Page 1 of 12 WINSTON PARK PRIMARY Weekly Issue 3 of 2015 2 February Term 1 Please visit our website: www.wppschool.co.za “Together, we nurture and inspire each of our children to become confident and well-adjusted life long learners”. With integrity Promoting respect and responsibility Providing a caring, secure environment Striving for excellence Deputy Principal’s Message Dreams: Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly. Hold fast to dreams for when dreams go, life is a barren field frozen with snow. [Langston Hughes] Dear Parents On Tuesday we hold our last Parent Information Evening and I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those parents who were able to make it to these valuable meetings. Thank you also to all the teachers and HODs who ensured that the evenings were informative and worthwhile for the parents. Our Grade 5 parents were even treated to a romantic candlelit presentation courtesy of Eskom and the Grade 5 teachers! Page 2 of 12 We are indeed privileged to have such a supportive parent body and a truly caring and helpful Governing Body. It was good to have our chairman, Brendon Goodenough, speaking at each evening and our treasurer, Brian Payne, representing Brendon on one of the evenings. Those of you who use Rose Gate would have noticed that, sadly, the beautiful mosaic that adorned our outer wall has been removed. Due to a combination of white ants, dryness and then rain, it started warping, so we have taken the decision to remove it and stabilize it before we put it back up, hopefully with a plan to overcome the ants and weather. Anyone with expertise in this regard is welcome to contact Mrs Richards or me. Cell phones are a part of our lives and serve a vital role in the way we now communicate with each other and interact with the world. We do, however, need to observe respectful use of these devices. Please will you support us in trying to educate our children in the correct use of their cell phones. It might be useful to go through our School Cell Phone Policy in this regard with your children as a starting point for discussion - (printed hereunder). CELL PHONE POLICY AT WINSTON PARK PRIMARY 2015 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. The key factor in this policy is the responsible use of cell phones. A cell phone should only be brought to school if the learner has permission from the parents. Cell phones are switched off or set on silent mode at all times. The camera function is never used. A cell phone is never openly displayed and should only be used in emergencies or when a teacher or staff member gives permission. The school will not be held responsible for any loss or damage to cell phones where the school has not been grossly negligent or reckless. If the use of a cell phone is abused it will be confiscated for a period of time and the user may have the privilege of bringing it to school withdrawn. Detentions and other forms of punishment will be implemented. Parents are not to make incoming calls/sms’s during school hours. It is a fact that we live in a society that can be threatening at times and a cell phone, when used correctly can be a vital item to carry. Parents are advised to explain very clearly to their children how a cell phone should be used correctly. Page 3 of 12 Yesterday, 1 February, Langston Hughes was born 113 years ago. He became legendary as a poet and Human Rights activist in America and influenced many leaders in that country and the world including Martin Luther King and our own Nelson Mandela. Dreams is one of my favourite poems, especially for children. They all have such fantastic dreams when they are young, we have to encourage them to keep them alive all their lives. Your child’s data sheet will be going home today. This is a very important document and needs to be checked, altered where necessary, and returned urgently. Yours sincerely Michael Foster A REMINDER TO JP PARENTS PLEASE When collecting your children from Rose Gate, please COME IN TO COLLECT THEM. The teacher on duty is finding it difficult to monitor children running off when they see their mom or dad. Thank you for your co-operation. Page 4 of 12 Moms Who Care Group: “Moms Who Care” is a group of moms who get together every Friday morning from 7 30 till 8am in the Therapist Room (opposite the grade 1 class rooms) to pray for the school. Please feel welcome to join us! Contact for MWC is Belinda Trevethan on 0794970608. APPLICATION FORMS FOR 2016 2016 SIBLINGS ARE NOW AVAILABLE. AVAILABLE. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE YOUR APPLICATION TO THE LAST MINUTE Thank you! Page 5 of 12 ON THE SPORTS FIELD Senior Primary Inter-House Swimming Practices The house team lists have been posted on the Sports notice board in the passage so that pupils can see which events they will be participating in at the gala and can attend the following early morning practice sessions this week: U12/Open boys and girls (all houses): Tuesday 3 February 06h40 – 07h10 U10/U11 boys and girls (all houses): Thursday 5 February 06h40 – 07h10 Please note that the team lists are subject to change (absentees etc). The inter-house 100m freestyle final will be held on Tuesday 3 February at 12h30 and the 100m Medley final will take place on Wednesday 4 February at 12h30. This will only pertain to those children who have qualified at trials and have been handed a letter indicating their participation. The Senior Primary Gala (Grade 4-7) will take place on Friday 6 February 2015 at 08h30. Senior Primary children may go home after the gala at approximately 11h30. GRADE 5’s Please remember your eats (please take to After Care)for Care)for the SP Gala on Feb 6th. Thank you. Page 6 of 12 February Monday Tuesday 2 3 Wednesday 4 Thursday 5 Friday 6 Saturday 7 Sunday 8 Tuesday 10 U10B Cricket vs Ashley Primary (A) U11B Cricket vs Ashley Primary (H) Individual + Class photos Grade 4 Info evening SP Interhouse final – 100m free 100m freestyle inter-house finals WBHS Gala Individual and Class Photos U10A cricket vs Highbury (H) U11A cricket vs Highbury (H) 100m IM inter-house finals JP Gala @ KJP – 100m IM SP Interhouse final – 100m IM st 1 Team cricket vs Highbury (H) SP Gala Interhouse U11 cricket trials PADSSA Tennis Girls Trials @ St Mary’s Gr 1 mini-cricket coaching clinic in the hall Gr 2 mini-cricket @ Highbury Gr 3 mini-cricket @ HCA nd 2 Team Cricket vs Ashley Primary (A) Midmar Mile Midmar Mile Hillcrest Marathon rd 3 Team cricket vs Thomas More College (H) Page 7 of 12 Valentine’s Day gifts The grade 7 fundraising team will be selling Valentine’s Day gifts from Tuesday 3 February. The grade 7’s will go round to the JP classes to sell. They will also be selling selling from the grade 4 canopy area at breaks. Please support our fund raising drive. Thank you! Page 8 of 12 Reycling A reminder of recycling days: Tuesday 7am – 7.30 am Cans and Plastic milk bottles (please rinse cans and bottles) Thursday 7am – 7.30am Paper and cardboard (please flatten cardboard and separate paper and cardboard) Printer cartridges can be taken to the media centre at any time. Page 9 of 12 ART CLUB Grade 1 – 7 AT WPPS ON FRIDAYS Painting and drawing skills Contact:Contact:[email protected] Cell 0844466443 Page 10 of 12 ALL NEW PARENTS AND ESPECIALLY OUR GRADE R PARENTS Mrs Green at WPPS reception can assist you so APPLY FOR YOUR CARD NOW!! Page 11 of 12 Page 12 of 12
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