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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!
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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
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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February
Monday
Tuesday
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3
Wednesday
4
Thursday
5
Friday
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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
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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)
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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!
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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.
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ART CLUB
Grade 1 – 7
AT WPPS ON FRIDAYS
Painting and drawing skills
Contact:Contact:[email protected]
Cell 0844466443
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ALL NEW PARENTS AND
ESPECIALLY OUR GRADE R
PARENTS
Mrs Green at WPPS reception can assist you so
APPLY FOR YOUR CARD NOW!!
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