Camps Bay Primary News

Inter-Schools Gala

2010-02-24T09:02:00.000-08:00

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

Road Safety

2010-02-18T03:49:00.000-08:00

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

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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.

Inter-Schools Athletics and Valentines Week

2010-02-11T03:24:00.000-08:00

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

2010-02-04T10:48:00.000-08:00

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

2010-02-02T02:22:00.000-08:00

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

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

Inter-house Athletics

2010-01-22T01:11:00.000-08:00

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.

2010-01-15T13:31:00.000-08:00

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

International Educators Day

2009-11-08T10:08:00.000-08:00

Dear Parent(s) / Guardian(s)

Welcome back to term 4. It is difficult to believe that we are already on the home straight to the end of the year!

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATORS’ DAY: We started the term off with World Teachers’ Day. What a wonderful day to start off the term! The ‘surprise secret’ with the pupils worked well with the teachers and staff been appreciated with beautiful notes and thoroughly spoilt with treats. The PTA Moms provided the most stunning lunch or should I say feast! The lunch all beautifully set out in the staffroom consisted of an array of delicious mezzes followed by a delectable dessert of meringues with strawberries and cream. The staff are most appreciative of your kindness and on behalf of the staff I would like to express a sincere thanks to all who contributed to make the day so special for our teachers and staff. A special thanks to the following Moms who contributed to the stunning lunch:
Carolyn Duangprom, Berna Howell, Louise Robinson, Marianthi Dickie, Nike Romano,
Ingrid Beimel, Trudi Hartzenberg, Helen Phillips, Kenau Allan, Monet Tambusso,
Suzie Joubert, Mariella Brochetto, Avril Thomson, Bridget Heather-Clarke, Colleen Wright,
Sophia Mortakis

DUCK-A-THON: The big moment has arrived!
On Friday 9 October we will be having a casual (civvies) day – the theme ‘anything yellow’! Each child needs to pay R5 to wear casual clothes to school on Friday. Duck-a-thon Carnival Day is this Saturday from 8am to 4pm. The day promises to be an exciting and fun-filled day of games and activities.
There are a number of games which include:
Laser Quest
Nintendo Wii on the big screen in the hall
Fun games on the 5-a-side soccer field
Swimming games in the pool
(Children MUST BRING SWIMWEAR)

Each grade will also be running food stalls on the Netball court.
At 12h00 will be the judging of the ‘Decorating Duck’ competitions by a group of prestigious ‘outside’ judges! At 12h00 the Beer Garden and Wines of the Cape will open for adults to accompany your lunch!
At 15h00 all the little yellow ducks will be thrown into the pool for the ‘Lucky Duck’ draw and a certain principal will dive in to draw out the lucky ducks! There are loads of prizes and there will be many winners but the BIG lucky duck prize is a Nintendo Wii console.

I would like to take this opportunity to wish Carol Bysshe and Julie Friedman who have worked incredibly hard all the best for the day. It is the first time we are organising a Carnival Day and we would like to build and grow this event to make it our annual fundraising event.
Enclosed please find a programme of the events and activities on the day.

PLEASE SUPPORT AS THIS IS FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR SCHOOL.

Have fun and enjoy the day.
Weather forecast: warm and sunny, windy south-easter but no rain!

PARKING: We do anticipate traffic congestion but this is beyond our control. Unfortunately we cannot open the Symmonds field to parking as we are presently upgrading the condition of the field with fertiliser and grass. There is, however, limited parking in the parking lot at the Symmonds field.

EXTRA-MURAL PROGRAMME: TERM 4: Enclosed please find the extra-mural timetable that includes the Summer Sports programme. A reminder of the school sports policy: every child in the school is compelled to participate in ONE summer sport and ONE winter sport. Please discuss the choice of a sport with your child very carefully before completing the sports registration form. A reminder, parents need to please ensure that your child attends all practices and matches. Teachers and coaches have been instructed to take a register at all practices and there will be repercussions (demerits) for children who do not attend practices without a valid reason. Please could you provide a letter to the teacher prior to the absence. Repeated absence from practices, without reason, will result in detention. As you are aware, we are a small staff and at present we run a very full extra-mural programme. There is a need to employ outside coaches, who are difficult to source to assist, but this is costly. We have formed a sports committee, headed by Mrs Hamber, comprising parents to assist with the management of the sports programme at the school. The following parents have indicated their involvement on this committee: Mrs Sandy Hareb, Mr Luke Dollimore, Mrs Sandy Burman. If any other parents are willing to assist on the sports front, please contact Mrs Hamber (Head of Sport).
Athletics: We urgently need parents to assist with the coaching of the following disciplines: high jump, long jump, sprints (and relays) and long distance. This would mean one afternoon per week of coaching. If you are able to assist, please contact Beth Hamber or Sandy Hareb.

SUMMER SPORTS PROGRAMME STARTS ON MONDAY 12 OCTOBER 2009.

NEXT WEEK: 12 - 16 OCTOBER 2009
BANDANA DAY: Wednesday 14 October 2009
Next week Wednesday 14 October is the Sunflower Fund National Bandana Day. Bandanas will be on sale at the Duck-a-thon Carnival Day as well as from the school on Monday and Tuesday next week at R20 a bandana. Bandanas can also be purchased from Pick ’n Pay stores. Children will be permitted and are encouraged to wear their bandanas to school on Wednesday 14 October 2009. The Sunflower Fund is a very worthy cause in aid of children and adults suffering with leukaemia or other life-threatening blood disorders.

PHOTOGRAPHS:
Class Photographs, Summer Sports, Cultural & Music Photographs:
Next week Thursday 15 October 2009 the class photographs, summer sports photographs and the cultural activities photographs will be taken. Please make sure your child brings the correct kit to school for the photograph on Thursday 15 October. Further reminders will be provided during the course of next week.

Combined Three-Schools Photograph:
Next week Friday 16 October 2009 the combined three-schools photograph (prep, primary and high school) for the magazine cover will be taken on the beach in front of Pick ‘n Pay in Camps Bay. The photograph will be taken at 08h15 in the morning and parents are requested to please drop off the children at the above-mentioned venue. Teachers will be there to meet the pupils and after the photograph has been taken the pupils will walk back to the school under the supervision of the teachers. Further details will also be provided to you next week.
THE BOOK PEOPLE ANNUAL BOOK SALE 28 OCTOBER: The month of October has been declared International School Library month. In celebration of this we have invited The Book People to host their annual book sale in our hall. The sale will take place from 8am to 4pm. There will also be a PTA coffee shop which will run for the duration of the book sale with yummy goodies on offer.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS PHOTO COMPETITION: Grab your camera and enter the fourth NG Kids Young Photographers Competition brought to you by Spur! Your photographs could win you a Nikon camera and a trip to Switzerland. Limited entry forms available from the school office. Closing date for entries is 21 October 2009.

SENIOR GRADE PLAYS / MISSING ITEMS OF CLOTHING: 1 jacket, 2 zip-up tops were left in the hall after the Senior Grade plays last term. If you have mislaid yours please pop in and collect it at the office.

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

Joshua Screiber
Aaliyah Abrahams
Kate Marks
Mbali Nazo
Jordan van Steenderen
Alex Phillips
Amanda Bjorklund
Calah Couzens

WELL DONE: To Marc van der Meer who won a bronze medal (for the Under 13 age group) in the Regional Kata Competition (karate) held in Hermanus on Saturday 19 September 2009. We are proud of you! J

CULTURAL:
BALLET: Wishing you all a happy term. Lessons commenced on Wednesday, 7 October at the usual times. “Be a ballerina or Prince for a day.” An exciting event which takes place on Saturday, 24 October at the Ballet School, Rondebosch run by the Cape Town City Ballet and in aid of their funds. Cost R250-00 for the day. For further particulars please phone Mrs G on 021 438 9113 (evenings) or Lisl on 073 88 77 551. Please note that a full term’s notice or term’s fee in line thereof is required when terminating classes. Mrs G and Lisl.

DRAMA: Drama lessons will begin as of Tuesday 13 October 2009. The cost is R300 per term for Grades 3 – 6. For more information please contact Ms Bridget McCarthy on 084 452 2300.

STEELBAND: A reminder to all Steelband pupils that practices will start as of this Friday, 9 October 2009.

RECYLING:
COLLECT-A-CAN: We received R418.55 for the months of April and May from Collect-a-can. Thank you for dropping off your cans for recycling!

MYSCHOOL: We received R785.32 from MySchool for the month of September. Thank you for remembering to swipe your card at participating stores!

GRADE 7 POPCORN KERNELS: All Grade 7’s are requested to bring in a packet of popcorn kernels TOMORROW for the Duck-a-thon. Thank you.

THREE CAMPS BAY SCHOOLS' PUB & QUIZ EVENING:
WHEN: Friday, 6 November 2009
WHERE: Camps Bay High School Hall
TIME: 19h00
THE QUIZ MASTER HAS BEEN BOOKED. DON'T MISS THIS FUN EVENT.
Tickets will be on sale from next week. Cash Bar available and tickets will include supper.
Get your teams together - should you not be able to get a team of 6 together, we will arrange a team for you!
For any queries, please contact Vivienne Ashcroft on 082 466 8261

BREAD BUDDIES: Please remember Feedback visits us every Wednesday to collect sandwiches and distributes them to schools where children are not fortunate enough to have a school lunch. Please remember to bring an extra sandwich on Wednesdays and hand it in at the kitchen. Thank you for your support.

LOST PROPERTY REPORT: The following labelled items are in the lost property department at Belinda Caldis’ office. Please note the names are typed as per the label on the item of clothing, if these items are not collected by the end of the term they will de donated to charity. Children are requested to collect them from her office at break times only:

Green Fleece Tops: F. Remondi, Kesia, Nicol Black, Luke M, J Hartog, Lydia Hanekom, Cheyenne, Alice Piller.
Rain Jackets: Beimel, Victoria, Aphiwe
Sports Tops: Satya Jones, A Dickie
Caps: Joshua Screiber
Casual Clothes: Shannon

Proudly Camps Bay Primary

Stuart Collier
PRINCIPAL

Thought for the Week:
‘When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.’
- Victor Franklin

PROVISIONAL DATES TO DIARISE:

DATES TO DIARISE – 3rd TERM and first week of 4th TERM 2009
October 2009
Fri, 9
Civvies Day – Duck-a-thon
Sat, 10
Duck-a-thon
Sun, 11
Mrs Bosman’s Birthday
Wed, 14
Bandana Day
Mrs Hamber’s Birthday
Thurs, 15
Summer Sport & Class Photos
Fri, 16
CB Schools Photo for Magazine
Wed, 21
Gen Knowledge Quiz @ CBPS
Grade 4 outing to Gold Museum
Fri, 23 -
Grade 7 Farewell @ 19:00
Mr Rycroft’s Birthday
Wed, 28
The Book People book sale in the hall from 8 – 4pm.
PTA Coffee Shop open 8 – 4pm.

November 2009
Fri, 6
Pub & Quiz evening @ CBHS
Mon, 9
Ms Selepe’s Birthday
Mon, 16
Grade 3 outing to Stawberry Farm
Revision week starts
Thurs, 19
Budget Presentation
Revision week ends.
Fri. 20
Assessments begin

December 2009
Tues, 1
Assesments End
Mon, 7
Little Glen ‘clean up’
Tues, 8
Interhouse Netball & Soccer
Wed, 9
Class Parties
Thurs, 10
Finale
Fri, 11
4th Term Ends for Pupils & Staff

S E L L I N G B E E

BLINKWATER SELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATION: Spacious self-catering accommodation with breath-taking views available until 20 December 2009 at R5000 per month. Suitable for a quiet single person. For more information please call Barry on 083 297 3863 or visit www.blinkwaterpenthouse.co.za

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

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

WANTED: Happymore, our new General Assistant, who is a reliable and hard worker, is looking for a cupboard / wardrobe, a small bar fridge, cupboard for pots, plates and cutlery and a carpet.

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

KIDS YOGA : 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 contat Angie 084 991 4947 email ac_lawson@yahoo.com.

FOR SALE: A pair of size 5 street soccer / hockey boots cost R120. 3G Modem cost R60. Samsung D820 Cell phone R250. For more information please or to purchase these items please call Alexander Dickie on 021 424 9733

Senior Grade Plays

2009-09-17T15:03:00.000-07:00

Dear Parent(s) / Guardian(s)

GRADE 6 & 7 PLAYS: The grade 6 and 7 plays on Tuesday and Wednesday night were absolutely amazing! We had a bit of Bollywood, ‘Saturday Night Live’ reality TV show as well as 1920s gangsterism led by ‘Fat Sam’ (Ethan Philander) and ‘Dandy Dan’ (Alexander Dickie) from Bugsy Malone. The grade 7 girls, in beautiful twenties dresses, entertained us as ‘flappers’ with some wonderful dance routines. The grade 6 and 7 pupils are to be commended on a superb evening of entertainment. Both nights played out to full houses. Congratulations and thank you to the grade 6 and 7 class-teachers as well as to Ms Gibbs, Mr Rycroft and particularly Ms Attwell who was responsible for directing and staging the plays. You are all stars!

REPORTS: The teachers have been very busy processing assessments and marks, writing comments and preparing the term 3 reports. The term 3 reports will be available for collection on Tuesday 22 September 2009 from 14h30 to 15h30 in the Bernie Segal Memorial Hall. If you are unable to collect the reports at this time, the reports will be available for collection from reception on Wednesday morning from 08h00 until 11h00.

The teachers will be available for discussion on your child’s progress next term on Thursday 8 October 2009 from 13h00 onwards. Meeting times can be set up with the respective class teacher on collection of your child’s report on Tuesday 22 September 2009. A reminder letter will also be sent out next term to confirm meeting times/slots.

DUCK-A-THON (SWIM-A-THON): Duck-a-mania continues and the ducks are selling like crazy! Please pop in and look at the amazing ducks that have been decorated which are on display in the cabinet outside reception! We have ‘Duck-Soup’, ‘Heavenly Duck’, ‘World Cup Duck’ and ‘Mama Africa’ Duck as well as ‘Peking Duck’ to identify a few! Corporates and businesses have also bought into Duck-a-mania with ‘Kauai Hawaii’ Duck and ‘Col’Cacchio Pizza King’! Thank you to parents and pupils for your support – we need to keep the momentum going until Duck-a-thon Carnival Day on Saturday 10 October 2009.
STOP PRESS! STOP PRESS!: Design Indaba will be coming to view the pink ducks – all decorated pink ducks need to be in by early next week! Thanks.

ASSEMBLY: Friday 18 September 2009: In the Assembly on Friday, National Geographic Kids Magazine will be launching their Young Photographers competition for kids. Information will be provided in the assembly and flyers will be sent home. As part of our religious tolerance and understanding programme, Ms Goetz will be providing a brief talk on Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) and Mujahid Londt, in grade 7, a talk on Ramadaan/Eid, both of which take place this weekend.

SCHOOL SURVEYS: A reminder that all the WCED Parent Surveys are due back tomorrow, Friday 18 September 2009.

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

Mikaela Fuscher
Katya Allan
Juliano Joannides
Kim Beimel
Julia Landstedt
Zoë Sutton
Angela Yeo

SPORT:
SPORTS COMMITTEE:
A number of parents have shown an interest to assist with the sporting programme at the school. Mrs Hamber is the Head of Sport and we would like to form a Sports sub-committee with parent involvement. We will be convening a meeting next term on Tuesday 6 October 2009 at 13h30 at the school. Any parents who are interested in being part of this Sports sub-committee please could you forward your names to Pat as well as attend the meeting next term. Thank you for your support.

SOCCER
SPORT RESULTS:
U9A Soccer team played a match on 10 September against Sea Point. We had lots of fun and won the match 1 – 0. Matthew Burman was made ‘Man of the Match’.
U9B Soccer team played Llandudno. We lost the match 2 – 1. Kai Millar was made ‘Man of the Match’.
U11A Soccer team played a match against Kronendal on Tuesday, 14 September and drew 2-2.
U11B Soccer team played a match against Kronendal on Tuesday, 14 September and won 3 – 1.
Senior Soccer Girls played a match against Kronendal last Friday, 11 September and lost 4 – 3.

RUGBY
I received a wonderful thank you letter from Elle Joannides and Sandra Jackson on soccer (under-11A) and rugby this week. Here follows an extract on the first rugby match played by our team. On Monday 14 September the grade 6s played their first match of the season against Kronendal. We were there, in undisguised support of Camps Bay Primary. We watched as the coach prepped the boys before the game. The whistle blew, and the players ran onto the field, each one taking his place. The initial silence was broken by a superb pass made to Tommy, who blasted his way to the try-line and dived across ‘Bryan Habana-style’. Go Tommy!
Well done to every member of the team. We did lose the match 25 points to 5 but who said ‘winning is everything’!

URGENT SOCCER AND NETBALL NOTICE: ALL Soccer (including socks) and Netball uniforms need to be returned to school by Monday 21 September 2009. Thank you.

CULTURAL:
BALLET: A sincere “thank you” to Mr Collier and Staff for their help and support in making Friday, 11th September such an enjoyable day for our pupils who took part in the Ballet examination. We should receive results early in the new Term. Our last lesson will be on Friday in the Hall at the usual times. The new term commences on Wednesday, 7th October. Wishing all a happy and safe holiday. Mrs G and Lisl.

RECYLING:
GLASS RECYCLING: With effect from Friday, 18 September we will no longer be recycling glass but we will still continue recycling tins, plastic bottles, paper and cardboard. Should you wish to recycle your glass kindly drop bottles off at in the igloo’s placed in the car park opposite Camps bay High School or behind Camps Bay Sports Club.
PRINTER CARTRIDGES: Please note with immediate effect we will no longer be recycling printer cartridges.

MYSCHOOL: We received R1532.05 from MySchool for the month of September. Thank you for your remembering to swipe your card at participating stores!

GRADE 7 FOOD & GAMES FAIR: The Grade 7 entrepreneurs will be hosting a Food & Games Fair next Tuesday, 22 September from 10:30 – 12:30. We would like to extend an invitation to all Parent(s) and Guardian(s) to come and support the Grade 7’s and see what they have on offer on the day. A reminder to all pupils to please bring money to buy goodies that will be on sale.

THREE CAMPS BAY SCHOOLS' PUB & QUIZ EVENING: Diarise this date: Friday, 6 November 2009!! The Quiz Master and venue have been booked. Tables of 6 - don't miss this evening of fun, prizes and laughter. WATCH THIS SPACE!

GRADE 7 TUCKSHOP: There will be a tuckshop on Friday to raise funds for the Grade 7 Farewell.
Please bring R5.00 or more for a bag of delicious snacks. Biltong, sweets, dried mango, peanuts, biscuits, droëwors, samoosas and miniature hot dogs will be on sale.

LOST: The following item has been lost, should you find it please hand it in at the secretary’s office:
Aaliyah Abrahams has lost her school pants and belt both items are clearly labelled.

LOST PROPERTY REPORT: The following labelled items are in the lost property department at Belinda Caldis’ office. Please note the names are typed as per the label on the item of clothing, if these items are not collected by the end of the term they will de donated to charity. Children are requested to collect them from her office at break times only:

Green Fleece Tops: Tommy Posen
White School Tops: Luca
Sports Tops: Satya Jones
Long Pants: Satya Jones

GREEN POINT CRICKET ACADEMY: Calling all junior cricketers! Green Point Cricket practices start in October.
Practices U6 – U9 Monday’s 16:00 – 17:30 starting 5 October
Practices U10 – U13 Friday’s 15:30 – 17:30 starting 9 October
Coaches include the Cobra’s fielding coach, the Western Province U19 coach as well as coaches who have international coaching experience.
Registration Day: Registration for the coming season will be held at the Green Point CPUT Cricket Club on the 5th October 2009 from 17:00 to 18:30. Only registered players will be eligible to attend practices. A 50% deposit (membership fees) upon registration. For more information or to register via email please contact James Bosenberg at jamesbosenberg@hotmail.com or phone 072 627 4661 or visit www.greenpointcput.co.za. Looking forward to seeing you there!

2010 CALENDAR: Herewith a reminder of the Term dates for next year:

1st Term : 13 January 2010 – 26 March 2010
2nd Term : 12 April 2010 – 9 June 2010
3rd Term : 13 July 2010 – 23 September 2010
4th Term : 4 October 2010 – 11 December 2010

SCRIPTURE UNION SLEEP-OVER: Pia de Villiers our Scripture Union Leader would like to send out a big thank you to the following learners who were leaders at the Scripture Union Sleepover that took place this past weekend:
Roman Engelbrecht
Simone Spira
Karla Lerm
Katelyn Jones
On Sunday 20 September 2009, our Muslim families will be ending the Ramadan fast and be celebrating Eid. We would like to wish our Muslim families Eid Mubarak.

On Sunday 20 September is also Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) and we would like to take this opportunity to wish our Jewish families ‘Shana Tova’.

School closes next week: Wednesday 23 September 2009
Closing assembly will end at 11h00.
Please note that this will be the final newsletter of the term as next Wednesday is the start of the school holiday.

We have enjoyed a wonderful and hectic Term 3. Thank you to all our parents who have assisted in any way to make the school such a success. We could never achieve that which we have without your support and involvement. I would like to take this opportunity to wish all our families a happy and restful ten days of quality time with your children.

Proudly Camps Bay Primary

Stuart Collier
PRINCIPAL

Thought for the Week:
‘A newspaper is lumber made malleable. It is ink made into words and pictures.
It is conceived, born, grows up and dies of old age in a day.'
Jim Bishop

PROVISIONAL DATES TO DIARISE:

DATES TO DIARISE – 3rd TERM and first week of 4th TERM 2009
September 2009
Sun, 20
Ramadan ends – Eid-ul-Fitr
Sat/Sun 19 – 20
Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year)
Tues, 22
Grade 7 Food & Games Fair
Wed, 23
3rd Term Ends at 11am

October 2009
Mon 5,
School Opens
Thurs, 8
Teacher/Parent Interviews
Fri, 9
Civvies Day – Duck-a-thon
Sat, 10
Duck-a-thon

S E L L I N G B E E

BLINKWATER SELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATION: Spacious self-catering accommodation with breath-taking views available until 20 December 2009 at R5000 per month. Suitable for a quiet single person. For more information please call Barry on 083 297 3863 or visit www.blinkwaterpenthouse.co.za

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

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

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

CAMI HOME MATHS AND OTHER SOFTWARE: Please contact Wendy on 083 292 8886 for more information.

WANTED: Happymore, our new General Assistant, who is a reliable and hard worker, is looking for a cupboard / wardrobe, a small bar fridge, cupboard for pots, plates and cutlery and a carpet.

FLAT FOR RENT: Stunning, fully furnished, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment available immediately until end of October 2009 in High Cape, Vredehoek. R10 000. ADSL and DSTV connection. Garage and parking bay. For more information contact Sandra Jackson on 083 411 9901.

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

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

Duck-a-thon

2009-09-10T15:48:00.000-07:00

DUCK-A-THON
We launched the Duck-a-thon in the assembly last week Friday with ‘yours truly’ attired in ‘duck outfit’ (wetsuit, flippers, goggles and snorkel) which caused great excitement for the pupils and contributed to stirring up duck-a-mania in the school, however, some more important information for you as parents, which was explained to the children in the assembly. Firstly, the actual Duck-a-thon Carnival event is on Saturday 10 October 2009. The Duck-a-thon carnival day will involve games organised by each grade on the Netball court, a food-stall with a theme organised by each grade as well as the ‘lucky duck’ draw in the swimming pool. Nintendo Wii will be setting up a large plasma screen in the hall for the children to play games on for a fee of R5. It promises to be a fun day. Apropos the purchasing of ducks:small yellow ducks at R25 each that will be numbered and placed in the pool for a ‘lucky duck’ draw and there are loads of prizes that includes the first prize of a Wii console with a sports package worth R4000. corporate or family duck (large pink duck) at R250 each which have to be entered into ‘decorated duck’ competition. A number of these decorated ducks are on display in the trophy cabinet outside reception – please pop in and have a look at the decorated ducks on display as they are amazing! Special family of ducks: one large pink duck and four yellow ducks plus one free yellow duck for R350. The winning class which raises the most money will be taken in a bus, driven by Mr Collier, to ‘MacDonalds’ for lunch! Carol Bysshe and Julie Friedman have done an amazing job at launching and organising this fundraiser but as stated before it does need to be a team effort of ALL parents involved to make it a success.

SCHOOL SURVEYS
All schools have been instructed to conduct a Whole School Evaluation for 2009. This has come at a convenient time for the school as, from the point of view of been a newly appointed Principal and a new School Governing Body, it will give insight into the strengths of the school but also provide insight into areas that need improvement. The survey includes all role-players, including educators, parents and learners. This is an opportunity for us to hear what you would like to tell us, be it positive, negative, critical or complimentary – we will take note of your comments. Enclosed with the newsletter is the WCED ‘Parent Survey’, please complete the survey and return it to the school before next Friday 18 September 2009.

NO ASSEMBLY ON FRIDAY 11 SEPTEMBER: Due to the Royal Academy of Dance Ballet exams that will be taking place in our hall this Friday, 11 September, there will not be an assembly this week. We would like to take this opportunity to wish all our learners that are taking part in the ballet exam all the best to dance well. IMPORTANT SPORT NOTICE: Apart from Boys’ Soccer all other winter sports programmes finish this week Friday, 11 September 2009. This is to accommodate the grade 6 and 7 plays that are been staged next week. Boys’ Soccer finishes next week on Friday, 18 September 2009 due to the fact that matches have already been scheduled for next week, however, there will be no further practices held for Boys Soccer after the 11 September 2009.

GRADES 6 & 7 PLAYS:
The Grade 6 and 7 Plays will be staged on Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th September at 19h00 in the Bernie Segal Memorial Hall. The Grade 6 and 7 Plays are a highlight on the school calendar. Please ensure that you attend the Camps Bay Primary Plays on one of the nights. There will be pre-reserved seating with the purchase of tickets from Mrs Caldis. You snooze you lose! Tickets are R20 for children and R30 for adults.

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

Daniel Amann
Sky Beveridge
Lola Dollimore
Ryan Morris
Laylaah Abrahams
Thandi Burgess
Rowan Evans
Moki Mtwa
Cameron Chubb
Jemma Cook
Cole Goldie
Nicky Taylor
Pia Beguinot
Killian Davern
Katherine Hartzenberg
Kelsey Van Eck
Zoë van Heerden
Jaudasche Malan

SPORT:
SPORT RESULTS:

On 3 September the U9B Soccer team played a match against Reddam. We had lots of fun and won the match 2 -1. Ori Jarzin was made ‘Man of the Match’ as he played exceptionally well. Thank you to all the parents who gave lifts.

On 3 September the U13A Soccer team played against Herzlia Middle School. The boys played a great game of soccer but lost the match 3-2. Good effort, team!

On 3 September the U13B Soccer team played a match against Llandudno. We drew 1-1.

On 4 September the Junior Girls Soccer played a match against Weizmann. The girls played an exceptional game of soccer! We drew 0-0. Well done to all the girls on their good team work!

On 4 September the Senior Girls Soccer team played a match against Reddam and we won 2-1. Both of the goals were scored by Leah Cotton. Well done, Leah.

SOCCER UNIFORMS: All soccer uniforms are to be returned to the school by Monday, 21 September 2009, including socks. Please make sure that your uniform is washed before handing it in. Thank you.

CULTURAL:
BALLET: RAD Ballet Examinations. Wishing all our dancers good luck for the examinations on Friday, 11 September 2009. You have worked very hard and we are looking lovely so enjoy. I am sure Ms Busutill, our examiner from Malta, will enjoy your presentation. Mrs G and Lisl.

STUDENT CHRISTIAN SOCIETY: Pia from the United Christian Church runs a Christian Society for pupils on Wednesdays at break – if you would like your child to participate and be a member of the Christian Society, please provide a written letter to Pia giving your child permission to attend these meetings.

GENERAL:
NITS & LICE
There have again been a number of incidents of nits and lice. The problem of nits and lice is not unique to our school – it is a common problem, particularly in primary schools. The Departmental and School policy is that children who are found to have hair lice and/or nits are required to be sent home and must stay at home for 3 days from commencement of treatment – this is in an effort to prevent the further spread of lice to other learners. Teachers are vigilant to detect if children have lice but it is not the teacher’s responsibility to check all children. Please check your child’s head and hair and should your child have lice, please consult your local pharmacist for further information on the correct treatment procedure.

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

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

UNCLAIMED CASH DEPOSIT: A cash deposit of R1000 (one thousand rand) was made in
Cape Town on 25 August 2009, however, no reference was given. Please contact Mrs Caldis should you have made this deposit. Thank you.

GRADE 7 TUCKSHOP: There will be a tuckshop every Friday to raise funds for the Grade 7 Farewell. Please bring R5.00 or more for a bag of delicious snacks. Biltong, sweets, dried mango, peanuts, biscuits, droëwors, samoosas and miniature hot dogs will be on sale.

WINTER SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHS: A reminder of the Winter Sports Photographs that will be taken on Monday, 14 September. All children are requested to ensure they have their full clean sports uniforms with them.

LOST: The following items have been lost, should you find it please hand it in at the secretary’s office:
Looking for fleece marked “Ethan Vincent”.

Marc van der Meer has lost his school shoes - they are clearly labelled.

LOST PROPERTY REPORT: The following labelled items are in the lost property department at Belinda Caldis’ office. Please note the names are typed as per the label on the item of clothing, if these items are not collected by the end of the term they will de donated to charity. Children are requested to collect them from her office at break times only:

Green Fleece Tops: Killian Davern, Dani Clarke, Gemma McGregor, Sky
White School Tops: Dani Clarke, Luca

Proudly Camps Bay Primary

Stuart Collier
PRINCIPAL

Thought for the Week:
“Whether you think you can or you think you can’t – you are right.”
Henry Ford

PROVISIONAL DATES TO DIARISE:

DATES TO DIARISE – 3rd TERM 2009
September 2009
Mon, 14 - Winter Sports Photographs
Tues, 15 - Camps Bay Primary Play
Wed, 16 - Camps Bay Primary Play
Sat, 19 - Ramadan ends – Eid-ul-Fitr
September 2009 Continued
Sat/Sun 19 – 20 - Rosh Hashana (Jewish New Year)
Tues, 22 - Grade 7 Food & Games Fair
Wed, 23 - 3rd Term Ends at 11am.

S E L L I N G B E E

BLINKWATER SELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATION: Spacious self-catering accommodation with breath-taking views available until 20 December 2009 at R5000 per month. Suitable for a quiet single person. For more information please call Barry on 083 297 3863 or visit www.blinkwaterpenthouse.co.za

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

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

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

SEEKING EMPLOYMENT: My name is Victoria, aged 53 years. I am a widow with 3 children. My last born is at the University of the Western Cape. I am working at the moment as a child minder, cleaner, cooker, specialising in vegetarian cooking. I am a hard worker. I have four years of experience in my job. My job is going to be terminated at the end of September. Please contact me on 072 722 3771 or home 021 361 4975.

CAMI HOME MATHS AND OTHER SOFTWARE: Please contact Wendy on 083 292 8886 for more information.

WANTED: Happymore, our new General Assistant, who is a reliable and hard worker, is looking for a cupboard / wardrobe, a small bar fridge, cupboard for pots, plates and cutlery and a carpet.

FLAT FOR RENT: Stunning, fully furnished, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment available immediately until end of October 2009 in High Cape, Vredehoek. R10 000. ADSL and DSTV connection. Garage and parking bay. For more information contact Sandra Jackson on 083 411 9901.

Spring Civvies Day

2009-08-27T10:30:00.000-07:00

Dear Parent(s) / Guardian(s)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Please note that there will also be Education Support Packs for sale at R60.
Kindly RSVP to Vivienne Ashcroft (campsbayschools@gmail.com / 082 466 8261)

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

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

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

Garner Brown
Jared Lombard
Jonathan Scott
Brandon Filmer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LOST PROPERTY REPORT: The following labelled items are in the lost property department at Belinda Caldis’ office. Please note the names are typed as per the label on the item of clothing, if these items are not collected by the end of the term they will de donated to charity. Children are requested to collect them from her office at break times only:

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

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

Rain Jackets: Lydia Hanekom, Adeeb. S, JD

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

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

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

Proudly Camps Bay Primary

Stuart Collier
PRINCIPAL

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

PROVISIONAL DATES TO DIARISE:

DATES TO DIARISE – 3rd TERM 2009
August 2009
Fri, 28
Grade 7 Assembly

September 2009
Mon, 1
Spring Civvies Day
Fri, 4
Duck-a-thon Launch in assembly
Mon, 7
Pupil/Parent Educator Workshop
Tues, 8
International Literacy Day
Mon, 14
Winter Sports Photographs
Tues, 15
Camps Bay Primary Play
Wed, 16
Camps Bay Primary Play
Tues, 22
Grade 7 Food & Games Fair
Wed, 23
3rd Term Ends at 11am.

S E L L I N G B E E

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

BLINKWATER SELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATION: Spacious self-catering accommodation with breath-taking views available until 20 December 2009 at R5000 per month. Suitable for a quiet single person. For more information please call Barry on 083 297 3863 or visit www.blinkwaterpenthouse.co.za

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

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

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

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

CAROO TUTORING: One-on-one, in your home, all grades, all subjects. We have the right tutor for your learner’s needs. Please contact Vicky or Emma on 021 713 3830 or email: info@carootutoring.co.za or visit www.carootutoring.co.za

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

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

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

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

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

Social Networking: Parents Informative Evening

2009-08-20T11:57:00.000-07:00

Dear Parent(s) / Guardian(s)

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

SOCIAL NETWORKING: MXiT, FACE BOOK, CHAT ROOMS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rain Jackets: Lydia Hanekom, Adeeb. S, JD

Scarves: Lydia Hanekom

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

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

Proudly Camps Bay Primary

Stuart Collier
PRINCIPAL

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

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

September 2009
Mon, 1
Spring Civvies Day
Fri, 4
Duck-a-thon Launch in assembly
Mon, 7
Pupil/Parent Educator Workshop
Tues, 8
International Literacy Day
Mon, 14
Winter Sports Photographs
Tues, 15
Camps Bay Primary Play
Wed, 16
Camps Bay Primary Play
Tues, 22
Grade 7 Food & Games Fair
Wed, 23
3rd Term Ends at 11am.

S E L L I N G B E E

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

BLINKWATER SELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATION: Spacious self-catering accommodation with breath-taking views available until 20 December 2009 at R5000 per month. Suitable for a quiet single person. For more information please call Barry on 083 297 3863 or visit www.blinkwaterpenthouse.co.za

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

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

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

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

CAROO TUTORING: One-on-one, in your home, all grades, all subjects. We have the right tutor for your learner’s needs. Please contact Vicky or Emma on 021 713 3830 or email: info@carootutoring.co.za or visit www.carootutoring.co.za

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

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

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

Cross-Country

2009-08-13T12:18:00.000-07:00

Dear Parent(s) / Guardian(s)

I thought it would be an interesting exercise to benchmark the standard of Maths and Languages at Camps Bay Primary by analysing the grade 8 midyear exam results at the high school. The reason for this exercise is to assess our preparation of pupils for high school and also because I receive a number of queries from parents on the standard of Numeracy and Literacy at the school. I analysed the results of the Camps Bay Primary pupils from the grade 7 class of last year, presently in grade 8 at the high school, relative to the rest of the grade. I am pleased to inform you that the results of our pupils in grade 8 for Numeracy and Literacy are highly commendable.

Last year’s grade 7 class was quite a small class and only 31 pupils from the primary school went to the high school. There are at present 128 grade 8 pupils at the high school. Herewith follows the results:
MATHS (Numeracy)
Grade 8 average = 54,52%
CBPS pupils’ average = 62,1%
1 CBPS child achieved 90% +
5 CBPS children achieved 80% +
7 CBPS children achieved 70% +
4 CBPS children achieved 60% +
In effect 17 of the 31 children who attended CBPS last year achieved over 60% for Mathematics in the grade 8 high school midyear exam.
ENGLISH (Literacy)
Grade 8 average = 54,01%
CBPS pupils’ average = 61%
2 CBPS children achieved 80%+
8 CBPS children achieved 70%+
9 CBPS children achieved 60%+
In effect 19 children of the 31 who attended CBPS last year achieved over 60% for English in the grade 8 high school midyear exam
AFRIKAANS
Grade 8 average = 54,05%
CBPS pupils’ average = 53,7%
1 CBPS child achieved 80%+
3 CBPS children achieved 70%+
4 CBPS children achieved 60% +
7 CBPS children achieved 50%+
In effect 15 children of the 30 (one exempt) who attended CBPS last year achieved over 50% for Afrikaans in the grade 8 high school exam. There is room for improvement in this area but with Mrs Visagie (grade 7), Mr Ryklieff (grade 6) and Mrs Weldon (grade 5) who are all fluent in Afrikaans I anticipate an improvement in the level of Afrikaans teaching and preparation of CBPS pupils for high school in this subject. I must add that one cannot only rely on Afrikaans teaching in the classroom. As a language, Afrikaans needs to be spoken in your home for one hour per day or on one day per week to facilitate any significant improvement. Children also need to be encouraged to read Afrikaans books or magazines. It needs to be a team effort!

STAR MATHS OLYMPIAD
12 300 pupils from the Western Cape entered the Star Maths Olympiad.
I would again like to take this opportunity to commend the 12 learners who succeeded in attaining a position in the Top-200 in the Western Cape in the Olympiad. The medals and certificates were handed out at a prestigious prize-giving at the Baxter Theatre and the former Minister of Education, now Minister of Science and Technology, Ms Naledi Pandor was the guest-speaker.

Six of our pupils were placed in the Top-60 in the Western Cape:
57th – Maxine Beimel
47th – Joshua Guenther
46th – Tommy Posen
35th – Maya Greyling
21st – Cassidy Nicholson
17th out of 12 300 pupils in the Western Cape – Cullam Geyser.
Congratulations! This is an outstanding achievement and we are very proud of all of you!

INFLUENZA:
I would like to inform you that Camps Bay Primary does have one confirmed case of the H1N1 virus, however, there is no cause for alarm, as the child has been away from school as of Monday 3 August 2009. You should have received notification of this on our sms service on Tuesday. Please consult the previous newsletter for all the precautionary measures that we have taken to combat the flu at school. Please a further notification that if a child is suffering from an illness it is advisable for him or her to stay at home for 7 days after the start of the illness and only to return to school once he/she is fully recovered. Please adhere to this request, as we have had to send a number of children home who were showing flu-like symptoms. Children that are not ill MUST please attend school, as the teachers need to continue with teaching to complete the curriculum.
RAK (Random Acts of Kindness) WEEK:
Thank you for your generosity and ‘acts of kindness’. The boxes at Reception are full of items for the Christine Revell Home for children. The response has been amazing and Camps Bay Primary has definitely shown that it is ‘a school that cares’. We will be handing over your donations to a representative from the Christine Revell Home at assembly on Friday morning.

CROSS-COUNTRY
Thank you to Mrs Weldon and Mrs Ashcroft for organising the Cross-Country as well as all the teachers and parents who contributed to make the Cross-Country a success. It was a ‘fun day in the sun’ at the high school. Congratulations to the winners of the Cross-Country events:
Junior Boys:
1st – Brandon Hareb
2nd – Andrew Kangwa
3rd – Lusapho Malotana
Junior Girls:
1st – Khanyisile Pani
2nd – Mikaela Fuscher
3rd – Amanda Bjorklund
Senior Boys:
1st – Dylan Phillips
2nd – Landry Lushima
3rd – Antony Spence
Senior Girls:
1st – Cassidy Jerram
2nd – Chelsea Pope
3rd – Jessica Way
House Results:
1st – Purple 228 points
2nd – Orange 214 points
3rd – Blue 147 points

Presentation of certificates will be made in the assembly tomorrow. Well done to all the pupils who participated so enthusiastically.

ASSEMBLY: FRIDAY 14 August 2009
Mrs Hamber, Mrs Visagie and I will be accompanying the Grade 7’s on the Social Science excursion to Cape Town city centre and the Iziko Slave Lodge Museum on Friday 14 August 2009. Mr Rycroft will be taking the assembly.
A member of the SAPS, Captain Mitchell, will be addressing the pupils in assembly on safety and security.

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

Cameron O’Donnell
Joshua van der Schenk
Ben Heather-Clarke
Kaliya Arumugam
Jordan Bysshe
Adam Fagan
Karla Kearney
Dylan Grobler
Adam Fagan
Julia Landstedt
Dani Clarke
Fuzail Phoplonker
Meghan Howell
Angela Yeo
Rachel Volkel
Mila Schelin
Julia Landstedt
Oscar van der Spuy
Mpho Meti
Eve Jerram
Theo Thesen
Oliver Schubert
Kate Harvey
Matteo Greyling
Unam Gladile
Cameron Burt
Tristan Sharp

WELL DONE: Congratulations to the following pupils:
Kaliya Arumugam who competed in a Judo Tournament and won a gold medal in her weight division (under 33 kilograms) and a bronze in the next weight division up (under 39 kilograms) and was awarded WP Colours as a result. We are proud of you, Kaliya.

Cole Goldie who was placed 1st and .received a gold medal and WP Colours in the 30 & under weight division of the WP Judo Championships held at the German School on 1 August 2009.

CULTURAL:
BALLET: Our Friday rehearsal with our pianist proved to be successful. Our brilliant exam pianist, Mrs Albie van Oordt, always has something positive to tell the children and she puts them at ease. A reminder of the important Saturday rehearsal in the School Hall this Saturday, 15 August 2009.
Times:
08:30 – 09:30 Grade 3
11:00 – 11:45 Grade 4
11:45 – 12:45 Grade 5
Thank you Mrs G and Lisl.

JUNIOR MUSIC CONCERT: Music pupils from Grade 3 – 5 will entertain us with their developing work on Wednesday, 19 August at 18:30 in the Bernard F. Segal Memorial Hall at the primary school. The concert is expected to last approximately an hour. Please come along and support our junior musicians.

GENERAL:
TELEPHONE DIRECTORY PAPER DRIVE: Mondi recycling is running a telephone directory paper drive from now until 5 December 2009. The school will benefit by receiving R50 per ton extra for recycling telephone directories! Please note these do need to be kept separate from other paper when you drop them off at the school. We have received R1626.59 from Mondi Recycling for the month of July. Thank you for supporting us.

THANK YOU: A HUGE thank you to all of the Grade 6 Moms that donated so generously to the cake sale last week, and to those who helped with the sale. We made a total amount of R1780.

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

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

LOST: The following items have been lost, should you find them please hand them in at the secretary’s office:

Brown green cross shoes size 1 lace ups. Clearly marked with Oliver Gosnell’s name have gone missing. All U9 Soccer boys are requested to please check if they have taken these home in error as they were lost after the last soccer games.

Oliver Schubert’s Thermo Flask has gone missing.

Proudly Camps Bay Primary

Stuart Collier
PRINCIPAL

Thought for the Week:
I would not know how to walk, talk, think, behave as a human person except by learning it from other human beings. For ubuntu the greatest good is communal harmony.
Desmond Tutu: Archbishop Emeritus

PROVISIONAL DATES TO DIARISE:

DATES TO DIARISE – 3rd TERM 2009

August 2009
Fri, 14
SAPS Talk at Assembly
RAK Week ends
General Knowledge Quiz
Grade 7 Slave Lodge Excursion

Mon, 17
Olympiad All Grades Numeracy

Tues, 18
Olympiad All Grades Literacy

Wed, 19
Life Orientation Grades 1 – 3 Olympiad
Junior Music Concert

Thurs 20
Jet Education Survey Gr 4, 5, 6

Fri 21
Jet Education Survey Cont.

Mon, 24
Olympiad Life Skills Grades 4 – 7

Thurs, 27
Matilda Grades 3 – 4 at 08:30
Music Dept outing for selected pupils

Mon, 24
Olympiad Life Skills Grades 4 – 7

Thurs, 27
Matilda Grades 3 – 4 at 08:30
Music Dept outing for selected pupils

September 2009
Mon, 1
Spring Civvies Day

Fri, 4
Duck-a-thon Launch in assembly

Mon, 7
Pupil/Parent Educator Workshop

Tues, 8
International Literacy Day

Mon, 14
Winter Sports Photographs

Tues, 15
Camps Bay Primary Play

Wed, 16
Camps Bay Primary Play

Tues, 22
Grade 7 Food & Games Fair

Wed, 23
3rd Term Ends

S E L L I N G B E E

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

BLINKWATER SELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATION: Spacious self-catering accommodation with breath-taking views available until 20 December 2009 at R5000 per month. Suitable for a quiet single person. For more information please call Barry on 083 297 3863 or visit www.blinkwaterpenthouse.co.za

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

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

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

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

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

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

CAROO TUTORING: One-on-one, in your home, all grades, all subjects. We have the right tutor for your learner’s needs. Please contact Vicky or Emma on 021 713 3830 or email: info@carootutoring.co.za or visit www.carootutoring.co.za

DRUM KIT FOR SALE: Made by Ian Black, school’s drum teacher. Great to practice on – low noise, but has correct drum placement. See drum beat website for details. Black, can fold up. R500. Please call Daniel Harper on 083 779 7681.

Influenza Procedures

2009-08-06T11:52:00.000-07:00

Dear Parent(s) / Guardian(s)

Enclosed with the newsletter please find the following documents for your use and convenience:
Term 3 Calendar of Events (parents of grades 4 and 7 received this at the respective grade meetings).

Term 3 Winter Sports Fixture List. You should have received a letter, sent home yesterday, explaining the arrangements for the Cross-Country event taking place on Friday 7 August 2009. You should have also received an Assessment Timetable of tests, projects and assignments for term 3, which was issued to your child by their respective class teachers. Please ask for this Assessment Timetable from your child and if one is not forthcoming, please contact the respective class teacher to obtain a copy. You are encouraged to closely monitor this assessment timetable to ensure that your child completes all the tasks required timeously as well as prepares thoroughly for tests this term. In assembly on Friday I will be addressing the significance of National Women’s Day which is the public holiday on Monday 10 August 2009. We will also be entertained by the Camps Bay High School Music Department in the assembly.

INFLUENZA: A further precautionary notification: As I am sure you are aware there has been an outbreak of influenza in the country and there have also now been confirmed cases of H1N1 ‘swine’ flu at a number of schools in the Peninsula. At present we have had no confirmed cases of swine flu at Camps Bay Primary. Symptoms of H1N1 flu include a very high fever, vomiting, muscle pain amongst other symptoms. We would like to advise you that if your child is experiencing illness or flu-like symptoms to consult your doctor or visit your local health practitioner provider to have a check-up. If a child is suffering from an illness it is advisable for him or her to stay at home for 7 days after the start of the illness and only to return to school once he/she is fully recovered. I have asked the teachers to encourage pupils to practise respiratory hygiene by encouraging pupils to cough or sneeze into a tissue, hand or into the crook of the elbow as well as regular washing of hands. There is NO NEED FOR ALARM OR PANIC, however, the governors and school management team have decided on the following precautionary measures:
Pupils who show flu-like symptoms will be sent home and are not to return to school until they are fully recovered. Teachers will accompany classes to the bathroom for regular washing of hands during the course of the day. Soap has been placed in the bathrooms
Anti-bacterial dry hand-wash will be placed in each classroom. Teachers will ensure that this is used by ALL the children at the start of the day and at the end of breaks
A box of tissues in classrooms
Desk tops in the classrooms will be cleaned daily
Keyboards in the Computer Lab will also be cleaned regularly
Teachers have been requested to show leniency to pupils who are absent w.r.t. the missing of a test due dates for projects and assignments.
The Department of Education has sent a directive for procedures to follow in the event of a confirmed case of H1N1 swine flu but they have given the instruction that Principals may not close schools. One of the set procedures in the directive is to provide parent(s) / guardian(s) with information if there are any reported and confirmed cases, which I will do on our sms service.

RAK (Random Acts of Kindness) WEEK: The three schools are all this week running RAK Week at their respective schools. Camps Bay Primary has selected to ‘show kindness’ to the Christine Revel Children’s Home which is a home for 50 children abandoned, abused, orphaned and neglected children. The response has been a little slow and therefore I have decided to extend RAK Week to the end of next week, Friday 14 August 2009. Please donate generously and show that ‘we are the school that cares’! The following products are on the list of requirements: towels, nappies, bath soap, brooms, mops, baby lotion and baby oil, hair brushes, washing powder, toilet paper, bleach and Handy-Andy. We are running an Inter-house competition to see which house is the MOST CARING! Points will be allocated to the House that is the most caring. Pupils are requested to bring products to school and place them in their respective HOUSE BOXES at Reception.

Thank you to Carol Bysshe and Moms for organising cakes and refreshments for the local Camps Bay police station on Wednesday morning. A group of grade 4 and 7 pupils, on behalf of Camps Bay Primary, delivered the cakes to the police station to show our appreciation as a school for the thankless task which the police do, providing safety and security for the community. I believe a number of our pupils were locked up in the cells and were transported back to school in the back of the police van with lights flashing!!

CROSS-COUNTRY: FRIDAY 7 AUGUST 2009: Please consult the letter handed out on Wednesday for full details. Camps Bay Primary will be holding the annual Inter-house Cross-Country event on Friday 7 August 2009. The entire school, pupils accompanied by class teachers, will be WALKING from Camps Bay Primary, departing at 10h00, to the high school. (Lifts are no longer required) The Cross-Country event is a fun event in which all pupils are expected to participate, either to run or walk the 2km course, and it will take place from 11h30 to 13h00. Please collect your child from the high school at 13h00 on Friday afternoon. The After-care children will be transported back to the primary school after the event.

SWIMMING: Please note there will be no swimming this Friday due to the cross-country.

STEELBAND: There will be no Steelband on Friday after school due to the cross-country but a practice will take place at 08:50 during the school day.
READ-A-THON: As reported in the previous newsletter, a phenomenal R30 000 was raised from the Read-a-thon fundraiser. Thank you again to all those wonderful readers and parents, grandparents and friends who sponsored our children in their reading over the holiday period. The winners of the prizes for the Read-a-thon were as follows:

Most pages read (over 6000 pages!) and the winner of a R500 book voucher from The Book Lounge: Maxine Beimel
Most money raised and the winner of R500 book voucher: Hannah Fagan
Class which raised the most money and the winner of a class outing: Grade 6R
Please refer to the attached flyer for TOP 10 READ-A-THON RESULTS.
Well done to all of you!

THANK YOU: A sincere thank you to the Book Lounge who very kindly donated the R500 book voucher as well as offered us discount on all the books we purchase from them. Their very well stocked independent book store is located on the corner of Roeland and Buitenkant Street and open weekdays from 08:30 – 19:30, Saturdays from 09:30 – 18:00 and Sundays from 10h00 – 16h00. For any additional information contact them on 021 462 2425 or by email at booklounge@gmail.com.

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

Brenda Mlunjwa
Andrew Kangwa
Gabriela Tucheva
Brandon Hareb
Tino Makodza
Isabella Tambusso
Stacey Bester
Jarryd Londt
Khanyisile Pani
Gabbey Hayward
Daniela Black
Carmen Howell
Theo Madzivadondo
Shaye Levin
Julian Forbes

WELL DONE: Congratulations to Hannah Margetts on being accepted to the Kimura Shukokai International South Africa South National Championships in Kwazulu Natal in September 2009 where she will be representing the Western Cape. We are very proud of you.

STAR MATHS OLYMPIAD: Grades 5, 6 and 7 leaners took part in the Star Maths Olympiad recently and 12 of our learners succeeded in attaining a position in the Top 200 in the Western Cape. We are very proud of the following children who attained places in the Top 60 and received certificates and medals at the prize-giving held at the Baxter Theatre last night:
57th Maxine Beimel
47th Joshua Guenther
46th Tommy Posen
35th Maya Greyling
21st Cassidy Nicholson
17th Cullam Geyser
Other Maths participant who attained places Best 155 – 114 were Ben Tilley, Michaela Scott, Alison Green, Elena Piller and Alexander Dickie.

CULTURAL:
BALLET: Just a reminder of the Compulsory Pianist Rehearsal this Friday 7 August at the Primary School.
Times: 2:45 – 3:30 Grade 3
4:15 – 5:00 Grade 4
5:00 – 5:45 Grade 5
Thank You, Mrs G and Lisl.

MODERN DANCING AND HIP HOP: We would like to congratulate the following learners who have been awarded medals in Modern Dance / Hip Hop:
Angela Yeo (age group 7 – 8)
Katherine Hartzenberg: Improvisation winner and quartet (age group 9 – 10)

JUNIOR MUSIC CONCERT: Music pupils from Grade 3 – 5 will entertain us with their developing work on Wednesday, 19 August at 18:30 in the Bernard F. Segal Memorial Hall at the primary school. The concert is expected to last approximately an hour.

SPORT:
POLICY FOR SELECTION OF TEAMS:
A decision was taken by the governors and the school management team on the selection of teams to play matches as follows:
If Camps Bay Primary is able to field two teams for a sport in a particular age-group, the A-team will be selected ON MERIT and for the B-team all players will be given an opportunity to play on a rotational basis. If Camps Bay Primary can only field one team for a sport in a particular age-group, the team which is automatically then the A-team, will also be selected ON MERIT. Players that are not selected are encouraged to practise and strive to improve to gain selection for the team. This is standard practice in sport and at most schools. Players who do not attend practices, irrespective of their abilities, will not be selected for matches. While our approach is to encourage participation, we need to select a team of players that can be competitive when playing against other teams from other schools.

SWIMMING: Please note that Wendy Way will be away for SA champs from Thursday 6 August until Tuesday 11 August. Early morning swimming will still be taking place with Wendy Hartog.

GENERAL:
TELEPHONE DIRECTORY PAPER DRIVE: Mondi recycling is running a telephone directory paper drive from now until 5 December 2009. The school will benefit by receiving R50 per ton extra for recycling telephone directories! Please note these do need to be kept separate from other paper when you drop them off at the school. We have received R1626.59 from Mondi Recycling for the month of July. Thank you for supporting us.

GRADE 5 CAKE SALE: The Grade 5’s raised R1646 from their cake sale last Thursday! Well done and thank you to all those parents who sent in yummy goodies.

GRADE 7 TUCK SHOP: There will be no Grade 7 Tuck shop this week due to the cross-country.

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

LOST: The following items have been lost, should you find them please hand them in at the secretary’s office:
Dillon Pead has lost his fleece top it is clearly labelled with his name.
Alice Piller has lost her fleece top it is clearly labelled with her name.

Proudly Camps Bay Primary

Stuart Collier
PRINCIPAL

In view of RAK Week:
Thought for the week: “How far that little candle throws his beams! So shines a good deed in a weary world” (William Shakespeare)

PROVISIONAL DATES TO DIARISE:

DATES TO DIARISE – 3rd TERM 2009
August 2009
Fri, 7
Combined Three Schools Cross Country

Mon, 10
Public Holiday (Women’s Day)

Fri, 14
SAPS Talk at Assembly
RAK Week ends
General Knowledge Quiz
Grade 7 Slave Lodge Excursion

Mon, 17
Olympiad All Grades Numeracy

Tues, 18
Olympiad All Grades Literacy

Wed, 19
Life Orientation Grades 1 – 3 Olympiad
Junior Music Concert

Thurs 20
Jet Education Survey Gr 4, 5, 6

Fri 21
Jet Education Survey Cont.

Mon, 24
Olympiad Life Skills Grades 4 – 7

Thurs, 27
Matilda Grades 3 – 4 at 08:30
Music Dept outing for selected pupils
Mon, 24
Olympiad Life Skills Grades 4 – 7
Thurs, 27
Matilda Grades 3 – 4 at 08:30
Music Dept outing for selected pupils

September 2009
Mon, 1
Spring Civvies Day

Fri, 4
Duck-a-thon Launch in assembly

Mon, 7
Pupil/Parent Educator Workshop

Tues, 8
International Literacy Day

Mon, 14
Winter Sports Photographs

Tues, 15
Camps Bay Primary Play

Wed, 16
Camps Bay Primary Play

Tues, 22
Grade 7 Food & Games Fair

Wed, 23
3rd Term Ends

S E L L I N G B E E

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

BLINKWATER SELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATION: Spacious self-catering accommodation with breath-taking views available until 20 December 2009 at R5000 per month. Suitable for a quiet single person. For more information please call Barry on 083 297 3863 or visit www.blinkwaterpenthouse.co.za

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

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

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

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

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

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

CAROO TUTORING: One-on-one, in your home, all grades, all subjects. We have the right tutor for your learner’s needs. Please contact Vicky or Emma on 021 713 3830 or email: info@carootutoring.co.za or visit www.carootutoring.co.za

FREE HAMSTER: With own home is bored with its owner and wants to relocate. If you would like to own a cute hamster, call my present owner Ben Tilley to arrange for the handover. 021 465 7272 or 084 0382 217

Derby Day Results and More!

2009-07-30T11:41:00.000-07:00

Dear Parent(s) / Guardian(s)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Adam Groenmeyer
Azraa Hoffman
Anelisa Lufundo
Lukhanyo Lufundo
Sarah Steiger

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

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

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

GENERAL:

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

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

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

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

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

PROVISIONAL DATES TO DIARISE:

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

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

Proudly Camps Bay Primary

Stuart Collier
PRINCIPAL

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

S E L L I N G B E E

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

BLINKWATER SELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATION: Spacious self-catering accommodation with breath-taking views available until 20 December 2009 at R5000 per month. Suitable for a quiet single person. For more information please call Barry on 083 297 3863 or visit www.blinkwaterpenthouse.co.za

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

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

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

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

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

First Newsletter Term 3

2009-07-23T11:35:00.000-07:00

Welcome back to term 3. I hope that those of you that had the opportunity to go on vacation, either overseas or on a local holiday, had a wonderful experience. To those of you that stayed in Cape Town, I hope you survived the ‘Cape of Storms’ and particularly the floods in Camps Bay!

STAFFING: A warm welcome to Mr Ryklieff, a new member of the teaching staff, who has been appointed as the grade 6 educator at Camps Bay Primary. As stated in the previous newsletter, Mr Ryklieff is an experienced teacher with 14 years in the profession. He has already started setting high standards and strict parameters in his classroom. As a former Head of Department, Mr Ryklieff has been involved in a wide range of areas in school life and he is also an enthusiastic Art teacher. He will also be assisting with the coaching of soccer this term.

NEW PUPILS: We would also like to welcome three new pupils to our school, Brandon Filmer in grade 3, Madeleine Magner in grade 6 and Yousuf Karodia in grade 7. All three pupils are wonderful young pupils who come to Camps Bay Primary with glowing reports and we hope they will have a happy and successful stay at our school.

PROJECTS: During the holidays a number of projects were completed. I am pleased to inform you that two Smart boards were installed in the Grade 7 classes. Mrs Hamber and Mrs Visagie have already started experimenting, with the help of the pupils, to use the Smart boards in their teaching practice. It is amazing how the children of today are able to operate technology without any prior experience! We hope that this is the first of many Smart boards as ultimately we would like to have a Smart board in every classroom!

Another project which is on the verge of completion is the upgrade of the bathrooms and toilets. The bathrooms in the school have all been painted in a new set of bright and funky colours. Mirrors have been replaced and we now have to add the finishing touches such as placing the new bins in the bathrooms as well as hang the children’s artworks on the walls to complete the project. A BIG thank you to Jo Springthorpe and Mariella Broccheto for managing this project so efficiently and making it happen!
Well done and thank you, Jo and Mariella.

We also arranged for the installation of the four benches on the perimeter of the Netball court for use by the pupils to sit and eat their lunches at breaks as well as for use by spectators at Netball matches. It does make a difference and creates a positive impression for visitors. Thank you again to the families that made the generous donation of a bench – we will be arranging the plaques in due course.

INFLUENZA: Just a precautionary notification and NO CAUSE FOR PANIC. Many families have travelled abroad during the holidays and with the re-opening of schools often schools are hit by seasonal flu outbreaks. Recently there was an outbreak of H1N1 at a private school in Gauteng and as a precautionary measure we would like to advise parents to be aware of these symptoms. Symptoms of H1N1 include a very high fever, vomiting and muscle pain amongst other symptoms. We would advise that if your child is experiencing illness or such flu-like symptoms to consult your doctor or visit your local healthcare provider to have a check-up. If a child is suffering from a respiratory disease it is advisable for him or her to stay home for 7 days after the start of the illness. With respect to respiratory hygiene, we need to encourage our children to cough or sneeze into a tissue or hand/sleeve as well as regular washing of hands. PLEASE I WOULD LIKE TO RE-ITERATE THIS IS A PRECAUTIONARY NOTIFICATION and there is NO NEED FOR ALARM.

READ-A-THON: I do hope you encouraged your child to read during the holidays as well as encouraged sponsorship of your child’s reading. The impression I received in the opening assembly on Monday was that the pupils have participated with enthusiasm and have been reading extensively during the holidays. We are very fortunate to have such a wonderful ethos of reading by our pupils at Camps Bay Primary. As stated before, ‘high readers’ invariably end up being top of the class! The Read-a-thon will continue until the end of this week when all green forms and sponsorship money has to be handed in. Our goal is to surpass last year’s figure of R20 000 to purchase more books for our wonderful school library as well as make a contribution to the payment of our new Smart boards. Keep reading as there are wonderful prizes to be won!
R500 cash for the pupils who raised the most money
R500 gift voucher kindly donated by the Book Lounge for the pupil who has read the most pages
§ Chance to win one of three fabulous prizes in a luck draw for everyone who hands in a green form

WINTER SPORTS DERBY DAY: The Winter Sports Derby Day with Llandudno Primary is all set to take place on Saturday morning 25 July 2009. Hopefully the good weather holds out until Saturday! All the netball and soccer matches will take place on the Symmonds Field. The squash match will take place on Friday afternoon at the Camps Bay club courts. Enclosed you will find a letter providing you with all the details and a programme of the matches scheduled to be played. We will be playing as many teams as possible to play the teams that Llandudno Primary is able to field. The PTA Moms (and Dads) will be co-ordinating the sale of food and refreshments throughout the morning. Please contact Sophia Mortakis on 082 923 2517 or email sophia@polka.co.za if you able to assist at the Derby Day. We hope to create a typical Derby Day atmosphere and all parents and pupils are welcome. We would like all pupils to attend including those pupils who are not playing in matches – we need as many supporters to be present to show Llandudno Primary the spirit we have at Camps Bay Primary!
PARKING: Please be aware that we are expecting a large crowd of parents from both schools and parking may be a problem at the Symmonds Field – please make a plan or get there early. We have arranged for a Traffic Department official to be present but please be careful when crossing Camps Bay Drive.

GRADE 7 MEETING: There will be an important meeting for all parents of grade 7 pupils on Monday 27 July in the Bernie Segal Memorial Hall from 17h30 – 18h30. The purpose of the meeting is to inform you of the new pass requirements for grade 7 as well as discuss the progress of the grade 7 class this year. Mrs Visagie and Mrs Hamber will also be present and available to discuss your individual child’s progress thus far as well as their performance in the June exams.

RAK (Random Acts of Kindness) Week 3 to 7 August 2009: As you are aware Nelson Mandela celebrated his 91st birthday on Saturday 20 July and Mandela Day is now an international day of celebration. People were encouraged to give 67 minutes of community service on this day in honour of the 67 years that Nelson Mandela gave to the struggle for freedom to make South Africa a better place for all South Africans. Unfortunately this day did not fall in the school term calendar, however, I did briefly mention the above in the assembly on Monday and as part of ‘giving’ and making South Africa a better place we will be requesting food, cleaning materials and other items for small children for the Christine Revel Home in Hout Bay during RAK Week, which is from the 3 to 7 August 2009. We will keep you informed closer to the time of the specific items that are needed.

GRADE 3 – 2010 INTERVIEWS: This week, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons, we will be conducting the interviewing of the grade 2 applicants and their parent(s)/guardian(s) for positions in grade 3 next year. If you are aware of any prospective pupils for grade 3 or any other grades, please would you encourage them to contact Mrs Pat Readman to make application as soon as possible as classes are filling up fast.

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

Tanya Tuku
Adam Fagan
Jemma Cook
Kadin Morgan
Tom Maltbie
Luke Metcalfe
Killian Davern
Teagan Thompson
Dakota Scott
Tommy Posen
Lola Dollimore
Gadi Friedman
Kim Beimel
Isabella Hulme
Katherine Hartzenberg
Samuel Hulme
Azraa Bazier
Hannah Fagan
Kelsey van Eck
Trinity Britow
Joshua Hodgikinson-Bains
Pia Beguinot
Jadon Pelman
Jessica Page
Zoë Sutton
Cameron Chubb
Taylor Drew Thomson
Theo Madzivadondo
Kai Millar

DRAMA EISTEDDFOD: Congratulations to Sasha Meek who competed in the Drama Eisteddfod. She received a Diploma in the “Poetry (individual) 10 years” and the “Acted Story (group)” categories. Well done, Sasha!

SPORT:
Sports practices have already started this week in preparation for the Derby Day.

CROSS COUNTRY: Due to all the other sports on offer as well as the lack of interest, Cross Country training will no longer be taking place. The school is still part of the League and therefore the learners may still participate in races. Learners who wish to continue with Cross Country can get a fixture list from the office. Training and attending the races will be the responsibility of the learner and their parent(s) / guardian (s). However, we will be still having an Inter-House Cross-Country for all pupils which will take place at the high school on Friday 7 July 2009 from 11h30 to 13h00.

RUGBY: Rugby practices have been postponed indefinitely as Matthew Soekoe, the rugby coach, injured himself and he had to undergo surgery during the holidays. We will keep the rugby players posted if we are able to find a replacement coach until such time as Matthew has recovered to resume coaching duties.

CULTURAL:
NOTES4NOTES WILD WEST BARN DANCE: The Barn Dance, at the end of last term, was great fun and a wonderful family evening. Thank you to all the children for helping with the art work and to Miss Gibbs, Kathy Boraine, Anneke Bright and Lizette Forsythe.

GENERAL:
SENÕR CHEF ORDERS: Please note that these will be arriving on Thursday and we will be distributing them early next week. Thanks. (Sophia Mortakis / PTA)

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

UNCLAIMED CASH DEPOSIT: A R500 cash deposit was made in Sea Point into the school’s bank account with no reference, if this was your deposit, please contact the Bursar, Belinda Caldis.

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

GRADE 5 CAKE SALE 30 JULY: A reminder that the Grade 5’s will be having a cake sale on Thursday 30 July – please diarise this date and remember to bring money to support the Grade 5 classes.

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

TROPHIES: Please can all outstanding trophies be returned to school by Monday 27 July 2009.

PROVISIONAL DATES TO DIARISE:

DATES TO DIARISE – 3rd TERM 2009
July 2009
Mon, 20 - School re-opens
Sat, 25 - Derby Day
Thurs, 30 - Grade 5 Cake Sale

August 2009
Mon, 3
R.A.K Week Begins
Wed, 5
SGB Meeting
Thurs, 6
Grade 6 Cake Sale
Fri, 7
Combined Three Schools Cross Country
R.A.K Week Ends
Mon, 10
Public Holiday
Thurs, 13
08:30 Hooked on Books
Fri, 14
SAPS Talk at Assembly
General Knowledge Quiz
Mon, 17
Olympiad All Grades Numeracy
Tues, 18
Olympiad All Grades Literacy
Wed, 19
Life Orientation Grades 1 – 3
Mon, 24
Olympiad Life Skills Grades 4 – 7
Thurs, 27
Matilda Grades 3 – 4 at 08:30

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

See you at the Derby Day. ?

Proudly Camps Bay Primary

Stuart Collier
PRINCIPAL

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

BLINKWATER SELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATION: Spacious self-catering accommodation with breath-taking views available until 20 December 2009 at R5000 per month. Suitable for a quiet single person. For more information please call Barry on 083 297 3863 or visit www.blinkwaterpenthouse.co.za

CAMPS BAY MOBILE CAR WASH: Enjoy a professional car wash/valet service in the comfort of your own home at anytime during the day. We come to you! Alfonso, (a parent at Camps Bay Prep) is contactable on 078 936 2119. Wash includes vacuum, dashboard and vinyl polish, wheels polished and a thorough clean inside and outside your car.

CAMPS BAY WINDOW REPAIRS: Alfonso is also available to do window repair work and replace glass. Just call him on 078 936 2119 and he will come and measure your window, fetch the glass and fit it.

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

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

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 Cenre in Greenpoint, and Zenzero in City Bowl. For further details please contact Angie 084 991 4947 email ac_lawson@yahoo.com.

OMEGA DRY DOG FOOD ~ ADULT & PUPPY RANGE: Ostrich based with omega 3 & 6. This highly nutritious food is vet owned and produced locally. Dogs love it and it is only 1/3 price of other premium brands. Adult Premium R330/25kg, Adult Classic R275/25kg and Puppy R380/25kg. 10kg bags also available. Delivery free in Atlantic SB & City Bowl or collection from Camps Bay. Samples available. Please call Viv 0797829567 or email viviennemorrisby@mac.com.

ACCOMMODATION REQUIRED: I am seeking accommodation to rent for our nanny within walking distance of the school if possible. Nanny is a wonderful, conservative Zimbabwean lady. Please contact Cathy on 021 438 3193.

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

Second Term Final Newsletter

2009-06-26T00:44:00.000-07:00

Dear Parent(s) / Guardian(s)

Thank you for your support at the Founder’s Day Assembly and the Camps Bay Schools’ Variety Show last week – both events were very successful. Simon Trappler, a past pupil in the Preparatory, Primary and High School, who has just qualified from UCT with a BA.LLB degree as a lawyer, was the guest speaker. Thank you to Mrs Sophia Mortakis for organising the stunning birthday cake with the school crest and motto ‘Strive for the Highest’ on as well as for the cup-cakes for the pupils to enjoy to celebrate our 103rd birthday. The Camps Bay Schools’ Soiree was a ‘hit’ – both Friday and Saturday nights were sold out. The Camps Bay Primary number was called back for an encore on Saturday night! Thank you to our resident choreographer, Diane Knight, for choreographing our dance item. Thank you to the High School for the facilities, Mr Vic van Heerden and his support team for their hard work setting up and cleaning up after the event, Mr William Cawood and the committee of teachers from all three schools for arranging the programme as well as to Mrs Vivienne Ashcroft for marketing the event, general organising and the organising of the refreshments.

I would like to draw your attention to an interesting article by Gregory Ramey, a child psychologist, which I read in the Sunday Times, dated 17 May 2009. It deals with the dangers of use of cellphones by pre-teens – please read the article, as it is most informative.

KIDS SHOULDN’T HAVE CELLPHONES IN THE FIRST PLACE, BUT IF THEY DO, INSIST ON RULES FOR THEIR OWN GOOD, SAYS GREGORY RAMEY
I don’t think pre-teens should have their own cellphones, but many parents disagree. If you insist on indulging your child with this luxury, please consider these six things:

Have your child pay part of the cost. Isn’t this just another example of parents buying stuff they don’t need with money they don’t have? Insist that your child completes regular chores to pay for the phone and be strong enough to terminate phone privileges if your child doesn’t comply with this expectation.

Monitor text messages. Young children have no understanding of the risks of the electronic world and it is your job to protect them. Inform your child that you will be regularly reviewing text messages. Please don’t tell me about the privacy rights of a 10-year-old. Their safety and security takes priority over their privacy.

Place limits on phone and text messaging. A pleasant diversion can easily transform into an annoying habit and even an addiction for some people. Kids can become preoccupied with this mindless diversion from real life. Limit the number of minutes and text messages that can be used monthly.

Discuss respect and etiquette. Talk about cyber-bullying and gossiping with your kids. My concern with texting is that it is just too easy to immediately communicate any fleeting thought or feeling. Kids need to be careful about gossiping or expressing a transitory feeling about a friend, teacher or coach. That text can then be re-sent or used in ways for which it was never intended.

Have an explicit discussion of sexting with your child. Phones and cameras are a dangerous combination for many pre-teens. Twenty percent of teenagers admitted to electronically sending or posting nude or semi-nude pictures of themselves. A 15-year-old from Pennsylvania, US, recently got into legal trouble for sending what she felt were harmless pictures she took when she was at a sleepover when she was 12 years old. Talk with your child about these situations. When I discussed this recommendation at a parents’ workshop a few weeks ago, a mom responded that she felt her nine-year-old was too young to learn about sexting. If you feel that your children are too young to learn about sending and receiving sexually explicit pictures, then they are too young for a cellphone.

Establish privacy and safety rules. Kids should never give out their cellphone number or accept text messages from strangers. Lots of kids in my office are telling me about their “friends” from across the country, people they are meeting on the Internet and text messaging throughout the day. Most parents are unaware of their kids’ dumb and dangerous practice of sharing intimate feelings and personal information with total strangers. We need to prepare our children for this new electronic world, but that doesn’t mean putting them in situations they cannot handle. Delay the cellphone until your child is a teen.

© 2009 The New York Times News Service
Gregory Ramey is a child psychologist and vice-president for outpatient services at the Children’s Medical Centre of Dayton, Ohio

ACADEMICS
Teachers and pupils, with the support of parents at home, need to turn our attention to academics and be focused in the preparation for the Assessment Weeks from 1 June to 12 June 2009. Pupils will be writing a number of tests during this period and need to be studying and preparing for the various forms of assessment. I would like to take this opportunity to wish all our pupils good luck in the forthcoming assessments and exams. Remember: only through hard work and studying will you achieve your potential and the results you expect and deserve.
GRADE 7’S: The grade 7s, in preparation for high school, will be writing more formalised exams during Assessment Week and the school day for grade 7s will close at 13h00 daily. If pupils have sport, they will be allowed to study in the exam venue or in the library from 13h30 to the end of the day, after which they will then attend sports practices during the normal times.

Sports practices and matches continue during exams – sport during this period is a ‘break’ from studying after which pupils go home ‘refreshed’ to do further studying.

JUNGLE GYM: Our new Jungle Gym has been erected on the playground. The colourful base will be placed by the end of this week so the Jungle Gym should be in operation by next week. Well done and thank you to the parents that have assisted in driving this project, particularly, Noleen Knott, Michele Harvey and Nike Romano. Our children are very excited and can’t wait to climb and play!

SPORTS MATCHES: A number of our sports fixtures were cancelled this week by the opposing schools, which is most disappointing. I telephoned the principals at the various schools to inquire why the matches were cancelled and received apologies from sports co-ordinators and coaches! I do hope you were informed timeously by sms. In line with our sports policy, matches will not be cancelled by Camps Bay Primary except in exceptional cases weather permitting and in these instances Mrs Hamber and I will make the decision at second break.

PTA: SENÕR CHEF FUNDRAISER: Please support this fundraiser by selling spices and Ina Paarman products. Well done to Grade 4J which is the leading class. We need ALL parents to be supportive of this fundraiser by the PTA and we are compelled to complete the fundraiser by Monday 1 June with all forms handed in to Mrs Caldis. We need the funds to purchase our Smartboards which have been ordered! Grade 7s – you need to start selling if you want delivery of the Smartboards! We receive 25% of all sales and thus far we have raised only R4800-00!
We need a big drive in the last few days of this fundraiser. Thank you for your support.

All order forms for the Senõr Chef fundraiser should have been handed in today. If there are any outstanding orders, they will be accepted by Monday, 1 June, at the latest. All orders must be accompanied by the appropriate amount of cash. Thanks to all who worked hard to sell the products. Details of how much money was raised and all the prize-winners will be announced shortly.

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

Adam Fagan
Jessica Way
Deana Rodrigues
Angela Yeo
Theo Thesen
Dylan Grobler
Zoë Sutton
Kelly Glover

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ: Camps Bay Primary school competed in the first round of the Inter-schools’ General Knowledge Quiz and came 3rd out of 33 schools! The average achieved amongst all the schools was 64%, our average was 78%! Our team consisted of the following pupils: Maya Greyling, Hannah Fagan, Joshua Guenther, Henry Müller, Alexander Dickie, Jason Meek and Ethan Philander as our reserve. Well done, boys and girls, we are very proud of you!

GRADE 4 CAKE SALE: A reminder of the Grade 4 cake sale that will take place tomorrow, Friday, 29 May 2009 at second break for Grades 1 – 5. Grade 6 and 7’s will be able to purchase their goodies at 13h00 due to the fact that they will be going on an outing to the Baxter Theatre. Please remember to bring your money for all the yummy goodies there will be Pizza, popcorn, cake and hot chocolate on offer!

CULTURAL:
NOTES4NOTES WILD WEST BARN DANCE: Notes4Notes looks forward to hosting a Wild West Barn Dance on the second last night of term Thursday, 25 June 2009 18:30 for 19:00. Tickets cost R50 for Adults and R10 for Scholars. We are running a Family Special ticket offer of 4 – 5 tickets for a cost of R100. This is a real family event where the whole family can dance together and socially we can all get to know the school family. Diarise this date and watch out for further details.

GRADE 7 FAREWELL FUNDRAISER - VODACOM FUNNY FESTIVAL: The Grade 7 parent body have secured a block booking for the Vodacom Funny Festival on Saturday, 20 June at 5pm at the Baxter Theatre. They will be selling the tickets at a cost of R110 each (normally R120). These tickets are being sold to raise funds for the Grade 7 Farewell. Tickets are available from Mrs Caldis, the Bursar. Please support.

DRUMMING LESSONS: There will be no drumming lessons for two weeks. The reason is a happy one! We wish Ian Black our drumming teacher a happy marriage and honeymoon. He tied the knot on the 23 May 2009.

BALLET: Dear Parents, “Watching Day” this term will take place on Saturday 6 June 2009, at the Camps Bay Primary School hall in Dunkeld Road. The times are as follows:
Times: 12:00 to 12:30 Pre-Reception
12:30 – 13:00 Reception
13:00 - 13:45 Primary Grade (Grade 1 School)
13:45 – 14:30 Grade I Ballet (Grade 2 School)
14:30 – 15:15 Grade III Ballet
15:15 – 16:00 Grade IV Ballet
16:00 – 16:45 Grade V Ballet
Look forward to seeing you all. Mrs G and Lisl.

GENERAL:
THANK YOU: Your support and generosity is greatly appreciated.
A very big thank you goes out to Mr Phoplonker (father of Fuzail in Grade 3) for his donation to purchase a bench for the school!

Thank you to Donna Ingram’s grandfather who very kindly donated plants for our school gardens!

LOST: The following items are missing. Should you find them please hand in at the secretary’s office.
Trinity Britow has lost her spectacles. They are multi-coloured around the front section of each lens and have brown arms on the side. They were lost along with her orange spectacle case.

Moms please check your son’s shoes. Cole Goldie’s brand new Green Cross school shoes (size 3) went missing after changing for soccer on Tuesday in the boy’s toilet. Each shoe is labelled with his name inside.

CHANGE OF DETAILS: If your contact details or address have changed since January 2009. Please advise the office. Thank you.

RECYCLING – greenOFFICE FUNDRAISING INITIATIVE: Please remember to support the greenOFFICE fundraising recycling initiative by bringing your empty ink and laser cartridges and putting them into the greenOFFICE recycling bins. One bin is located in the printing room and the other one outside the kitchen. We hope you will all support this initiative. Thank you.

OLD TELEPHONE BOOKS: A reminder that we do recycle old telephone books –they must be kept separate and placed in the plaswood structure at the recycling facility along with all the cardboard. Thank you.

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

THE ROCKERFELLAS: Band including Dads from both the Primary and Prep school will be playing at Dizzy’s in Camps Bay on Saturday 30 May at 22:00. Bring your friends and come for an evening full of well known rock ’n roll! (Cover charge R20).

PROVISIONAL DATES TO DIARISE:

DATES TO DIARISE – 2nd TERM 2009
May 2009
Fri, 29
Shavout
Grade 4 Cake Sale
Grade 6 & 7’s to the Baxter
June 2009
Mon, 1
Assessment week starts.
Wed, 10
Notes4Notes
Fri, 12
Assessment week ends.
Mon, 15
School holiday
Tues, 16
Public holiday – Youth Day

June 2009 continued
Wed, 17
SGB Meeting
Sat, 20
Vodacom Funny Festival at the Baxter in aid of Gr 7 Farewell.
Wed, 24
Grade 5 Cake Sale
Thurs, 25
Notes4Notes Barn Dance
Fri, 26
Term 2 Ends at 11h00.

Proudly Camps Bay Primary

Stuart Collier
PRINCIPAL

S E L L I N G B E E

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

CAROO TUTORING: One-on-one, in your home, all grades, all subjects. We have the right tutor for your learner’s needs. Please contact Vicky or Emma on Tel: +27 (0)21 713 3830 or Email: info@carootutoring.co.za or visit Website: http://www.carootutoring.co.za/

REEF WETSUIT FOR SALE: Full length Reef wetsuit for sale age 11 – 12 in good condition. Contact Daniel Harper on 021 423 7681 or 083 779 7681.

KARATE FOR SCHOLARS, BOYS AND GIRLS: Daily classes in Greenpoint taught by Shihah 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.

DOMESTIC SEEKING VACANCY: Our domestic worker’s sister from Zimbabwe is looking for a job in Camps Bay or Hout Bay. She is 26 and if she is anything like our fabulous cleaner, then I can highly recommend her! Please call her on 071 810 7721 or call Janette on 072 947 3511.

SEEKING ACCOMMODATION: Our General Assistant, Happymore is seeking alternative accommodation - he is able to pay R400 per month. If you are able to assist him please call him directly on 078 408 7610.

TUTOR AVAILABLE: Seven years experience teaching English as a second language. Can tutor in English, Piano and Natural Science. Please call Matthew on 083 574 9450.

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

WORK WANTED: Beulah Dlova is seeking employment. She is currently living in the area and is available for any work Monday to Friday. Please call her on 083 585 2436.

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

Last Week of Term

2009-06-24T11:06:00.000-07:00

Dear Parent(s) Guardian(s)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

IMPROVISATION WINNER: Katherine Hartzenberg

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

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

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

FINALS 12 AND UNDER CHARACTER: Jessica Way, Kelly Glover

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PROVISIONAL DATES TO DIARISE:

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

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

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

Proudly Camps Bay Primary

Stuart Collier
PRINCIPAL

S E L L I N G B E E

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

BLINKWATER SELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATION: Spacious self-catering accommodation with breath-taking views available until 20 December 2009 at R5000 per month. Suitable for a quiet single person. For more information please or call Barry on 083 297 3863.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

End of Assesment Week

2009-06-11T13:01:00.000-07:00

Dear Parent(s) / Guardian(s)

The Assessment Weeks are drawing to a close and the teachers are busy completing assessments and marking, writing comments and in the process of preparing the reports which will be issued on Thursday 24 June 2009 from 14h30 – 15h30 in the hall. If you are unable to collect your child’s report at this time, the reports will be available from the office on Friday morning until 11h00. Reports will not be available before the time.

A reminder that this weekend is a long weekend with all schools closed on Monday 15 June and Tuesday 16 June which is a public holiday, Youth Day. In the assembly on Friday I will address the pupils on the relevance and importance of Youth Day.

WINTER SPORTS DERBY DAY:
We are in the process of organising a Derby Day with Llandudno Primary School on Saturday morning 25 July involving as many sports and teams as is possible. Most of the matches will be played on the Symmonds Field. I have also arranged for the use of the high school fields for an under-13 Hockey and an under-13 Rugby match but we will have to approach another school for these matches as Llandudno Primary does not offer rugby and hockey. I would like to create a Derby Day atmosphere and will be approaching the PTA Moms to organise the selling of food but we also need Dads to help with ‘braaing’. We would like to make this an annual event on the calendar. Please it is very important that your child not make themselves available for club matches on that Saturday morning.

PTA: SENÕR CHEF FUNDRAISER
Thank you to all those parents and pupils who supported the Senõr Chef Fundraiser. Total orders received was R24 000 – the school receives 25% of the total sales which in effect means that R6000 was raised. Individual pupil prizes and the class SURPRISE PRIZE will be announced in assembly on Friday morning.

READ-A-THON: We will be launching our main fundraiser for the school library which will run over the school holidays. Please see attached flyer for further details.

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

Isabelle Potgieter
Tatum Lee Evans
Allegra Liltved
Siphumle Mvandaba
Katya Allan
Zoë Gadeyne
Elena Piller
Devon Massey
Jarryd Visser
Brittany Ferreira
Cheyenne Rhoda
Shannon Alexander

CULTURAL:
NOTES4NOTES WILD WEST BARN DANCE: Notes4Notes looks forward to hosting a Wild West Barn Dance on the second last night of term Thursday, 25 June 2009 18:30 for 19:00. Tickets cost R50 for Adults and R10 for Scholars. We are running a Family Special ticket offer of 4 – 5 tickets for a cost of R100. This is a real family event where the whole family can dance together and socially we can all get to know the school family. Diarise this date and watch out for further details.

GRADE 7 FAREWELL FUNDRAISER - VODACOM FUNNY FESTIVAL: The Grade 7 parent body have secured a block booking for the Vodacom Funny Festival on Saturday, 20 June at 5pm at the Baxter Theatre. They will be selling the tickets at a cost of R110 each (normally R120). These tickets are being sold to raise funds for the Grade 7 Farewell. Tickets are available from Mrs Caldis, the Bursar. Please support.

BALLET AND CLASSICAL GREEK: R.A.D. Ballet. Please note that closing date for entries is this Friday. This is an international grading and is highly recommended. If you wish to use internet banking please do not forget to hand in your completed enrolment forms by Friday. Unfortunately the Pre-Exam closed at UCT and has been cancelled so do not include the R50.00. Those of you who have already done so will be refunded. Thank you, Mrs G and Lisl.

LOST: The following items are missing. Should you find them please hand in at the secretary’s office.
L Xolela Landani has lost his track top.
L Jemma Cook has lost her fleece; it has a burn mark on the right sleeve at the elbow.
L Dee Geyser has lost one shoe! Please check your bags for a Green Cross girls shoe with buckle size 3. If found please call Cathi on 078 4587 8550.
L Erin Kensley has lost her Camps Bay Primary school swimming cap at early morning swimming.

RECYCLING – greenOFFICE FUNDRAISING INITIATIVE: Please remember to support the greenOFFICE fundraising recycling initiative by bringing your empty ink and laser cartridges and putting them into the greenOFFICE recycling bins. The bin is located outside the kitchen. We hope you will all support this initiative.

RECYCLING FACILITY CLOSED DURING JUNE/JULY HOLIDAYS: Please note the recycling facility will be closed during the June/July holidays and will reopen on 20 July. Thank you.

OLD TELEPHONE BOOKS: A reminder that we do recycle old telephone books – they must be kept separate and placed in the plaswood structure at the recycling facility along with all the cardboard.

THANK YOU: A sincere thank you to Honey Adriaens who has been to collecting recycling from the Bayside Café for the last few months. Joan Andrews has very kindly offered to take over this portfolio with immediate effect. We are seeking someone to assist her. If you are able to help, please contact Pat at the office.

COLLECT-A-CAN: We have received 5th prize of R100 in the Category 2 Collect-a-Can competition this month. Well done!

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

CAPE TOWN BOOK FAIR: The Cape Town Book Fair is taking place from 13 – 16 June 2009 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. This promises to be a very exciting fair with over 250 exhibitors and this is a wonderful opportunity to entice young people into the world of books and reading. More than 7000 children attended last year. For more information and a detailed programme of events, please visit www.capetownbookfair.com

MY SCHOOL: We received R1022.39 from MySchool this month. A big thank you to all those parents for remembering to swipe their cards at participating stores!

MY SCHOOL AMBASSADOR: Does your child want to become a MySchool Ambassador? We are seeking 5 special kids to help promote the MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet programme. The chosen children will participate in a once-off professional photo shoot. These photos will be used on their website, newsletter and during partner promotions. If your child is between 6 and 15 years old, photogenic, spontaneous, friendly, co-operative and not too shy, willing to volunteer for a photo shoot and located close to Cape Town and you will give MySchool permission to use your child’s photos for their and their partner’s marketing purposes and you are willing to bring your child to the professional photo studio on a Friday afternoon. If you are interested please contact Helene van Dyk on 021 526 2231 or by email hvandyk@vmp.co.za.

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

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

PARENT CENTRE COURSE: The Parent Centre will be presenting a parenting seminar: “Raising a resilient child for success and happiness in today’s world.” There will be a choice of topics including effective discipline, sibling rivalry, raising boys and girls, sexuality and children, helping children cope with divorce and closing the gap – raising teenagers.
Venue: Grove Primary School.
Date: Saturday 20th June from 8:30 to 1pm including breakfast and tea.
Cost: R150 per person, R225 per couple.
Phone: The Parent Centre 021 762 0116 to book or Helen 084 880 3523 for further information.

PROVISIONAL DATES TO DIARISE:

DATES TO DIARISE – 2nd TERM 2009
June 2009
Fri, 12 - Assessment week ends.
Mon, 15 - School holiday
Tues, 16 - Public holiday – Youth Day
Wed, 17 - SGB Meeting
Sat, 20 - Vodacom Funny Festival at the Baxter in aid of Gr 7 Farewell.

June 2009 continued
Wed, 24 - Grade 5 Cake Sale
Thurs, 25 - Collection of Reports 14:30 – 15:30
Thurs, 25 - Notes4Notes Barn Dance
Fri, 26 - Term 2 Ends at 11h00.

Proudly Camps Bay Primary

Stuart Collier
PRINCIPAL

SELLING BEE

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

BLINKWATER SELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATION: Spacious self-catering accommodation with breath-taking views available until 20 December 2009 at R5000 per month. Suitable for a quiet single person. For more information please or call Barry on 083 297 3863.

KARATE FOR SCHOLARS, BOYS AND GIRLS: Daily classes in Greenpoint taught by Shihah 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.

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

SEEKING EMPLOYMENT: Siphumle’s mom, Blossom in Grade 3 is looking for a char job 2 days a week. Reference is available, working for the same family for 20 years. Please contact me on 083 522 7333.

SEEKING ACCOMMODATION: Our General Assistant, Happymore is seeking alternative accommodation - he is able to pay R400 per month. If you are able to assist him please call him directly on 078 408 7610.

TUTOR AVAILABLE: Seven years experience teaching English as a second language. Can tutor in English, Piano and Natural Science. Please call Matthew on 083 574 9450.

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

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

WORK WANTED: Beulah Dlova is seeking employment. She is currently living in the area and is available for any work Monday to Friday. Please call her on 083 585 2436.

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

SEEKING EMPLOYMENT: Etheline Dlulane is seeking work as a general domestic or char. Please call her on 084 284 6284.

I DO FUNCTIONS : Event Management Consultancy for all private, social & corporate functions. Allow us to plan & execute your event on your behalf. Special Winter rates for private functions & Early Bird specials for any year end functions booked before September! For more information contact Lesley Scott : 083 302 4737 / lesley@idofunctions.co.za / www.idofunctions.co.za.
GORDON’S GYMNASTICS: A rope skipping display and demo lesson took place at Camps Bay Primary on 20 March. For more information on rope skipping and a movie made at the school please visit their website www.gordonsct.co.za

Announcement of the newly appointed Board of Governors

2009-06-04T12:52:00.000-07:00

Dear Parent(s) / Guardian(s)

I am pleased to inform you of the members of the newly elected Camps Bay Primary School Governing Body:
Parents:
· Mrs Kenau Allan
· Mr Edmund Bysshe
· Ms Susie Joubert
· Mr Neil Phillips
· Mr Charles Thesen
Educators:
· Mrs Liesel Visagie
· Ms Caroline Attwell
Non-educators:
· Mrs Pat Readman

The first meeting of the SGB is scheduled for Wednesday 17 June at 17h00 in which a chairman, a treasurer and a secretary will be elected as well as various sub-committees will be formed. I will keep you informed of the above nominations after the first meeting. Thank you to all those parents that made the effort to attend the election meeting to achieve a quorum to facilitate the election of the new School Governing Body.

On behalf of the Camps Bay School, community and family, I would like to extend a sincere thanks to the parents who as governors of the outgoing School Governing Body served the school over the last three years with hours of time and effort. Thank you to Trudi Hartzenberg, Nike Romano, Alten Hulme and Michelle Hambly-Grobler. A special thanks to the outgoing Chairman, Carol Paton, for giving so tirelessly of her time as well as for her commitment and dedication in steering the school over the last three years. Carol, your efforts, guidance and advice in my short time as principal is also greatly appreciated.

ACADEMICS: Assessment Week 1 is in full swing and is running smoothly. We will be issuing the term 2 reports on Thursday afternoon 24 June 2009 from 14h30 – 15h30.
GRADE 7s: The grade 7s are writing their exams in the Science Lab and are writing two exams per day. The school day finishes at 13h00 for the grade 7s only but if they have sport, they will be allowed to study in the exam venue or in the library from 13h00 to the end of the day, after which they can attend sports practices during the normal times.

GRADES 1 and 3 to 6: The rest of the grades are doing formal assessments according to the assessment schedules handed out by the various grade teachers which you should have received. The school day ends as per normal times and the sporting programme continues as per normal. Please make sure your child attends sports practices during the assessment weeks.

JUNGLE GYM: A further update – the jungle gym has been erected and the company installing the base surface will be doing this on Monday 8 June 2009. So until then the jungle gym is out of bounds.

UPGRADE OF BATHROOMS and TOILETS: This project is well under way, led by Mariella Brocchetto and Jo Springthorpe, and they have exciting plans in the pipeline (excuse the pun!). Mariella and Jo are making an appeal to any parents who can assist with contacts for the purchasing of paint, brushes and rollers. If you can assist, please contact Mariella on 072 538 9571 or Jo on 082 774 5777.

PTA FUNDRAISER: SENÕR CHEF: The fundraiser completes its run at the end of this week and ALL forms and orders with money must be handed in to Belinda Caldis on Monday 8 June by 14h00. No late orders will be accepted as we have already extended this fundraiser by a week. Thank you for your support with this fundraiser. A reminder of the prizes organised by the PTA:
Top selling children:
1st prize: a year’s subscription to National Geographic Kids magazine
2nd prize: R100 Tinka Tonka voucher
3rd prize: R50 Tinka Tonka voucher
(Thank you to Julie Friedman for donation of Tinka Tonka vouchers)
Top selling class: SURPRISE PRIZE!
At present 4J is leading the sales, closely followed by 3G!

DONATE-A-BENCH: We have had three of the four benches required donated by parents. Thank you to the Hambly-Grobler and Phoplonker families for their donation as well as Wendy and the Way family for their donation of bench number 3, which will be located close to the pool. Your generous sponsorship of a bench is greatly appreciated.

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

Matthew Burman
Sima Tan
Sasha Meek
Connor Jackson
Samantha Fitzpatrick
Naomi Tshuka
Ryan Coetzee
Ben Tilley
Ori Jarzin
Ben Heather-Clarke
Havivah Jarzin
Laylah Sujee
Mpho Meti
Demitra Caldis
Jadon Pelman
Cassidy Nicholson
Jessica O’Dowd

CULTURAL:
NOTES4NOTES WILD WEST BARN DANCE: Notes4Notes looks forward to hosting a Wild West Barn Dance on the second last night of term Thursday, 25 June 2009 18:30 for 19:00. Tickets cost R50 for Adults and R10 for Scholars. We are running a Family Special ticket offer of 4 – 5 tickets for a cost of R100. This is a real family event where the whole family can dance together and socially we can all get to know the school family. Diarise this date and watch out for further details.

GRADE 7 FAREWELL FUNDRAISER - VODACOM FUNNY FESTIVAL: The Grade 7 parent body have secured a block booking for the Vodacom Funny Festival on Saturday, 20 June at 5pm at the Baxter Theatre. They will be selling the tickets at a cost of R110 each (normally R120). These tickets are being sold to raise funds for the Grade 7 Farewell. Tickets are available from Mrs Caldis, the Bursar. Please support.

BALLET AND CLASSICAL GREEK: Just a reminder of “Watching Day” this Saturday, 6 June at the Camps Bay Primary School, Dunkeld Road.
Times: 14:30 – 15:15 Grade III
15:15 – 16:00 Grade IV
16:00 – 16:45 Grade V
Looking forward to seeing you. Mrs G and Lisl.

LOST: The following items are missing. Should you find them please hand in at the secretary’s office.

Dominique van der Veen has mislaid her bathing costume – please check your child’s as it is clearly marked.

Jemma Cook has lost her fleece it has a burn mark on the right sleeve at the elbow.

Sima Tan has lost his school bag. It is a Camps Bay Primary School bag and was lost yesterday in the hall. It is clearly labelled with his name on the top and the bottom of the bag.

Gemma McGregor has lost her brand new Green Cross school shoes size 3.

CHANGE OF DETAILS: If your contact details or address have changed since January 2009. Please advise the office. Thank you.

RECYCLING – greenOFFICE FUNDRAISING INITIATIVE: Please remember to support the greenOFFICE fundraising recycling initiative by bringing your empty ink and laser cartridges and putting them into the greenOFFICE recycling bins. One bin is located in the printing room and the other one outside the kitchen. We hope you will all support this initiative. Thank you.

RECYCLING FACILITY CLOSED DURING JUNE/JULY HOLIDAYS: Please note the recycling facility will be closed during the June/July holidays and will reopen on 20 July. Thank you.

OLD TELEPHONE BOOKS: A reminder that we do recycle old telephone books –they must be kept separate and placed in the plaswood structure at the recycling facility along with all the cardboard. Thank you.

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

CAPE TOWN BOOK FAIR: The Cape Town book fair is taking place on the 13 – 16 June 2009 at the Cape Town Convention Centre. This promises to be a very exciting fair with over 250 exhibitors, for more information and a detailed programme of events, please visit http://www.capetownbookfair.com/.

MY SCHOOL AMBASSADOR: Does your child want to become a MySchool Ambassador? We are seeking 5 special kids to help promote the MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet programme. The chosen children will participate in a once-off professional photo shoot. These photos will be used on their website, newsletter and during partner promotions. If your child is between 6 and 15 years old, photogenic, spontaneous, friendly, co-operative and not too shy, willing to volunteer for a photo shoot and located close to Cape Town and you will give MySchool permission to use your child’s photos for their and their partner’s marketing purposes and you are willing to bring your child to the professional photo studio on a Friday afternoon. If you are interested please contact Helene van Dyk on 021 526 2231 or by email hvandyk@vmp.co.za.

CAMPS BAY SWIMMING CLUB: The Camps Bay Swimming Club will be swimming during the winter. If you are interested in joining please contact Lynne on 021438 9438. Come and learn the fun way!

PROVISIONAL DATES TO DIARISE:

DATES TO DIARISE – 2nd TERM 2009
June 2009
Mon, 1
Assessment week starts.
Fri, 12
Assessment week ends.
Mon, 15
School holiday
Tues, 16
Public holiday – Youth Day

June 2009 continued
Wed, 17
SGB Meeting
Sat, 20
Vodacom Funny Festival at the Baxter in aid of Gr 7 Farewell.
Wed, 24
Grade 5 Cake Sale
Thurs, 25
Collection of Reports 14:30 – 15:30
Thurs, 25
Notes4Notes Barn Dance
Fri, 26
Term 2 Ends at 11h00.

Proudly Camps Bay Primary

Stuart Collier
PRINCIPAL

S E L L I N G B E E

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

BLINKWATER SELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATION: Spacious self-catering accommodation with breath-taking views available until 20 December 2009 at R5000 per month. Suitable for a quiet single person. For more information please visit www.capestay.co.za/blinkwater/ or call Barry on 083 297 3863.

KARATE FOR SCHOLARS, BOYS AND GIRLS: Daily classes in Greenpoint taught by Shihah 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.

SEEKING EMPLOYMENT: Blossom Siphumle’s mom in Grade 3 is looking for a char job 2 days a week. Reference is available, working for the same family for 20 years. Please contact me on 083 522 7333.

SEEKING ACCOMMODATION: Our General Assistant, Happymore is seeking alternative accommodation - he is able to pay R400 per month. If you are able to assist him please call him directly on 078 408 7610.

TUTOR AVAILABLE: Seven years experience teaching English as a second language. Can tutor in English, Piano and Natural Science. Please call Matthew on 083 574 9450.

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

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

WORK WANTED: Beulah Dlova is seeking employment. She is currently living in the area and is available for any work Monday to Friday. Please call her on 083 585 2436.

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

SEEKING EMPLOYMENT: Etheline Dlulane is seeking work as a general domestic or char. Please call her on 084 284 6284.

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

GORDON’S GYMNASTICS: A rope skipping display and demo lesson took place at Camps Bay Primary on 20 March. For more information on rope skipping and a movie made at the school please visit their website http://www.gordonsct.co.za/.

Camps Bay Schools' Soiree

2009-05-20T11:16:00.000-07:00

Dear Parent(s) / Guardian(s)

This week is another ‘big’ week for Camps Bay Primary with two exciting events on the programme. Firstly, you are invited to attend our Founder’s Day assembly on Friday 22 May at 09h00. All guests, past pupils and parents are also invited for tea and refreshments which will be served after the high school assembly in the seminar room at the high school at 11h00. Secondly, you and your children are invited to attend the Camps Bay Schools’ Soiree (Variety Show) on Friday 22 May or Saturday 23 May which includes pupil performances and staff participation, including the three principals! The Camps Bay Primary staff item is a well-polished item and is a ‘hit’ on the programme – please come and see the teachers ‘voulez-vous-ing! It promises to be a lot of fun but tickets are being sold fast – don’t be disappointed! Tickets can be purchased from Mrs Belinda Caldis or Mrs Vivienne Ashcroft. Please see full details on the above-mentioned events below.

ASCENSION DAY: THURSDAY 21 MAY 2009: As stated in previous newsletters, the principals of the three schools took a joint decision to close on this day as in the past it has been difficult to manage the academic programme as teachers and pupils stay away for religious reasons. It was decided that all three schools should make a collective decision to prevent further absenteeism and confusion, however, I would like pupils to utilise this day to complete assignments and do some revision and studying for the Assessment Week which takes place from 1 June to 12 June 2009.

Ms Bührmann and I attended a conference organised by the South African Principal’s Association (SAPA) held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) last week Friday afternoon and Saturday. There were a number of international speakers and presenters. Ms Bührmann thoroughly enjoyed the presentation by a lady from the USA who uses song and CDs to story-tell in foundation phase. I personally was quite fascinated with the presentation by Dr Amaya, an educational professor from Mexico, whose focus was on ‘brain gender differences’ and the differences required in one’s approach to educating boys as opposed to girls. Another interesting point gleaned from the conference was from a DVD presentation on Creativity in Schools by Sir Ken Robinson, an internationally recognised leader in the development of innovation and human resources. He claims creativity in schools is as important as literacy! He encouraged educators to be like children: to be creative and be prepared to be wrong, making quite a profound point that as adults, educators and principals, if we are not prepared to experiment and be wrong by introducing new ideas – we can never be original!

STAFFING: Ms Adams (grade 4A) resigned with short notice but fortunately we were able to appoint Ms Hayley Afrika in her place until the end of the term. Ms Afrika is an experienced teacher with 14 years teaching experience and she has taught at Mandalay Primary, Pinelands North and Greenfields Primary. Ms Afrika has also been a substitute teacher at Camps Bay Primary this year and so she is familiar with the systems in operation at our school.

GRADE 5 SOS CAMP: The excited grade 5s left on their annual SOS Camp this morning and will return on Friday. For many of the grade 5s this is their first camp away from home! We wish them well and I am sure they will have a wonderful adventure camp. Hopefully they will have a rain free camp. Mrs De Wit, Mrs Weldon and Ms Ferreira will be accompanying the Grade 5s on this exciting adventure. Don’t get too home-sick, grade 5s and Moms don’t miss your son or daughter too much! We look forward to seeing you come back safe and sound on Friday. We will sms grade 5 parents on the arrival at the camp site as well as keep you informed by sms of the expected time of arrival of the bus back at school on Friday afternoon.

SENÕR CHEF FUNDRAISER: Please remember to send in your cash and order forms as soon as you have them. Additional order forms are available from the office. The last orders are due by next Thursday 28th May so do your best to sell as many products as you can for this final week. Keep in mind the great prizes to be won for the top 3 ‘sellers’ in the school as well as the class with the most orders. Happy selling.

SCHOOL GOVERNING BODY ELECTION: Nomination forms can be collected from Pat Readman. Camps Bay Primary’s SGB election will take place on Wednesday 27 May 2009 at 17h30 in the Bernie Segal Memorial Hall. Please diarise this date and make an effort to attend – it is an important election for the future of our school and we have to have a quorum of 15% of the parent body present for the election to take place.

FOUNDERS’ DAY: Founders’ Day is taking place on Friday 22 May 2009. Each school will be hosting a special Founders’ Day assembly. We would like to extend an invitation to all parent(s) and guardian(s) to join us in celebrating this special day in the history of our school. The times for the assemblies at each of the schools are indicated below.
· Camps Bay Prep Assembly – 08:15
· Camps Bay Primary Assembly – 09:00
· Camps Bay High Assembly – 10:00

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

Mia Neethling
Alice Piller
Megan Jones
Nicol Black
Matthew Burman
Daniel Amann
Dakota Scott
Christian Byrnes
Samantha Fitzpatrick
Amanda Bjorklund
Jenna Glover
Kate Harvey
Sima Tan
Calah Couzens
Aaliyah Abrahams
Oscar Liss
Alexandra Phillips
Joshua Hodgkinson-Bains
Lucas Aggouras
Bongani Baba
Daniel Sandeman
Alice Thesen
Devlin Trafford
Rachel Volkel

GRADE 4 CAKE SALE: Please note that due to the 21 May being a school holiday the Grade 4 Cake Sale has been postponed until Friday, 29 May 2009.

LOST: The following items have been lost. Should you find them please hand it in at the secretary’s office.
Thank you.
L Oliver Schubert has lost his fleece top. It is clearly marked, please check to see if you have taken his ‘fleece’ in error.
L A grey plastic bag with a green and black goalie outfit inside for U9’s has gone missing. Should you find it please contact Mariella Hulme on 072 538 9571.

CULTURAL:
CAMPS BAY SCHOOLS’ SOIREE – PERFORMANCE EVENING:
The Camps Bay Preparatory, Primary and High Schools will be combining their talent to stage a variety show to be held in the Camps Bay High school hall on Friday 22 May and Saturday 23 May. The cost for tickets on Friday will be R20 for children and R30 for adults. There will be a cash bar and tuck-shop available. On Saturday 23 May the ticket prices are R60 each and this includes platters of snacks and a cash bar will also be available. Both nights will start at 19:00 and should be over by 21:30 at the latest. Make sure you book in time to avoid disappointment. All bookings may be done through Vivienne Ashcroft or at our school office. Tickets are now available from Mrs Caldis. Come and support your school and see your teachers on stage!
MUSIC EVENING: We have found that with our increased number of music pupils the yearly recital has become long and cumbersome. We are experimenting this year with termly concerts. Our first concert will be on 27 May 2009 at 18:30 in the Bernard F. Segal Memorial Hall at the Primary School.

NOTES4NOTES BARN DANCE: Notes4Notes looks forward to hosting a Barn Dance on the second last night of term Thursday, 25 June 2009. This is a real family event where the whole family can dance together and socially we can all get to know the school family. Diarise this date and watch out for details.

VODACOM FUNNY FESTIVAL: The Grade 7 parent body have secured a block booking for the Vodacom Funny Festival on Saturday, 20 June at 5pm at the Baxter Theatre. They will be selling the tickets at a cost of R110 each (normally R120). These tickets are being sold to raise funds for the Grade 7 Farewell. Tickets are available from Mrs Caldis, the Bursar. Please support.

BALLET: R.A.D. Ballet examination enrolment forms will be handed out at Ballet on Wednesday. Please note the closing date is 12 June 2009. Thank you, Mrs G and Lisl.

GENERAL:
RECYCLING – greenOFFICE FUNDRAISING INITIATIVE: Please remember to support the greenOFFICE fundraising recycling initiative by bringing your empty ink and laser cartridges and putting them into the greenOFFICE recycling bins. One bin is located in the printing room and the other one outside the kitchen. We hope you will all support this initiative. Thank you.

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

PROVISIONAL DATES TO DIARISE:

DATES TO DIARISE – 2nd TERM 2009
May 2009
Thurs, 21 - Ascension Day – School Holiday
Fri, 22 - Grade 5’s return from SOS Camp
- 3 School’s Concert at CBHS
Sat, 23 - 3 School’s Concert at CBHS
Wed, 27 - CBPS Music Evening
Wed, 27 - CBPS SGB Elections
Fri, 29 - Shavout
- Grade 4 Cake Sale
- Grade 6 & 7’s to the Baxter
June 2009
Mon, 1 - Assessment week starts.
Wed, 10 - Notes4Notes
Fri, 12 - Assessment week ends.
Mon, 15 - School holiday
Tues, 16 - Public holiday – Youth Day
Wed, 17 - SGB Meeting
Sat, 20 - Vodacom Funny Festival at the Baxter in aid of Gr7 Farewell.
Wed, 24 - Grade 5 Cake Sale
Thurs, 25 - Notes4Notes Barn Dance
Fri, 26 - Term 2 Ends at 11h00.

Proudly Camps Bay Primary

Stuart Collier
PRINCIPAL

S E L L I N G B E E

LIFT CLUB REQUIRED: I am wanting to start a lift club in the mornings from Vredehoek, Ludlow Road to Camps Bay Primary. Either myself or my au pair can lift of alternative mornings or drop my child off at a required residence. If you are interested in a flexible arrangement please contact me, Zaan de Villiers on 082 710 6417.

CAROO TUTORING: One-on-one, in your home, all grades, all subjects. We have the right tutor for your learner’s needs. Please contact Vicky or Emma on Tel: +27 (0)21 713 3830 or Email: info@carootutoring.co.za or visit Website: http://www.carootutoring.co.za/

KARATE FOR SCHOLARS, BOYS AND GIRLS: Daily classes in Greenpoint taught by Shihah 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.

SEEKING ACCOMMODATION: Our General Assistant, Happymore is seeking alternative accommodation he is able to pay R400 per month. If you are able to assist him please call him directly on 078 408 7610.

SEEKING EMPLOYMENT: Family relocating to Switzerland is looking for a placement for their Xhosa nanny / domestic worker of 13 years for 1 – 4 days per week. She is kind, reliable and excellent with children. For Christine please call 082 504 1840 or 021 422 3789.

TUTOR AVAILABLE: Seven years experience teaching English as a second language. Can tutor in English, Piano and Natural Science. Please call Matthew on 083 574 9450.

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

Caring Week

2009-05-14T14:10:00.000-07:00

Dear Parent(s) / Guardian(s)

We had the most wonderful launch of Character Counts and particularly ‘Caring Week’ in our assembly last week. Chaeli, a grade 9 learner in mainstream education, who suffers from severe cerebral palsy was at our assembly accompanied by her mother, Zelda. A video, shown on Carte Blanche, highlighting the work of Chaeli and her friends in raising funds for an automated wheelchair was shown. Chaeli is confined to a wheelchair and is unable to dress herself or feed herself. In the assembly Kelsey Mayhew and her team, Carmen and Meghan Howell, Katya Allan and Julia Landstedt handed over the cheque of R2 363-00, from their initiative of selling cupcakes, to Chaeli. It was a touching and heart-wrenching story – you could hear a pin drop in the assembly but what was so amazing and a lesson for all of us was not only to appreciate what we have and how fortunate we are but also to learn from Chaeli’s outlook on life which is not to focus on what we can’t do but what we can do! Chaeli’s mom also showed us a short video snippet of Chaeli ballroom dancing in her wheelchair with a partner!

Equally as special was an impressive presentation by Joshua Guenther, a grade 6 learner, who informed us of his family’s visit to Nicaragua during the holidays to support an organisation called ‘Compassion’. Joshua informed us of what you can do with R250 a month – Joshua and his family are sponsoring two disadvantaged children in Nicaragua and the Guenther family went to meet the children who are now in regular contact with Joshua and his brothers. Well done, Joshua on an outstanding speech to the school.

I did bring the concept of ‘caring’ closer to home and to within the school. We will continue with ‘Caring Week’ for another week and the children are encouraged to be caring. At the next assembly, once we have collected all the ‘caring’ reports, we will hand out medals to those pupils who have been caring to others. The following week we will move on to ‘Respect Week’.

This week in the assembly the P.T.A. Moms will be launching their first main fundraiser of the year: Senor Chef and the sale of spices and Ina Paarman products. Please support this two week fundraiser (15 May to the end of May 2009). The prices are market related prices and the school receives 25% of all sales! Be prepared for the sales forms etc to be brought home on Friday.

Please make an effort to attend next week’s Founders’ Day Assembly on Friday 22 May at 09h00 as well as the Camps Bay Schools’ Soiree (Variety Show) next week Friday 22 May and Saturday 23 May 2009 which includes staff participation, including the Principals! Please see details below but tickets are open to the preparatory, primary and high schools and tickets are been sold fast – don’t be disappointed. Along with this week’s newsletter each child has received a flyer / booking form for the Camps Bay Schools’ Soiree. Please return this to your child’s class teacher as soon as possible.
HAIR AND UNIFORM INSPECTION: Please take note that we will be having a hair and uniform inspection on Monday, 18 May 2009. Please ensure that your child(ren) are properly attired in the correct school uniform and that their hair is appropriately styled according to school guidelines.

SPORT CALENDAR: Each child received along with today’s newsletter a Sporting Calendar detailing all the sport fixtures for the remainder of the second term.

SCHOOL GOVERNING BODY ELECTION: You should have received a notification letter last week. Nomination forms can be collected from Pat Readman. Camps Bay Primary’s SGB election will take place on Wednesday 27 May 2009 at 17h30 in the Bernie Segal Memorial Hall. Please diarise this date and make an effort to attend – it is an important election for the future of our school and we have to have a quorum of 15% of the parent body present for the election to take place.

ASCENSION DAY: Please take note that the Camps Bay Schools will be closed on Ascension Day 21 May 2009 this year. (Consult previous newsletter for further information)

P.T.A. SENÕR CHEF FUNDRAISING INITIATIVE: The PTA will be launching the Senõr Chef, an exciting fundraiser at assembly on Friday, 15 May. Parents are invited to attend assembly for details of how we can all be part of working towards our aim of smartboards for the school.

FOUNDERS’ DAY: Founders’ Day is taking place on Friday 22 May 2009. Each school will be hosting a special Founders’ Day assembly. We would like to extend an invitation to all parent(s) and guardian(s) to join us in celebrating this special day in the history of our school. The times for the assemblies at each of the schools are indicated below.
Camps Bay Prep Assembly – 08:15
Camps Bay Primary Assembly – 09:00
Camps Bay High Assembly – 10:00

SCHOOL GOVERNING BODY PLANNING COMMITTEE
The School Governing Body have formed a Planning Committee to co-ordinate and prioritise projects for the school. The committee consists of Charles Thesen, Alten Hulme, Liesel Visagie and myself. There are a lot of projects that we would all like to do around the school but we need to look at the ‘bigger picture’ and prioritise. If you have any suggestions, please email a detailed proposal to Pat Readman who will then forward your suggestions to the Planning Committee for consideration. However, for 2009 the following projects have been identified:
Smartboards
Playground upgrade (benches, jungle gym, resurfacing)
Upgrade of bathroom and toilets
Furniture (desks)
Science Lab – has been completed with minimal costs
Grade 2 classroom for 2010

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

Mika Duangprom
Jemma Hartog
Sipho Fanti
Isabella Tambusso
Lelethu Mkhwela
Ella McCarthy-Page
Alice Thesen
Brenda Mulunjwa
Juliano Joannides
Jacqueline Phillips
Samuel Hulme
Matteo Greyling
Kai Millar
Andrew Kangwa

DONATE-A-BENCH: The trees have been planted on either side of the Netball court and we are ready to proceed with the next step to organise FOUR benches. Any family who would like to donate a bench and a family plaque will be placed on the bench. The cost of a concrete and wooden bench (same as public benches) is R2500-00. We only need THREE benches as the Grobler-Muller family have kindly donated the money to purchase the first bench. Thank you very much to the Grobler-Muller family for their generosity in getting this project off the ground. If there are any other families who are willing to assist, please contact me personally. More than one family are also more than welcome to make a joint donation of a bench.

GRADE 4 CAKE SALE: Please note that due to the 21 May being a school holiday the Grade 4 Cake Sale has been postponed until Friday, 29 May 2009.

THANK YOU: A sincere thank-you to Mr Friedman for fixing the kitchen trolley – it is running very smoothly now!

SMS SYSTEM: We recently sent out a letter to establish which parent’s / guardian’s cell phone `number to use as the point of contact for our sms service. If we have not received the reply slip back from you please note that we will be placing the mother of the child as the point of contact. Please contact the office should this not be the case with your child. Thank you.

LOST PROPERTY
Keanu Allan has kindly offered to take over Lost Property. We are trying to improve the present lost property system and would appreciate your support and feedback. Please note lunchboxes that are not claimed by the end of each week will be donated to Feedback.

Could the following pupils please collect their marked clothing from outside the kitchen:
Tops: Sade Allcock, Mikaela, Carla, AB, Thenon, Fagan , SD, A Dickie, Saskia, ML, Orijar, Adeed.S, Andre,
Sikho C.
Pants: Lydia H, Christian Byrnes.
Caps: Theo Madzivadando, Luka Augoustides, Jesse, Akira, HA, M.L.H
Costumes: Devlin, Hasser, M.L.H
There are 62 items of clothing waiting to be collected. Please mark all your child’s clothing clearly.

LOST: The following item has been lost. Should you find it please hand it in at the secretary’s office. Thank you.
Laylah Sujee has lost her fleece top. It is clearly marked, please check to see if you have taken her ‘fleece’ in error.

SPORT: WELL DONE
Satya Jones (Grade 5D) played in an informal tennis tournament at the Strand Tennis Club, organised by Pierre and Lienkie Montgomery (tennis coaches in the area). This is unfortunately not one of the Boland tennis series. He played Intermediate, against various age groups. However, he must be complemented for his tenacity and fighting spirit as he managed to come out tops of the 42 players that were in his group. Well done Satya we are proud of you.
On Saturday, 9 May, Marc van der Meer represented Western Province at the World Shotokan Karate (WSKF) Nationals, held in Somerset West, and won the Gold Medal for his green belt in Kata.

CULTURAL:
CAMPS BAY SCHOOLS’ SOIREE – PERFORMANCE EVENING:
The Camps Bay Preparatory, Primary and High Schools will be combining their talent to stage a variety show to be held in the Camps Bay High school hall on Friday 22 May and Saturday 23 May. The cost for tickets on Friday will be R20 for children and R30 for adults. There will be a cash bar and tuck-shop available. On Saturday 23 May the ticket prices are R60 each and this includes platters of snacks and a cash bar will also be available. Both nights will start at 19:00 and should be over by 21:30 at the latest. Make sure you book in time to avoid disappointment. All booking may be done through Vivienne Ashcroft or at our school office. Tickets are now available from Mrs Caldis. Come and support your school and see your teachers on stage!

MUSIC EVENING: We have found that with our increased number of music pupils the yearly recital has become long and cumbersome. We are experimenting this year with termly concerts. Our first concert will be on 27 May 2009 – More details will follow from Ms Attwell.

NOTES4NOTES BARN DANCE: Notes4Notes looks forward to hosting a Barn Dance on the second last night of term Thursday, 25 June 2009. This is a real family event where the whole family can dance together and socially we can all get to know the school family. Diarise this date and watch out for details.

BALLET & CLASSICAL GREEK: We had a most successful Eistedfodd. Not only did the candidates dance beautifully and look good but they had a most positive experience in an atmosphere filled with the “Joy of Dance.” Our adjudicator was most encouraging and the results were fantastic.
1) 7 – 8 Demi-character Ballet: Kaliya Arumugan – Diploma, Katherine Marks – Diploma,
Cheyenne Rhoda – Honours, Jessica Page - Honours, Rachel Volkel – Honours.

2) 9 – 10 Classical Ballet Novice: Mia Neethling – Honours, Tenille Bjerring – Honours.

3) 9 – 10 Demi-character Ballet: Joshua Schreiber – Diploma – Danced in finals,

Mia Neethling – Diploma – Danced in finals, Tenille Bjerring – Honours.

4) 9 – 10 Classical Greek Novice: Joshua Schreiber – Honours, Katherine Hartzenberg – Merit.

5) 11 – 12 Demi-character: Jessica Way – Diploma – Danced in finals, Brittany Ferreira – Merit.

Perhaps the “cherry-on-top” for our studio was that Londiwe Khoza a past pupil of Camps Bay Prep and Primary was awarded the Adjudicators Award for the most promising dancer at the Eisteddfod. Congratulations to all.
Mrs G and Lisl.

GENERAL:
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY: Camps Bay Primary school sold the most Silk Roses out of all 3 schools this past week and we thank everyone who supported this worthy cause.

JUNGLE GYM COMPONENTS: We are appealing to anyone who has any Jungle Gym components that they are not using to please donate these to the school. We would like to use these components as part of the Jungle Gym which is on order. Please contact the office should you be able to assist us.

RECYCLING – greenOFFICE FUNDRAISING INITIATIVE: Please remember to support the greenOFFICE fundraising recycling initiative by bringing your empty ink and laser cartridges and putting them into the greenOFFICE recycling bins. One bin is located in the printing room and the other one outside the kitchen. We hope you will all support this initiative. Thank you.

MONDI RECYCLING: We have received R1969-41 from Mondi Recycling for February and March 2009. Thank you to all of you who contributed paper for recycling!

MY SCHOOL: We have received R1135.00 from the My School programme for the month of April 2009. Thank you to all the parent(s) / guardian(s) who continually remember to swipe their cards at participating stores.
SATURDAY SOCCER: All parent(s) / guardian(s) and children are invited to partake in Saturday morning soccer at 9am on the promenade opposite Winchester Mansions. This is a very fun morning activity for parents and kids alike. Please call Tracey Rushmere for more information or for a weather call on 082 376 3383.

PROVISIONAL DATES TO DIARISE:

DATES TO DIARISE – 2nd TERM 2009
May 2009
Wed, 20 Grade 5’s depart for SOS Camp
Thurs, 21 Ascension Day – School Holiday
Fri, 22 Grade 5’s return from SOS Camp, 3 School’s Concert at CBHS
Sat, 23 3 School’s Concert at CBHS
Wed, 27 CBPS Music Evening
Wed, 27 CBPS SGB Elections
Fri, 29 Shavout, Grade 4 Cake Sale

June 2009

Mon, 1 Assessment week starts.
Wed, 10 Notes4Notes
Fri, 12 Assessment week ends.
Mon, 15 School holiday
Tues, 16 Public holiday – Youth Day
Wed, 24 Grade 5 Cake Sale
Thurs, 25 Notes4Notes Barn Dance
Fri, 26 Term 2 Ends at 11h00.

Proudly Camps Bay Primary

Stuart Collier
PRINCIPAL

S E L L I N G B E E

LIFT CLUB REQUIRED: I am wanting to start a lift club in the mornings from Vredehoek, Ludlow Road to Camps Bay Primary. Either myself or my au pair can lift of alternative mornings or drop my child off at a required residence. If you are interested in a flexible arrangement please contact me, Zaan de Villiers on 082 716 6417.

BEAUTY TREATMENTS SPECIAL OFFER: I am raising money for the prescribed textbooks for a child who due to financial difficulty did not have theirs through the first term of this year. By contributing 50% of each payment for Beauty Treatments you book with me I hope to raise the R340 (I have already given the books to the child). So think of a treatment you most need/want and it will help towards the total. If anyone is aware of any other kids still without text books I shall extend this through May. Please quote this fundraiser ad when booking so I know you want to contribute. Janette 072 9473511
CAROO TUTORING: One-on-one, in your home, all grades, all subjects. We have the right tutor for your learner’s needs. Please contact Vicky or Emma on Tel: +27 (0)21 713 3830 or Email: info@carootutoring.co.za or visit Website: http://www.carootutoring.co.za/

KARATE FOR SCHOLARS, BOYS AND GIRLS: Daily classes in Greenpoint taught by Shihah 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.

SEEKING ACCOMMODATION: Our General Assistant, Happymore is seeking alternative accommodation he is able to pay R400 per month. If you are able to assist him please call him directly on 078 408 7610.

SEEKING EMPLOYMENT: Family relocating to Switzerland is looking for a placement for their Xhosa nanny / domestic worker of 13 years for 1 – 4 days per week. She is kind, reliable and excellent with children. Please call Christine on 083 462 7871 or Stefan on 083 379 6766.

Character Counts Launch

2009-05-07T14:02:00.000-07:00

Dear Parent(s) / Guardian(s)

In assembly this Friday, we will be launching ‘Character Counts’ for term 2 which is a programme for the term in which we focus on a character building trait in the assembly and this becomes the ‘focus of the week’. Character traits such as respect, caring for each other, honesty, good manners etc are important values and principles to develop and encourage among our pupils and in the school. This week’s focus will be ‘caring for others’ to coincide with caring for Moms on Mother’s Day. In the assembly Kelsey Mayhew, Megan and Carmen Howell, Katya Allen, and Amanda Bjorklund will be showing that they care for others by handing over the money raised by their initiative of selling cupcakes last term to the Chaeli Campaign for disadvantaged children – Chaeli will be attending the Assembly. Joshua Guenther will be showing that the Guenther family care by delivering a talk on their recent trip to assist an organisation called Compassion in Nicaragua. We will also then bring the idea of caring closer to home with Mother’s Day and caring within the school!

MOTHER’S DAY: To all the Mothers, we wish you a happy and special Mother’s Day on Sunday and hope your children spoil you with flowers and breakfast in bed!

Please take note of all the events and functions in this week’s newsletter – please diarise the dates. Some friendly reminders and repeat information from me:

SCHOOL GOVERNING BODY ELECTION: You should have received a notification letter last week. Nomination forms can be collected from Pat Readman. Camps Bay Primary’s SGB election will take place on Wednesday 27 May 2009 at 17h30 in the Bernie Segal Memorial Hall. Please diarise this date and make an effort to attend – it is an important election for the future of our school and we have to have a quorum of 15% of the parent body present for the election to take place.

ASCENSION DAY: Please take note that the Camps Bay Schools will be closed on Ascension Day 21 May 2009 this year. (Consult previous newsletter for further information)

WINTER SPORTS PROGRAMME: The winter sports programme should be fully operational and matches have already started. I attended under-11A and B Boys’ Soccer matches on the Camps Bay Club fields as well as the under-13A and B Boys’ Soccer matches on the Symmonds Field which all took place in the last week. We have received the match fixture lists for most of the sports offered and we will be compiling a comprehensive fixture list for all sports to be distributed to parents with next week’s newsletter for your planning and convenience. Please note that I have given the staff and coaches strict instructions that practices and matches may NOT to be cancelled. In the event of bad weather and rain Mrs Hamber (Head of Sport) and I will make a decision at second break whether or not to cancel practices, however, theory lessons until 15h00 will take place. Apart from theory lessons on rainy days, we would like to show sport videos and DVDs to pupils in place of theory lessons. If you have any sport videos and DVDs which you no longer use at home, please could you consider donating them to the school to show to the pupils. Matches are at times cancelled by the opposing teams but from our side Camps Bay Primary will NOT cancel matches. Please inform me if there are any irregularities to the above.

P.T.A: The P.T.A. had a meeting on Wednesday 6 May 2009 and a number of key decisions were taken and various sub-committees were formed:
Term 2 Fundraisers:
Senor Chef Spices: 15 May to 2 June 2009
Co-ordinators: Lorraine Maritz, Sophia Mortakis, Helen Gosnell and Berna Howell
Readathon: last week of term 2 – launch
Co-ordinator: Suzie Joubert
Term 3 Fundraisers:
2010 Project: T-shirts, stadium tours – first part of term 3
Co-ordinators: Carol Byssche and Keanu Allen
Swimathon/Duckathon: Friday 11 September 2009
Co-ordinators: Julie Friedman and Pernilla Landstedt
With respect to the upgrade and painting of the bathroom facilities, Mariella Hulme has kindly agreed to head this sub-committee. You will be receiving more information on the above fundraisers but if you would like to assist on any of these sub-committees and fundraisers, please contact the above-mentioned co-ordinators.

SCHOOL GOVERNING BODY PLANNING COMMITTEE
The School Governing Body have formed a Planning Committee to co-ordinate and prioritise projects for the school. The committee consists of Charles Thesen, Alten Hulme, Liesel Visagie and myself. There are a lot of projects that we would all like to do around the school but we need to look at the ‘bigger picture’ and prioritise. If you have any suggestions, please email a detailed proposal to Pat Readman who will then forward your suggestions to the Planning Committee for consideration. However, for 2009 the following projects have been identified:
Smartboards
Playground upgrade (benches, jungle gym, resurfacing)
Upgrade of bathroom and toilets
Furniture (desks)
Science Lab – has been completed with minimal costs
Grade 2 classroom for 2010

DONATE-A-BENCH: The trees have been planted on either side of the Netball court and we are ready to proceed with the next step to organise FOUR benches. Any family who would like to donate a bench and a family plaque will be placed on the bench. The cost of a concrete and wooden bench (same as public benches) is R2500-00. We only need THREE benches as the Grobler-Muller family have kindly donated the money to purchase the first bench. Thank you very much to the Grobler-Muller family for their generosity in getting this project off the ground. If there are any other families who are willing to assist, please contact me personally. More than one family are also more than welcome to make a joint donation of a bench.

LOST PROPERTY
Keanu Allan has kindly made herself available to revamp and reorganise the ‘Lost Property’ system at the school. I am sure you will be informed of procedures shortly.

SMS SYSTEM: We recently sent out a letter to establish which parent’s / guardian’s cell phone number to use as the point of contact for our sms service. If we have not received the reply slip back from you please note that we will be placing the mother of the child as the point of contact. Please contact the office should this not be the case with your child. Thank you.

FOUNDERS’ DAY: Founders’ Day is taking place on Friday 22 May 2009. Each school will be hosting a special Founders’ Day assembly. We would like to extend an invitation to all parent(s) and guardian(s) to join us in celebrating this special day in the history of our school. The times for the assemblies at each of the schools are indicated below.
· Camps Bay Prep Assembly – 08:15
· Camps Bay Primary Assembly – 09:00
· Camps Bay High Assembly – 10:00
CULTURAL:
CAMPS BAY SCHOOLS’ SOIREE – PERFORMANCE EVENING:
The Camps Bay Preparatory, Primary and High Schools will be combining their talent to stage a variety show to be held in the Camps Bay High school hall on Friday 22 May and Saturday 23 May. The cost for tickets on Friday will be R20 for children and R30 for adults. There will be a cash bar and tuck-shop available. On Saturday 23 May the ticket prices are R60 each and this includes platters of snacks and a cash bar will also be available. Both nights will start at 19:00 and should be over by 21:30 at the latest. Make sure you book in time to avoid disappointment. All booking may be done through Vivienne Ashcroft or our school office. Tickets are now available from Mrs Caldis. Come and support your school and see your teachers on stage!

FRIDAY 8 MAY 2009 – HAPPY HOUR IN THE LIBRARY: An invitation to all parents who want to help in the library with packing books, sticking on labels and covering books in plastic. This will take place directly after assembly on Friday morning.

MUSIC EVENING: We have found that with our increased number of music pupils the yearly recital has become long and cumbersome. We are experimenting this year with termly concerts. Our first concert will be on 27 May 2009 – More details will follow from Ms Attwell.
NOTES4NOTES BARN DANCE: Notes4Notes looks forward to hosting a Barn Dance on the last night of term, 25 June 2009. This is a real family event where the whole family can dance together and socially we can all get to know the school family. Diarise this date and watch out for details.

CHESS: We are looking for a chess enthusiast who will be willing to come and give tips of chess strategy to enthusiastic pupils once or twice a term. If you are interested, please contact the school office.
RECORDER EISTEDDFOD: The Music Department would like to congratulate the following pupils on a set of great results! Well done, everyone!
Recorder Duet:
š Angela Yeo and Azraa Bazier – Diploma
š Demitra Caldis and Katherine Hartzenberg – Honours
š Isabella Hulme and Elena Piller – Diploma
Recorder Group:
š Daniella Black, Stacey Bester, Daniel Soltau, Katya Allen, Dominique van der Veen – Honours
š Erin Kensley, Khazimla Nxu, Rowan Evans, Lola Dollimore, Sasha Meek, Killian Davern, Oscar van der Spuy – Honours
Recorder Solo:
š Anna Tchalov – Diploma
š Hannah Fagan - Diploma

BALLET & CLASSICAL GREEK: We have another week of Eisteddfod. Lessons will continue as usual on Wednesday. Due to the fact that some children will be dancing in the finals on Friday – times not yet allocated – I will let you know on Wednesday which lessons will take place. The results so far have been wonderful but I shall wait until everyone has taken part before I give the full list. Good luck to all who are still to dance. Please note: Lisl’s cell number: 073 887 7551. Please would parents who took photographs at the Eisteddfod contact me after 8:30pm on Wednesday. Thank you Mrs G and Lisl.

SPORT:
U11 SOCCER:
The A team played the Deutsche Schule and lost 4-2. They were 3-0 down in first half but fought back with two exceptional goals scored by Thanduxolo Mtwa and Tristan Bell. Well done, boys!
The B team had a tough start to the season losing 7-0 to Llandudno, however, the boys played extremely courageously and must be commended for their sportsmanship.

U13 SOCCER:
The U13A played a brilliant match against visitors Tamboerskloof Primary School. Camps Bay Primary won 3-0. Goals were scored by Florent Remondi, Mujahid Londt and Dillon Pead. Well done!
U13B played against Llandudno, Camps Bay Primary won 2 – 1. Jamie Anders scored 2 goals, and it was his birthday! Well done, Jamie! Both teams displayed excellent sportsmanship and are very excited to start the season on such a positive note.

SWIMMING: All swimming (extra-mural and early morning) will start from Monday, 4 May 2009.

GENERAL:
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY: Camps Bay High school is about to launch an exciting new venture this year. By the end of the year we aim to raise R80 000 that will fund a Habitat for Humanity project. Habitat for Humanity is an organisation that builds homes for families in need. Our students will not only be raising the R80 000, but they will be helping with the build! We are very excited about launching this project but we do need some help. We encourage you as parents to get your children involved as much as possible as this is a great opportunity for them to be involved with our community. If you as parents would like to get involved, are able to donate money, have ideas for fundraising, or would like to know more information, please get in touch with the school. One of our first initiatives in order to collect money is to sell beautiful silk roses for Mothers’ Day at the 3 schools. The roses will be yellow, red, white and pink and will sell at a cost of R3 each. You can place your orders with Bursar, Mrs Caldis. Please support this initiative. Thank you.
WATERCOLOUR COURSE: I will be starting an eight-week watercolour course on Tuesday evening, 12 May. This course will explore the use of watercolours to express oneself both realistically and in abstract symbols.
This course is ideal for anyone longing to learn or simply to explore their creative side.
If you are interested please contact Kerith Gibbs on 0844417322.

JUNGLE GYM COMPONENTS: We are appealing to anyone who has any Jungle Gym components that they are not using to please donate these to the school. We would like to use these components as part of the Jungle Gym which is on order. Please contact the office should you be able to assist us.

LOST: The following item has been lost. Should you find it please hand it in at the secretary’s office. Thank you.
L Trinity Britow has lost her fleece top. It is clearly marked with T. Britow, please check to see if you have taken her ‘fleece’ in error.
L Ben Heather-Clarke has lost his long sleeve white shirt clearly marked with his full name. Please check if you have taken it in error.
RECYCLING – greenOFFICE FUNDRAISING INITIATIVE: Please remember to support the greenOFFICE fundraising recycling initiative by bringing your empty ink and laser cartridges and putting them into the greenOFFICE recycling bins. One bin is located in the printing room and the other one outside the kitchen. We hope you will all support this initiative. Thank you.

MONDI RECYCLING: We have received R1969-41 from Mondi Recycling for February and March 2009. Thank you to all of you who contributed paper for recycling!
SATURDAY SOCCER: All parent(s) / guardian(s) and children are invited to partake in Saturday morning soccer at 9am on the promenade opposite Winchester Mansions. This is a very fun morning activity for parents and kids alike. Please call Tracey Rushmere for more information or for a weather call on 082 376 3383.

PROVISIONAL DATES TO DIARISE:

DATES TO DIARISE – 2nd TERM 2009
May 2009
Fri, 8 Prep School Open Day
Wed, 13 CBHS Comedy Fundraiser
Wed, 20 Grade 5’s depart for SOS Camp
Thurs, 21 Ascension Day – School Holiday
Fri, 22 Grade 4 Cake Sale, Grade 5’s return from SOS Camp, 3 School’s Concert at CBHS
Sat, 23 3 School’s Concert at CBHS
Wed, 27 CBPS Music Evening
Wed, 27 CBPS SGB Elections
Fri, 29 Shavout

June 2009
Mon, 1 Assessment week starts.
Wed, 10 Notes4Notes
Fri, 12 Assessment week ends.
Mon, 15 School holiday
Tues, 16 Public holiday – Youth Day
Wed, 24 Grade 5 Cake Sale
Thurs, 25 Notes4Notes Barn Dance
Fri, 26 Term 2 Ends at 11h00.

Proudly Camps Bay Primary

S. P. COLLIER

S E L L I N G B E E

BLINKWATER SELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATION: Spacious self-catering accommodation with breath-taking views available until 20 December 2009 at R5000 per month. Suitable for a quiet single person. For more information please visit www.capestay.co.za/blinkwater/ or call Barry on 083 297 3863.

PHOTOGRAPHER: Photographer available for social or corporate functions, weddings and special birthdays! Please call Barry on 021 438 9177 or 083 297 3863 or visit http://www.barrypix.com/ for more information.

BEAUTY TREATMENTS SPECIAL OFFER: I am raising money for the prescribed textbooks for a child who due to financial difficulty did not have theirs through the first term of this year. By contributing 50% of each payment for Beauty Treatments you book with me I hope to raise the R340 (I have already given the books to the child). So think of a treatment you most need/want and it will help towards the total. If anyone is aware of any other kids still without text books I shall extend this through May. Please quote this fundraiser ad when booking so I know you want to contribute. Janette 072 9473511
CAROO TUTORING: One-on-one, in your home, all grades, all subjects. We have the right tutor for your learner’s needs. Please contact Vicky or Emma on Tel: +27 (0)21 713 3830 or Email: info@carootutoring.co.za or visit Website: http://www.carootutoring.co.za/

KARATE FOR SCHOLARS, BOYS AND GIRLS: Daily classes in Greenpoint taught by Shihah 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.

SEEKING ACCOMMODATION: Our General Assistant, Happymore is seeking alternative accommodation he is able to pay R400 per month. If you are able to assist him please call him directly on 078 408 7610.

SEEKING EMPLOYMENT: Family relocating to Switzerland is looking for a placement for their Xhosa nanny / domestic worker of 13 years for 1 – 4 days per week. She is kind, reliable and excellent with children. Please call Christine on 083 462 7871 or Stefan on 083 379 6766.

Learning is not always fun!

2009-04-30T13:53:00.000-07:00

Dear Parent(s) / Guardian(s)

I read an interesting article in the Sunday Times (26 April 2009) this weekend by Gregory Ramey, a child psychologist in the USA, and his article also appeared in the New York Times. The gist of the article is that ‘learning is not always fun’ – it is hard work. Too often teachers, parents and pupils go out of their way to try and make learning fun and if learning is not fun then pupils are not interested or the teacher is not a good teacher! I have included an extract below for your educational reading:

School should always be interesting and every teacher should be loving, funny and a great entertainer. This belief system leads to unrealistic expectations, causing many children to blame teachers when learning gets tough or boring.

Annie, who is in grade 4, does very well in some subjects but terribly in others. After many hours of testing by a school psychologist, it was determined that she was an above-average pupil who was unmotivated about school.

The real problem wasn’t her laziness but her views about education. For years, her parents and others kept telling her that “learning is fun”. While that is sometimes true, apparently Annie never heard that learning can also be boring and hard work.

Parents need to reset their children’s outlook about education. I tell kids that school is work, similar to what their parents do every day. There are times when it is fun and exciting, and other times when it is boring and tedious.

SCHOOL GOVERNING BODY: Enclosed please find a letter on the election of School Governors to serve on the School Governing Body which all schools, nationally, have to conduct before the end of June of this year. Camps Bay Primary’s election will take place on Wednesday 27 May 2009 at 17h30 in the Bernie Segal Memorial Hall. Please diarise this date and make an effort to attend – it is an important election for the future of our school and we have to have a quorum of 15% of the parent body present for the election to take place.

CHARACTER COUNTS: Next week, I would like to launch ‘Character Counts’, in the Assembly, for this term which involves a focus on a character building trait in each assembly and for the week. Character traits such as respect, caring for others and each other, honesty etc will be focused on to develop and encourage sound values and principles in the school.

ASCENSION DAY: Please take note that the Camps Bay Schools will be closed on Ascension Day 21 May 2009 this year. The three schools took a joint decision to close on this day as in the past it has been difficult to continue with the academic programme as teachers and pupils often stay away for religious reasons. This decision is in line with WCED policy for schools to request closure on one school day per year. It was decided that all three schools should make a collective decision to prevent further absenteeism and confusion, however, I would like pupils to utilise this day to complete assignments and do some revision and studying for the Assessment Week which takes place 10 days later from 1 June to 12 June 2009.

You are cordially invited to attend the following events so please diarise the following dates:
Founders’ Day Assembly 22 May 2009 at 09h00
Camps Bay Schools’ Variety Concert 22 and 23 May 2009
Please see further information below on these events. The Camps Bay Schools’ Variety Concert should be a ‘hit’ as the teachers from all three schools are performing!! The Camps Bay Primary staff has ‘put on their dancing shoes’ and have been hard at work rehearsing their ‘number’!

WINTER SPORT: The winter season brings the rain and cold but sport carries on! Please be aware that we will be having half-hour theory lessons on days when it is raining finishing at 15h00. Please do not collect your child before the time as this is a team activity where at times paid coaches will be giving the lesson. Apart from theory lessons on rainy days, we would like to show sport videos or DVD’s to pupils in place of practices – if you have any sport videos and DVD’s which you no longer use at home, please could you consider donating them to the school to show to the pupils. The school library would like to build up a collection of sport videos and DVD’s to have ready for use of rainy days. Thanking you for your support.

TEAM UNIFORMS FOR SOCCER AND NETBALL: Uniforms for soccer and netball will be handed out for matches, however, there will be a deposit required of R50 per uniform. This will be returned to you once the uniform has been handed in at the end of the season.

SWIMMING: All swimming (extra-mural and early morning) will start from Monday, 4 May 2009.

FOUNDERS’ DAY: Founders’ Day is taking place on Friday 22 May 2009. Each school will be hosting a special Founders’ Day assembly. We would like to extend an invitation to all parent(s) and guardian(s) to join us in celebrating this special day in the history of our school. The times for the assemblies at each of the schools are indicated below.
· Camps Bay Prep Assembly – 08:15
· Camps Bay Primary Assembly – 09:00
· Camps Bay High Assembly – 10:00

CAMPS BAY SCHOOLS’ VARIETY SHOW: The Camps Bay Preparatory, Primary and High Schools will be combining their talent to stage a variety show to be held in the Camps Bay High school hall on Friday 22 May and Saturday 23 May. The cost for tickets on Friday will be R20 for children and R30 for adults, there will be a cash bar and tuck-shop available. On Saturday 23 May the ticket prices are R60 each and this includes platters of snacks and a cash bar will also be available. Both nights will start at 19:00 and should be over by 21:30 at the latest. Make sure you book in time to avoid disappointment. All booking may be done through Vivienne Ashcroft or our school office. Tickets will be available from 4 May. Come and support your school and see your teachers on stage!!

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

Ashley Rangwani
Trinity Britow
Khanyisile Pani
Theo Madzivadondo
Katelyn Jones
Luka Augoustides
Fuzail Phoplonker
Mila Schelin
Matthew Guenther
Stacey Bester
Shannon Alexander
Garner Brown

WELL DONE: We are very proud of the following Camps Bay pupils who have excelled in their sporting arenas:
Gadi Friedman recently competed in the Western Province Triaq Swimming Gala in George and was awarded 4 gold medals and 4 silver medals. Well done, Gadi - what a great accomplishment! Unfortunately Erin Kensley who was also invited could not attend due to unforeseen circumstances.

Mikaela Füscher was recently featured in the ‘Get It’ magazine’s May edition. Last month she was also nominated by the South African Figure Skating Association to compete in Paris, France. Well done, Mikaela! What an awesome achievement! J

GRADE 3 CAKE SALE: Thank you to all the Grade 3 parent(s), guardians and class representatives who supported this sale by making yummy goodies to be sold and/or assisted in any way. A big thank you also goes out to all the boys and girls who supported the Grade 3’s - they were able to raise R1800!

RECYCLING – greenOFFICE FUNDRAISING INITIATIVE: Together with your newsletter today each pupil would have received a flyer from greenOFFICE informing you of the fundraising recycling initiative that we will be running. We will be implementing this programme today. There will be a bin at the photocopier and one outside the kitchen where you will be able to bring your empty ink and laser cartridges. We hope you will all support this initiative. Thank you.

JUNGLE GYM COMPONENTS: We are appealing to anyone who has any Jungle Gym components that they are not using to please donate these to the school. We would like to use these components as part of the Jungle Gym which is on order. Please contact the office should you be able to assist us.

DRAMA AND CAMI MATHS: Drama and Cami Maths have been inadvertently left off the second term extra-mural calendar, we apologise for any inconvenience and wish to remind all parent(s) / guardian(s) that:

Cami Maths will continue to take place on a Wednesday from 14:30 – 15:30 in the computer lab
Drama will continue to take place Tuesdays. Grades 3 and 4 at 14:30 and Grades 5 – 7 at 15:30.

CHESS: We are looking for a chess enthusiast who will be willing to come and give tips of chess strategy to enthusiastic pupils once or twice a term. If you are interested, please contact the school office. Please note there will be NO chess taking place this coming Monday, 5 May 2009.

BALLET & CLASSICAL GREEK: The Eisteddfod started yesterday 27 April on a high note. An adjudicator who is fair and compassionate towards the children makes it all worthwhile. Please note that lessons will continue on Wednesday at the usual times, except for Grade 5 Ballet that will run from 16:30 to 17:00. These times will apply for this Wednesday 29 April and next Wednesday 6 May. Good luck to all those who are still to compete in the Eisteddfod. Mrs Gruneberg and Lisl.

ADULT ART CLASSES: I will be offering two courses this term: The first is a seven week water-colour course in which we will explore colour and water-colour techniques through process art. The second is a seven-week, colour-energy course. In this course we explore colour-mixing, acrylic painting techniques and the effect of colour generally and on the individual. For further details please contact: Kerith Gibbs 021 438 1503.

LOST: The following item has been lost. Should you find it please hand it in at the secretary’s office. Thank you.
Nastar Abdulla has lost her fleece top. It is clearly marked with her name, please check to see if you have taken her ‘fleece’ in error.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY: Camps Bay High school is about to launch an exciting new venture this year. By the end of the year we aim to raise R80 000 that will fund a Habitat for Humanity project. Habitat for Humanity is an organization that builds homes for families in need. Our students will not only be raising the R80 000, but they will be helping with the build! We are very excited about launching this project bu we do need some help. We encourage you as parents to get your children involved as much as possible as this is a great opportunity for them to be involved with our community. If you as parents would like to get involved, are able to donate money, have ideas for fundraising, or would like to know more information, please get in touch with the school and we will be able to help you.

One of our first initiatives in order to collect money is to sell beautiful silk roses for Mothers’ Day at the 3 schools. The roses will be yellow, red, white and pink and will sell at a cost of R5 each. Please support this initiative. Thank you.

PROVISIONAL DATES TO DIARISE:

DATES TO DIARISE – 2nd TERM 2009
May 2009
Fri, 1 Public Holiday – Workers’ Day
Fri, 8 Prep School Open Day
Wed, 13 CBHS Comedy Fundraiser
Wed, 20 Grade 5’s depart for SOS Camp
Thurs, 21 Ascension Day – School Holiday
Fri, 22 Grade 4 Cake Sale, Grade 5’s return from SOS Camp, 3 School’s Concert at CBHS
Sat, 23 3 School’s Concert at CBHS
Wed, 27 CBPS SGB Elections
Fri, 29 Shavout

June 2009
Mon, 1 Assessment week starts.
Wed, 10 Notes4Notes
Fri, 12 Assessment week ends.
Mon, 15 School holiday
Tues, 16 Public holiday – Youth Day
Wed, 24 Grade 5 Cake Sale
Fri, 26 Term 2 Ends at 11h00.

Proudly Camps Bay Primary

S. P. COLLIER
PRINCIPAL

S E L L I N G B E E

BLINKWATER SELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATION: Spacious self-catering accommodation with breath-taking views available until 20 December 2009 at R5000 per month. Suitable for a quiet single person. For more information please visit www.capestay.co.za/blinkwater/ or call Barry on 083 297 3863.

PHOTOGRAPHER: Photographer available for social or corporate functions, weddings and special birthdays! Please call Barry on 021 438 9177 or 083 297 3863 or visit www.barrypix.com for more information.

BEAUTY TREATMENTS SPECIAL OFFER: I am raising money for the prescribed textbooks for a child who due to financial difficulty did not have theirs through the first term of this year. By contributing 50% of each payment for Beauty Treatments you book with me I hope to raise the R340 (I have already given the books to the child). So think of a treatment you most need/want and it will help towards the total. If anyone is aware of any other kids still without text books I shall extend this through May. Please quote this fundraiser ad when booking so I know you want to contribute. Janette 072 9473511
CAROO TUTORING: One-on-one, in your home, all grades, all subjects. We have the right tutor for your learner’s needs. Please contact Vicky or Emma on Tel: +27 (0)21 713 3830 or Email: info@carootutoring.co.za or visit Website: www.carootutoring.co.za

FOR SALE: Cockatiels-hand reared by pensioner needing some support! Make beautiful pets and have been lovingly tamed. Call 021-6714934

KARATE FOR SCHOLARS, BOYS AND GIRLS: Daily classes in Greenpoint taught by Shihah 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.

SEEKING ACCOMMODATION: Our General Assistant, Happymore is seeking alternative accommodation he is able to pay R400 per month. If you are able to assist him please call him directly on 078 408 7610.

SEEKING EMPLOYMENT: Family relocating to Switzerland is looking for a placement for their Xhosa nanny / domestic worker of 13 years for 1 – 4 days per week. She is kind, reliable and excellent with children. Please call Christine on 083 462 7871 or Stefan on 083 379 6766.

First newsletter of Term 2

2009-04-23T13:42:00.000-07:00

Dear Parent(s) / Guardian(s)

Welcome back to the start of term 2 which has started in typical Camps Bay School style at a ‘cracking’ pace. As a Principal one is always concerned at a busy school to do one’s best to maintain and encourage academic focus at the school. I would like to make an appeal to you as parents that academics should always take priority in your child’s approach to school life, particularly this term, which includes an Assessment Week of tests and exams.

ACADEMIC FOCUS: The term started with the Parent-Teacher Meetings which took place last week Wednesday followed by the ‘Smartboard’ demonstration. Unfortunately the attendance of parents was most disappointing but thank you to those parents who did attend the demonstration – hopefully you were suitable impressed. More disappointing news is that the price of Smartboards has escalated considerably, however, the three-schools are still in the negotiation phase with the company to order and the primary school hopes to acquire our first Smartboard this term!

TERM 1 REPORTS: If you have not already done so please return your child’s report to his / her class teacher. Thank you.

TERM 2 ASSESSMENT CALENDAR: Teachers in each grade were instructed to draw-up an assessment calendar for the term. You and your child should have received the Term 2 Assessment Calendar of tests, assignments and projects which will take place this term. Please consult this calendar and monitor your child’s preparation for tests and assignments. Please be aware that there may be some changes depending on the progress of the class but teachers have been advised to restrict changes to a minimum.

STAFFING: Thank you to Mrs Judith Nott who substituted for Mrs Tina (van Hoof) Swart. Congratulations to Mrs Tina Swart on her marriage and we are very happy to have Tina back in the grade 3 class. Thank you to Mrs Hayley Afrika and Mrs Jenny Glover (both qualified teachers) who have kindly substituted for Ms Sobey while she has been away, also to get married. Mrs de Witt (Ms Sobey) will be returning on Wednesday 29 April 2009.

TERM 2 WINTER SPORTS PROGRAMME: We have launched the new expanded sports programme and you should have received an extra-mural timetable for term 2 at the end of last week. Hopefully you have, in discussion with your child, made a sports selection for your child for term 2. As explained in assembly, Mrs Hamber and I have drawn up an extra-mural timetable and with such a wide range of sports available we are aware that there will be clashes. Pupils are required to select one winter sport and if it is possible pupils may select a second sport but they need to be aware of the time involved and the impact this commitment may have on their academic progress.

Apart from all the other sports offered, the new expanded sports programme includes Rugby, Girls’ Hockey and Squash. The Rugby will be for grade 6 and 7 boys who will make use of the rugby field at the high school and coached by a past pupil and prefect at Camps Bay High, namely, Matthew Soekoe. Any ‘Dads’ who would like to act as a manager for the rugby boys are requested to please contact me personally. The Girls’ Hockey which is for under-13 & under-14 girls will be coached with the under-14 girls at the high school by Mrs Cronje who is a senior teacher at the school. The Squash is open to players who have played Squash before and will take place at the Camps Bay Club.

SYMMONDS FIELD: The Symmonds field has been prepared (mowed, fertilized and marked) for the Soccer season by Mr Vic van Heerden (Operations and Estate Manager for the high school) and his team who will now be taking care of our sporting facilities on the Symmonds field. I have no doubt there will be a progressive improvement in the state and condition of the Symmonds field.

BOOK WEEK: 20 – 24 APRIL 2009: This week is Book Week and Mr Gary Hirson, an author of children’s books was invited to the school to launch Book Week on Monday 20 April 2009. Today, Thursday 23 April 2009 is World Book Day and as stated in a previous newsletter, the culture of reading that Mrs Olivier (Librarian), parents and teachers have been able to inculcate at Camps Bay Primary is amazing and highly commendable. As a teacher in high school for more than twenty years, it was always so easy to identify pupils in the class who read – they are generally-speaking bright, have excellent literacy skills, are well informed and are invariably ‘top of the class’! To end off Book Week with a fun event, on Friday 24 April 2009, pupils are allowed to ‘dress-up’ as a character from a book. We will not be charging pupils to ‘dress-up’ but have asked pupils to rather make donations on Friday and the money raised for dressing up will be given to the library to purchase more books. Camps Bay High prefects will be taking the assembly on Friday and each grade in their ‘dress-up’ outfits will be asked to walk across the stage to ‘show off’ their book character outfits – it should be a fun day!

CAMPS BAY PRIMARY OPEN DAY: THURSDAY 23 APRIL 2009: An exciting Open Day programme has been organised for all prospective pupils and parents on Thursday 23 April 2009 from 08h30 – 10h30. Mrs Vivienne Ashcroft delivered invitations to all our feeder schools and we expect a large number of pupils, mainly prospective grade 1s, 2s and 3s for next year, accompanied by their parents, to visit the school. Mr De Korte (Principal of the High School) and Mrs Nancy Roussopoulos (Principal of the Preparatory School) will also be attending the Open Day.

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

Hannah Fagan
Samantha Haldenby
Maxine Beimel
Liam Gouws
Jordyn Fitzpatrick
Henry Müller
Filippa Engvall
Scott Robinson
Joshua Guenther
Alexander Dickie
Jessica Landsberg
Sasha Kluyeva
Allegra Liltved
Maya Greyling
Victoria Harper
Donna Ingram
Luke Metcalfe
Natalie Ransome
Bevan Geyser
Gabbey Hayward
Tommy Posen
Cassidy Nicholson
Glen Rauwerdink
Keane van der Ross
Azraa Bazier
Alison Green
Shaun Donnelly
Daniel Soltau
Kim Beimel
Hannah Margetts
Ethan Philander
Theo Madzivadondo
Julia Landstedt
Alexander Dickie
Kiyan van Rensberg
Garner Brown
Trinity Britow
Mila Schelin
Luka Augoustides

GRADE 3 SNACK SALE: Please note that the Grade 3 classes will be having a snack sale tomorrow Friday, 24 April 2009 so please remember to bring your money. Parent(s) / Guardian(s) of the Grade 3 classes are requested to drop their plate of sweet or savoury goodies off at the kitchen on Friday morning. Thank you.

WELL DONE: Gadi Friedman and Erin Kensley recently competed in the Club Series Swimming Championships. Gadi won two gold and two bronze medals and Erin won a silver medal. They were also both chosen to represent the Triaq’s in George. Well done we are very proud of both of you! J

LOST: The following item has been lost. Should you find it please hand it in at the secretary’s office. Thank you.
Nastar Abdulla has lost her fleece top it is clearly marked with her name, please check to see if you have taken her fleece in error.

JUNGLE GYM COMPONENTS: We are appealing to anyone who has any Jungle Gym components that they are not using to please donate these to the school. We would like to use these components as part of the Jungle Gym which is on order. Please contact the office should you be able to assist us.

MY SCHOOL: We received R1378.61 in the month of April from the My School card. Thank you to all the parents who continue to swipe their cards and support our school!

FASHION SHOW AT CAMPS BAY HIGH SCHOOL: Come and support the annual Camps Bay High School Fashion show on Friday 24 and Saturday 25 April at 19h30 in the school hall. To purchase the tickets (R35 each) please contact Loretta Brigden on telephone number 021 438 1507. Refreshments will be on sale.

DRAMA AND CAMI MATHS: Drama and Cami Maths have been inadvertently left off the second term extra-mural calendar, we apologise for any inconvenience and wish to remind all parent(s) / guardian(s) that:

Cami Maths will continue to take place on a Wednesday from 14:30 – 15:30 in the computer lab

Drama will continue to take place Tuesday. Grades 3 and 4 at 14:30 and Grades 5 – 7 at 15:30.

CHESS: We are looking for a chess enthusiast who will be willing to come and give tips of chess strategy to enthusiastic pupils once or twice a term. If you are interested please contact the school office.

SCRIPTURE UNION: Scripture Union class will be held on a Wednesday at 2nd break in the homework room with Pia de Villiers. All pupils who are interested are requested to please report to the homework room at the start of break. The first class will be held next Wednesday 29 April.

BALLET & CLASSICAL GREEK: There was no ballet on Wednesday due to the public holiday. Lessons will be as usual on Friday. The last extra-rehearsal for the Eisteddfod will take place this Saturday morning 25 April at the Camps Bay Primary School hall in Dunkeld Road.
Times: 09:00 – 09:30 Teddy Bear
09:30 – 10:30 Sweet Temptation
10:30 – 11:15 Present and Classical
11:15 – 11:45 Chinese
11:45 – 12:00 Walterlily
12:00 - 12:15 Archery

Thank you, Mrs G and Lisl

ADULT ART CLASSES: I will be offering two courses next term: The first is a seven week water-colour course in which we will explore colour and water-colour techniques through process art. The second is a seven-week, colour-energy course. In this course we explore colour-mixing, acrylic painting techniques and the effect of colour generally and on the individual. For further details please contact: Kerith Gibbs 0844417322

PROVISIONAL DATES TO DIARISE:

DATES TO DIARISE – 2nd TERM 2009
April 2009
Fri, 24 Grade 3 Cake Sale, Dress-up day for Book Week.
Mon, 27 Public Holiday – Freedom Day
May 2009
Fri, 1 Public Holiday – Workers’ Day
Fri, 8 Prep School Open Day
Wed, 13 CBHS Comedy Fundraiser
Wed, 20 Grade 5’s depart for SOS Camp
Thurs, 21 Ascension Day – School Holiday
Fri, 22 Grade 4 Cake Sale
Grade 5’s return from SOS Camp
3 School’s Concert at CBHS
Sat, 23 3 School’s Concert at CBHS
Wed, 27 CBPS SGB Elections
Fri, 29 Shavout

June 2009
Mon, 1 Assessment week starts.
Wed, 10 Notes4Notes
Fri, 12 Assessment week ends.
Mon, 15 School holiday
Tues, 16 Public holiday – Youth Day
Wed, 24 Grade 5 Cake Sale
Fri, 26 Term 2 Ends at 11h00.

Proudly Camps Bay Primary

S. P. COLLIER
PRINCIPAL

S E L L I N G B E E

BLINKWATER SELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATION: Spacious self-catering accommodation with breath-taking views available until 20 December 2009 at R5000 per month. Suitable for a quiet single person. For more information please visit www.capestay.co.za/blinkwater/ or call Barry on 083 297 3863.

PHOTOGRAPHER: Photographer available for social or corporate functions, weddings and special birthdays! Please call Barry on 021 438 9177 or 083 297 3863 or visit http://www.barrypix.com/ for more information.

BEAUTY TREATMENTS SPECIAL OFFER: I am raising money for the prescribed textbooks for a child who due to financial difficulty did not have theirs through the first term of this year. By contributing 50% of each payment for Beauty Treatments you book with me I hope to raise the R340 (I have already given the books to the child). So think of a treatment you most need/want and it will help towards the total. If anyone is aware of any other kids still without text books I shall extend this through May. Please quote this fundraiser ad when booking so I know you want to contribute. Janette 072 9473511
CAROO TUTORING: One-on-one, in your home, all grades, all subjects. We have the right tutor for your learner’s needs. Please contact Vicky or Emma on Tel: +27 (0)21 713 3830 or Email: info@carootutoring.co.za or visit Website: http://www.carootutoring.co.za/

FOR SALE: Cockatiels-hand reared by pensioner needing some support! Make beautiful pets and have been lovingly tamed. Call 021-6714934

KARATE FOR SCHOLARS, BOYS AND GIRLS: Daily classes in Greenpoint taught by Shihah 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.

SEEKING ACCOMMODATION: Our General Assistant, Happymore is seeking alternative accommodation he is able to pay R400 per month. If you are able to assist him please call him directly on 078 408 7610.

TO RENT: Camps Bay 3 bed, 2 bathroom, double storey home with double garage with stunning views. R15000 per month available 1 May. Please contact 082 365 4812 for more information.

Final Newsletter of Term 1

2009-04-02T04:54:00.000-07:00

Dear Parent(s) / Guardian(s)

I would like to take this opportunity to wish all our families a wonderful holiday, to our Christian families a happy and blessed Easter and to our Jewish families a happy Pesach. (Chag Sameach)

TERM 1 REPORTS AND PARENT-TEACHER MEETINGS: You should have collected and be in possession of your child’s report for Term 1. It was a pleasure signing all the Camps Bay Primary term 1 reports as the results were of an exceptionally high standard and the teacher comments were extremely positive, encouraging and favourable. Congratulations to all those pupils who performed well and to the best of their ability this term. ‘Yes we can’ and ‘Proudly Camps Bay Primary’!

Enclosed with the report are the quarterly School Governing Body Newsletter, a Camps Bay Security Information Newsletter as well as the PTA ‘Camp-Out’ Invitation for Grades 3 – 7 only.

The Parent-Teacher meeting/interviews to discuss your child’s report and progress will be at the start of next term on Thursday afternoon 16 April from 13:00 to 18:00. School will close at 13:00 on Thursday 16 April to accommodate these meetings. You should have also received a letter requesting you to select an interview time-slot with your child’s respective teacher. Please complete this and return the reply slip. A further reminder of the Interactive Whiteboard (Smartboard) demonstration which will take place at 18:00 on Thursday 16 April in the hall.

Please note that the Parent-Teacher meetings for Grade 5S and 3V will take place on an alternative date next term as Ms van Hoof and Ms Sobey will both be away at the start of next term. Ms Sobey will be seeing parents on 29 April 2009 and Ms van Hoof will provide the date for her class on her return. I do apologise for this inconvenience.

EASTER-EGG DRIVE:
Thank you to all those families who donated so generously – the response was amazing! I am sure the children at James House, Nazareth House and at St Paul’s Primary will be delighted. Mrs Vivienne Ashcroft has arranged for a group of Camps Bay Primary pupils to personally deliver part of our contribution to the ‘old folks’ at Sea Point Place. I am sure this will bring a smile and ‘brighten up the day’ of our senior citizens in the community.

PTA: ‘CAMP-OUT’ FUNDRAISER
The PTA Moms are organising a Camps Bay Primary ‘Camp-Out’ on the Camps Bay High school fields on Saturday night 18 April 2009. The ‘Camp-Out’ starts at 17:00. Please get your tents and camping gear ready – it promises to be a great evening of fun and games! Further details will be provided by Sophia Mortakis and the PTA. Enclosed please find the ‘Camp-Out invitations.

TERM 2 EXTRA-MURAL PROGRAMME
The term 2 extra-mural programme and registration forms will be issued at the start of next term. Mrs Hamber still needs to finalise the programme and there is also information that has not yet been finalised with respect to fixtures, coaches and access to fields.

LAST WEEK OF TERM 1:
INTER-HOUSE GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ: The Inter-House General Knowledge Quiz was an exciting event held on Tuesday. The result was: 3rd – Blue, 2nd – Orange and the winning house by one point was Purple House. Well done, Purple!

GRADE 7 CAMP PRESENTATION: The Grade 7s have prepared a power-point / video presentation of their camp to Wortelgat near Stanford which they will be presenting to the school on Wednesday morning from 08:00 – 09:00. The site is a great venue for a ‘survival’ camp and by all accounts the Grade 7s had the most amazing and fun time. One of the highlights was Mrs Visagie going down the ‘zip-line’! Thank you to Mrs Hamber, Mrs Visagie and Ms Attwell who accompanied the Grade 7s on the camp.

SPCA ‘TALK’ AND DVD PRESENTATION: The SPCA will be doing a presentation on Thursday from 10:30 to 11:30 in the hall.

LAST DAY OF TERM: Friday 3 April
Final assembly will take place at 10:00 and a reminder that school closes at 11:00. Please arrange to collect your child at this time.

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

Jordan Bysshe
Gemma McGregor
Tenille Bjerring
Meghan Howell
Oscar van der Spuy
Daniela Black
Deana Rodrigues
Jacqueline Phillips
Kyle Valadas
Victoria Knott
Brandon Hareb

THANK YOU: There are a number of people who have assisted us in various ways this term and we would like to send out a sincere thank you to each and every one of you! Special mention needs to be made of the following people:

Keanu Allan for your donation towards the completion of our bench in the quad and for the fan which enables our secretaries to keep cool on these warm days!

Mr Karakondis (Grandad of Maria and Demi Caldis) who has been such a great help around the school and has seen to the completion of so many unfinished jobs.

Mrs Michele Harvey for all you have done so far in securing our lease of the Symmonds fields and also for the organisation of the Jungle gym.

Mrs Noleen Knott for her continued support on various outdoor projects around the school.

Mrs Mary –Louise Pope for her donation of a photocopier for our staff-room.

UNIFORM SHOP:
Information from the Uniform Shop:
Fleecy-tops unavailable until May – children will be allowed to wear a tracksuit top but please provide a note so that we can monitor the wearing of tracksuit tops.

Rain-jackets (Anoraks) are now available.

Long-sleeve tops will be available in the first week of next term.

JUNGLE GYM COMPONENTS: We are appealing to anyone who has any Jungle Gym components that they are not using to please donate these to the school. We would like to use these components as part of the Jungle Gym which is on order. Please contact the office should you be able to assist us. Thank you.

BALLET & CLASSICAL GREEK:
There will be a lesson for those taking part in the Eistedfodd in the hall this Friday.
Times: 13:15 – 14:00 Sweet Temptation (Grade 3)
14:00 – 14:30 Present and Classical
14:30 – 15:00 Chinese and Waterlily
NB: Rehearsal at the Sea Point Civic Centre on Thursday 16 April 2009. The second term commences Wednesday 15 April 2009.
Wishing you all a Happy Holiday.
Thank you, June and Lisl Gruneberg.

ADULT ART CLASSES: I will be offering two courses next term: The first is a seven week water-colour course in which we will explore colour and water-colour techniques through process art. The second is a seven-week, colour-energy course. In this course we explore colour-mixing, acrylic painting techniques and the effect of colour generally and on the individual. For further details please contac : Kerith Gibbs 0844417322

PROVISIONAL DATES TO DIARISE:

DATES TO DIARISE – 1st TERM 2009 and 2nd TERM 2009

1ST TERM 2009 DATES
Wed, 1
Reports issued to Parents
Fri, 3
1st Term ends at 11:00

2ND TERM 2009 DATES
April 2009
Wed, 15
2nd Term begins.
Thurs, 16
Parent / Teacher Meeting
Interactive whiteboard (Smartboard) demonstration at 18:00
Mon, 20
Read-a-thon Week
Thurs, 23
World Book Day
Open Day 8:30 – 10:00
Fri, 24
Grade 3 Cake Sale
Mon, 27
Public Holiday – Freedom Day

Proudly Camps Bay Primary

S. P. COLLIER
PRINCIPAL

S E L L I N G B E E

BLINKWATER SELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATION: Spacious self-catering accommodation with breath-taking views available until 20 December 2009 at R5000 per month. Suitable for a quiet single person. For more information please visit www.capestay.co.za/blinkwater/ or call Barry on 083 297 3863.

MATHS MAGICIANS: Let us help your child discover the magic in Maths! Unique new Maths tutoring service for Atlantic Seaboard learners. Tutors come to you. Half hour “Back to Basics lessons (+ - x /), or 1 hour extra Maths lessons. 10% discount until end of March! Contact Bianca on 083 381 8079 or email biancahd@telkomsa.net or visit www.mathsmagicians.synthasite.com for more information.

PHOTOGRAPHER: Photographer available for social or corporate functions, weddings and special birthdays! Please call Barry on 021 438 9177 or 083 297 3863 or visit www.barrypix.com for more information.

WANTED: I am looking to buy a pre-owned Djembe and breadmaking machine. Please contact Jannie at 082 882 0161.

WSKF KARATE AT THE CAMPS BAY BOWLING CLUB: Karate for girls and boys offered at the Camps Bay Bowling Club (next to the library) by the World Shotokan Karate-do Federation. Tue and Thu 16:45 – 17:30. Please contact Sensei Allan States on 083 309 1202 for details. Visit our extensive website at http://www.wskfsa.co.za/. Karate improves fitness, flexibility, speed, reaction, discipline, mental skills, coordination, balance, spatial awareness, motor skills, muscle tone and is FUN!

FOR SALE: Cockatiels-hand reared by pensioner needing some support! Make beautiful pets and have been lovingly tamed. Call 021-6714934

Last week of Term 1

2009-03-26T11:57:00.000-07:00

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Parent(s) / Guardian(s)

What a hectic term it has been! I cannot believe that term 1 is drawing to a close and that I have already been at Camps Bay Primary for a term. It has been an exciting challenge as well as a steep learning curve. I would like to thank all the teachers, administrative staff and you the parents for the support and positive energy that you have provided in assisting me with my transition from the high school to the primary school. I can honestly say that Camps Bay Primary is a great school with 288 delightful and special young people.

I will be away from school next week Thursday and Friday 2 – 3 March 2009, as I am taking my mother on a holiday to Israel for 12 days, returning to South Africa on Tuesday 14 April, the day before school starts next term. It is a trip I had already planned last year prior to my appointment at Camps Bay Primary. In effect, I will be away for the last two days of the term and Mrs Liesel Visagie will be the Acting Principal in my absence.

GRADE 7 CAMP: The Grade 7s are away on the camp at Wortelgat, near Stanford this week. I will be visiting the Grade 7s on camp on Thursday, 26 March 2009. I teach Social Sciences to both of the Grade 7 classes. The Grade 7s have proven to be a wonderful class and have shown good leadership qualities as learner leaders and I look forward to interacting with them in a more informal setting on the camp.

TERM 1 REPORTS:
As stated in the previous newsletter, we are in the busy process of collating marks and comments in preparation for the term 1 reports. The term 1 reports will be issued on Wednesday 1 April from 14h30 onwards. Reports must be collected by a parent – please note that reports will not be handed to a child to take home.

The Parent-Teacher meeting/interviews to discuss your child’s report and progress will be at the start of next term on Thursday afternoon 16 April from 14h30 to 18h00. We have arranged an Interactive Whiteboard (Smartboard) demonstration at 18h00 on Thursday 16 April at Camps Bay Primary in the hall – please diarise this date and make sure you attend to see the marvels of the Smartboard!

END OF TERM 1: CLOSING TIME - 11h00
The last day of term 1, Friday 3 April, will end with an Assembly at 10h00 and school will close at 11h00 – please organise to collect your child at 11h00.

SWIMMING TEAM DOES IT AGAIN!
Camps Bay Primary Swimming Team competed in a relay gala at Jan van Riebeeck last week Friday 27, March 2009. The following primary schools participated in the gala, namely, Llandudno, Kronendal, Jan van Riebeeck, the Deutsche Schule and Reddam. Camps Bay Primary again won the gala – well done, Swimming Team!

EXTRA-MURAL INFORMATION:
SCHOOL EXTRA-MURALS: Please note that all school extra-murals come to an end on Friday 27, March 2009 unless otherwise stated by the individual extra-mural provider.

SKIPPING DEMONSTRATION: We were enthralled with an exhilarating and high class skipping demonstration in the Assembly last week, Friday 20 March, by athletes from the South African Gymnastics Federation. Pupils were given the opportunity to participate in the Assembly as well as at break-time. Did your child tell you about this demonstration? The motivation is to involve children in ‘skipping’ to keep fit and even to introduce ‘skipping’ as an extra-mural. Photographs of the demonstration and more particularly participation by the children is on their website at web address: http://www.maxcast.com/gordonsgymnastics

CHAMELEON COLLECTIVE THEATRE COMPANY: We were entertained by the Chameleon Collective Theatre Company to an entertaining drama production of an African tale entitled ‘The Elephant and the Chameleon’ on Wednesday 25 March, which was thoroughly enjoyed by the junior grades.

EASTER EGG DRIVE: Thank you to all of you who have already donated Easter Eggs! We only have one week left to collect the eggs and we still need a lot more. Please drop off your donations at the office. All three Camps Bay Schools will be collecting Easter eggs and handing them over to James House in Hout Bay, St Paul’s Primary School and Sea Point Place during the last two days of this term. Camps Bay Primary has specifically selected Sea Point Place as an opportunity for the ‘young to give back to the old’. Please help us, as a Camps Bay Schools campus, to make a difference in the lives of others less fortunate than ourselves.

LIBRARY: All library books need to be returned to the library on Monday 30 March 2009. Books do not go on holiday!

LIBRARY WORKING HOUR: Thank you to all the Moms who kindly volunteered to assist in the Library. Please take note we will be hosting a “Library working hour” directly after assembly this Friday, 27 March 2009 at approximately 9am.

ICE LOLLIES: Ice-lollies will be on sale at a cost of R2 at break tomorrow in aid of the Grade 7 Farewell.

WELL DONE: To Jessica Way who won a Waltons hamper in the Free-4-all competition! J

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

Carmen Howell
Laylaah Abrahams
Jemma Cook
Katherine Hartzenberg Aeroe
Julian Forbes
Pia Beguinot
Rowan Evans
Jaudasche Malan
Kelsey Mayhew
Sky Beveridge
Cole Goldie
Thanduxolo Mtwa
Nicky Taylor
Kelsey van Eck
Zoë van Heerden
Zoë Gadeyne
Angela Yeo
Zoë Sutton
Julia Pople
Ben Heather-Clark
Oliver Gosnell
Gadi Friedman
Eve Jerram
Dani Yang Clarke
Matteo Greyling
Tino Makodza
Maria Caldis

UNIFORM SHOP:
I have just received information from the Uniform Shop: Fleecy-tops unavailable until May – children will be allowed to wear a tracksuit top but please provide a note so that we can monitor the wearing of tracksuit tops.
Rain-jackets (Anoraks) will be available from Monday 30 March 2009.
Long-sleeve tops will be available in the first week of next term.

LOST: The following items have been lost, should you find them please hand in at the secretary’s office:
Pale blue Speedo swimming goggles belonging to Oliver Gosnell.
Camps Bay swimming cap, costume and blue goggles went missing from the school pool
belonging to Devlin Trafford.
Black Samsung cell-phone lost at Jan van Riebeeck Primary School Gala belonging to Chelsea Pope.
Lost: Red sports bag belonging to Sacha Hodgkinson. Containing swimming costume, cap, sports shorts, PE top, trainers. Last seen on Wed 18th March, and urgently needed returned. Please hand in to office or to Sacha in Grade 5W, or call Janette 072 9473511.

BALLET & CLASSICAL GREEK: Just a reminder of the Eistedfodd rehearsal this Saturday afternoon March 28 in the school hall.
Times:
15:00 – 16:00 Sweet Temptation
16:00 – 16:30 Present and Classical
16:30 – 17:00 Chinese and Waterlilly
NB: The only rehearsal on stage at the Sea Point Civic Centre is on Thursday 16 April – compulsory.
Details of times were given out yesterday.
Thank you, June and Lisl Gruneberg.

ADULT ART CLASSES: I will be offering two courses next term: The first is a seven week water-colour course in which we will explore colour and water-colour techniques through process art. The second is a seven-week, colour-energy course. In this course we explore colour-mixing, acrylic painting techniques and the effect of colour generally and on the individual. For further details please contact : Kerith Gibbs 0844417322

PROVISIONAL DATES TO DIARISE:

DATES TO DIARISE – 1st TERM 2009 and 2nd TERM 2009
1ST TERM DATES

Fri, 27
Grade 7’s return from camp.
Tues, 31
Inter-house General Knowledge Quiz

April 2009
Wed, 1
Reports issued to Parents
Fri, 3
1st Term ends at 11:00

2ND TERM 2009 DATES

April 2009
Wed, 15
2nd Term begins.
Thurs, 16
Parent / Teacher Meeting
Interactive whiteboard (Smartboard) demonstration at 18:00.
Mon, 20
Read-a-thon Week
Thurs, 23
World Book Day
Fri, 24
Grade 3 Cake Sale
Mon, 27
Public Holiday – Freedom Day
May 2009
Fri, 1
Public Holiday – Workers’ Day

Proudly Camps Bay Primary

S. P. COLLIER
PRINCIPAL

S E L L I N G B E E

BLINKWATER SELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATION: Spacious self-catering accommodation with breath-taking views available until 20 December 2009 at R5000 per month. Suitable for a quiet single person. For more information please visit www.capestay.co.za/blinkwater/ or call Barry on 083 297 3863.

MATHS MAGICIANS: Let us help your child discover the magic in Maths! Unique new Maths tutoring service for Atlantic Seaboard learners. Tutors come to you. Half hour “Back to Basics lessons (+ - x /), or 1 hour extra Maths lessons. 10% discount until end of March! Contact Bianca on 083 381 8079 or email biancahd@telkomsa.net or visit http://www.mathsmagicians.synthasite.com/ for more information.

PHOTOGRAPHER: Photographer available for social or corporate functions, weddings and special birthdays! Please call Barry on 021 438 9177 or 083 297 3863 or visit http://www.barrypix.com/ for more information.

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

WANTED: I am looking to buy a pre-owned Djembe and breadmaking machine. Please contact Jannie at 082 882 0161.

WSKF KARATE AT THE CAMPS BAY BOWLING CLUB: Karate for girls and boys offered at the Camps Bay Bowling Club (next to the library) by the World Shotokan Karate-do Federation. Tue and Thu 16:45 – 17:30. Please contact Sensei Allan States on 083 309 1202 for details. Visit our extensive website at http://www.wskfsa.co.za/. Karate improves fitness, flexibility, speed, reaction, discipline, mental skills, coordination, balance, spatial awareness, motor skills, muscle tone and is FUN!

FOR SALE: Cockatiels-hand reared by pensioner needing some support! Make beautiful pets and have been lovingly tamed. Call 021-6714934

Last week of Term 1

2009-03-26T11:34:00.000-07:00

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Dear Parent(s) / Guardian(s)

What a hectic term it has been! I cannot believe that term 1 is drawing to a close and that I have already been at Camps Bay Primary for a term. It has been an exciting challenge as well as a steep learning curve. I would like to thank all the teachers, administrative staff and you the parents for the support and positive energy that you have provided in assisting me with my transition from the high school to the primary school. I can honestly say that Camps Bay Primary is a great school with 288 delightful and special young people.

I will be away from school next week Thursday and Friday 2 – 3 March 2009, as I am taking my mother on a holiday to Israel for 12 days, returning to South Africa on Tuesday 14 April, the day before school starts next term. It is a trip I had already planned last year prior to my appointment at Camps Bay Primary. In effect, I will be away for the last two days of the term and Mrs Liesel Visagie will be the Acting Principal in my absence.

GRADE 7 CAMP: The Grade 7s are away on the camp at Wortelgat, near Stanford this week. I will be visiting the Grade 7s on camp on Thursday, 26 March 2009. I teach Social Sciences to both of the Grade 7 classes. The Grade 7s have proven to be a wonderful class and have shown good leadership qualities as learner leaders and I look forward to interacting with them in a more informal setting on the camp.

TERM 1 REPORTS:
As stated in the previous newsletter, we are in the busy process of collating marks and comments in preparation for the term 1 reports. The term 1 reports will be issued on Wednesday 1 April from 14h30 onwards. Reports must be collected by a parent – please note that reports will not be handed to a child to take home.

The Parent-Teacher meeting/interviews to discuss your child’s report and progress will be at the start of next term on Thursday afternoon 16 April from 14h30 to 18h00. We have arranged an Interactive Whiteboard (Smartboard) demonstration at 18h00 on Thursday 16 April at Camps Bay Primary in the hall – please diarise this date and make sure you attend to see the marvels of the Smartboard!

END OF TERM 1: CLOSING TIME - 11h00
The last day of term 1, Friday 3 April, will end with an Assembly at 10h00 and school will close at 11h00 – please organise to collect your child at 11h00.

SWIMMING TEAM DOES IT AGAIN!
Camps Bay Primary Swimming Team competed in a relay gala at Jan van Riebeeck last week Friday 27, March 2009. The following primary schools participated in the gala, namely, Llandudno, Kronendal, Jan van Riebeeck, the Deutsche Schule and Reddam. Camps Bay Primary again won the gala – well done, Swimming Team!

EXTRA-MURAL INFORMATION:
SCHOOL EXTRA-MURALS: Please note that all school extra-murals come to an end on Friday 27, March 2009 unless otherwise stated by the individual extra-mural provider.

SKIPPING DEMONSTRATION: We were enthralled with an exhilarating and high class skipping demonstration in the Assembly last week, Friday 20 March, by athletes from the South African Gymnastics Federation. Pupils were given the opportunity to participate in the Assembly as well as at break-time. Did your child tell you about this demonstration? The motivation is to involve children in ‘skipping’ to keep fit and even to introduce ‘skipping’ as an extra-mural. Photographs of the demonstration and more particularly participation by the children is on their website at web address: http://www.maxcast.com/gordonsgymnastics

CHAMELEON COLLECTIVE THEATRE COMPANY: We were entertained by the Chameleon Collective Theatre Company to an entertaining drama production of an African tale entitled ‘The Elephant and the Chameleon’ on Wednesday 25 March, which was thoroughly enjoyed by the junior grades.

EASTER EGG DRIVE: Thank you to all of you who have already donated Easter Eggs! We only have one week left to collect the eggs and we still need a lot more. Please drop off your donations at the office. All three Camps Bay Schools will be collecting Easter eggs and handing them over to James House in Hout Bay, St Paul’s Primary School and Sea Point Place during the last two days of this term. Camps Bay Primary has specifically selected Sea Point Place as an opportunity for the ‘young to give back to the old’. Please help us, as a Camps Bay Schools campus, to make a difference in the lives of others less fortunate than ourselves.

LIBRARY: All library books need to be returned to the library on Monday 30 March 2009. Books do not go on holiday!

LIBRARY WORKING HOUR: Thank you to all the Moms who kindly volunteered to assist in the Library. Please take note we will be hosting a “Library working hour” directly after assembly this Friday, 27 March 2009 at approximately 9am.

ICE LOLLIES: Ice-lollies will be on sale at a cost of R2 at break tomorrow in aid of the Grade 7 Farewell.

WELL DONE: To Jessica Way who won a Waltons hamper in the Free-4-all competition! J

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

Carmen Howell
Laylaah Abrahams
Jemma Cook
Katherine Hartzenberg Aeroe
Julian Forbes
Pia Beguinot
Rowan Evans
Jaudasche Malan
Kelsey Mayhew
Sky Beveridge
Cole Goldie
Thanduxolo Mtwa
Nicky Taylor
Kelsey van Eck
Zoë van Heerden
Zoë Gadeyne
Angela Yeo
Zoë Sutton
Julia Pople
Ben Heather-Clark
Oliver Gosnell
Gadi Friedman
Eve Jerram
Dani Yang Clarke
Matteo Greyling
Tino Makodza
Maria Caldis

UNIFORM SHOP:
I have just received information from the Uniform Shop:
Fleecy-tops unavailable until May – children will be allowed to wear a tracksuit top but please provide a note so that we can monitor the wearing of tracksuit tops.
Rain-jackets (Anoraks) will be available from Monday 30 March 2009.
Long-sleeve tops will be available in the first week of next term.

LOST: The following items have been lost, should you find them please hand in at the secretary’s office:
Pale blue Speedo swimming goggles belonging to Oliver Gosnell.
amps Bay swimming cap, costume and blue goggles went missing from the school pool
belonging to Devlin Trafford.
Black Samsung cell-phone lost at Jan van Riebeeck Primary School Gala belonging to Chelsea Pope.
Lost: Red sports bag belonging to Sacha Hodgkinson. Containing swimming costume, cap, sports shorts, PE top, trainers. Last seen on Wed 18th March, and urgently needed returned. Please hand in to office or to Sacha in Grade 5W, or call Janette 072 9473511.

BALLET & CLASSICAL GREEK: Just a reminder of the Eistedfodd rehearsal this Saturday afternoon March 28 in the school hall.
Times:
15:00 – 16:00 Sweet Temptation
16:00 – 16:30 Present and Classical
16:30 – 17:00 Chinese and Waterlilly
NB: The only rehearsal on stage at the Sea Point Civic Centre is on Thursday 16 April – compulsory. Details of times were given out yesterday.
Thank you, June and Lisl Gruneberg.

ADULT ART CLASSES: I will be offering two courses next term: The first is a seven week water-colour course in which we will explore colour and water-colour techniques through process art. The second is a seven-week, colour-energy course. In this course we explore colour-mixing, acrylic painting techniques and the effect of colour generally and on the individual. For further details please contact : Kerith Gibbs 0844417322

PROVISIONAL DATES TO DIARISE:

DATES TO DIARISE – 1st TERM 2009 and 2nd TERM 2009
1ST TERM DATES
Fri, 27
Grade 7’s return from camp.
Tues, 31
Inter-house General
Knowledge Quiz

April 2009
Wed, 1
Reports issued to Parents
Fri, 3
1st Term ends at 11:00

2ND TERM 2009 DATES

April 2009
Wed, 15
2nd Term begins.
Thurs, 16
Parent / Teacher Meeting
Interactive whiteboard (Smartboard) demonstration at 18:00
Mon, 20
Read-a-thon Week
Thurs, 23 - World Book Day
Fri, 24 - Grade 3 Cake Sale
Mon, 27 - Public Holiday – Freedom Day

May 2009
Fri, 1
Public Holiday – Workers’ Day

Proudly Camps Bay Primary

S. P. COLLIER
PRINCIPAL

S E L L I N G B E E

BLINKWATER SELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATION: Spacious self-catering accommodation with breath-taking views available until 20 December 2009 at R5000 per month. Suitable for a quiet single person. For more information please visit www.capestay.co.za/blinkwater/ or call Barry on 083 297 3863.

MATHS MAGICIANS: Let us help your child discover the magic in Maths! Unique new Maths tutoring service for Atlantic Seaboard learners. Tutors come to you. Half hour “Back to Basics lessons (+ - x /), or 1 hour extra Maths lessons. 10% discount until end of March! Contact Bianca on 083 381 8079 or email biancahd@telkomsa.net or visit www.mathsmagicians.synthasite.com for more information.

PHOTOGRAPHER: Photographer available for social or corporate functions, weddings and special birthdays! Please call Barry on 021 438 9177 or 083 297 3863 or visit www.barrypix.com for more information.

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

WANTED: I am looking to buy a pre-owned Djembe and breadmaking machine. Please contact Jannie at 082 882 0161.

WSKF KARATE AT THE CAMPS BAY BOWLING CLUB: Karate for girls and boys offered at the Camps Bay Bowling Club (next to the library) by the World Shotokan Karate-do Federation. Tue and Thu 16:45 – 17:30. Please contact Sensei Allan States on 083 309 1202 for details. Visit our extensive website at http://www.wskfsa.co.za/. Karate improves fitness, flexibility, speed, reaction, discipline, mental skills, coordination, balance, spatial awareness, motor skills, muscle tone and is FUN!

FOR SALE: Cockatiels-hand reared by pensioner needing some support! Make beautiful pets and have been lovingly tamed. Call 021-6714934

Reports

2009-03-19T11:23:00.000-07:00

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Dear Parent(s) / Guardian(s)

I hope you found the time to read the research article on parenting by Patrick F. Bassett (president of National Association of Independent Schools in the USA) in last week’s newsletter. If you did you should be familiar with concepts of ‘under-parenting’, ‘over-parenting’ – ‘helicopter mode’ etc. Included with this newsletter is part two of the article for your bed-time reading pleasure! Part two of the article focuses on two aspects. Firstly, Bassett encourages parents to read to and with their children. I must commend Camps Bay Primary on the wonderful reading culture which they have inculcated at the school. As a newcomer who teaches both grade 7 classes for Social Sciences, I am amazed at how many pupils read. As soon as the lesson gets boring I notice children get out ‘thick’ novels and they cannot wait to read their books, even under the table. This is amazing and I must commend Mrs Olivier (the librarian), teachers and parents – the primary school pupils are far ‘bigger’ readers than the high school pupils! This reading culture at the school is an area we must preserve and build on. The second aspect focuses on encouraging your child to be ‘good’ and success and happiness will follow. Read further the enclosed article at your leisure.

STAFF NEWS:
We welcomed back Mrs Judith Nott who will be mentoring some of the new teachers until the end of the term. Wedding bells are ringing at Camps Bay Primary this Easter! Ms Tina van Hoof will be getting married on 4 April 2009 and will be away from school at the end of this term as well as at the start of next term. Rumour has it that she will be away in Thailand. Fortunately, the experienced Mrs Judith Nott will be taking Ms van Hoof’s Grade 3 class in her absence. Ms Gina Sobey is also getting married, during the holidays, and she will be away for the first two weeks of next term. Ms Sobey is still unsure to where she will be whisked away on her honeymoon! Ms Hayley Africa, a qualified intermediate teacher, has been appointed to replace Ms Sobey in her absence. On behalf of the Camps Bay ‘family’ we would like to wish both ladies a wonderful day and many happy years ahead.

TERM 1 REPORTS:
The teachers are at present frantically completing assessments, marks and comments in preparation for the term 1 reports. The term 1 reports will be issued on Wednesday 1 April from 14h30 onwards. Reports must be collected by a parent – please note that reports will not be handed to a child to take home.

The Parent-Teacher meeting/interviews to discuss your child’s report and progress will be at the start of next term on Thursday afternoon 16 April from 14h30 to 18h00. We have arranged an Interactive Whiteboard demonstration at 18h00 on Thursday 16 April at Camps Bay Primary in the hall – please diarise this date and also make sure you attend to see the marvels of the Smartboard!

NOTES4NOTES: We were treated to an exceptional and phenomenal classical performance by the accomplished and world renowned guitarist, James Grace, on Wednesday evening in our own school hall! Thanks to the parents that attended the evening and a special thanks to Ms Caroline Attwell and Ms Debbie Ferreira as well as the Notes4Notes committee of Moms, Anneke Bright, Lisette Forsythe and Katherine Boraine who organised this special evening.

GRADE 7 CAMP:
The Grade 7s are all very excited as they will be on camp next week at Wortelgat, near Stanford. They will be accompanied by Mrs Visagie, Mrs Hamber and Ms Attwell. I am also planning to attend the camp for a night. We wish them well and hope they have a fantastic and exciting time away.

ASSEMBLY FRIDAY 20 MARCH:
Assembly this week will include a short presentation on Human Right’s Day which is the public holiday on 21 March 2009. Included in the Assembly will also be an exciting Skipping demonstration by an outside organisation. Please attend if you can.

GRADE 4s CUP-CAKE FUNDRAISER:
Kelsey, Julia, Katya, Carmen and Meghan will again be selling cup-cakes at breaks on Thursday to raise funds for the Chaeli Campaign to enable the purchase of a wheelchair for a disabled child. (see previous newsletter for details). Last week’s cup-cake sale was a bumper sale with the cup-cakes sold out during first break. Thank you to Mr Phoplanker (father of Fuzail in Grade 3) who has kindly agreed to donate muffins for sale to assist the girls with their fundraiser. Thank you, Mr Phoplanker for your kind gesture.

A ‘BIG’ THANK-YOU
On behalf of the Camps Bay ‘family’, and particularly the pupils, I would like to say THANK YOU to Isabella and Samuel Hulme as well as Matteo Greyling, ably assisted by Mr Alten Hulme, for the fantastic footbridge which they built on the pathway up to the Symmonds Field. We all owe you a ‘big’ thanks! Please see the photograph at the end of the newsletter of Isabella, Samuel and Matteo on the footbridge.

EASTER EGG DRIVE: Commencing on Monday 23 March we will give you the opportunity to donate Easter eggs which will be distributed amongst needy organisations. All three Camps Bay Schools will be collecting Easter eggs and handing them over to James House in Hout Bay, Nazareth House, St Paul’s Primary School and Sea Point Place during the last two days of this term. Camps Bay Primary has specifically selected Sea Point Place as an opportunity for the ‘young to give back to the old’. Please help us, as a Camps Bay Schools campus, to make a difference in the lives of others less fortunate than ourselves.

ICE LOLLIES: Ice-lollies will be on sale at a cost of R2 at break tomorrow in aid of the Grade 7 Farewell.

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

Eden Assad Ines Desportes Alexandra Phillips Jonathan Scott
Demitra Caldis Kaliya Arumugam Laylah Sujee Joshua van der Schenk
Cheyenne Rhoda Dohné Mento Jarred Lombard

RECYCLING NEWS: We have won 5th prize of R100 in Category 1 in the February 2009 Collect-a-Can Competition. Thank you to all of you who brought in cans!

EXTRA-MURAL INFORMATION:
SCHOOL EXTRA-MURALS: Please note that all school extra-murals come to an end on Friday 27 March 2009 unless otherwise stated by the individual extra-mural provider.

DRAMA CLUB: Drama Club ends this term on Tuesday 24 March 2009, parents of pupils in the club are most welcome to come along and watch the final class, to see what we have been doing this term. We will more than likely convene in a shady spot outside. The first class of Drama Club in the second term begins on the 28 April, the cost is R300 and pupils are reminded to pay promptly within the first two weeks of starting.

STEELBAND: Please note that Steelband returns to the normal time of 1pm as of this Friday 20 March 2009.

PTA NEWS: The PTA would like to thank all the parents that assisted in making the “eats” sale at the Swimming Gala such a great success!

LOST: The following items have been lost, should you find them please hand in at the secretary’s office:

Nicol Black’s blue and white striped swimming towel.

A cricket bat was lost at the Camps Bay Prep picnic 2 weeks ago, belonging to Alexander Dickie. A group of children were playing with it and we think perhaps someone took it home by mistake. It is a Slazenger bat with a black handle...and it has his name on it (albeit faded). Please hand into the office if found.

LIFT WANTED: We live in Vredehoek across the road from Deer Park. We are looking to form a lift club or a lift home in the afternoons from Camps Bay Primary. Will pay for this service. Please contact Francois 083 448 1627 or Sonia 083 390 9885.

PROVISIONAL DATES TO DIARISE:

DATES TO DIARISE – 1st TERM 2009 and 2nd TERM 2009
1ST TERM DATES
MARCH 2009
Tues, 24 - Grade 7’s go to camp.
Fri, 27 - Grade 7’s return from camp.
Fri, 27 - Parent (Adult) Social
Tues, 31 - Inter-house General Knowledge Quiz

APRIL 2009
Wed, 1 - Reports issued to Parents
Fri, 3 - 1st Term ends at 11:00

2ND TERM 2009 DATES
APRIL 2009
Wed, 15 - 2nd Term begins.
Thurs, 16 - Parent / Teacher Meeting
Mon, 20 - Read-a-thon Week
Thurs, 23 - World Book Day
Fri, 24 - Grade 3 Cake Sale
Mon, 27 - Public Holiday – Freedom Day

MAY 2009
Fri, 1 - Public Holiday – Workers’ Day

Proudly Camps Bay Primary

S. P. COLLIER
PRINCIPAL

S E L L I N G B E E

BLINKWATER SELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATION: Spacious self-catering accommodation with breath-taking views available until 20 December 2009 at R5000 per month. Suitable for a quiet single person. For more information please visit www.capestay.co.za/blinkwater/ or call Barry on 083 297 3863.

MATHS MAGICIANS: Let us help your child discover the magic in Maths! Unique new Maths tutoring service for Atlantic Seaboard learners. Tutors come to you. Half hour “Back to Basics lessons (+ - x /), or 1 hour extra Maths lessons. 10% discount until end of March! Contact Bianca on 083 381 8079 or email biancahd@telkomsa.net or visit www.mathsmagicians.synthasite.com for more information.

PHOTOGRAPHER: Photographer available for social or corporate functions, weddings and special birthdays! Please call Barry on 021 438 9177 or 083 297 3863 or visit www.barrypix.com for more information.

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

WANTED: I am looking to buy a pre-owned Djembe and breadmaking machine. Please contact Jannie at 082 882 0161.

WSKF KARATE AT THE CAMPS BAY BOWLING CLUB: Karate for girls and boys offered at the Camps Bay Bowling Club (next to the library) by the World Shotokan Karate-do Federation. Tue and Thu 16:45 – 17:30. Please contact Sensei Allan States on 083 309 1202 for details. Visit our extensive website at http://www.wskfsa.co.za/. Karate improves fitness, flexibility, speed, reaction, discipline, mental skills, coordination, balance, spatial awareness, motor skills, muscle tone and is FUN!

ACCOMMODATION WANTED: Our lovely Zimbabwean maid is looking for a maids’ room for herself and her husband in Camps Bay or Hout Bay. Her husband works as a mechanic in Cape Town full time during the week. They currently rent a shack for R300 in the Hout Bay Township but the shack owner is returning from Jhb shortly and wants to move back in. She is willing to work one day a week in return for accommodation or can pay rent similar to what they are currently paying. She is very reliable, honest and trustworthy, and I can highly recommend her as someone who deserves help. If anyone has a maid’s room with a bathroom available please get in touch with me. Janette 072 9473511.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE
RECEPTIONIST/SECRETARY for Professional Recruitment Company in Gardens. Lovely small team of people. Need to be extremely computer literate and interested in developing in this field. Also need to be organised, energetic and have excellent people skills. See our website wwww.debron.co.za

WORK FROM YOUR HOME: Assist busy Industrial Psychology practice based in Camps Bay with all admin/secretarial/back up tasks and some personal stuff. Need to have own work station, access to internet and be available to schedule appointments telephonically and by email. I need someone to organise us, handle our professional clients but be firm and nice about it!! This is a position that is NOT full time but needs you around at the end of a telephone and pc fairly consistently. Nice challenge and development opportunity!

For both positions call Debbie on 021-4382456/0824539105 or email me on debbie@atkinsfurnell.co.za

FOR SALE: Cockatiels-hand reared by pensioner needing some support! Make beautiful pets and have been lovingly tamed. Call 021-6714934

Article: Part 2
When Parents and Schools Align (Patrick F. Bassett, Winter 2009)Patrick F. Bassett is president of NAIS (National Association of Independent Schools) in the USA.

To prepare children for school, parents should read with them often. The research is clear: students from family environments where books and newspapers and other publications are part of daily life - where kids regularly see parents reading and engaging in discussions on what they read- end up as the most verbally-accomplished students. And this "left-brained" academic skill is the key to success in school and college. It doesn't matter what kids read, so long as they read and develop an interest in story and narrative. As psychologist Michael Thompson has pointed out, if a boy is excited by Captain Underpants, let him read Captain Underpants. That said, as a student of popular culture, I'm an advocate of reading The Brothers Grimm Fairy Tales to young children, and, when they are able, having them read the tales to their parents as "bedtime stories." These narratives, originally from the oral tradition, speak powerfully to children and help them in their imaginative lives as they navigate the challenging and sometimes scary path to adulthood.

As children mature in middle school and secondary school, I'm an advocate of parents reading with their children the "rite of passage" novels that schools tend to assign at those stages. To name a few - The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn or To Kill a Mockingbird (to understand injustice); Funny in Farsi or Typical American (to understand the similarities and differences of growing up in other cultures); and Catcher in the Rye (to understand some of the fears about entering the adult world).

Yes, play games (sports and Wii games); go to cultural events and sporting events together; watch (and critique) TV shows together; but, most importantly, limit TV to an hour per evening during the week and two hours per day during the weekend, so kids and adults can make time to read. Nothing else you invest in later (SAT-prep courses, private tutors, summer school enrichment) can return as much as a little investment sooner by nurturing the reading habit in your child. Focus on helping your child to be "good." Happiness will follow.

The sociologist Anthony Campolo notes that, in Japan, when he asks parents about their aspirations for their child, mothers say, "I want my child to be... successful." While this is a universal parental aspiration, the preoccupation with success in Japanese culture has had serious deleterious consequences for the well-being of some adolescents, namely an unrelentingly stressful experience in school and a high suicide rate among adolescents (14.1 per 100,000 in 2006, the most recent data available). In America, when asked the same question, mothers respond, "I want my child to be... happy."

In American culture, the preoccupation with happiness has had serious consequences of its own, and it may explain the growing need among youth for constant approval and gratification, the growing incapacity to transcend id-driven pleasures for ego-necessary tasks, and the alarming devolution into hedonistic excess. When parents keep saying and signalling, "I just want you to be happy," they send dangerous signals and set unrealistic expectations that life is supposed to be one continuous rush towards Nirvana, located somewhere between Bliss Street and Ecstasy Avenue. Campolo's observation is that children are better served if their parents completed the sentence by saying, "I want my child to be... good." By "good," he means "virtuous," since the research shows that the pursuit of success or happiness leads to neither, but young people who seek to be good end up, disproportionately, to be both successful and happy. The corroboration of Campolo's point about the "goodness effect" is in the research by Douglas Heath in his books Schools of Hope and Lives of Hope, both of which are based on his study of independent school students and graduates. His conclusion is that a combination of three factors - psychological balance, "androgyny" (by which he means honoring both our masculine and feminine sides), and virtue - track with the most successful (and, yes, happy) people.

Tony Jarvis, the legendary head of Roxbury Latin School (Massachusetts), would tell parents (often MIT and Harvard professors) of prospective students that there were only two things the all-boys school could promise:"That your son will be known and that he will be loved." In the end, that's all a parent should wish for, since, when schools deliver on that promise and parents support and partner with the school, everything else tends to fall into place for the kids. Encourage your child's school to be experimental and innovative. Schools, especially those steeped in tradition, face huge resistance from their faculty and parents to change, since the natural conservative nature of education (with teachers preferring to stick with "what's worked in the past" and parents thinking school should look and feel like whatever they experienced decades ago) militates against experimentation and innovation.
Basically, teachers want some other teacher to experiment first, and parents want some other kids to have the experimental teacher - until it's obvious that the experiment works or doesn't work. Trust me, if, as a parent, you ever have a choice, choose the teacher who wants to experiment. Your child will benefit from the excitement of being part of a change dynamic, regardless the outcome of the experiment. The picture is starting to emerge about what "schools of the future" will look like, so if your school is moving in one or more of these directions, be a supporter, not a critic.

Schools of the future will toss out textbooks (which are dated as soon as they are published) and use the news as the context for posing questions related to real-world problems that require students to use a variety of academic and problem-solving skills. What math, science, and political science knowledge do we need in order to figure out why that bridge collapsed in the Twin Cities, and how vulnerable bridges are in our locale?

What economics and social studies knowledge do we need in order to understand the current global economic meltdown? What religion and history knowledge do we need in order to understand the conflicts in the Middle East or Darfur? What web-based resources and digital tools can we access to answer these questions? In and out of school, students will work in teams in a digital environment that fosters collaboration - and their "grade" will include components for individual and teamwork.

Content publishers will create virtual environments for simulation of real-world challenges, including an open-source "marketplace of ideas" for wikis (what Wikinomics calls an "ideagora") that begin to collect the best solutions. Kids will continue to have face-to-face interactions, however, and not just virtual ones. The opportunity to meet one another in the same physical space will continue to be important for learning. "High touch" will continue to be just as important as "high tech."

Once again, teaching and learning will become intergenerational - involving students, parents, and grandparents, as well as others from all three generations - and not just transactional exchanges between a teacher and a student. Learning in the context of family and community and historical traditions (religious and cultural) will be restored as central to effective education and the well-being of communities. Yogi Berra tells us, "It's tough to make predictions, especially about the future." It's also tough to predict how kids will turn out, but parents who prepare the path by following the admonitions above will grease the skids.

Inter-schools Gala

2009-03-12T00:14:00.000-07:00

Dear Parent(s) / Guardian(s)

A wonderful thing happened to me at school this week. Five delightful girls in Grade 4 approached me and wanted to chat to me in my office. My first thought was ‘oh dear’ – another incident on the playground, however, the girls informed me that they wanted to raise funds for a young girl who has ‘muscle disposure’ (muscular dystrophy). The girl’s name is Chaeli and she is a disabled teenager who raises funds for other disabled children to acquire hearing aids, wheelchairs and other equipment. I claimed ‘what a wonderful idea girls, but how are you planning to raise funds’? The girls replied in unison that they would like to sell cup-cakes at breaks. I was blown way by the initiative shown by these Grade 4 girls. ‘Now that’s the Camps Bay way’! The five grade 4 girls, namely, Kelsey Mayhew, Julia Landstedt, Katya Allen, Carmen and Meghan Howell, will be selling cup-cakes from the kitchen every Thursday at both breaks until the end of the term. Please support this wonderful initiative shown by this group of grade 4s. Good luck, girls.
(The young 14 year old girl who they would like to assist is a member of the Chaeli Campaign whose maxim is Administered by Adults – Powered by Kids. The aim of the campaign is to change the life of one differently abled child at a time in a significant way)

Enclosed with this newsletter is an article on research on parenting and the schooling of children. It was forwarded to me by two parents and makes for interesting reading. I have included the first part in this newsletter and will include the second part in next week’s newsletter. Please read it as it makes for fascinating reading. The article is entitled: ‘When Parents and Schools Align’ by Patrick F. Bassett who is the President of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in the USA.
Last week Friday, Camps Bay Primary hosted an Inter-schools relay gala in our pool on an intensely hot afternoon! We competed against all the neighbouring schools, namely, Llandudno, Sea Point, the German School, Weizmann and Jan van Riebeeck. Congratulations to the Camps Bay Primary Swimming team which won the gala. We are very proud of you, swimmers. Thank you to all the PTA Moms who organised the pizzas, cool drinks and other items on sale.

PHOTOGRAPHY FOR SCHOOL MAGAZINES / WEBSITE / MARKETING MATERIAL: Together with this newsletter each child would have received a letter apropos photographs for the School Magazine / Website or marketing material. Please complete the reply slip and send it back to your child‘s class teacher, if applicable.

GRADE 7 SOCIAL: It is our final get together as parents at this school for our grade 7s.
Lets all meet at GLEN BEACH! When: Friday 13 March Time: 5.30 - 9.00 p.m. Bring:- picnic candles, ball games, guitars for a sing-a-long, boogie boards. For any queries or to check if the event is going ahead should the weather be poor, please contact one of us to find out alternative arrangements. Marianthi Dickie 082 658 5542, Deneal Ball 0833001216, Linda Ransome 0824123048, Marianne Engvall 0722812494

NOTES4NOTES FIRST CONCERT: Diarise our first concert for the year that is planned to take place on Wednesday 18 March 2009 in the hall. Renowned classical Latin and Flamenco guitar player, James Grace, will be performing. Enjoy an evening of music while supporting our music fund. Pies, ice-cream and drinks will be on sale! This is a real family evening – book a table through Debbie at the office. Ticket prices: Adults R40 each and Children R10.

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

Sasha Meek
Sive Tuku
Emilio Wettlaufer
Siphumle Mvandaba
Carmen Howell
Mia Neethling
Devon Massey
Alice Piller
Jarryd Londt
Jessica Page
Kai Millar

STEEL BAND: Please note that Steelband practice will take place from 12H15 until 13h30 this Friday 13 March due to sporting events. Thank you.

SPORT:
JUDO: In the Western Province Judo Open Championships, Aphiwe Tonisi and Ryan Coetzee were placed first and second in their age and weight groups respectively. They have been selected for the Western Province Judo Squad. The final trials will take place on 16 May 2009 and if they finish in the top 3 again they will be awarded Western Province colours. Well done! We are very proud of both of you, boys.

SUPERVISED HOMEWORK CLASSES: There are still 6 openings left in the supervised homework class. The cost of this class is R200 per month and it is available from Mondays to Thursdays from the end of the school day until 16h30. Please call Mrs Karakondis on 021 438 8091 or 083 568 7217.

THANK YOU: We would like to express a sincere thank you to ‘The Clay Oven’ management and staff for their continuous support of our school. They have very kindly provided ‘yummy’ pizzas at all our sporting events at a reduced cost with friendly and efficient service!

LOST: The following item has been lost should you find it please hand it in at the secretary’s office:
Nicol Black’s blue and white striped swimming towel.

FAMILY FUN PICNIC: Taking place at Camps Bay High School this Saturday 14 March 2009. Picnic hampers for 2 available at a cost of R175 a hamper (first 40 sold will include a free bottle of wine). Kids burgers will be on sale at a cost of R25 supplied by Ardi’s. There will be music, live bands, jumping castle, waterslide and fun stalls!! Please contact Lynette on 021 438 3029 or Sandi on 021 790 7531 or email: sandi@houtbay.com for more information. Entrance fee: Adults R20, Scholars R10 only applicable if not buying Picnic Hampers or Hamburgers from the High School.

“THE ROCKERFELLAS”: Including Dads from both the Prep and our Primary school are playing in a concert in Jurgens Park in Tamboerskloof on Sunday 15 March 2009. The event starts from 13:00 and is free of charge. Bring a blanket, food, drinks, family and friends! Jurgens Parks is situated in the corner of Buitengracht Road and Burnside (opposite Rafiki’s).

PROVISIONAL DATES TO DIARISE:

DATES TO DIARISE – 1st TERM 2009
March 2009
Fri, 13 - Grade 7 Social
Sat, 14 - Family Fun Picnic at Camps Bay High School 16h00 – 20h00
Tues, 17 - General Knowledge Round 1
Wed, 18 - Notes4Notes Concert
Tues, 24 - Grade 7’s go to camp.
Fri, 27 - Grade 7’s return from camp.
Fri, 27 - Parent (Adult) Social
Tues, 31 - Inter-house General Knowledge Quiz
April 2009
Wed, 1 -Reports issued to Parents
Fri, 3 - 1st Term ends at 11:00
Wed, 15 - 2nd Term begins.

Proudly Camps Bay Primary

S. P. COLLIER
PRINCIPAL

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MATHS MAGICIANS: Let us help your child discover the magic in Maths! Unique new Maths tutoring service for Atlantic Seaboard learners. Tutors come to you. Half hour “Back to Basics lessons (+ - x /), or 1 hour extra Maths lessons. 10% discount until end of March! Contact Bianca on 083 381 8079 or email biancahd@telkomsa.net or visit http://www.mathsmagicians.synthasite.com/ for more information.

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PHOTOGRAPHER: Photographer available for social or corporate functions, weddings and special birthdays! Please call Barry on 021 438 9177 or 083 297 3863 or visit http://www.barrypix.com/ for more information.

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Article: Part 1
When Parents and Schools Align (Patrick F. Bassett, Winter 2009)Patrick F. Bassett is president of NAIS (National Association of Independent Schools) in the USA.

To educate children and adolescents, good schools know that they must also spend time educating parents. When parents are not on the same page with educators, kids move through the chiaroscuro of misaligned home and school life, receiving conflicting messages rather than similarly focused ones from both sides. Accordingly, I'd like to share some observations that parents and educators can contemplate together. In choosing a school, parents should place high value on their child's peers. When considering the quality of "better schools," too many parents miss one of the most essential drivers of student and school achievement: the peer group and kid culture at a school.

While elementary school-age children continue to identify with the values of their family and the example of their parents, by middle school the psychological separation from parents begins. In other words, by middle school, parents' influence on their children begins to wane in proportion to the influence of peers. Thus, the quality of one's peer group is critical to healthy and successful development. Fortunately, there's a "test" one can apply to peer groups: the cafeteria test. At the schools you are considering for your child, observe not only classes but also the cafeteria, using what Malcolm Gladwell calls your "blink reaction" to the various groups and cliques you find there. Do you see a group of kids with which your child would feel comfortable? Do you see groups that you'd like your child to avoid? How do students speak to and treat one another? How do they interact with adults? Ultimately, you want to choose a school where the groupings are few but healthy, where it's cool to be "smart," where the athletes also participate in the arts and artists in sports, where everyone strives to perform academically.

Too little parenting is selfish and irresponsible; too much parenting is unhealthy. Novelist James Baldwin once observed that, "Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they have never failed to imitate them." Independent school leaders and veteran teachers constantly remind new teachers and staff members that the educator's job is to model the values they wish their students to display. This works well when the values of teachers and parents match up, but it's a problem when the parents' and school's values conflict. Too often, we see one of two extremes with parents: either a lack of responsible parenting ("under-parenting") or zealous hovering and controlling parenting ("over-parenting").

Under-parenting occurs when parents are afraid to establish boundaries for their children, or when love and approval are conditional, even conspiratorial. A parent once told me about "The Deal" his kids said prevailed at their upper school: Dad says in so many words and gestures, "As long as you perform well academically and athletically, I won't scrutinize too carefully what you are doing on the weekends." But it is exactly their children's behavior on weekends, and weeknights, that parents should scrutinize, since this is when most trouble happens. A wiser "deal" to strike: "I'll trust you to do your homework, to show up for your activities, and to stick to rules. But if you break the rules and violate the trust, then we go back to not trusting you for a time and supervising you more closely." And, by the way, the more your child is involved in salubrious activities - sports, arts, student government, etc. - the less direct parenting you need to do. Contrary to admonitions by some cultural observers, don't worry about your teenager's "over-packed" schedule; be thankful for it - since those activities tend to self-organize a child's time and interest. And in all these activities, your school's coaches and advisors are parenting allies offering your children healthy adult role models.

Over-parenting occurs when parents adopt the "helicopter" mode: hovering over their child incessantly and swooping down to the rescue when the first hardship occurs. As psychologist Wendy Mogel puts it in The Blessings of a Skinned Knee it can be a blessing for, say, a child to fall off her bike - if parents encourage her to pick herself up, dust herself off, get back on the bike, and learn to ride. If constantly rescued, the child learns dependency. If encouraged to endure life's bumps and bruises and "try again" when something is hard but worthwhile, the child learns independence, courage, and determination.

In school, there's a blessing in letting children wrestle with learning without parental interference. As Stanford researcher and psychologist Carol Dweck documents in her book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, having a "growth mindset" - one that views failure as an opportunity to work harder or to consider the task at hand more deeply - is one of the greatest assets a child can have.

The most dangerous "helicopter" parents are those who want to intercede whenever their child has a setback - argue a poor grade, make excuses for an absence, or, in its worst manifestation, bring an attorney to school to fight a disciplinary action. The lessons students learn from such over-parenting is lifelong dependency: "I'm not capable of fighting my own battles or accepting the consequences for my bad behaviour, so thank God my parents will rescue me." This may be why colleges are reporting problematic parents trying to register classes for their children, why workplace employers are reporting parents trying to negotiate their children's first job contracts, and why an increasing number of parents are seeing their college-graduate adult children moving back home "to save money."

Inter-house Gala

2009-03-05T01:35:00.000-08:00

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Dear Parent(s) / Guardian(s)

We have had another excellent sporting week culminating with the Inter-house Gala on Friday. The gala was the most wonderful event and it was very impressive to see ALL the pupils swimming with such enthusiasm and excitement. The certificates and trophies for the gala will be handed out at the ‘Special Assembly’ on Friday 6 March 2009. Thank you to Mrs Hamber, Mrs Wendy Way, teachers and parents who officiated to make the gala a success. One of the highlights of the gala was the Teachers’ relay race against the House Captains – need I say who won!

On Friday 6 March from 13:30 to 16:00 Camps Bay Primary will also be hosting a Relay Gala with our neighbouring schools. Please come and support our swimmers.
Our athletes who were selected to represent Camps Bay Primary at the regional Circuit Championships also acquitted themselves well and we are very proud of them. One of our athletes, Thanduxolo Mtwa, performed exceptionally well in the Long Jump and the Hurdles events; and he has been selected to represent the school at the Western Province Trials. Well done, Moki (Thanduxolo).

This Friday 6 March 2009, the ‘Special Assembly’ will also include the handing out of the prizes for the ‘Proudly Camps Bay Primary’ Art and Writing competition. The beautiful and creative work produced by the children in all grades will be on display in the foyer outside the Hall. We have some wonderful prizes to hand out.

ACADEMIC:
As a follow-up to the previous newsletter on homework, I have instructed the teachers, particularly in the junior grades, to check homework and the signing of homework diaries in the first half hour of the day daily and to respond to parental correspondence in the diary immediately. I have also informed the teachers, particularly in grades 3, 4 and 5, to use the last half hour of the day to supervise the writing down of homework into the diaries by pupils and to ensure that all pupils write down their homework correctly. Please as a parent / guardian, could you monitor and sign your child’s homework diary daily.

GRADE 6 SOCIAL: The Grade 6 Social will take place on Clifton 4th Beach on Friday 6 March from 17h30 onwards. Please pack a picnic basket, bring your beach bats or cricket set and join us.

CULTURE:
I was absolutely astounded to see how many pupils in our school participate in Music and/or play a musical instrument in our school. Mrs Attwell provided me with the following information:
Piano: 36 pupils Recorder: 24 pupils
Violin: 6 pupils Guitar: 29 pupils
Drumming: 36 pupils Saxophone: 1 pupil
Clarinet: 3 pupils Flute: 3 pupils
Steel Drums: 24 pupils Choir: 50 to 55 pupils
The total number of pupils participating in Music is 213 pupils out of the 290 pupils in the school. 138 pupils receive individual tuition and 75 pupils participate in group items. This is quite phenomenal and a ‘Proudly Camps Bay Primary’ achievement. This is largely attributable to our Music Department – well done, Mrs Attwell and Ms Ferreira and Music pupils. Music is a wonderful extension to our academic programme and the ability to play an instrument is such a life-long skill and ‘gift’.

FURTHER SPORTS RESULTS:
Our under-U9 Cricket boys played Reddam last Tuesday 24 February 2009.
Camps Bay Primary scored 24 runs and Reddam made 12 runs. We won!
Well done to the team.

Our U13 Cricket boys played two matches last week:
The first was against Kronendal Primary and we won by 2 wickets – Ben Tilley was ‘Man of the Match’ bowling he took 4 wickets for 12 runs! Well done!

The second was against Bergvliet Primary and it was an awesome match. We needed to chase a total of 124 runs. Unfortunately we were just 40 runs shy but it was a very exciting match. Well played, team!

NOTES4NOTES FIRST CONCERT: Diarise our first concert for the year that is planned to take place on Wednesday 18 March 2009 in the hall. Renowned classical Latin and Flamenco guitar player, James Grace, will be performing. Enjoy an evening of music while supporting our music fund. Pies, ice-cream and drinks will be on sale! This is a real family evening – book a table through Debbie at the office. Ticket prices: Adults R40 each and Children R10.

STEEL BAND: Please note Steelband practices for the next two weeks will take place from 12H15 – 13h15 due to sporting events. Thank you.

SUPERVISED HOMEWORK CLASSES: There are still 6 openings left in the supervised homework class. The cost of this class is R200 per month and it is available from Mondays to Thursdays from the end of the school day until 16h30. Please call Mrs Karakondis on 021 438 8091 or 083 568 7217.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: We are looking for volunteers who are willing to paint four square courts on the playground in various areas. Please let Miss Van Hoof know if you are able to help.

LIBRARY BIRTHDAY BOOK DONATION: All children are encouraged to donate a book on their birthday. This book donation is acknowledged in assembly and recorded on the inside cover of the donated book. This is a lovely way for children to give and receive on their birthday as well as for our library to keep on getting new and exciting books for our boys and girls to read!

LOST: The following items have been lost should you find them please hand them in at the secretary’s office:
Tom Maltbie’s green lunch box and juice bottle.
Isabella Hulme’s marked short skort if found please call Mariella 072 538 9571.
Samuel Hulme’s fleece top, it’s marked and has extra elastic at the end of the sleeves if found please call Mariella on 072 538 9571.

BATHING COSTUME APPEAL: We would like to support an underprivileged school in Elsie’s River, where the children are in desperate need of swimming costumes. Wendy Way is co-ordinating this appeal and will be taking all the collected swimming costumes to this primary school. If you have any old children’s costumes available, please drop them off at the Secretary’s office. Thank you.

BALLET AND CLASSICAL GREEK: A reminder of the closing date for the Cape Town Eisteddfod entries – This Friday March 6. Enrolment forms were handed out last week. “Watching Day” in the school hall this Saturday March 7.
Times:
Gr 3 Ballet 11h30 – 12h15 Gr 4 Ballet 12h15 – 13h00 Gr 5 Ballet 13h00 – 13h45
Second hand ballet uniforms will be on sale. Anyone with clothing to sell please mark it clearly and hand in before 6 March. Thank you. June and Lisl Gruneberg

SCHOOL TERMS AND PUBLIC HOLIDAYS FOR 2010
For your information the approved school calendar for 2010 is as follows:
TERM

FIRST TERM 13 JANUARY 2010 (learners) - 26 MARCH 2010
SECOND 12 APRIL 2010 - 09 JUNE 2010
THIRD 13 JULY 2010 - 23 SEPTEMBER 2010
FOURTH - 04 OCTOBER 2010 - 10 DECEMBER 2010 (learners & educators)

Public and School Holidays in 2010:
01 January 2010 -New Year’s Day
21 March 2010 - Human Rights Day
22 March 2010 - Public Holiday
02 April 2010 - Good Friday
05 April 2010 - Family Day
26 April 2010 - School Holiday
27 April 2010 - Freedom Day
01 May 2010 - Workers' Day
16 June 2010 - Youth Day
09 August 2010 - National Women’s Day
24 September 2010 - Heritage Day
16 December 2010 - Day of Reconciliation
25 December 2010 - Christmas Day
26 December 2010 - Day of Goodwill
27 December 2010 - Public Holiday

FAMILY FUN PICNIC: Taking place at Camps Bay High School on Saturday 14 March 2009, Pre-bookings essential (by 6 March 2009). Picnic hampers for 2 available at a cost of R175 a hamper (first 40 sold will include a free bottle of wine). Kids burgers will be on sale at a cost of R25 supplied by Ardi’s. There will be music, live bands, jumping castle, waterslide and fun stalls!! Please contact Lynette on 021 438 3029 or Sandi on 021 790 7531 or email: sandi@houtbay.com for more information. Entrance fee: Adults R20, Scholars R10 only applicable if not buying Picnic Hampers or Hamburgers from the High School.

PROVISIONAL DATES TO DIARISE:
DATES TO DIARISE – 1st TERM 2009
March 2009
Thurs, 5 - Birthday – Mrs Linda Anders
Fri, 6 - Inter-Schools Gala
- Grade 6 Social
Fri, 13 - Grade 7 Social
Sat, 14 - Family Fun Picnic at Camps Bay High School 16h00 – 20h00
Tues, 17 - General Knowledge Round 1
Wed, 18 - Notes4Notes Concert
Tues, 24 - Grade 7’s go to camp.
Fri, 27 - Grade 7’s return from camp.
Fri, 27 - Parent (Adult) Social
Tues, 31 -Inter-house General Knowledge Quiz

April 2009
Wed, 1 - Reports issued to Parents
Fri, 3 - 1st Term ends at 11:00
Wed, 15 - 2nd Term begins.

Proudly Camps Bay Primary

S. P. COLLIER
PRINCIPAL

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