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NEWSLETTER 4 – 25 MAY 2015
From the Desk of Mrs Werner
Ntebeti Ntini in Grade 6 D wrote a beautiful story about a library book, appealing to humans to take
good care of it. Taking care is an essential part of daily activities. If we were to take a day in our lives
and take note of each time we did or did not ‘take care’, we would have a greater urgency to not
only take care of things that are important to us, but we would make a greater effort to take care of
things that do not belong to us.
Keep in mind that ‘Nobody is ever too busy. If they care, they will make time.’ ~ Unknown
Mrs J. Werner
Ponder on…
Let’s Celebrate!
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE RESULTS
Congratulations to the following two learners who did
exceptionally well in our General Knowledge Test on Friday
8 May:
Grade 4 and 5 – Maarij Allam – 73%
Grade 6 and 7 – Lesedi Seema – 100%
Herewith a link to an article highlighting the importance of general knowledge in life:
https://targetstudy.com/articles/importance-of-general-knowledge-in-life.html
LEARNER OF THE MONTH – APRIL
Ntebeti Ntini is our Learner of the Month for April. She is a dedicated, hardworking and pleasant
learner. She thinks critically and shows tremendous insight in her studies. Her behaviour is exemplary!
She does her best in all spheres of her life.
WORLD BOOK DAY ESSAY COMPETITION
It is a pleasure to announce that Ntebeti Ntini in Grade 6 is the winner of the World Book Day Essay
Competition. Well done, Ntebeti for writing a delightful essay. Herewith her essay:
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I AM A BOOK - MY LIFE IN A BOOK CADII
Days pass by without being read. Sometimes I wonder if humans remember me! When
they close the lids of their bags, I immediately know that I will never see sunlight for a few
more hours. They stuff objects into their bags and I get squashed. When someone takes
me home from the library I feel very important, but then I feel worthless because they do
not even open the first page of me! It was an enjoyable life in the library! It was a good
feeling to be left on the bookshelves where I was not squashed.
I must say, I had many book friends that were much friendlier than grumpy textbooks!
Cadii’s are very book friendly but the users are most certainly not. When the humans
race with their cadii’s, I feel like throwing up a whole chapter! It is revolting how they
have time to run and race, but not to sit down and read a good book. Often there are
people who treat me with care and love reading me, but not always. It gets lonely here
in a cadii, but what choice do I have? When they finally read me, their hands are filthy
and wet!
Suddenly I like the cadii much better. I hate it when they leave me in a bag with water.
Let me just tell you, water and books do not go well together. The water feels cold
against my skin (pages) and my printed words begin to blur. I feel sorry for my next
reader. I get abused a lot by humans leaving me in their bags. When I was first bought I
looked beautiful but now I look terrible! My pages are mouldy and have folds. I thought I
would just tell you humans how much pain you’ve caused me. Luckily and
misfortunately you can read but you can’t talk to books. (That is why I have written this
and not talking to you verbally.)
I hope that we now have an understanding as to how I would like to be treated. The
next time you want to stuff me into your bag, please reconsider. Place me neatly in a
folder (so that I am safe). You would not like it if I was to stuff you into a bag, with mean
textbooks and occasionally with food and spilling water.
This is my story in a cadii.
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What’s next…
TOP TEN TERM ONE
Congratulations to the following Top Ten learners:
Grade 4
First
Second
Tied third
Tied third
Fourth
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Alexsis Govinden
Anthony Brown
Owen de Witt
Ledile Matlala
Keletso Montani
Grade 5
First
Second
Tied third
Tied third
Fourth
Tied fifth
Tied fifth
Tied fifth
Tied sixth
Tied sixth
Tied sixth
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Caitlin Woldu
Connor Booth
Tebogo Teffo
Aicha Mengouchi
Keabetsoe Bandi
Xander Naidoo
Mohammad Alam
Ayesha Ally
Tshepang Matla
Naledi Gadebe
Suhail Ghanchi
Grade 6
First
Second
Third
Tied fourth
Tied fourth
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Ntebeti Ntini
Afshan Sabadia
Girisha Dayah
Musa Ngomani
Sa’adatu Baikie
Grade 7
First
Tied second
Tied second
Tied second
Third
Fourth
Fifth
Sixth
Seventh
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Nooreen Ghood
Farayi Kaseke
Patricia Chaminuka
Khina Dressels
Mahir Khan
Ansila Mdee
Marques Woldu
Makgomo Mahlatjie
Blossom Orjiako
 Tekkie Tax
29 May 2015
 Big Walk
30 May 2015
 World No Tobacco Day
31 May 2015
 Blood Drive
All parents are invited to
come and donate blood
during school hours.
29 May 2015
 World Environment Day
5 June 2015
Teachers’ Zone
SAYING GOODBYE
It is with much sadness that we say goodbye to Mrs Cara Horak on 12 June 2015. Mrs Horak and her
husband are emigrating to Australia. We wish them all the best!
NEW STAFF
Mrs Tamaryn Joubert will be joining our team of teachers next term and she will be teaching the
Grade 3C class.
Money Matters
FUNDRAISING - BIG WALK
It is encouraging to see our Preparatory School parents and learners making
every effort to complete their Big Walk forms.
Herewith the total amount raised so far – Friday 22 May: R 62 502.35
Grade RJ
- R1 370.00
Grade RS
- R1 966.00
Grade 1E
- R2 928.00
Grade 1S
- R3 950.10
Grade 2A
- R7 516.70
Grade 2V
- R3 275.85
Grade 3C
- R5 095.00
Grade 3K
- R2 973.40
Grade 4A
- R2 973.40
Grade 4D
- R9 449.60
Grade 5C
- R2 272.00
Grade 5M
- R4 510.00
Grade 6D
- R5 261.40
Grade 6R
- R1 592.50
Grade 7C
- R 300.00
Grade 7K
- R4 266.10
Odds and Ends
Our Assembly video clip for Earth Day - Save our
world
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bn8R_XqjjI0
EASTER EGG HUNT GRADE 4-7
Our Easter Egg Hunt which took place on the 25th March 2015 was a wonderful and successful
event. The Hunt was based on the same concept as the Amazing Race. Learners had to decipher
various codes to move to different points in the hunt. The learners thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you to
all our learners who donated Easter Eggs. A total of 3 285 Easter eggs were received, many of which
were used for prizes, surprises and rewards along the various points. Easter eggs were also given to
the children in the Children’s Cancer Ward. Thank you to all our parents and learners for your
contributions; and especially thank you to our learners for their participation in a truly memorable
Easter Egg Hunt.
Report written by Ms de Jager
DEBATING
Well done to the debating team for putting up such a good argument against Heuwelkruin.
Although we did not win the debate, we received some well-deserved praise from the adjudicators.
Congratulations to Patricia Chaminuka for being nominated as Speaker of the Day. She impressed
the adjudicators with her fiery speech. Thank you to Mrs Ganchi for her support, we certainly
appreciate it.
Report written by Mrs du Plessis and Mrs Abrahams
MINI NETBALL FESTIVAL
What a super fun day for our Mini-Netball stars and coaches on Saturday, 25 April 2015. Not only did
we all enjoy the day, we also learned a lot more about Mini-Netball. Each player received a
certificate for participation.
Report written by Mrs Immelman
KFC MINI CRICKET DAY
On Saturday, 9 May 2015, 13 of our Grade R learners enjoyed a wonderful morning at the KFC MiniCricket Fun Day with Miss Bergh, Mrs Baber, Miss Masoga, Mrs de Jager and Ms Moodie. The morning
started with a coaching clinic that taught the learners and coaches new skills to apply in the game.
After a break, we had the privilege of playing a game to test our new skills.
We would like to thank KFC for the opportunity to be involved. The Grade R learners were most
impressed with their new t-shirts and medals. A special word of thanks to all our PEPPS parents, for
their support and involvement on the day.
Report by Ms Moodie
FOOTBALL LEAGUE
We have come to the end of our Football League season. Thank you to all our coaches, players and
parents for your support this past football season. The results for the season are as follows:
1.
10/03/2015 - PEPPS vs Ivypark: u/10 8-0 won, u/11 7-1 won, u/12 7-0 won, u/13 6-0 won.
2.
24/03/2015 - PEPPS vs Mitchell House: u/9 0-0 drew, u/10 3-2 won, u/11 2-1 won.
3.
26/03/2015 - PEPPS vs Northern Academy: u/10 - won (walkover), u/11 - won (walkover).
4.
16/04/2015 - PEPPS vs PCS: u/9 - won (walkover), u/10 3-2 won.
5.
23/04/2015 - PEPPS vs Piet Hugo: u/11 0-0 drew, u/13 3-1 won.
6.
05/05/2015 - PEPPS vs PEMPS: u/9 3-2 won, u/12 - won (walkover).
7.
07/05/2015 - PEPPS vs Mokopane: u/10 3-1 won.
Congratulations to our u/9 and u/10 football teams for coming second in the league. Both teams
played exceptionally well this past season. Well done, boys!
Congratulations to the following boys who qualified to play in the Limpopo A team at the Bill Stuart
Tournament in June: Rorisang Raphahlelo, Lunghile Ngobeni and Chika Mabitsela. The reserves are
Bokang Mathabathe and Rofhiwa Nevhutalu. An exceptional achievement!
Report written by Mr Loots
MINI FOOTBALL FESTIVAL 25 APRIL 2015
The results of the day were as follows:
u/7:
PEPPS vs Eagle's Nest 1 - 2/0 won.
PEPPS vs Mitchell House 2 - 0/1 lost.
PEPPS vs Mitchell House 3 - 1/0 won.
Team manager - Mrs. Moody
Referee - Mr. Mokoena
Team manager - Mr. P. Halgryn
Referee - Mr. Loots
Team manager - Mr. Minnaar
Referee - Mr. M. Kgomo
u/8:
PEPPS vs Eagle's Nest 1 - 0/0 drew.
PEPPS vs Mitchell House 3 - 1/1 drew.
PEPPS vs Mitchell House 2 - 2/2 drew.
u/9:
PEPPS vs Mitchell House 1 - 2/1 lost.
PEPPS vs Eagle's Nest 1 - 3/0 lost.
PEPPS vs Mitchell House 3 - 2/1 won.
Our little football players showed a lot of talent and skill and they are on their way to becoming
competitive football players. Thank you to all our coaches and referees for your time and effort. All
players received certificates for participation.
Report written by Mr Loots
PEPPS U/11 FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT – 9 MAY 2015
The PEPPS u/11 Football Tournament turned out to be a wonderful day with beautiful weather.
Congratulations to Mr Mokoena for planning and organising this tournament. It was a great success
and we all enjoyed the day. A special mention must go to the members of the Parents Association,
who came to help on the day. Thank you to all our parents who came to support their boys while
they played. The PEPPS team played in the A pool and herewith the results of the day:
PEPPS vs Piet Hugo 1-1 drew.
PEPPS vs Mitchell House 0 - 0 drew.
PEPPS vs PCS 2-4 lost (It was a tough match!)
Unfortunately, our boys did not accumulate sufficient points to qualify for the semi-finals, but we are
still very proud of them because they showed courage and good skills.
Report written by Mr Loots
CYCLING
The PEPPS cycling team is excited to announce that we are now forming a second team in order to
encourage our younger learners to become enthusiastic about cycling and join the team! Cycling is
now an official school sport and so far we have been very successful in our achievements and have
made quite a name for ourselves in the school circuit. We also have a beautiful new team cycling
shirt and we proudly wear it at each racing event.
The "Falcon" team is for riders who are already experienced, have excellent technical skills and are
very fit. The training days for them will be on Monday and Friday afternoons at the Polokwane Game
Reserve from 2:30pm till 4:00pm.
The "Kestrel" team is for our beginner and less experienced riders. They will learn baseline riding skills,
technical skills, and increased their fitness levels. Once they have completed their training in this
team and the coach feels that they can advance to the Falcon team, there will be a qualifier to see
whether they can move forward and join the advanced group.
The Kestrel team will be training at the school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:00pm to 3:30pm with
Mrs Grace Clayton who has volunteered to coach the team. We are really looking forward to
developing a team of excellence with the huge amount of time and effort that is going to be put
into training your child.
For further information on what is required of your child to join the training, please enquire of Mrs
Clayton or Mrs Smith and we will assist you with everything you need.
Report written by Mrs Smith
CHESS
The chess team started term two off with a Provincial Qualifying Tournament on the 18th of April.
On the 29th of April we hosted a League Tournament against Northern Academy Primary School.
Sadly, we lost 5-7. Connor Booth and Daniel Schroeder played very well and won both rounds.
On the 2nd of May, Connor took part in a Grand Prix Tournament and he came seventh. A great
achievement!
We look forward to the conclusion of the League Tournaments on the 23rd of May. Our under ten
team have been invited to play. This is an achievement in itself as these tournaments are attended
by invitation only.
Our last Provincial Qualifying Tournament will be on the 6th of June.
Sadly, we had to bid Robin and Daniel Schroeder farewell, as they have relocated to Springs in
Gauteng. Indeed a great loss and they will be sorely be missed.
Report written by Mr Bester
PARENTS
All parents whose children come to school by taxi, bus or are in a lift club, are encouraged to make
sure the driver of the vehicle has a legitimate driver’s license and a PDP license.
Spotlight
This edition’s focus is on READING WITH YOUR CHILD.
Thank you to all the parents that made the effort to attend the
talk on Tuesday 28th April. Herewith a few reminders from the
evening:
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A child needs at least 1000 ‘lap hours’ before they are ready to read.
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Reading at bedtime is for relaxation and should not be used as an opportunity to teach your
child to read.
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Even if your child can read, it is vital to still read to them. Choose engaging stories that they
may not be able to read but will inspire them to improve their reading skills.
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Your child will have to learn phonics before they start to read. This means the sound the
graphemes (letter shape) make in most words. Start with six letters per week and use these
letters to build words. When they have mastered this skill, move onto diagraphs. Diagraphs are
two graphemes that make a single phoneme e.g. sh and ch. It is important to pronounce the
sounds correctly. Oxford Reading Owl online has a brilliant video clip of Ruth Miskin
demonstrating this for parents.
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A child needs to be able to read fluently in order to comprehend what they have read. This
does not mean that you cannot begin to develop comprehension skills from a young age. If
you read a story to your child you can then ask them questions about the story in order to
develop comprehension and memory skills.
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Children who read daily or are read to daily increase their vocabulary by 4 000 to 12 000
words a year.
The next information sharing evening will be about Higher Order Thinking. The date will be confirmed.
Article written by Ms Moodie
CONCERN
Many learners are attending detention due to homework not been done or completed at home. A
teacher focus group has been formed to discuss our way forward concerning the purpose and value
of giving homework. As soon as we have discussed the outcome of the focus group discussion,
parents will be informed of our way forward concerning giving homework.
REMINDER
The BIG WALK is on Satuday 30 May 2015 at the school and it promises to be even more exciting, with
lots of prizes to be won, exciting games, and lots of music. The following prizes are up for grabs;
FOR THE 10 LEARNERS WHO BRING IN THE MOST DONATIONS
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1st Prize - A tablet with Wi-Fi & 3G, and an additional mystery gadget!
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2nd-6th Prizes - Tablets with Wi-Fi
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7th-10th Prizes - Gift Vouchers from Mall of The North
PRIZES FOR THE CLASSES
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Top 2 classes - Movie and Cake!
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Register teachers of the winning classes - Weekend Getaway for two or Spa Vouchers for
two!
Many other prizes to be won on the day by learners and parents who participate in the big walk
event! Each learner that completes his/her laps will receive a badge or a medal.
Each learner can ask friends and family or anyone they or their parents know for donations. Children
may not, however, go alone from door to door asking for donations. The form and money donated
must be returned to the school no later than Friday 22 May to be eligible for the prizes. In order to
assist us with the administration we kindly request no monetary donations less than R 5. The penalty
charge for lost forms is R 200.00.
It is a compulsory school day and register will be taken.
READING CORNER
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