Crawford Preparatory Sandton
Tuesday, 14 April 2015
Newsletter no. 11/2015
WELCOME: Although the chill in the air indicates that summer days will
soon be over, we welcome everyone at the commencement of the Autumn
and Winter term of 11 weeks and hope that an enjoyable and successful
term lies ahead.
WELCOME: We extend a warm welcome to our new administrator, Ms Nosipho Maseko. We wish
her a long and happy association with our school.
MINI COUNCIL BLANKET APPEAL: The Johannesburg Mini Council is
well-known for its endeavours at collecting knitted squares which are used
to make blankets for distribution to the needy during the cold winter months.
Our school has always supported this endeavour with great enthusiasm and
we hope that this year’s attempts will surpass all previous efforts. We would
ask all parents, grandparents, aunts, teachers and pupils to start knitting.
Squares should be 20cm x 20cm .
 Use double-knit wool and size 4.5mm needles; cast on one stitch
 Increase 1 stitch at the beginning of every row (you will see a triangle
shape appearing)
 Continue increasing until the side measures 20cm. This will be
approximately 50 stitches, depending on your knitting tension
 Now knit 2 together at the beginning of every row until you have 1 stitch
remaining on the needle.
 Fasten off and start your next square!
Squares may be knitted or crocheted, using any colour wool. Do your bit for
charity and knit, knit, knit! Those who don’t wish to knit are welcome to
donate a blanket instead.
KNITTING
FOR A GOOD
CAUSE
OUR WINTER
SOCIAL
RESPONSIBILITY
PROJECT
The cut-off day for blankets to be handed in will be Tuesday, 23 June.
CONGRATULATIONS: We extend hearty congratulations to Ms Ilze Miller
(Grade 3W) who got married during the holidays. Her new name is Mrs
Cilliers.
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NETBALL: We wish Bontle Nonkwelo good luck for the second round of the District Netball Trials to
be held on Wednesday, 15 April. Well done on getting this far!
CO-ED PRESTIGE GALA: At the end of last term our swimming team participated in the Co-Ed
Prestige Gala which consists of the top 10 Co-Ed schools in Gauteng. Our swimmers all gave of their
best and we finished in 7th place. Congratulations to the following pupils who came in the top three of
their event:
Alexis Banducci
1st place
2nd place
2nd place
Under 11 Mixed Medley Relay
Under 11 Girls Backstroke
Under 11 Girls Freestyle
Simone Banducci
1st place
Under 10 Girls Butterfly
Jaden Bourgonje
2nd place
3rd place
1st place
Under 11 Boys Backstroke
Under 11 Boys Breaststroke
Under 11 Mixed Medley Relay
Kuhle Duma
1st place
2nd place
Under 11 Mixed Medley Relay
Under 11 Girls Butterfly
Shane Feinberg
2nd place
Under 10 Boys Butterfly
Daniel Hack
2nd place
1st place
2nd place
Senior Boys Individual Medley
Under 12 Boys Butterfly
Under 12 Boys Freestyle
Christine Wessels
3rd place
Under 9 Girls Backstroke
Ryan Zasas
1st place
1st place
1st place
Under 11 Mixed Medley Relay
Under 11 Boys Butterfly
Under 11 Boys Freestyle (new record)
IMPROVEMENTS TO CAMPUS: During the school holidays we revamped the Foundation Phase
bathrooms on the bottom floor of Block D. We also revamped the sports change rooms adjacent to
the swimming pool as well as re-carpeting the school hall. The finishing touches are being done to
the covered waiting area and we thank you for your co-operation during the construction of same. We
will continue making improvements to the campus during the year.
FIXTURES:
NETBALL: Thursday, 16 April vs Yeshiva
Postponed to Tuesday, 12 May
NETBALL : Tuesday, 21 April vs Orchards Primary
U9/12/13 - Home
U10/11 - Away