as matters pertaining to your child’s education for the year will be discussed. It will be an opportunity for you to meet the teachers but also the items on the agenda will include, Academics, Sport & Extra-murals, Homework and Discipline. The meeting will be held in the Hall after which you will be invited to your child’s class to meet with his / her respective teacher. Kindly advise your child’s teacher in writing, should you not be able to attend. (It is not necessary for parents of children in Foundation Phase grades 1 to 3 to attend this meeting as we have already had orientation meetings.)
PERSONAL INFORMATION FORM: You should have already received a form on which you are requested to complete some personal information. Please complete this as a matter of urgency and return it to school by Friday 15 January 2010. Often parents need to be contacted in an emergency and not having details such as addresses and correct telephone numbers can be a serious problem. Please assist us in this regard to avoid any potential difficult situations.
SCHOOL FEES FORMS: You should have already received a “Preferred Payment Method” form on which you are requested to indicate your method of school fees payment. Please complete and return this document to school also by Friday 15 January 2010.
The fees structure for 2010:
UNIFORM: The uniform may be purchased through the Camps Bay Clothing Shop situated on the High School’s campus. Janet Burger operates the shop and may be contacted on 021-438 1507. Please ensure that your child wears only the CORRECT, FULL school uniform at all times. It is every parent’s responsibility to see that your child is correctly dressed and complies with the school’s uniform regulations when dropping off your child at school in the mornings!
Important: ensure that your child has a sense of belonging by equipping him / her with all the necessary correct items CLEARLY MARKED.
UNIFORM – BOYS UNIFORM – GIRLS
· Khaki shorts · Khaki skort
· Brown school shoes · Brown school shoes
· Long khaki socks · Short white socks with skort
· Long khaki chinos · Khaki socks with chinos
· Short-sleeve golf school shirt · Long khaki chinos
· Long-sleeve golf school shirt · Short-sleeve golf school shirt
· Green polar fleece top · Long-sleeve golf school shirt
· Green polar fleece top
PHYSICAL EDUCATION & SPORT PRACTICES
· T-shirt · T-shirt
· Green “quantec” shorts · Green skort or green “quantec” shorts
· Short white socks · Short white socks
· Takkies · Takkies
· Green school cap · Green school cap
· Tracksuit (for sport purposes only) · Tracksuit (for sport purposes only)
· Camps Bay swimming costume & cap · Camps Bay swimming costume & cap
ATTENDANCE: All pupils must be on campus each morning by 07:50. All pupils report to the Netball court or, in the event of rain, report to the Hall. When the bell rings at 07:50 pupils will line-up at the various Grade venues. Any pupil reporting after 07:55 must be accompanied by a parent and report to the office – pupils will then receive a ‘Late Slip’.
COLLECTION OF PUPILS: All pupils must be collected by parents by 14:30, unless they are attending an official school extra-mural activity which commences at 14:30. In this case, they are to be collected by 15:45. No pupils may play on the playground after school without supervision. They will be expected to report to Aftercare on a “casual basis” and will be charged accordingly.
GRADE 1’s & 2’s PUNCTUALITY and AFTERCARE: To avoid unnecessary disruption of class time as well as anxiety in our little ones it is essential for all children to be brought to school on time and collected promptly. A child who is left waiting after the other children have gone may become very distressed and believe that she/he has been forgotten. If you are unavoidably delayed please phone the school so that we can reassure your child. Your child will then be placed in Aftercare and you will need to pay the Aftercare Managers the casual aftercare rate. All play arrangements should be made by the relevant adults the previous day, these arrangements may not be made through the office or staff but directly with the Grade 1 and 2 Aftercare Manager, Mrs Adri Baretta (Cell 083 265 2018).
AFTERCARE GRADES 4 to 7: This facility, privately run by Mrs Elaine Allen (Cell 082 720 7705), operates Monday to Friday from the close of school to 17:30. All pupils attending the aftercare facility have to register each afternoon with Elaine Allen. Pupils may only be in the Aftercare room or on the 5-a-side soccer court. No children may be anywhere else in the grounds. All Aftercare pupils will be collected from the Kinnoull Road gate at the back of the school. All aftercare children are expected to bring a change of clothing with them and change out of their uniform and into civvies for aftercare. Any pupils not collected by 14:40 will be sent to the Aftercare facility and parents charged the casual daily rate.
LUNCHES: Please ensure that you pack a healthy snack for your children for both ‘breaks’. Do not pack sweets, fizzy drinks etc. For those children who have afternoon extra-mural activities or who attend Aftercare, please consider packing them a mid-afternoon snack as well.
EXTRA-MURALS:
SPORT: ATHLETICS: IMPORTANT NOTICE
Next week we will be focusing on Athletics only in preparation for the Inter-House Athletics which is on Friday 29 January 2010. We will be having Athletics trials on the Symmonds Field for each of the three Houses on the following days next week:
Tuesday 19 January: 14:30 – 16:00 BLUE HOUSE
Wednesday 20 January: 14h30 – 16:00 ORANGE HOUSE
Thursday 21 January: 14h30 – 16h00 PURPLE HOUSE
All children in each house must attend on the respective days.
There will also be early morning fitness training next week from 07h00 – 07h30 for any keen athletes who would like to prepare for the Inter-House Athletics. We will also be hosting this year’s Inter-Schools Athletics meeting that will take place on the high school track on Saturday 6 February in which a number of schools participate. Mrs Hamber will provide further details.
An Athletics track has been marked on the Symmonds fields in preparation for training this term. Mrs Sally Smith, a Physical Education teacher and an Athletics coach has been employed to coach Athletics this season, however, Athletics is a multi-disciplinary sport and we need assistance with the coaching of High Jump, Long Jump and Hurdles. If there are any parents who would like to assist, particularly during the next three weeks, in preparation for the Inter-Schools event, please contact Mrs Hamber at 021-438 1503.
SCHOOL SPORTS POLICY: It is our policy that every child participates in ONE summer and ONE winter sporting extra-mural activity. The sports registration and extra-mural timetable for Term 1 of 2010 will be sent to you next week. You are required to assist your child in making a selection as this involves a commitment for the duration of the term.
The extra-mural programme for all other sports, apart from Athletics and Team Swimming, will commence on Monday 25 January 2010.
Team Swimming commences on Tuesday 19 January before school.
CULTURAL
MUSIC TUITION: Should you wish for your child to receive tuition in piano, flute, violin, recorder, guitar or drums, please obtain forms from the Music Department.
Applications for Music bursaries may also be made to the Notes4Notes Music Scholarship Fund. The application forms are available from Mrs Caldis.
DRAMA CLUB: Drama club will commence on Tuesday, 19 January. Lessons will be as follows:
Grade 3, 4 & 5 : 2:45pm – 3:00pm
Grade 6 – 7 : 3:00pm – 4:00pm
For more information please contact Bridget McCarthy on 084 523 2300 or via email at mccbridget@iburst.co.za.
RAD BALLET & CLASSICAL GREEK: Lessons commence on Wednesday, 20 January at
15:00 – 15:45 – Grade 2 Ballet 15:45 – 16:30 – Grade 4 Ballet
16:30 – 17:15 – Grade 5 Ballet 17:15 – 18:00 – Seniors
Lisl and I will be in the hall foyer this Friday, 15 January from 13:15 – 14:15 to answer any questions re: Ballet or Classical Greek. Enrolment forms are available at the office. A busy year ahead starting with the Eisteddfod Dance Demonstrations and Presentational in a Festival of Dance to be held the weekend of 26 March. Wishing all a happy and successful 2010. June & Lisl Gruneberg.
STATIONERY: I am aware that there were quite a number of problems with the orders placed with Waltons this year and I do apologise for this but please we merely provide the service at the school for your convenience. We will inform Waltons of the problems encountered but any enquiries may be directed to Waltons, “Back to School” Division on 021-442-2300 or fax 021-442 2301.
It is, however, essential that each and every pupil has a full complement of stationery from the start of the year. As in the past, Waltons have offered us the “pre-packed “Back-to-School” packs. Although each and every piece of stationery must be clearly labelled with your child’s name and grade, please delay the covering of the books until your child has been given the necessary instructions at the start of the year.
TEXTBOOKS: Reminder to parents who did not take the opportunity to purchase textbooks at the end of last year that Book 24/7 will be selling textbooks on Wednesday 20 January from 12 – 3pm in the Hall and Caxtons (Grades 1 to 3 and Grade 7 Literature) will be selling books from 2pm in the Science Lab. This is your last opportunity to purchase textbooks from the school. It is essential that ALL children have their own textbooks at the start of the year.
AFRIKAANS ANT TEXTBOOKS: Please note your LAST opportunity to purchase ANT books will be this Friday, 15 January from 13:00 – 14:00 in hall foyer. These books are required by all leaners from Grade 3 – 6. Should you be unable to make this time you have the option of paying the relevant amount as indicated below via EFT into the school’s bank account – please ensure you use your child’s name and the word ‘ant’ as a reference. You may also send a clearly marked envelope containing a cheque or the correct amount of cash to the Bursar, Mrs Caldis. All order and payments need to be in by Friday. Thereafter you will need to liaise directly with Ant Books to place your order.
The cost for the books per Grade are as follows:
Vlak 1 – Grade 3 – series of 8 readers & 2 workbooks -Normal cost R362.00 our cost R214.00.
Vlak 2 – Grade 4 – series of 8 readers & 2 workbooks - Normal cost R362.00 our cost R214.00.
Vlak 3 – Grade 5 – series of 8 readers & 2 workbooks - Normal cost R362.00 our cost R214.00.
Vlak 4 – Grade 6 – series of 8 readers & 2 workbooks - Normal cost R362.00 our cost R252.00.
PROVISIONAL DATES TO DIARISE:
DATES TO DIARISE – 1st TERM 2010
January 2010
Fri, 15
Ant Books in hall 1 – 2 pm
Tues, 19
Parent Meeting in hall 6pm.
Wed, 20
Orange House Meeting
Books 24/7 in hall 12 – 3pm
Thurs, 21
Purple House meeting
Caxtons here for Gr. 1 – 3 & Gr.7 Literature books 2pm in Tech Room.
Mon, 25
Extra-murals begin
Fri, 29
Inter-house Athletics @ CBHS Fields Gr. 3 - 7
February 2010
Wed, 3
Birthday – Mrs Elaine Allen
Thurs, 4
Financial Assistance Meeting
Sat, 6
Inter-schools Athletics @ CBHS Fields Gr. 2 – 7
Fri, 12
Valentine’s Dance Gr. 6, 7 & 8
SPCA Civvies Day
Tues, 16
Colin Sunkel Individual Photos March 2010
Fri, 5
Mrs Linda Anders Birthday
Tues, 9
General Knowledge Round 1
Fri, 12
Inter-schools Gala Gr. 3 – 7
Easter Egg Drive Begins
Tues, 16
Gr. 7’s Depart for Camp
Fri, 19
Gr. 7’s Return from Camp.
Mon, 22
Public Holiday
Tues, 23
Inter-house General Knowledge Quiz
Thurs, 25
Reports issued at 2:30pm in hall
Notes4Notes Concert
Fri, 26
School ends at 11am
Handover of Easter Eggs
NEWSLETTER:
Each week on a Thursday, a newsletter will be circulated. Please insist on receiving your weekly newsletter from your child as it is an important line of communication between school and home. Not only does it consist of news, but it is also an effort to keep you informed of important information as well as of dates for you to diarise. The newsletter is also placed on the school’s website which you can access at www.campsbayprimary.co.za
Thank you to the Support Staff, namely, Jason, Gift and Sharon for the wonderful job they did during the holidays in cleaning our school. It is greatly appreciated.
I look forward to seeing all parents at the Parent Meeting on Tuesday 19 January 2010 at 18:00 in the Bernie Segal Memorial Hall.
Wishing you a happy, peaceful and successful 2010.
Proudly Camps Bay Primary
S.P. COLLIER
PRINCIPAL
Welcome back to all our families. I trust you all enjoyed a relaxing holiday and are ready to become involved in what promises to be a wonderful 2010. I would like to take this opportunity of also welcoming all our new children and parents to the Camps Bay Primary School ‘family’.
We have a number of new pupils at Camps Bay Primary this year and I am pleased to inform you that the classes for Grade 3 to 6 are completely full. The total number of pupils in the school is presently 325 children.
Grade 1: class of 18 new pupils
Grade 2: 2 new pupils
Grade 3: 2 classes of 30 pupils in each class
Grade 4: 6 new pupils
Grade 5: 6 new pupils
Grade 6: 5 new pupils
Grade 7: 3 new pupils
2010 is going to be an exciting year for South Africa and we are also looking forward to another exciting year at Camps Bay Primary.
There will be an important information evening for all parents, particularly the parents of children in grades 4 to 7 on Tuesday 19 January 2010 at 18:00 - 19:00 in the Bernie Segal Memorial Hall.
Welcome back to the teaching staff as well as to the administration and support staff. It gives me great pleasure to inform you that all our teachers have returned to teach at Camps Bay Primary School this year, which is wonderful news. A special welcome to our newly appointed Grade 2 teacher, Ms Ruth Alexander, who joins the staff. I am also pleased to inform you that we have a full complement of competent, committed and well-qualified teaching staff that comprises the team for 2010.
The team consists of:
Principal:
Mr Stuart Collier
Deputy Principal:
Mrs Liesel Visagie
Head of Foundation Phase:
Mrs Tina Swart
Teaching Staff:
Grade 1:
Ms Nelle Bührmann
Grade 2:
Ms Ruth Alexander
Grade 3:
Mrs Tina Swart and Ms Joanne Goetz
Grade 4:
Ms Hayley Africa and Ms Elizabeth Jensen
Grade 5:
Mrs Gina de Wit and Mrs Tertia Weldon
Grade 6:
Mr Luke Rycroft and Mr Neil Ryklieff
Grade 7:
Mrs Beth Hamber and Mrs Liesel Visagie
Music:
Ms Caroline Attwell and Ms Deborah Ferreira
Computers:
Mrs Tharieta Bosman
Xhosa:
Ms Feziwe Selepe
Library:
Mrs Susann Olivier
Learning Support:
Mrs Wendy Hammond
Admin Staff:
Principal’s Secretary:
Mrs Pat Readman
Bursar:
Mrs Belinda Caldis
Secretary/Receptionist
Mrs Debbie Fairhurst
Camps Bay Schools’ Co-ordinator/Marketing:
Mrs Vivienne Ashcroft
Support/Maintenance Staff:
Acting General Foreman:
Mr Jason Abrahams
General Assistants:
Mrs Sharon Basson
(in place of Mrs Linda Anders who is away due to illness)
Aftercare:
Grades 1 and 2
Mrs Adri Baretta
Grades 4 to 7
Mrs Elaine Allen and Ms Laura Way
CONGRATULATIONS: Congratulations to Camps Bay High School matriculants of 2009 who achieved a 100% pass rate in the final matric examinations. Six students achieved A-aggregates (over 80%), 28% achieved a B average (over 70%) and 62% achieved a C average (over 60%). Four of the six students that achieved an A-aggregate, namely, Danica Davies (87,3%), Chevon Griffiths, Lauren Green and Nicholas Kottler were all ex-pupils of Camps Bay Primary School. Danica was the top placed student in the school. Well done to the teachers and the matric class of 2009. We are very proud of your achievements.
GENERAL INFORMATION: Below is information to assist you with the start of the 2010 year. Please read this carefully and respond where applicable as this will also assist us in our ‘start-up’ programme for 2010.
Theme for 2010: ‘Proudly Camps Bay Primary’’
CLOSING TIMES: WEEK 1: Please note that school will close at 13:00 for the duration of the first week of term 1.
PARENT MEETING: As stated above, a meeting for all parents will be held on TUESDAY 19 JANUARY at 18:00 sharp in the Bernie Segal Memorial Hall. This is a very important meeting as matters pertaining to your child’s education for the year will be discussed. It will be an opportunity for you to meet the teachers but also the items on the agenda will include, Academics, Sport & Extra-murals, Homework and Discipline. The meeting will be held in the Hall after which you will be invited to your child’s class to meet with his / her respective teacher. Kindly advise your child’s teacher in writing, should you not be able to attend. (It is not necessary for parents of children in Foundation Phase grades 1 to 3 to attend this meeting as we have already had orientation meetings.)
PERSONAL INFORMATION FORM: You should have already received a form on which you are requested to complete some personal information. Please complete this as a matter of urgency and return it to school by Friday 15 January 2010. Often parents need to be contacted in an emergency and not having details such as addresses and correct telephone numbers can be a serious problem. Please assist us in this regard to avoid any potential difficult situations.
SCHOOL FEES FORMS: You should have already received a “Preferred Payment Method” form on which you are requested to indicate your method of school fees payment. Please complete and return this document to school also by Friday 15 January 2010.
The fees structure for 2010:
UNIFORM: The uniform may be purchased through the Camps Bay Clothing Shop situated on the High School’s campus. Janet Burger operates the shop and may be contacted on 021-438 1507. Please ensure that your child wears only the CORRECT, FULL school uniform at all times. It is every parent’s responsibility to see that your child is correctly dressed and complies with the school’s uniform regulations when dropping off your child at school in the mornings!
Important: ensure that your child has a sense of belonging by equipping him / her with all the necessary correct items CLEARLY MARKED.
UNIFORM – BOYS UNIFORM – GIRLS
· Khaki shorts · Khaki skort
· Brown school shoes · Brown school shoes
· Long khaki socks · Short white socks with skort
· Long khaki chinos · Khaki socks with chinos
· Short-sleeve golf school shirt · Long khaki chinos
· Long-sleeve golf school shirt · Short-sleeve golf school shirt
· Green polar fleece top · Long-sleeve golf school shirt
· Green polar fleece top
PHYSICAL EDUCATION & SPORT PRACTICES
· T-shirt · T-shirt
· Green “quantec” shorts · Green skort or green “quantec” shorts
· Short white socks · Short white socks
· Takkies · Takkies
· Green school cap · Green school cap
· Tracksuit (for sport purposes only) · Tracksuit (for sport purposes only)
· Camps Bay swimming costume & cap · Camps Bay swimming costume & cap
ATTENDANCE: All pupils must be on campus each morning by 07:50. All pupils report to the Netball court or, in the event of rain, report to the Hall. When the bell rings at 07:50 pupils will line-up at the various Grade venues. Any pupil reporting after 07:55 must be accompanied by a parent and report to the office – pupils will then receive a ‘Late Slip’.
COLLECTION OF PUPILS: All pupils must be collected by parents by 14:30, unless they are attending an official school extra-mural activity which commences at 14:30. In this case, they are to be collected by 15:45. No pupils may play on the playground after school without supervision. They will be expected to report to Aftercare on a “casual basis” and will be charged accordingly.
GRADE 1’s & 2’s PUNCTUALITY and AFTERCARE: To avoid unnecessary disruption of class time as well as anxiety in our little ones it is essential for all children to be brought to school on time and collected promptly. A child who is left waiting after the other children have gone may become very distressed and believe that she/he has been forgotten. If you are unavoidably delayed please phone the school so that we can reassure your child. Your child will then be placed in Aftercare and you will need to pay the Aftercare Managers the casual aftercare rate. All play arrangements should be made by the relevant adults the previous day, these arrangements may not be made through the office or staff but directly with the Grade 1 and 2 Aftercare Manager, Mrs Adri Baretta (Cell 083 265 2018).
AFTERCARE GRADES 4 to 7: This facility, privately run by Mrs Elaine Allen (Cell 082 720 7705), operates Monday to Friday from the close of school to 17:30. All pupils attending the aftercare facility have to register each afternoon with Elaine Allen. Pupils may only be in the Aftercare room or on the 5-a-side soccer court. No children may be anywhere else in the grounds. All Aftercare pupils will be collected from the Kinnoull Road gate at the back of the school. All aftercare children are expected to bring a change of clothing with them and change out of their uniform and into civvies for aftercare. Any pupils not collected by 14:40 will be sent to the Aftercare facility and parents charged the casual daily rate.
LUNCHES: Please ensure that you pack a healthy snack for your children for both ‘breaks’. Do not pack sweets, fizzy drinks etc. For those children who have afternoon extra-mural activities or who attend Aftercare, please consider packing them a mid-afternoon snack as well.
EXTRA-MURALS:
SPORT: ATHLETICS: IMPORTANT NOTICE
Next week we will be focusing on Athletics only in preparation for the Inter-House Athletics which is on Friday 29 January 2010. We will be having Athletics trials on the Symmonds Field for each of the three Houses on the following days next week:
Tuesday 19 January: 14:30 – 16:00 BLUE HOUSE
Wednesday 20 January: 14h30 – 16:00 ORANGE HOUSE
Thursday 21 January: 14h30 – 16h00 PURPLE HOUSE
All children in each house must attend on the respective days.
There will also be early morning fitness training next week from 07h00 – 07h30 for any keen athletes who would like to prepare for the Inter-House Athletics. We will also be hosting this year’s Inter-Schools Athletics meeting that will take place on the high school track on Saturday 6 February in which a number of schools participate. Mrs Hamber will provide further details.
An Athletics track has been marked on the Symmonds fields in preparation for training this term. Mrs Sally Smith, a Physical Education teacher and an Athletics coach has been employed to coach Athletics this season, however, Athletics is a multi-disciplinary sport and we need assistance with the coaching of High Jump, Long Jump and Hurdles. If there are any parents who would like to assist, particularly during the next three weeks, in preparation for the Inter-Schools event, please contact Mrs Hamber at 021-438 1503.
SCHOOL SPORTS POLICY: It is our policy that every child participates in ONE summer and ONE winter sporting extra-mural activity. The sports registration and extra-mural timetable for Term 1 of 2010 will be sent to you next week. You are required to assist your child in making a selection as this involves a commitment for the duration of the term.
The extra-mural programme for all other sports, apart from Athletics and Team Swimming, will commence on Monday 25 January 2010.
Team Swimming commences on Tuesday 19 January before school.
CULTURAL
MUSIC TUITION: Should you wish for your child to receive tuition in piano, flute, violin, recorder, guitar or drums, please obtain forms from the Music Department.
Applications for Music bursaries may also be made to the Notes4Notes Music Scholarship Fund. The application forms are available from Mrs Caldis.
DRAMA CLUB: Drama club will commence on Tuesday, 19 January. Lessons will be as follows:
Grade 3, 4 & 5 : 2:45pm – 3:00pm
Grade 6 – 7 : 3:00pm – 4:00pm
For more information please contact Bridget McCarthy on 084 523 2300 or via email at mccbridget@iburst.co.za.
RAD BALLET & CLASSICAL GREEK: Lessons commence on Wednesday, 20 January at
15:00 – 15:45 – Grade 2 Ballet 15:45 – 16:30 – Grade 4 Ballet
16:30 – 17:15 – Grade 5 Ballet 17:15 – 18:00 – Seniors
Lisl and I will be in the hall foyer this Friday, 15 January from 13:15 – 14:15 to answer any questions re: Ballet or Classical Greek. Enrolment forms are available at the office. A busy year ahead starting with the Eisteddfod Dance Demonstrations and Presentational in a Festival of Dance to be held the weekend of 26 March. Wishing all a happy and successful 2010. June & Lisl Gruneberg.
STATIONERY: I am aware that there were quite a number of problems with the orders placed with Waltons this year and I do apologise for this but please we merely provide the service at the school for your convenience. We will inform Waltons of the problems encountered but any enquiries may be directed to Waltons, “Back to School” Division on 021-442-2300 or fax 021-442 2301.
It is, however, essential that each and every pupil has a full complement of stationery from the start of the year. As in the past, Waltons have offered us the “pre-packed “Back-to-School” packs. Although each and every piece of stationery must be clearly labelled with your child’s name and grade, please delay the covering of the books until your child has been given the necessary instructions at the start of the year.
TEXTBOOKS: Reminder to parents who did not take the opportunity to purchase textbooks at the end of last year that Book 24/7 will be selling textbooks on Wednesday 20 January from 12 – 3pm in the Hall and Caxtons (Grades 1 to 3 and Grade 7 Literature) will be selling books from 2pm in the Science Lab. This is your last opportunity to purchase textbooks from the school. It is essential that ALL children have their own textbooks at the start of the year.
AFRIKAANS ANT TEXTBOOKS: Please note your LAST opportunity to purchase ANT books will be this Friday, 15 January from 13:00 – 14:00 in hall foyer. These books are required by all leaners from Grade 3 – 6. Should you be unable to make this time you have the option of paying the relevant amount as indicated below via EFT into the school’s bank account – please ensure you use your child’s name and the word ‘ant’ as a reference. You may also send a clearly marked envelope containing a cheque or the correct amount of cash to the Bursar, Mrs Caldis. All order and payments need to be in by Friday. Thereafter you will need to liaise directly with Ant Books to place your order.
The cost for the books per Grade are as follows:
Vlak 1 – Grade 3 – series of 8 readers & 2 workbooks -Normal cost R362.00 our cost R214.00.
Vlak 2 – Grade 4 – series of 8 readers & 2 workbooks - Normal cost R362.00 our cost R214.00.
Vlak 3 – Grade 5 – series of 8 readers & 2 workbooks - Normal cost R362.00 our cost R214.00.
Vlak 4 – Grade 6 – series of 8 readers & 2 workbooks - Normal cost R362.00 our cost R252.00.
PROVISIONAL DATES TO DIARISE:
DATES TO DIARISE – 1st TERM 2010
January 2010
Fri, 15
Ant Books in hall 1 – 2 pm
Tues, 19
Parent Meeting in hall 6pm.
Wed, 20
Orange House Meeting
Books 24/7 in hall 12 – 3pm
Thurs, 21
Purple House meeting
Caxtons here for Gr. 1 – 3 & Gr.7 Literature books 2pm in Tech Room.
Mon, 25
Extra-murals begin
Fri, 29
Inter-house Athletics @ CBHS Fields Gr. 3 - 7
February 2010
Wed, 3
Birthday – Mrs Elaine Allen
Thurs, 4
Financial Assistance Meeting
Sat, 6
Inter-schools Athletics @ CBHS Fields Gr. 2 – 7
Fri, 12
Valentine’s Dance Gr. 6, 7 & 8
SPCA Civvies Day
Tues, 16
Colin Sunkel Individual Photos March 2010
Fri, 5
Mrs Linda Anders Birthday
Tues, 9
General Knowledge Round 1
Fri, 12
Inter-schools Gala Gr. 3 – 7
Easter Egg Drive Begins
Tues, 16
Gr. 7’s Depart for Camp
Fri, 19
Gr. 7’s Return from Camp.
Mon, 22
Public Holiday
Tues, 23
Inter-house General Knowledge Quiz
Thurs, 25
Reports issued at 2:30pm in hall
Notes4Notes Concert
Fri, 26
School ends at 11am
Handover of Easter Eggs
NEWSLETTER:
Each week on a Thursday, a newsletter will be circulated. Please insist on receiving your weekly newsletter from your child as it is an important line of communication between school and home. Not only does it consist of news, but it is also an effort to keep you informed of important information as well as of dates for you to diarise. The newsletter is also placed on the school’s website which you can access at www.campsbayprimary.co.za
Thank you to the Support Staff, namely, Jason, Gift and Sharon for the wonderful job they did during the holidays in cleaning our school. It is greatly appreciated.
I look forward to seeing all parents at the Parent Meeting on Tuesday 19 January 2010 at 18:00 in the Bernie Segal Memorial Hall.
Wishing you a happy, peaceful and successful 2010.
Proudly Camps Bay Primary
S.P. COLLIER
PRINCIPAL
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