Crawford Preparatory Sandton Tuesday, 24 March 2015 Newsletter no. 10/2015 HOLIDAY WISHES: At term’s end we would like to thank all our pupils for the positive contribution that they have made to Crawford Preparatory, Sandton. It has been a very busy, yet productive term, with many highlights in the classroom and the sportsfield. We wish all pupils and their families a welldeserved and enjoyable holiday. Our staff and pupils deserve a break from school routine. We wish all those travelling to holiday destinations a safe and pleasant journey. LAST DAY OF TERM: Although we are sure that everyone is keenly aware of the commencement of the holidays, parents and pupils are reminded that dismissal times on Friday, 27 March will be as follows: Pre-Primary Foundation Phase Intersen Phase (Grades 000, 00, 0) (Grades 1, 2 and 3) (Grades 4, 5, 6 and 7) : 11:30 : 12:00 : 12:30 We would like pupils to be picked up at these listed times. Pupils may not be left at school until late in the afternoon and should be fetched within a half-hour of their dismissal time. We appreciate your full co-operation. The Adventure Club will be available until 17:30. The second term commences on Monday, 13 April with the academic programme for Day 2. TRAVELLING BOOKSHOP VISITS AGAIN!: Following the overwhelming success of ‘The Travelling Bookshop’ over the past few years, the extensive range will once again be displayed in the Hall on the following days : Thursday, 26 March 09:15 – 14:30 Friday, 27 March 07:00 – 13:30 Books can be purchased by the family for the family at low, discount prices. We are looking forward to welcoming our parents and their children into the Hall on Thursday, 26 March and Friday, 27 March. Credit and Debit card facilities are available. MONTROSE NIGHT SERIES: The Under 11 and 13 netball teams and the Under 13 cricket teams competed in the Montrose Night Series over the past seven weeks. We are extremely proud of the way the boys and girls played in the tournament. Tournament teams were chosen and congratulations are extended to Ruvimbo Vambe for being selected to the Under 13 netball team. Well done to all the boys and girls who played in the tournament. JOHANNESBURG FAR NORTH: Congratulations to the following boys who were selected for the Johannesburg Far North Area cricket teams U11 – Harlin Amaral, Matthew Purkiss U12 – David Ewen, Rayen Naidoo U13 – Dylan Ephron, Adam Kramer, Deyan Munsamy, Jordan Swartzberg, Alec Turner …/2 2 ‘AROUND THE WORLD’ WITH THE GRADE 6 CAKE AND CANDY Friday 13 March saw the Crawford field transformed into a colourful array of international food stalls. There was such an amazing variety of foods available and so many eager sellers that no-one could help but part with their money. From custard éclairs to penne napolitano and from ice-cream treats to samoosas of every flavour – the Grade 6s excelled. Thank you to all the moms and dads who provided the magnificent outfits to match the fabulous foods. Congratulations to all the Grade 6s. It was such fun travelling ‘Around the World’ in half an hour! INTERSEN PHASE: 1. Having completed a trimester with Cycle Tests being written on a Thursday and not on a Tuesday, it has been decided that we will return to writing Cycle Tests on a Tuesday in the second trimester. Although this means revising on a weekend, it seems to remain a better option for extra-mural fixtures, other class assessments and support within the home. Please refer to the Term Planner for the dates and schedule of Cycle Tests. 2. Please note the ‘Issue of Intersen Phase Reports’ scheduled for Friday, 27 March in the First Term Planner is an error and reports will be issued on Friday, 24 April. 3. Emma Sadleir, an expert in Social Media and legal matters of a cyber nature, will be addressing the Grade 5 – 7 pupils on Thursday, 7 May during school time. We are also very fortunate to have booked her for the parents (parents from any grade may attend) for the same evening in the Hall. Please book the date (Thursday, 7 May) as she is highly regarded in her field and this should be a very informative talk. More details will follow in the new term. CHECKMATE Children played chess with their parents on Friday, 20 March. It was a fun afternoon between parents and pupils. They all enjoyed themselves.