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23 February 2011 NEWSLETTER No. 5Calico says... Better three hours too soon than a minute too late. - Niccolo Machiavelli Dear Parents TERM 1 and 2 DIARY
SCHOOL EMAIL ADDRESSES Mrs Coetzee (Principal) : principal.olonschool@telkomsa.net Mrs Horstman (J.P. Admin Secretary): adminsec.olonschool@telkomsa.net Mrs Marais (Finance Secretary) : financesec.olonschool@telkomsa.net SCHOOL FEES / AFTERCARE FEES / INSURANCE Our banking details are as follows:- Convent School of Our Lady of Natal; Nedbank Bluff; Branch Code 130826 Current Account No. 1308030819; Ref. No. PLEASE USE YOUR CHILD'S FULL NAME PLEASE NOTE: All School Fee and finance queries for either Pre-primary or Junior Primary must please be directed to Mrs Marais on 031 4677280 (based at our Pre-primary).
Statements will be sent home Thursday or Friday. Please check them carefully and contact Mrs Marais if you have any queries. A reminder that the highlighted amount needs to be settled in full. As February is a short month, invoicing will be done on the 23rd and will include all payments up to and including 22 February. Casual Aftercare will be from 19 January up to and including 18 February.
ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER Please let us know if anyone is having a problem receiving and/or opening our emailed newsletter from schoolsRus.
Reminder: PERSONAL DETAILS FORMS If you have not already returned this form please do so as soon as possible. If there are no changes the form must still be returned to the school.
SPONSORSHIP REQUIRED We are looking for someone (or a company) to sponsor Easter eggs or items towards our Easter hamper. If you are able to assist, please contact the school.
PRE-PRIMARY NEWS The Grade 1's visited the Preschool yesterday and a great time was had by all.
JUNIOR PRIMARY NEWS MEDICATION Please note: Medication will only be administered to your child if accompanied by a signed letter detailing dosages and times. If there is no letter from the parent, no medication will be administered.
HELP REQUIRED IN OUR READING ROOM We are looking for Moms or Grans who would be prepared to assist with listening to children read. This can be every day or just one day per week from 07:50 - 09:50 or 10:20 - 12:20. If you are willing and available, please contact the school.
TUCK SHOP -FRIDAYS ONLY Tuck is only available on Fridays. Chips/popcorn/sweets at R1.00 each. Children are limited to R3.00.
CRICKET RESULTS for 19-02-11 Grade 2 won against Dirkie Uys Player of the Match Antonio Naicker Grade 2/3 lost against Yellowwood Park Player of the Match Liam Johnson Grade 3 won against Yellowwood Park Players of the Match Connor Greyling and Ma'sood Bassa
F G COETZEE Principal
16 February 2011 NEWSLETTER No. 4Calico says... If you haven't any charity in your heart, you have the worst kind of heart trouble. ~Bob Hope Dear Parents TERM 1 and 2 DIARY
SCHOOL FEES / AFTERCARE FEES / INSURANCE Our banking details are as follows:- Convent School of Our Lady of Natal; Nedbank Bluff; Branch Code 130826 Current Account No. 1308030819; Ref. No. PLEASE USE YOUR CHILD'S FULL NAME PLEASE NOTE: All School Fee and finance queries for either Pre-primary or Junior Primary must please be directed to Mrs Marais on 031 4677280 (based at our Pre-primary).
A.G.M. Sadly a poor turnout. The AGM is an opportunity to have your say. Thank you to those parents who attended and, especially to those who have volunteered their services.
LICE and NITS Although the school periodically checks for lice and nits (the eggs which are laid on the hair shaft), this should be done by the parents at least once a week during summer. This needs to be done in the sunlight as the lice/nits are easier to see in the sunlight. If you child is found to have lice/nits please ensure that your child's hair is treated with an appropriate shampoo (e.g. No Lice or something similar) that may be purchased from the chemist. Your child's hair must then be combed with a very fine toothed comb (that comes with the shampoo) to get all the lice/nits out. Check your child's hair thereafter and if you should still find nits you will need to use your fingernails to take each one out. All sheets, pillows, duvets and blankets must also be cleaned. Please note that if your child is found with lice/nits he/she will have to go home and may only return to school once his/her head is clear of all lice/nits. PLEASE DO NOT TAKE IT PERSONALLY WHEN YOUR CHILD IS SENT HOME WITH LICE AND DO NOT TAKE IT OUT ON THE STAFF.
Reminder: CHARITY TOILETRIES COLLECTION We are collecting toiletries during the month of February for charity. Please consider donating one (or more) items e.g. soap, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, body lotion, Vaseline, powder etc. Thank you to those who have already donated items.
PRE-PRIMARY NEWS Our children all looked lovely in their Valentine's civvies. Thank you to all the parents who paid their R2.00 fines.
JUNIOR PRIMARY NEWS
Reminder: CAN YOU HELP! We are still looking for:- A4 scrap paper, mosaic tiles, masonite off-cuts as well as old children's magazines (e.g. Animal Talk, Kids National Geographic, EnviroKids etc - for our library).
AFTERNOON CRICKET PRACTICES Please note the following:-
CRICKET RESULTS for 12-02-11 Grade 2 won against Bushlands Players of the Match Joel Cass and Caleb Bezuidenhout Grade 2/3 mixed won against Woodlands - Player of the Match Mu'aaz Bassa Grade 3 won against Marlborough Park - Player of the Match Neo Jones
F G COETZEE Principal
16 February 2011 NEWSLETTER No. 4Calico says... If you haven't any charity in your heart, you have the worst kind of heart trouble. ~Bob Hope Dear Parents TERM 1 and 2 DIARY
SCHOOL FEES / AFTERCARE FEES / INSURANCE Our banking details are as follows:- Convent School of Our Lady of Natal; Nedbank Bluff; Branch Code 130826 Current Account No. 1308030819; Ref. No. PLEASE USE YOUR CHILD'S FULL NAME PLEASE NOTE: All School Fee and finance queries for either Pre-primary or Junior Primary must please be directed to Mrs Marais on 031 4677280 (based at our Pre-primary).
A.G.M. Sadly a poor turnout. The AGM is an opportunity to have your say. Thank you to those parents who attended and, especially to those who have volunteered their services.
LICE and NITS Although the school periodically checks for lice and nits (the eggs which are laid on the hair shaft), this should be done by the parents at least once a week during summer. This needs to be done in the sunlight as the lice/nits are easier to see in the sunlight. If you child is found to have lice/nits please ensure that your child's hair is treated with an appropriate shampoo (e.g. No Lice or something similar) that may be purchased from the chemist. Your child's hair must then be combed with a very fine toothed comb (that comes with the shampoo) to get all the lice/nits out. Check your child's hair thereafter and if you should still find nits you will need to use your fingernails to take each one out. All sheets, pillows, duvets and blankets must also be cleaned. Please note that if your child is found with lice/nits he/she will have to go home and may only return to school once his/her head is clear of all lice/nits. PLEASE DO NOT TAKE IT PERSONALLY WHEN YOUR CHILD IS SENT HOME WITH LICE AND DO NOT TAKE IT OUT ON THE STAFF.
Reminder: CHARITY TOILETRIES COLLECTION We are collecting toiletries during the month of February for charity. Please consider donating one (or more) items e.g. soap, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, body lotion, Vaseline, powder etc. Thank you to those who have already donated items.
PRE-PRIMARY NEWS Our children all looked lovely in their Valentine's civvies. Thank you to all the parents who paid their R2.00 fines.
JUNIOR PRIMARY NEWS
Reminder: CAN YOU HELP! We are still looking for:- A4 scrap paper, mosaic tiles, masonite off-cuts as well as old children's magazines (e.g. Animal Talk, Kids National Geographic, EnviroKids etc - for our library).
AFTERNOON CRICKET PRACTICES Please note the following:-
CRICKET RESULTS for 12-02-11 Grade 2 won against Bushlands Players of the Match Joel Cass and Caleb Bezuidenhout Grade 2/3 mixed won against Woodlands - Player of the Match Mu'aaz Bassa Grade 3 won against Marlborough Park - Player of the Match Neo Jones
F G COETZEE Principal
Convent School of Our Lady of Natal
REGULATION JUNIOR PRIMARY SCHOOL UNIFORM
School Bags Each child needs to have a school bag, lunch bag, pencil bag, tog bag, chair bag and book bag. All these bags have our school badge displayed on them. Earrings School regulation plain gold sleepers or studs. No other earrings will be permitted. Hair Accessories Plain navy blue or white hair bands, scrunchies, ribbons, Alice bands or clips.
ALL clothing, shoes and bags MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH CHILD'S NAME
EXTRA MURALS - 2011 All extra-mural activities will begin on Monday, 31 January 2011 (except Hockey and Soccer - Term 2 and 3 only)
After Care: Homework 13:30 to 14:30 Monday to Thursday
N.B. MATCHES:
(term 2) and at Eden College on a Thursday afternoon (term 3 at 14:00 - 16:00)
EXTRA MURALS - 2011 All extra-mural activities will begin on Monday, 31 January 2011 (except Hockey and Soccer - Term 2 and 3 only)
After Care: Homework 13:30 to 14:30 Monday to Thursday
N.B. MATCHES:
(term 2) and at Eden College on a Thursday afternoon (term 3 at 14:00 - 16:00)
26 January 2011 NEWSLETTER No. 1
Calico says... The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires. ~William Arthur Ward
Dear Parents,
A warm (hot and sticky) welcome to all our pupils and parents. A special welcome to all our new children and parents.
On behalf of the Staff, a big thank you for all the gifts and kind wishes received at the end of last year. Our toy collection was again fantastic and the Knights of da Gama were most appreciative.
1. STAFF CHANGES At the end of last year we said goodbye to Miss Eaton at our Preschool. Mrs Thyssen has moved from Grade Two to Grade R and we welcome Mrs Holding to our School who is teaching Grade Two.
2. SCHOOL DIARY We have printed the diary for the year on the last page so that you may keep it in a prominent place in your home. Please diarise the dates for the year.
3. AFTERCARE Children must bring play clothes in a separate tog bag for Aftercare. These bags are available from Shanor Sports uniform shop at Brighton Beach School. Every item needs to be clearly marked with the child's name. From 14:00 Aftercare may be contacted on 082 377 1790. Please note that this number will only be answered after 14:00.
4. NEWSLETTER Please make every effort to read this every week (dads too!). Make a special note of all events.
(a) The newsletter will go out every Wednesday (b) News concerning only Pre-primary will be typed in a different font. (c) The newsletter must be removed from the file each week (J.P. PARENTS ONLY). Inside the plastic envelope there will be a sheet on which you must date and initial the appropriate newsletter number. (d) Pre-primary children will receive their letter stapled into their message book and it must be removed every Wednesday. (e) DO NOT put any money into the newsletter envelope. All money must be placed in an envelope with your child's name, amount and details and attached inside the Message Book.
5. PARKING IN THE J.P. CARPARK - Please take careful note of the following:
6. LOOSE CHANGE CHARITY COLLECTION Our first collection of the year is for our Cleaning Staff. This, together with all future civvies day money, goes towards a food hamper at the end of the year. The loose change collection starts on Monday, 31 January to Friday, 4 February.
7. 2012 ENROLMENTS If you wish to enrol your child at either our Pre-school or Junior Primary for 2012 (or 2013), please do so NOW. We have had many disappointed parents trying to enrol their children now for 2011.
In order to place your child on the waiting list for 2012, a completed and signed application together with a certified copy of your child's birth certificate is required. Applications will be treated on a "first come first serve" basis. We cannot bypass others on the list or do someone a special favour, as we have been asked to do in the past.
8. SCHOOL FEES / AFTERCARE FEES / INSURANCE A number of parents have not yet returned their school fee commitment form for 2011. This is extremely important and must please be returned as soon as possible.
Parents are advised that our fees are payable over 11 MONTHS OF THE YEAR and the amount payable is invoiced on the 25th of each month from JANUARY TO NOVEMBER.
This applies to Aftercare as well. Casual Aftercare is R20 per day and is also invoiced on the 25th, and will include casual days up to and including the 20th of each month.
Insurance is a one-off payment of R40.00, and covers the learners in the event of a medical situation arising at school. This cover is compulsory and payable with the first month's school fees.
Parents who opt to pay their fees in full for the year have until 28 February to make this full payment and will receive a discount.
Our banking details are as follows:- Our Lady of Natal ; Nedbank Bluff ; Branch Code 130826 ; Current Account No. 1308030819 PLEASE USE THE LEARNER'S FULL NAME AS A REFERENCE
Statements will be sent home on Thursday 27 January with your child. Account queries are to be directed to Mrs Marais on 031 467 8500. Casual Aftercare for January will be added into February statements and will therefore include all casual days from 19 January to 20 February.
ANY MONEY SENT TO SCHOOL MUST BE PUT IN AN ENVELOPE MARKED WITH THE CHILD'S NAME AND GRADE AND PINNED OR STAPLED INTO THE MESSAGE BOOK
In the case of the Pre-primary, the money must be placed in the money bag on the front cover of the Message Book and a message placed in the book indicating that the money has been placed in the money bag and what the money is for.
Alternatively, Junior Primary parents may deposit envelopes into the money box outside the Secretary's office in the foyer at the Junior Primary, or Pre-Primary parents in the money box in the foyer at the Pre-Primary school.
9. LUNCH/SNACK Please remember to pack lunch every day for your child. Those children who attend Aftercare must bring extra lunch as Aftercare will no longer be providing lunch. Around 15:15 the children will be given juice and a snack.
10. EXTRA-MURAL ACTIVITIES The extra mural list for this year is attached. Please take note of the times of the activities your child is participating in. Forms are being sent home periodically with the relevant information regarding these activities. Please complete them and return them to the school as soon as possible.
11. SCHOOL SHOES / SUN HATS Please note that if you are needing to order or collect school shoes (sandals or black shoes) or hats/caps, Impi Leather Shoe Wear (Sophie Gallagher) will be open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 17:00 to 18:30. You may contact Sophie after 16:00 on 084 5144 953 to make an appointment for Saturday mornings.
PRE-PRIMARY NEWS Our pre-school children have settled down well and we look forward to a productive, fun-filled, educational programme this year. Please note that starting times for the various groups and ensure that your child arrives at school punctually:- Green, Red and Purple groups must be at school by 08:00. Grade R - Blue, Yellow and Orange groups must be at school by 07:35 as their programme starts earlier and they will miss out on important activities if they are late. PARKING IN THE PRE-PRIMARY CAR PARK Our car park is rather small, so please be considerate to other drivers by:-
Please remember to send in your toiletries for the year as soon as possible.
JUNIOR PRIMARY NEWS
STARTING TIME 07:30 We have assembly every day so it is important that your child is punctual. CLOSING TIME GRADE 1 & 2 - 12:20 GRADE 3 - 13:30 Monday to Thursday, BUT 12:20 on Fridays.
TOILETRIES Each child is requested to kindly supply the following for the year as soon as possible:- pack of 10 toilet rolls, 4 cakes of soap and 1 box of tissues
GRADE 2 DICTIONARY This must be purchased through the school. The cost is R25.00. Place the money in a sealed envelope and staple it into your child's message book. Kindly ensure that this is paid by Tuesday, 1 February. PLEASE DO NOT PAY THIS AMOUNT WITH THE SCHOOL FEES.
STATIONERY Please ensure that your child has ALL their stationery requirements. All books need to be covered and returned to school. Every item needs to be marked with your child's full name.
CLOTHING AND BAGS Every single item of clothing and each bag must be marked with your child's full name. Do not write only a first name or only a surname as we have a number of children with the same name or surname.
UNIFORM POLICY Please read the attached policy very carefully. The reply slip below must be signed and returned as soon as possible.
N.B. Many boys are NOT wearing the correct grey socks. These should be long socks which can be turned down at below the knee. Many boys are wearing short grey socks which they are trying to pull up to their knees.
F G COETZEE Principal
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REPLY SLIP - JUNIOR PRIMARY SCHOOL UNIFORM POLICY
I, .............................................................................................................parent of
......................................................................... Grade ............., have read, understood and
agree to abide by the regulations stipulated in the Our Lady of Natal Convent School Junior Primary
School Uniform Policy.
......................................................... ........................................... SIGNATURE OF PARENT DATE OUR LADY OF NATAT CONVENT SCHOOL DIARY 2011 - Please diarise the following dates.
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