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Fatima
Family Newsletter
“In Pursuit of Truth”
A Message from our Principal
It’s exam time! Grades 4 – 11 should have their heads in their
books, and be studying hard. Our Matric exams are well
underway. The new system of unlocking and locking exam
bundles with an electronic key, which has been introduced
by the IEB to increase security, is working well.
Throughout the years, girls grow and mature intellectually,
emotionally, socially and spiritually and no school career is
without its challenges and heartaches. We are very proud of
our Matric girls and how they have matured. I share parts of
some letters written to us by the girls:
“Fatima has definitely moulded me into the person I am today.” KC
“Fatima has truly nurtured me in a way I don’t know if I’ll ever be able to
describe. As a young child I battled with anxiety and panic attacks. But
through the soft nature of this school I was able to overcome them and
reach where I am today. I have been pushed out of my comfort zone and
encouraged by so many people around me to go for opportunities…” AD
“There is no gift that I can give to adequately express my gratitude.” KD
“I am so proud to be a Fatima girl. Good luck for the future. I can’t wait to
one day send my kids to Fatima.”
CJ
ABOVE: MATRIC EXAMS
“I have been so privileged to be
part of the family environment at
this incredible school.” AW.
“I am proud to be part of this
incredible school!” KT
ABOVE: GRADE 4 TESTS
Staff changes:
Regrettably, Ms Rademacher has decided to relocate to
Johannesburg from Term 2, 2015 and Ms Martins will be taking
up a business offer in the Aquatics Arena at the end of this
year. We wish them both well and thank them for their
contribution to the school over the years.
Mrs D Horsfall, Principal
OUR LADY OF FATIMA DCS
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‘FULL STEAM AHEAD’ THIS WEEK
MRS WESSELS
EFFICIENTLY
MANAGING
FATIMA’S
MULTIPLE NEEDS
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
We congratulate our Fatima girls who
made their First Holy Communion this year.
As you receive the Eucharist regularly,
may your love for Jesus grow and be seen
by others around you.
STATIONERY ORDERS
Please hand in all your stationery orders for
Alert Stationers to Mrs Beechey by
Tuesday, 11th November. Thank you.
Mrs M Beechey, Front Office
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SPORT
High School
Indoor Hockey Results
AGE GROUP
U14
Open
VERSUS
DGHS
Maris Stella
RESULT
won
won
SCORE
4–4
3–0
AGE GROUP
U14
Open
VERSUS
Danville
Maris Stella ‘A’
RESULT
won
won
AWARDED
Gold Medal
Silver Medal
Junior School
SP Team Tennis
‘A’ TEAM RESULT
On Monday, Emma Stobart, Hannah Bowes, Nicole Lombard and Gabrielle Koenig
represented our ‘A’ team against Maris Stella ‘A’. These players beat Maris Stella by 21
games to 7. A wonderful result!
‘B’ TEAM RESULT
On Monday, Rachel Wilkinson, Tannah Swart, Cailin Prinsloo and Lauren Hohls represented
our ‘B’ team against DGC ‘B’. These players beat Durban Girls’ College by 23 games to 5!
Well done!
U12 & U13 Indoor Hockey
We are half way through the Indoor Hockey League matches and the results this week
were as follows:
AGE GROUP
VERSUS
RESULT
SCORE
U12
Chelsea U12
won
1–0
U13B
Ashton U13A
won
2–0
U13A
Chelsea U13B
won
4–0
U13A
Virginia U13A
lost
1–3
AGE GROUP
VERSUS
RESULT
SCORE
U12
Northlands U12
won
2–1
U13A
Virginia U13B
won
3–0
U13A
Umhlanga College U13A
won
4–0
The U12 girls scored two goals very late in the 2nd half of their game against Northlands!
Well done, girls! Keep up the good spirit!
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Swimming
U10 – U13 SWIMMING
On Thursday 30 October, the U10 – U13 ‘A’ Swimming team participated in a 50m Co-Ed
Relay Gala, as an ‘all-girls’ team. The girls swam very well and held their own against
schools that had boys representing half of each relay team.
Our girls were placed 3rd overall, just behind Umhlanga College and then DPHS. They beat
Maris Stella, Virginia A & B teams, Clifton Boys A & B teams and Crawford La Lucia. We are
very proud of our swimmers and in particular with the U12 girls, who won every race,
beating even the DPHS boys’ teams! The U10s & U11s also did very well, being placed 2nd
and 3rd in three events.
The Umhlali 25m Sprint Relay Gala took place on Saturday, 1 November. We were
apprehensive at the start, having lost to Umhlali in 2013, by 1 point! The gala is always won
by a very slim margin. The U10-U13 ‘A’ swimmers swam extremely well and won by a
massive 12 points! Umhlali were placed 2nd above Virginia, Westville, Northlands and then
Chelsea. There was an unbelievable amount of energy amongst the swimmers and the
vibe in the stands was very positive.
Well done to all the swimmers who were involved and especially the swimmers who were a
part of the following relays:
AGE
GROUP
VERSUS
RESULT
U10
4 x 25m Butterfly, Breaststroke, Freestyle & Medley
1st Place
U10
4 x 25m Backstroke
3rd Place
U11
4 x 25m Butterfly, Breaststroke, Freestyle & Medley
1st Place
U12
4 x 25m Butterfly, Breaststroke, Freestyle & Medley
1st Place
U12
4 x 25m Backstroke
2nd Place
Open
4 x 25m Breaststroke
3rd Place
Open
4 x 25m Medley
3rd Place
4 x 25m Ladder Relay
2nd Place
U10 – U13
Special mention must be made of the U11 girls who have displayed a high level of
commitment and hard work that has made Fatima proud. These swimmers have improved
enormously! Keep it up, girls! What a wonderful start you have made to the swimming
season.
FRIDAY SWIMMING TIME TRIALS (7th & 14th November)
Friday, the 7th & 14th November will be the final two dates for swimming time trials. We will
focus only on 50m times on both these dates. Remember to bring your timesheets with you
so that you can record your times and compare these with the last swimming trial.
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Modern Dance
Congratulations to Giorgia Kahn (Grade 7 Steyn) who completed her Preliminary Junior
Modern Exam in October achieving Honours (85 %). Well done!
PTA GRADE 4 – 7 SWIM-A-THON
The Swim-a-thon entries have all been completed! Well done to all the Grade 4-7 girls for
organising their teams so well.
Good luck with collecting donations and sponsors. You now have just 3 WEEKS to build up
your stamina for Friday, 28 November!
REMEMBER:
If you raise R30 000, the Grade 4 – 7 teachers will come
to school dressed in school uniform on the last Thursday of the term!
PLEASE NOTE:
All monies collected from the Swim-a-thon must be handed in to
the PTA parents in the Junior Quad on Tuesday 2nd December 2014.
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GRADE 1 – 7 SCHOOL CALENDAR
(7 NOVEMBER 2014 – 17 NOVEMBER)
FRIDAY
7
SATURDAY
8
SUNDAY
MONDAY
9
10
“In Pursuit of Truth”
Don’t forget your fruit and sandwiches for the Sandwich Drive
Grade 1 – 3 girls to be fetched at 12.30pm
Grade 4 – 7 girls to be fetched at 12.55pm
U10 – U13 Time Trials (by invitation) at Fatima: 1.15pm – 2.45pm
 Grade 1 Hockey at Riverside from 9.00am – 10.00am
 Grade 2 & Grade 3 Hockey at Riverside from 9.15am – 10.15am
 Grade 6 & 7 Tennis Ladder Challenge at Fatima. Starts at 09.00am.
[By invitation]
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 SP Tennis League:
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
11
12
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THURSDAY
13
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FRIDAY
14
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SATURDAY
15
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SUNDAY
MONDAY
16
17
 A Team at St Mary’s at 2.30pm
 ‘B’ Team vs Crawford La Lucia at Fatima at 2.30pm
U12 & U13 Indoor Hockey at Danville from 3.00pm
Final Stationery Orders Deadline – Last Day to Hand in Orders
Grade 3 Tennis vs Chelsea at Fatima at 2.15pm
School Mass at 7.00am. All welcome.
Grade 4 – 6 Test Week Ends
U12 & U13 Indoor Hockey at Danville from 3.00pm
1st Confession at Blessed Sacrament at 4.15pm
Don’t forget your fruit and sandwiches for the Sandwich Drive
Grade 1 – 3 girls to be fetched at 12.30pm
Grade 4 – 6 girls to be fetched at 1.35pm (Week 2)
U10 – U13 Time Trials (by invitation) at Fatima 1.45pm – 3:00pm
Grade 1 Hockey at Riverside from 9.00am – 10.00am
Grade 2 & Grade 3 Hockey at Riverside from 9.15am – 10.15am
Grade 6 & 7 Tennis Ladder Challenge at Fatima. Starts at 09.00am.
[By invitation]
 SP Tennis League:
 ‘B’ Team vs St Mary’s at St Mary’s at 2.30pm
 ‘A’ & ‘C’ Practice Matches at Fatima at 2.30pm
GRADE 8 – 12 SCHOOL CALENDAR
(7 NOVEMBER 2014 – 19 NOVEMBER 2014)
FRIDAY
7
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
WEDNESDAY
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12
13
19
 Don’t forget your fruit and sandwiches for the Sandwich Drive
 Touch Rugby Tournament at Durban North College: Match times
are: vs KHS ‘A’ at 3.00pm; vs New Forest at 3.48pm & vs PGHS at
4.12pm
 Final Stationery Orders Deadline – Last Day to Hand in Orders
 School Mass at 7.00am. All welcome.
 Grade 8 – 11 Exams End
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