19 September 2011

Extra Murals

Due to Teachers Martha and Demi being away on tour, there shall be no Yoga and Dazzling Dancing this week.

Entrepreneur’s Day

The Grade 1 class shall have their Entrepreneur’s Day on 20^th September at the Junior Campus at 10:00am. Parents are encouraged to assist their children with the preparations. For more information, please contact Teacher Jana.

Tour Return

The Senior Tour group are expected to return on Thursday 22 September at approximately 20:00. Students may be collected from the Giovanetti Street entrance.

Progress Reports

Second Cycle Academic Progress Reports for Pre-R to Grade 6 were available for collection from the school office on 13^th and 14^th September. Parents who have not collected these reports are encouraged to do so as soon as possible.

Rugby Fridays

All students may wear the official Rugby supporter shirts on Fridays during the duration of the Rugby World Cup. Any official SA Green and Gold versions are also permitted.

Physical Education

Children and students are encouraged to wear suitable clothing on the days they have PE lessons. Sport shoes or trainers and caps for the sun are essential. It is advisable for children to apply sun-block.

Cambridge International Examinations

Students in Checkpoint, IGCSE and A-Level will begin the October-November examination sitting from 10^th October. Parents of these students are urged to ensure that effective studying is done. Healthy nutrition, moderate exercise and sufficient sleep are also vital for examination success.

Placements for 2012

Parents wishing to enrol new children for January 2012 are encouraged to make enquiries at the school office and to start this process soon as many classes are filling up.

Spring Holiday

The third term draws to a close on 23 September for the Spring Break. School will end at the normal time. We wish everybody a safe and wonderful holiday.

All students return to school on 10^th October. Please be aware that this holiday is to be utilised as a study break for Checkpoint, IGCSE and A-Level students who are writing Cambridge International Examinations during October/November 2011.

12 September 2011

Senior Phase Garden Route Tour

The Tour Group departs from the Senior Campus (Giovanetti Street) on Wednesday 14 September. Please make arrangements to get students to school by 06:45 am as the bus departs at 07:15. This is a nine day tour and students return on the evening of 22 September at approximately 20:00. For further information, please contact Teacher Demi.

We wish our tour group a safe and exciting time away!

Due to the teachers being away on tour, there shall be no Yoga and Dazzling Dancing during this time.

Day Trip to Bird Garden

An educational excursion has been arranged for the students in Grade 4, 5 and 6 on Thursday 15 September during the school morning. The children will visit the Monte Casino Bird Garden in Fourways, Johannesburg. A letter and consent form shall be handed out.

Entrepreneur’s Day

The Grade 1 class shall have their Entrepreneur’s Day on 20^th September at the Junior Campus at 10:00am. Parents are encouraged to assist their children with the preparations. For more information, please contact Teacher Jana.

Progress Reports

Second Cycle Academic Progress Reports for the following Grades are available for collection from the school office as follows:

Junior Phase (Pre-R – Grade 3) Wednesday 14 September

Senior Primary Phase (Grade 4 – 6) Tuesday 13 September

Rugby Fridays

All students may wear the official Rugby supporter shirts on Fridays during the duration of the Rugby World Cup. Any official SA Green and Gold versions are also permitted.

Physical Education

Children and students are encouraged to wear suitable clothing on the days they have PE lessons. Sport shoes or trainers and caps for the sun are essential. It is advisable for children to apply sun-block.

Uniform Items

Please ensure all items worn at school are clearly marked with your child’s name and surname.

Spring Holiday

The third term draws to a close on 23 September for the Spring Break. All students return to school on 10^th October. Please be aware that this holiday is to be utilised as a study break for Checkpoint, IGCSE and A-Level students who are writing Cambridge International Examinations during October/November 2011.

5 September 2011

Arbor Day Celebration

This was a huge success and enjoyed by all. Thank you to the parents for the extra effort displayed in terms of the “dress-up” costumes for the Junior Phase children. The event was used to draw awareness to the importance of trees in our environment but also to make the students aware of the “Save the Rhino” campaign against rhino poaching which is a serious threat to our wildlife. A special word of thanks to Teachers Estelle, Jeanne and Pam for all they did to make the day so memorable.

Spring Day Activity

On Thursday 1^st September, the children at the Junior Campus (Pre-R – Grade 3) thoroughly enjoyed painting Spring Flowers on the playground wall. This was a wonderful experience for our budding artists and parents are encouraged to pop round to the back and view the spectacular work. Thank you to the Dey Street Teachers for their superb effort in organising this.

Senior Phase Garden Route Tour

The Tour Group departs from the Senior Campus (Giovanetti Street) on Wednesday 14 September. Please make arrangements to get students to school by 06:45 am as the bus departs at 07:15. This is a nine day tour and students return on the evening of 22 September at approximately 20:00. For further information, please contact Teacher Demi.

Due to the teachers being away on tour, there shall be no Yoga and Dazzling Dancing during this time.

Entrepreneur’s Day

The Grade 1 class shall have their Entrepreneur’s Day on 20^th September at the Junior Campus at 10:00am. Parents are encouraged to assist their children with the preparations. For more information, please contact Teacher Jana.

Relocations

A reminder that the school requires a full school term’s notice in writing should you be relocating or terminating your child’s school placement at Courtney House. This can be submitted at the school office.

Progress Reports

Second Cycle Academic Progress Reports for the Junior Phase (Pre-R – Grade 3) shall be available for collection from the school office on Wednesday 14 September.

Spring Holiday

The third term draws to a close on 23 September for the Spring Break. All students return to school on 10^th October. Please be aware that this holiday is to be utilised as a study break for Checkpoint, IGCSE and A-Level students who are writing Cambridge International Examinations during October/November 2011.

Placements for 2012

Parents wishing to enrol new children for January 2012 are encouraged to make enquiries at the school office and to start this process soon as many classes are filling up.