Durban
North
Primary
School
Newsletter
16
Newsletter 16 of 2015
12 May 2015
Dear Parents,
I hope that Mother’s Day was a very special day for all our Mums.
The Sandwich Drive is progressing very well with 12 out of the 15 classes complete. Thank you to the
Mums, Dads and Grandparents who came to assist us. It was wonderful having you in the hall and sharing
the eau de Peanut butter.
We have had sandwiches collected by
Briardene Primary School
Indlela – Domino Foundation
kwaMashu Christian Sociaety – Zamazulu Old Aged Home
Surprise Dlamini – co-ordinator for Orphanages; crèches; clinics in kwaMashu
Rejoice – collected on behalf of the Senior Citizens of kwaMashu
Thank you to sponsors
BB for the donation of 100 loaves of bread organised by Mr Chetty (Surina and Suresha Gr 4)
Kensington Spar for the donation of 100 loaves of bread
Mr and Mrs Moodley (Shivaan Grade 5) for the donation of plastic bags and boxes
The children will come home with the total number of sandwiches that they made entered onto their
form. Those who have sponsored their child per sandwich made, will now know the amount they need to
send to school
e.g. R10 per sandwich x 44 sandwiches made = R440 that needs to be sent to school.
Parent Interview Week
Formal Parent Interview Week starts on Monday. I am sure that parents have confirmed their interview
time with their child’s teacher. Should you not have arranged an interview with your child’s teacher, I
urge you to do so as soon as possible.
Condolences
Our thoughts and prayers are with Mrs Gessner and her family as they mourn the passing of Mrs
Gessner’s mother on Sunday.
School Sports Day
We were remiss in our planning of Sports Day and did not notice that the Sports Day set for the 20 th June
clashed with Ramadan therefore Sports Day will now be held on Saturday the 1 st August.
Please diarise the new date.
Eye Screening
Children would have brought home a form for parents to complete regarding voluntary eye-screening.
Mrs van Dam conducts a basic eye test at school that may indicate if your child experiences any issues
with his/her sight. The cost of the test is R40.
Sponsors
Refurbishment of Toilets at DNPS
Parents and friends of DNPS are invited to apply to tender to refurbish the toilets at DNPS. This project
will take place during the July holidays 2015. Those who are interested are invited to contact Mr Danny
Pillay (Maintenance manager at DNPS) via email: [email protected] by Friday 15th May 2015. Selection criteria will apply.
Applicants need to be in possession of current
BEE Certificate
CIDB Grading
Valid tax clearance certificate
Letter of good standing
Applicants who are not invited to a site meeting by 22 nd May 2015, should consider their application unsuccessful.
Feeble, but they are the best I can do…..
Q: Did you hear the joke about the peanut butter?
A: I'm not telling you. You might spread it!
Two peanuts were walking down a road. One was assaulted.
Q: Why did the girl spread peanut butter on the road?
A: To go with the traffic jam!
Have a good week.
Yours truly
F. Nel (Mrs)
Principal
Term 2 Dates
Dates may be subject to change without notice
Date
Day
Event
12 May
Tuesday
8.30 am Gr 1 classes make sandwiches
10.30 am Gr 2 classes make sandwiches
13 May
Wednesday
8.30 am Gr R classes make sandwiches
10.30 am Gr 5 classes make sandwiches
14 May
Thursday
18 – 21 May
18 – 22 May
18 May
19 May
20 May
21 May
26 May
27 May
28 May
1 June
8 June
Mon-Thurs
Mon - Fri
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Monday
Monday
Return Sponsor forms to pupils with total number
Music and Drama exam
Parent Interview Week
Music and Drama Exam
Music and Drama Exam
Music and Drama Exam
Music and Drama Exam
Zulu exams
Zulu exams
Zulu exams
Pre-exam week
Exam week starts
11 June
Thursday
Exams End
12 June
15 June
16 June
17 June
18 June
19 June
20 June
21 June
Friday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
23 June
Tuesday
Reports go home Gr R – 7
25 June
26 June
Thursday
Friday
Sandwich Drive Prize Giving
Term 2 Ends
All sponsor money handed in
School holiday
Youth Day holiday
Sponsored prizes
Fathers’ Day Assembly Gr 2 and 3
Final Date for Sponsor money
Sports Day – Date Changed to 1 August
Fathers’ Day
From the... Sports Office
06/05 – Senior Soccer vs Maidstone Primary
U10 – Drew 0-0
The U10 boys played well and earned themselves a good result. Our boys need
to add more teamwork in their attacking play and this will lead to them scoring
more goals. Our defence was strong and is definitely a positive to build on as
the season progresses.
U11 – Lost 2-3
Our U11 boys dominated their game in terms of possession and chances
created. Unfortunately the team was caught on the counter and left the
goalkeeper exposed for Maidstone’s goals. Progressing through the season the
U11’s can build on their strong attacking display but need to get stronger in
defence.
U13 – Lost 0-13
This was a terrible performance from our senior boys. We were dominated in
the midfield and made silly errors in defence. Our boys showed a lack of
commitment and they need to discover a fighting mentality in order to improve
their performances.
06/05 – Senior Netball vs Maidstone Primary
U10 – Lost 4 -2
The girls really played well during their game. They are starting to get to know each other
on the court. The girls need to focus more during practice and attendace at practices need
to improve.
U11 – Lost 10 – 6
Our U11 girls have the potential to be an awesome team. The girls just need to remember
that netball is a team sport and start trusting their teammates.
U12 – A Team Lost 10 -7, B Team Lost 8 -0
We are so proud of all our U12 girls. It is really a privilege to be able to give 14 girls the
opportunity to play every week. Thank you girls for attending all of your practices. The girls
need to remember to apply the things we learn during practice during their matches
U13 – Lost 9 – 2
The U13 girls needs to change their attitudes towards practices, they can’t expect to win
games if they don’t attend practices. These girls have a lot of potential and a coach who is
very eager to teach them new things and transform them into a winning team.
09/05 – Mini-Soccer and Netball at Umhlanga College
Soccer –
Team 1 – Won 2, Drew 1, Lost 1
Team 2 – Drew 1, Lost 3
This was a good start to the season for our junior boys. They played with good
commitment and displayed a high level of intelligence on the soccer field. The goalkeepers
had a fantastic morning saving many shots and proved vital for their teams.
Netball –
Team 1 – Won 2, Lost 2
Team 2 – Won 1, Lost 3
What an amazing day we had during our first junior netball games. We are very proud of all
our girls. We can only go forward from here. Thank you so much to all the parents that
came to support their children.
This Week’s Fixtures:
13/05 – Senior Soccer/Netball – vs Northcrest Primary
16/05 – Junior Soccer/Netball – Chelsea