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NEWSLETTER & CALENDAR

 

Issue 17

  NEWSLETTER: PREP. SCHOOL  -  Stephen Bryan

CONDOLENCES

The Prep. School wishes to express its sympathy with the Bryans, Gordon and Marais families on the passing away of Matthew’s (7V) grandmother, Jonathan’s (5K) grandfather and Lance’s (4O) sister recently.  Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this sad time.

YEAR 7 FAREWELL MASS AND DINNER

Well done to the Year 6 staff, parents and boys for hosting the Farewell last Tuesday.  The Mass, conducted by Fr Lewis, was very special.  A big thank you to Mrs Barnett and Mrs Stoop for organizing the enjoyable dinner function.

WHEELS’ MORNING AND YEAR 7 ENTREPRENEURS’ DAY

All boys are invited to participate from 09h00—13h30.  There will be many interesting, exciting and fun stalls on display!

ACADEMICS

Your son was given a copy of the exam timetable with his mid-term report.  Encourage your son to prepare thoroughly for the upcoming exams from 14—28 November.

PRIZE-GIVING

Prize-giving next week (Thursday 13 November) starts at 08h15.  Boys may go home after prize-giving (about 09h30) or study supervision by Prep. Staff will be available for boys until 13h00. 

STUDY DAY—WEDNESDAY 19 NOVEMBER

Boys may stay at home to study, or study supervision will be available at school until 13h00.

EXTRA-MURALS

All extra-murals finish off with Saturday’s final cricket matches against St Peter’s.

Congratulations to our Squash Champions for 2008—Daniel Barry (senior) and Jonathan Gordon (junior).  Our Tennis Champion for 2008 is Dominic Dias, who beat Brendon Lindsay in a thrilling final on Tuesday.  The Swimming teams have had a very hectic season participating in the Friday galas and Inter-Primary relay galas recently.

Well done to this year’s Chess Champion, Charldon Viljoen, who beat Callan Brombacher in the final.

CROSSING OF THE QUAD CEREMONY

Parents are invited to attend from 10h30—11h00 on Friday 28 November, where we welcome the 2009 Year 4 boys, present Year 6 boys with their scrolls, and finally take leave of the Year 7 leadership group.  School closes at 11h00.

SCHOOL BOYS OF THE WEEK

27 October

Year 4

Brent Stroberg

Brent is a dedicated and hardworking student.  He has produced excellent work this term and gives his best in all he does.  Brent actively takes part in cricket, swimming and chess.  He is a star in the swimming team and attends all practices and galas.  Well done Brent!

27 October

Year 5

Kensell Debideen

Kensell is a quiet, diligent, well-mannered young boy who has worked so hard again this term.  He participates keenly in cricket and chess and did a great performance as a young “girl” in his duologue during the Eisteddfod.

27 October

Year 6

Jordan Williams

Jordan has played exceptionally well in the last two cricket matches and has proved himself to be a great asset to the team.  Jordan is trying hard to do his best in class too.  He participates well in chess.  Keep up your positive influences!

27 October

Year 7

Matthew Lavis

Matthew’s excellent leadership qualities and quiet determination make him an excellent Head Boy.  He was appointed as Cricket Captain this term and has led his team from the front with his bowling.  He achieves good results academically and his public speaking skills have greatly improved during this year.

3 November

Year 4

Miguel de Sousa

Miguel should be commended on his positive attitude in class as he is a very enthusiastic pupil who is always eager to participate.  He has made us very proud lately as he has put a lot of effort into improving his standard of work.  Miguel played hockey, tennis and chess this term.

3 November

Year 5

Keegan MacGregor

Keegan is a very friendly and well mannered boy who always gives of his very best in class.  He has once again worked very hard to maintain his excellent academic results.  Keegan enjoys playing cricket and chess.  Well done, Keegan!  Good luck for the upcoming exams.

3 November

Year 6

Stephen Kisbey-Green

Stephen is a keen, interested pupil who has a very positive attitude towards his school work.  This term he has given 100% of himself and this is reflected in his good marks.  Stephen played in the inter-house chess championships and he participated in numerous sections of the Eisteddfod where he performed well.  Good luck for your end of year exams, Stephen!

3 November

Year 7

Warren Wallendorf

Warren has worked steadily throughout the year, but in Term 3 he has made good progress academically and we know he will show us just what he can achieve in the exams.  Warren participated in the Eisteddfod and plays hockey, soccer and cricket.

APPRECIATION OF OUR SUPPORT STAFF

At the end of each year we give each of our support staff members (maintenance & cleaning) a hamper of goodies to show our appreciation for all that they do for the boys behind the scenes.  We ask that each boy bring an item for these hampers as follows—

Year 4—tinned meat or fish or rice

Year 5—1kg sugar

Year 6—1kg flour

Year 7—packet of biscuits

Thank you, in advance, for your generous donations for these hampers.

IMPORTANT DATES

Friday 7 November

Year 7 Entrepreneurs’ and Wheels’ Day

Tuesday 11 November

Remembrance Day Mass

Thursday 13 November

Prize-Giving

Friday 14—Friday 28 November

Exams

Saturday 22 November

2009 Year 8 Orientation  -  09h00—11h00

Friday 28 November

TERM 3 ENDS  -  school closes at 11h00

Saturday 6 December

Collection of reports in the Media Centre from 09h00—11h00

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