Prep. News 10 October 2014
The Week Ahead
Day
Sunday 12 October
Time
Activity
Venue
18h00
Methodist Church Service
Penryn Chapel
Tuesday 14 October
14h15
A-team gala
Uplands
Wednesday 15 October
14h00
Inter House Chess
Penryn
Grade 3 field trip departs
Ekukhanyeni
Monday 13 October
Thursday 16 October
08h45 – 13h45
Friday 17 October
09h00
Saturday 18 September
Choir Outing
Grade 3 field trip returns
U/11 and Open Matthew Prior Cricket
Festival
Penreach workshops
U/11 and Open Matthew Prior Cricket
Festival
Penryn
Shalamuka Centre
Penryn
Psalm 23:1-6
“ The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still
waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Even though I walk
through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they
comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup
overflows.”
Dear Parents,
Welcome back to the final term of 2014 – it really feels like time is flying! The 4th term is always a very busy term,
albeit quite a short one, as we wrap up 2014 and prepare for 2015. I do hope that you all enjoyed the short
holiday with your children. I find myself reminded of the fact that as Parents and Teachers we assume the role of
“shepherds” with our own children, and those placed in our care. Psalm 23 teaches us about God’s leadership for
us – and the Bible consistently uses the term “shepherd” to illustrate leadership. The bible teaches us that as
Shepherds we should lead with confidence, love unconditionally, protect from harm and importantly, correct and
comfort. In this final, busy term, our role as our children’s “shepherds” is of paramount importance, and a huge
responsibility. The good news is that our shepherd, our Lord God, is with us every step of the way. May I wish
you and your children a wonderful and successful final term!
Staff news: Hearty congratulations to Ms Lauren Fargher and Ms Marelie Bloem who have returned to school as
Mrs Lauren Mclean and Mrs Marelie Joubert respectively.
We also welcome back Mrs Megan Stephen who returns from long leave.
A special word of welcome to Ms Megan Bense, our new resident Occupational Therapist.
Mr and Mrs Mclean
Megan Bense
Ashleigh Smyth submitted a motivation to attend Rally to Read and was chosen by Jaguar Landrover South Africa
to participate in the recent Rally to Read Project on 13th and 14th September. Rally to Read is a project sponsored
by many corporates which sees representatives travel to rural schools across South Africa to deliver much
needed educational materials. The experience gave Ashleigh the opportunity to meet the teachers and learners
who will be impacted by this wonderful initiative as well as gaining a deeper understanding of the development
needs within rural South Africa.
We are so excited about our new Penryn Prep Facebook page! This is a wonderful platform for us to share daily
events, achievements and other exciting news with all our Prep families. May I encourage you to follow the link
below and then “like” the page, so that it will be part of your Facebook news feed. May I also stress that we want
the Facebook page to be a positive, celebration page – it is not intended to be a channel for raising concerns.
Please feel free to either email the prep, or phone us, should you wish to raise any concerns.
From time to time, we may wish to include photographs and/or examples of our learners’ work in our school
newsletter, Website, Facebook or Twitter pages. Penryn Prep does not publish individual photographs of children
or their work in electronic or print form without permission from their parent/s. To ensure we respond accordingly
with your wishes, please let us know in writing if you do not give consent / approval for the publication of
photographs and work of your child.
Regards,
Grant Williams
[email protected]
Save the date: Preschool Nativity Concert
Wednesday 26 November at 18h00
*one show only*
Dress Rehearsal Tuesday 25 November at 09h00.
From the Sports Office:
Interhouse chess competition – Senior Primary
Wednesday 15th October. From 14:00 - 16:15.
Sign-up sheets are on the notice board.
Junior chess times:
Please note that Junior chess takes place in Mrs Andre’s class on a Monday from 13h15 to 14h15.
Upcoming Fixtures
14 October 2014
15 October 2014
17-19 October 2014
A-team gala at Uplands - 14h15
Interhouse Chess – 14h00. Meet at Mrs Andre’s Class
U/11 and Open Matthew Prior Cricket Festival – Penryn
The Phys Ed lessons have begun as per the academic timetable. If your child does not do private tennis or cricket
lessons during the Phys Ed lessons then he/she must swim. They are required to wear swimming caps. Navy
blue, black or the Penryn costume will be allowed. However, if your child is part of the Penryn swimming team,
he/she must have a Penryn costume.
Follow us on Facebook: Penryn Preparatory Sport
Saranne Lourens
[email protected]
Penreach News:
From catching bugs to discovering the mysteries of the universe. It was a science-filled learning experience for
Penryn’s Foundation Phase on September 22.
Classes visited the Penreach Science Centre for six different activities that included a practical chemistry
experiment, a nature walk, a puppet show, digital learning and videos demonstrating exciting science experiments
to do at home.
Learners were also able to visit the Shalamuka Science Exhibition Hall where they delighted in sending a ball
spinning down an imitation Black Hole. Other exhibits informed learners on optic illusions, different surface types,
volumes, mass, and construction to name a few.
Penryn and Penreach aim to make this a regular institution to support classroom learning with practical work.
See more photos on the Penreach Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.699985590084426.1073741839.491839187565735&type=1
From the Chaplain’s Desk:
Hello Penryn Family,
Life with Jesus offers an opportunity to grow into all that we were created to be. As Christians we have never
arrived but are always on a journey. Someone once said, ‘Jesus loves us the way we are…….’ They then added
‘He loves us to much too leave us that way’……. This journey with Jesus is one of continual challenge and
growth.
Let us look at Jesus’ interactions with three people and then consider Jesus’ interactions with us.
Jesus talks to Mary and says to her – John 20 17, “Do not hold on to me,……”. Mary’s growth requires letting go
of Jesus. Thomas on the other hand is invited by Jesus, John 20.27 “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach
out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.” For Thomas to grow he needs to touch and to
feel, to hold on. Peter on the other hand is asked 3 times “Do you love me?” John 21.17 “Peter was hurt because
Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me?” He said, “Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you.”
Jesus said, “Feed my sheep.”. When I thought of this interaction I wondered if Jesus needed to hear what Peter
said or if Peter needed to hear what He was saying. Peter needed to remind himself of his deep and undeniable
love for Jesus.
I invite you to take time now and think for a while about what Jesus would be saying to you, remembering that
Jesus loves you the way you are, but loves you too much to leave you that way……
God bless you as you grapple with how Jesus is calling you to grow into all that you were created to be……
Umfundisi
[email protected]
The Penryn Family will be hosting our annual WALK/RUN AND FAMILY FUN UNDER THE PENRYN SUN on the
11 October 2014. Pupils, teachers, parents, family and friends can all have fun on the stunning trails surrounding
our beautiful school. Remember the beautiful morning of fun we had last year. !!!!!
The morning will comprise of a 3km or 8km walk /run. Newly designed beautiful medals will be given to all
participants. We have once again secured exciting spot prizes. Once again there will be a delicious cake for each
family to take home after the event. You are welcome to bring along your breakfast picnic baskets and in
addition, a tuck shop will be available, as well as delicious coffee from “Coffee Café - for any occasion”.
We encourage parents to join their children in creating lifelong family memories for them to cherish. Remember
it’s time to shed those winter kilos and get in shape for the summer.
As this is one of our fund raising initiatives, entries will cost R30 per person. Each child will receive one entry
form, but please feel free to photocopy as many as you would like. There will be additional entry forms at
reception. All pre-entries will be entered into a SPECIAL DRAW to win a surprise prize, so get those entries in
fast (Prep scholars return to class teachers, College scholars to Jackie Hood).
Date: Saturday 11 October 2014
Time: 07H30
Venue: Penryn Sports Fields
We urge every pupil to participate, even as a marshal or helper if not walking or running.
For additional information please contact Sarah Ratnarajah on 0824444748 or
Jenny de Klerk on 0780127180