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GRADE VI PARENTS INFORMATION MEETING HELD AT

LYNNWOOD RIDGE PRIMARY ON TUESDAY 27 JANUARY 2010 AT 18:30 IN THE SCHOOL HALL

  1. Welcome – Mrs M. Botha
  2. Prayer ‐Mrs M. Botha
  3. Introduction of Teachers ‐ Mrs M Botha

Mrs Botha Grade Leader Register Teacher Grade 6B

Mrs Fee Register Teacher Grade 6F LRPSchool Home Page

Miss Bowen Register Teacher Grade 6G

Mrs Nel Register Teacher Grade 6N

Mr Visser Register Teacher Grade 6V

4. General Grade vi information and school rules – Mr M. Biccard

4.1 Parental Involvement:

The education process is ongoing and the parent is the primary teacher. The school in its role as secondary teacher cannot take sole responsibility for educating your child. The more intense your involvement with your child is, the more secure and eager he/she will be. By showing an active interest in all he/she does, by not being too critical and by giving your unconditional love and acceptance of all that he/she is, your child will be able to realise his/her full potential. Your attendance has already shown interest and support.

4.2 Communication between teachers and parents:

It is essential that teachers and parents work together in a positive way to assist in the education of the child. Parents are welcome to contact a teacher if there are any problems, no matter how trivial. However, we request that you make an appointment at the office beforehand to organise a suitable time as the teachers are involved in a relatively full extra mural programme and we would hate to turn away any parent. The diary or a letter can be used effectively to communicate small queries. Absentee notes must also be written in the diary on the relevant page. Three days of absence from school requires a doctor’s certificate.

“Open days” are held every term and parents are welcome to see the teacher. Please bring to the attention of the teacher any matters which could interfere with your child’s performance at school e.g. parents away from home, illness in the family, a pet’s death etc. It is important for us to know when something is affecting a child’s well being or progress.

Major upsets at home, please communicate this with the teachers. Please update contact details regularly at the office.

4.3 Channels of Communication

4.4 Responsibility, independence and commitment: Encourage your child to be responsible i.e. care of personal belongings. Guide your child but allow him/her to pack his/her own things. If your child enrols for an extra-mural activity encourage him/her to complete the season. Teach your child to persevere. If for whatever reason your child cannot attend a match or even a choir practice inform the person in charge by sending a letter of apology or phone the school so that other arrangements can be made and the team won’t be let down at the last minute.

4.5 Routine:

Children need structure and routine

 Regular mealtimes: a good breakfast is essential to promote concentration and provide the optimum energy level for learning. Please provide a healthy lunch for your child (e.g. a sandwich and fruit. Unfortunately we do find that girls and boys tease each other and girls turn to dieting, which is unhealthy.)

 Bedtime routine: ensure that your children have adequate sleep so that they are able to face the challenges of the school day.  Limit TV viewing / computer games to one hour a day. 3

4.6 Excursions: Parents will be notified of educational outings. No child will be allowed to go on a trip unless the permission slip is signed and returned to the class teacher timeously. For longer trips, permission to administer basic medication is essential. If school fees are not paid, a child may not go on the excursion.

4.7 Hygiene: Cleanliness and hygiene is something that we need to make our children more aware of. Make sure that your children takes proper hygiene measures e.g. having a bath and using antiperspirants. Aerosols are a problem at school – preferably bring roll-on type.

4.8 Allergies and medication: If your child is allergic to anything, please bring this to our attention. If your child is taking any medication, whatsoever, please inform the relevant class teacher. The school is not allowed to administer any medication to a child, unless the medication is supplied to the school by the parent, accompanied by a letter. Should a child be sent down to the office for a headache or stomach ache or whatever, the office staff will assess the severity of the condition and, if necessary, contact the parents to collect the child. No verbal permission may be given to the office staff to administer medication.

Should an emergency arise, we will do whatever it takes to protect the child. Please ensure the office has the correct contact numbers to ensure easy contact in case of an emergency.

Please understand that this directive comes from the Department of Education.

4.9 School discipline: Poor discipline is the single biggest threat to maintaining a high standard of education. It is vital that teachers and parents develop a relationship of mutual trust. We both have the interest of the child at heart. We aim as teachers to be consistent and discipline through positive reinforcement. Support the school and teachers by becoming familiar with the Code of Conduct and school rules.

Each Grade has an age appropriate reward system to encourage good behaviour and academics. Some grades use a point system to ensure accountability for learners.

Our discipline system is based on the five rules:

  1. Follow the instructions.
  2. Keep your hands, feet, objects and unkind words to yourself.
  3. Listen while somebody else is speaking.
  4. Look after all property.
  5. Behave appropriately.

A copy of the five rules is displayed in each class and in the diary. If a child disobeys any of the rules, then this is recorded on a tracking sheet which has five steps.

In the case of learners who repeatedly do not complete tasks, parents will be contacted telephonically in presence of the child to inform the parent of the situation. A record is kept of all communication with parents.

We will follow the routine disciplinary hearing whenever there is a case of serious misconduct. Should a teacher feel there are grounds for a disciplinary hearing regarding the conduct of a learner, the teacher will meet with the SMT and a decision will be reached by consensus.

4.10 Diaries: The diary is an important method of communication between home and the school. On a Monday learners are given a homework sheet for the week. There is daily homework for English, Afrikaans and Maths. If there is homework from the other learning areas this will be indicated on the homework sheet. The register teacher checks that the homework sheet is signed. This is done regularly and the teacher keeps a record. Please check that all homework is done before signing your child’s diary. Homework left at home will be treated as homework not done.

Each learner also has a copy of the time-table in their diary. Please ensure that your child packs his/her bag according to the time-table to prevent having to carry a heavy bag from class to class.

The learner also receives a test time-table as well as a 7 day and date time-table each term which is pasted into the diary to ensure that he/she is always prepared.

4.11 Circulars: Most circulars from the school will have a reply tear-off slip to be signed and returned. Please do so promptly. The sms system is also used for brief messages and reminders, to assist with saving of paper.

4.12 Uniforms: It is pleasing to note that the learners are wearing the uniform with great pride. The uniform information is in the school diary. If for any reason a learner is wearing the incorrect uniform, a letter from the parent is essential giving a valid reason and the date when this will be corrected.

4.13 Identification of owners: Please make sure that your child’s name is on every item that he/she owns. This includes clothes and school equipment. Precious teaching time is lost in hunting for lost items or finding owners.

4.14 SBST – School Based Support Team Mrs Harris is in charge of the SBST. Melinda Grimm is our school psychologist and Riandie Lötter is the intern counsellor. If a parent would like their child to receive counselling, please discuss this with the register teacher. The School Based Support Team is there to assist with any of the learners needs. Example: Academic, behavioural, social, emotional.

4.15 Punctuality: All learners are requested to be at school between 07:15 and 07:30 in the morning. The gates at the side of the school are closed and locked by the security guards at 07:30. Children are then to enter the school at the front office gate and pass through the school foyer. Two administrative assistants are on duty in the foyer and issue late slips to the children that are late. Children find this very embarrassing and often it is not their fault.

In cases where a child is continuously late for school he/she will be referred to the HOD and parents will then be contacted. Another three times would result in referral to SBST. The Governing Body will take action if late coming persists.

Please ensure that your child is on time. Late comers disrupt our schedule.

4.16 Procedure for Late Collection of Learners: If you are unable to fetch your child after school, there are after-care facilities available. Please make the appropriate arrangements in this regard. It is not safe to leave your child unsupervised.

Children enrolled in the Aftercare Centre must be fetched by 17:30. If parents are late in collecting the child then an additional fee will be added to the monthly fee.

Leaving your child to wait for hours after school is of serious concern. Our school guards need to patrol the school and cannot baby-sit children. Children who are left for hours become the victims of negative peer influences. Teachers are in meetings, at extra-murals or doing the never-ending marking and administrative tasks and are not responsible for children left after school hours, who are not involved in extra-mural activities. We urge parents also, to monitor their children carefully, when it comes to cellphones and other technologies. Some learners use this idle time to become involved in inappropriate behaviour. The waiting area should be a brief transition point immediately after school or after extra-murals end. If a child is not fetched by 17:30 then the child’s name will be sent to the SBST for intervention. Thereafter social workers and the Governing Body will be involved. Parents who continue neglecting to fetch their children will be reported to the relevant authorities as it is a form of neglect. This may seem a bit extreme, but we believe that the safety of your child comes first and is of utmost importance.

4.17 The school shop will be open Monday to Friday:

07:00 – 08:30 and 11:30 – 14:30

4.18 Scholar Patrol: We have two security guards on duty. Please co-operate with them, be considerate and please follow the rules of the road. Avoid ‘U’ turns around the school. Children and parents must please only cross at the designated crossings. Be very alert and careful when driving around the school property.

4.19 Money: All money sent to school must be in a sealed envelope with the child’s name and class clearly indicated, as well as what the money is for. The correct amount must be in the envelope. Please – MONEY MUST NOT BE LEFT IN AN UNATTENDED BAG.

4.20 Cellphones: It is the policy of the school that learners will be allowed to bring a cellphone to school in exceptional cases, for example where they participate in extra-mural activities and may need to contact their parents. We would rather encourage parents to purchase a phone card for children to use in case of emergencies. There are pay phones available on the premises. Cellphones lead to many problems at school, theft being one of them. The teachers will not take responsibility for cellphones brought to school. We also have consequences for phones brought and misused.

Closed circuit cameras have been installed to monitor the movement of learners, gates etc for safety and security reasons but they also act as a deterrent against theft.

4.21 Assessment: Our learning programme is based on the National Curriculum. The curriculum clearly defines what the learner will develop i.e. knowledge, skills, values and attitudes. Reports are issued at the end of each term. The marks are based on continuous assessment i.e. tests, assignments, projects and especially class activities that are done during the term. What this means is that learners must apply themselves consistently because this report is not based on the academic success of one formal test, but on all work covered during the term.

There is a concerning trend amongst some learners to neglect formal assessment activities, even after repeated requests.

Grade 6 results are very important when applying for high school. There will be a High-School Expo at Lynnwood Ridge Primary School in Term 2 for Grade 6 and 7 learners and parents. Parents are well-advised to start looking at the options available.

4.22 Seven Day Timetable: The seven day timetable allows time to focus on reading skills as the learners begin each day with a thirty minute reading period. The seven day cycle allows us extra periods for Mathematics and English. A timetable with dates and days will be sent home every term so that the learners are clearly informed.

4.23 Assemblies:

Assemblies are held once in each seven day cycle. If your child has achieved in any area, please send the information, medals, certificates etc to Mrs Forrest (Foundation Phase) or Mrs Ungerer (Intersen Phase) so that your child can be recognised at assembly.

4.24 School’s Website:

Mr Biccard continuously updates this. Parents and learners are encouraged to view it regularly (www.lrps.co.za). The Grade 6 Homework sheet will also be available.

4.25 Ronnie -Recycle:

Tuesdays. Please only drive into the designated area if you have a large load of paper. Please be considerate and co-operate with the system.

4.26 Extramurals:

Cultural: Choir, Chess, Steelband, Guitar Club Sporting: Swimming, Netball, Cricket, Soccer. Mr Houbert is the Sports’ Co-ordinator, assisted by Mrs Kim van Nikkelen-Kuyper.

5. General information on each Learning Area

ENGLISH (HOME LANGUAGE): (Miss Bowen)

A. Time:

• 8 periods in a 7 day cycle.

B. Books and Files:

  • These will be sent home for children to study before a test.
  • Most of the work done in English is filed in the learner portfolio file.
  • At the end of each term all English work will be sent home to be signed. Every Friday the spelling test will be sent home to be signed.
  • Please remember to fill in the comment sheet.
  • Your child also has to complete the comment sheet at the end of each term.
  • I appeal to parents to donate spare dictionaries to the school so children do not have to carry a dictionary to school everyday.
  • Every Monday the spelling homework must be checked and signed.

C. Research:

  • The research topic is given on the test time‐table at the beginning of each term. This gives the child sufficient time to gather information and pictures.
  • Research notes, pictures etc. must be brought to school where most of the work will be done.
  • The research assignment must be hand‐written as one of the criteria that I use for assessment is spelling and it won’t help to use the computer as it does a spell check.
  • Headings and the cover page can be computer printed.
  • Children lose marks if research assignments are handed in late.

D. Homework:

  • English homework is given daily. Spelling homework must be done on a Monday. Please check that the words are correctly spelt and tick and sign it.
  • Revise the words with your child on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The test is written on a Friday. Test books will be sent home weekly to be signed.
  • All work not completed in class must be completed for homework.
  • Children lose points if homework is not done or is incomplete. Parents will be contacted if this happens repeatedly.

E. Reading:

  • Reading forms part of the daily homework programme.
  • Children are required to read a minimum of eight class readers and six media books per term.
  • Please sign the reading card and media centre list. Encourage your child to discuss with you, the book he/she has read.
  • Lost readers or media books cost R100 to replace.
  • Encourage your child to read daily, as literature opens the door to the world.
  • Encourage your child to read the newspaper and to watch the news on television.

F. Assessment:

  • Two formal tests will be written per term.
  • Continuous assessment is done informally throughout the year.
  • All class activities will be assessed, so please make sure that your child catches up if he/she is absent.
  • If work is not handed in, this will adversely affect your child’s continuous assessment mark.

G. Speech Festival:

  • Our annual Speech Festival takes place in May at a cost of ±R10.
  • Please encourage your child to participate.
  • In Grade vi children can choose to take part in the poetry, unprepared speech, unprepared reading and choral verse sections. Children can choose a poem and start practising.

H. Competitions:

  • Spelling Bee
  • Poetry Competition – Poetry Institute of SA (Learners write their own poems)
  • International letter writing competition
  • Abe Bailey Bilingual Speech Competition

I. Conclusion:

• I look forward to teaching and getting to know your child.

AFRIKAANS: (Miss Ungerer)

 3 periods in a 7 day cycle.

 Afrikaans is our school’s official First Additional Language.

 The children need a file bought from the stationery at school.

 Homework is given daily.

 Spelling is done once in every cycle.

 Reading is given weekly. In the first term it is only sight words. In the second to fourth

term readers will be given.

 Each child must read 3 Afrikaans books from the media centre every term.

 Children need to watch Afrikaans television programmes. This helps with vocabulary,

pronunciation and sentence construction.

 There are formal tests every term. Marks are based on continuous assessment

throughout the year.

MATHEMATICS: (Mrs Nell and Miss Bateman)

A. Time:

 10 Periods in a 7 day cycle

B. Stationery:

• The children need 1 x 72page feint line book for Assessment and 2x A4 quad books (classwork books)

C. Procedures:

  • They have 1 or 2 periods of Mathematics daily. (3 double periods in a cycle).
  • Mental tests are written daily. They will need to study their tables and bonds throughout the year.
  • There will be at least 2 formal tests per term.
  • Homework is given everyday from Monday – Thursday.
  • Classwork that is not completed in class will become homework.
  • All work for marks is done in the assessment book. This book goes home at the end of each section to be signed by the parents. Please make sure that this book is returned the very next day. Assessment consists of different activities: Assignments, Problem solving, Mental, Classwork, Diagnostic Tests and Formal Tests.
  • The children’s books are taken in on Fridays. All classwork is then marked during the weekend. Homework is checked to make sure that it has been successfully completed.
  • Stickers are given as rewards for work that is well done. Other rewards are given for behaviour and following procedures e.g. entering class quietly, dates and headings filled in, ruling off after work, corrections done, etc.

D. Parental Involvement:

  • Please check that their homework is done.
  • Please sign the rubrics in their books.
  • Extra Maths classes will be available every second break. This is a service given by the school and does not cost any money.

E. Competitions:

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• Amesa Maths takes place in September / October. All children participate in the 1 round. The school covers these costs.

NATURAL SCIENCE: (Mr Visser and Mr Wissing)

 NS – 6 periods in a 7 day cycle.  At least one formal test will be written per term.  6 assessment tasks will be covered this year. Each assessment task consists of

classwork, investigations, translations, presentations, projects, etc.  Assessment is done continually throughout the year.  Children will be required to bring items from home. Please assist them in this regard.  All work needs to be handed in timeously. Enough time will be given to complete

projects and assignments.

 The Science Expo will take place in the 3rd term. This year the child may choose if they would like to participate or not. More information in this regard will be sent out in the third term.

 Homework diaries are checked regularly. Please sign it daily. Children will be punished if their diaries are not signed.  Children are expected to give their best effort, show a willingness to learn, as well as dedication and discipline when it comes to their school work.

SOCIAL SCIENCES (SS) AND ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES (EMS) (Mrs Fee)

 SS – 5 periods in a 7 day cycle.  EMS – 3 periods in a 7 day cycle.  SS focuses on our country (historically and geographically) in relation to the rest of the

world. We have no textbooks, we work with typed notes which the children keep in a flip file.  EMS focuses on developing skills, values and attitudes on all matters pertaining to the

economy and business.  Most of the written activities are done in class.  Activities are completed after something new has been taught.  Children are guided to mark their own work in pencil and to complete corrections.  At the end of each module/section, work is taken in to be checked.  Cover pages for each section need to be completed by the parents. Please check the

files regularly and write a comment if you wish.  The cover pages also include the details of the formal assessment activities and the

child’s results for each activity.  Most of the work is done in class.  Children do not receive homework on a daily basis, but from time to time children may

require parents’ assistance to complete a task.  A formal test will be written once a term. Assessment is done continually throughout the year.

TECHNOLOGY: (Mrs Botha)

 3 periods in a 7 day cycle.  Each child needs a 50 page flip file.  All printed notes must be kept in their file.  If a child should lose or damage their notes, new notes will NOT be re-issued.  Four themes are covered this year:

  1. Structures
  2. Mechanisms
  3. Systems

4. Processing  Marks are based on continuous assessment throughout the year.  One project is done per term.  All work is done in class and NOT at home.  All material and equipment is supplied by the school but children do need to collect

waste material (see letter handed out on 26 January 2010).  Clean glass containers with lids and bottle tops will be collected during February.

LIFE ORIENTATION: (Mrs Harris and Mrs Nel)

 Two lessons will be given for Life Orientation per 7 day cycle.

 This learning area has gained in importance and continues to matric. More than the skills of adding and subtracting, reading and spelling is the necessity of focusing on life itself; learning to be prepared and to be empowered with information, skills, values and attitudes which will assist with making wise and healthy decisions and choices. Children need to be encouraged to have a positive image of themselves and others and to have a sense of purpose and vision for their future.

 Examples of topics dealt with: Peer pressure, nutrition, self image, conflict resolution and HIV AIDS. The aim is to deal with topics in a non‐judgemental and objective manner. Learners need to feel free to ask questions which will be answered as honestly as possible and to share their experiences.

  • Assessment will be clear to learners before they begin any written work, so that they will know how to achieve well.
  • PE is part of Life Orientation.
    • A final mark for Life Orientation consists of :
    • a. 80% Life Orientation
  • 20% Physical Education  Every child will go to P.E. once in a 7 day cycle.  Learners must come to school dressed in their P.E. clothes on the correct day.  P.E. is an important part of your child’s development. It is part of the curriculum up to

Grade 12.  P.E. is part of Life Orientation and will be assessed every term.  No child will be excused from P.E. without a parent’s letter that has been dated, and a

reason given. If this continues, a doctor’s certificate will be required.  P.E. clothes:

Swimming:  Girls: full costume and may wear shorts over.  Boys: ‘speedo’ or shorts.

Wear LRPS shorts or plain navy blue shorts and house ‘T’ shirt over this. White slops or takkies. UNDERWEAR: to be brought in sports bag with TOWEL and CAP.

Field Activities: LRPS shorts/plain navy blue and house ‘T’ shirt. Wear LRPS polar fleece/dri-mac and school pants/skirt/LRPS tracksuit pants over, if cold. Wear white takkies only – no fancy shoes.

ARTS AND CULTURE: (Mr Biccard, Mrs DeBoni and Mrs Bateman)

  • 3 periods in a 7 day cycle.
  • Arts and Culture is one of the 9 Learning Areas
  • Arts and Culture is made up of 4 strands (Visual Art, Music, Dance and Drama)
    • Normally 4 strands are taught by one teacher. At LRPS, we are fortunate in that we have
    • 3 teachers:  Visual Arts – Mr Biccard  Music – Mrs Bateman  Dance and Drama – Mrs DeBoni
    • Assessment:  Visual Arts – 33%  Music – 33%
    • = 100%  Dance and Drama – 33%
  • Arts and Culture is important because:  It is Fun!  We recognize and care for the right brained children.  We provide an outlet for stressed children.

COMPUTERS: (Mrs Geyer)

 Learners come to the Computer Centre once in the 7 day cycle.  They are taught skills which enable them to use computers and the Microsoft

programmes.  Work is integrated with what is done by other educators as far as possible.  Assistance is given with assignments where there are requests.  Children are able to do research for projects.  Themes dealt with in class are also integrated into lesson plans.  Progress and performance are monitored in various ways.  Checklists are used, formal exercises are sometimes set and a record is kept of children

who complete tasks successfully with little assistance.  These records are then used to determine top achievers. 11

 Regular rewards are given to learners who apply themselves well and who show

determination and good behaviour.  Both visual and auditory skills are essential in the Computer Centre.  Children are expected to concentrate at all times.  There is a great deal of enthusiasm among children and examples of their work can be

viewed at http://www.edugizelle.co.za.  Computer Club is held every Monday and Wednesday afternoon from 13:45 – 14:45. Grade 1 ‐ 7 children may attend.  Cami Maths is held on Tuesdays from 13:30 – 14:30, also for Grade 1 ‐ 7 children.

6. Discipline System: Positive Behaviour:

o Rewards System:  Cool Kids Awards  Cool Class Awards

Negative Behaviour:

  1. o Fair Warning
  2. o Each child has 100 points awarded to him/her at the beginning of each Term
  3. o Unacceptable behaviour lose 5 points
    1. o The Behaviour Codes indicate what the children have lost 5 point for. These are not the only infringements where points are deducted for. Teacher’s use their discretion when taking off points.
    2.  Behaviour Codes:
  4. o Discipline consequences:  -10 points -1 break detention  -20 points -1 day break detention  -25 points -2 days break detention  -30 points -Phone Parents  -40 points -Letter to Parents – Afternoon detention (1 Hour)  -50 points -1 week break detention and lose a priviledge e.g. cool class reward,
CATEGORY CODE DESCRIPTION
AA Aggressive – Attitude/Behaviour
AB Back Chatting
ATTITUDE AG General Attitude
AR Rude/Disrespectful towards Teacher
AS Swearing
BG Chewing Gum
BT Talkative in Class
BW Walking around in Class without Permission
BEHAVIOUR BL Leaving the Class without Permission
BH Not Keeping Hands, Feet and Objects to Yourself
BO Throwing Objects around the Class
BR Running on Corridor
HP Project/Task/Assignment not handed in on time
HOMEWORK HN Homework not done
HI Homework Incomplete
LATE L Late for Class
SN Stationery not at School (pen, pencil, ruler etc)
STATIONERY SB Book/Textbook not at School
SD Diary not at School
SH Homework Sheet not stuck in the diary
UH Hair too Long/not according to School Rules
UW Wearing the wrong Uniform (Beanie, cap, shoes etc)
UNIFORM UJ Jewellery that doesn’t comply with the School Rules (chains, earrings etc)
UM Make-up
UN Nails too Long/Painted
UU Untidy Uniform
READING PERIOD RN Not Reading / doing Activities in Reading Period

a dance, extra mural activities etc  -55 points -Phone Parents  -60 points -Letter to Parents – Afternoon detention (1½ Hours)  -70 points -Letter to Parents – NO GRADE VI TRIP  -75 points -Phone Parents  -80 points -Phone Parents and Meeting with Parents  -85 points -Phone Parents  -90 points -Internal Suspension

7. Grade vi Mpumalanga Trip May 2010

A. Motivation and Cost:

  • Our trip in grade 6 is the Mpumalanga Tour.
  • We have booked with the School Journey Services and the tour will take place from Monday, 03 May to Friday, 07 May.
  • The cost is R1300.
  • We know that the trip is expensive but it includes; transport, 3 full meals a day, accommodation and entrance fees.
    • We sleep over at:
      1. Sabie School Journey Services.
      2. Moholoholo Mountain View Lodge.
      3. Swandini Holiday Resort.
    • We visit:
      1. Sudwala caves.
      2. Reptile Park.
      3. Moholoholo Rehab Centre.
      4. Bourke Luck Potholes.
      5. Lone Creek Falls.
      6. God’s Window.
      7. Night Game Drive.
      8. Boat Ride.
      9. Nature Walks.
      10. Swimming in a heated pool.
      11. Pilgrims Rest.
      12. Gold Diggings.
  • The children love to go on this trip after listening to others who have already been on the tour.
  • There is a wealth of knowledge that the children acquire. It gives them an opportunity to be out in nature and they also learn to relate to their peers and become more independant.

B. Medication:

• Please notify the teachers in writing if your child has any allergies or if medication needs to be administered during the tour. Medication will be collected on the morning of the tour.

C. Behaviour:

  • As we are a large group on tour we expect the children to be disciplined and to act responsibly.
  • If, for any reason, we are concerned that a child will be a danger to himself/herself or to others, we will be obliged not to take them on the tour.
  • We will therefore be monitoring the behaviour of our Grade vi children.
  • Due to the cost of the trip, we would not want some children to be at a disadvantaged because others cannot behave.
  • Such the trip is a privilege and not a right.
  • If a learner has lost 70 points from the 100 points allocated, they will not be allowed to go on the Grade 6 trip.

D. Pocket Money: ‐Will be the pupils own responsibility

E. More details will follow.

8. Expenses for 2010

 January:

  1. o Stationery not paid from previous year
  2. o Media centre card for new learners (R5)
    1. o Outstanding registration/school fees  February:
      1. o Parent talk – bullying (R10) -10 February
      2. o Grade 6 and 7 Party (R30) -12 February
    1. o Cake and Candy -12 February  March:
      1. o Travelling Bookshop -9 – 10 March (optional)
      2. o Raffle books (R100 per family)
    1. o Funky Hair and Magician Day(R20) -19 March  May:
      1. o Netball Festival -1 May
      2. o Grade 6 and 7 Party (R30)
      3. o Mpumalanga Trip (R1300) -3 – 7 May
      4. o Cake and Candy
      5. o World Cup Soccer Guess (R5 per entry)
      6. o Speech Festival (R10 per entry) -21 May
    1. o Entrepreneurs’ Fair -28 May  June:
    2. o Photographs (Individual and class) (R60) -1 – 2 June
    1. o Entrepreneurs Fair -4 June  August:
      1. o Science Expo (Optional for Grade 3 – 6)
      2. o Cultural Evening (R5 per ticket)
      3. o Entrepreneurs’ Fair
    1. o Grade 6 and 7 Party (R30)  September:
      1. o School Deposit (R800)
      2. o Hat and Civvies Day (R10) -3 September
      3. o Cake and Candy
      4. o Readathon (Literacy Week) -6 – 12 September
      5. o Sports Photos
      6. o Book Character (R5) -23 September
    1. o Hooked on Books show (R10)  October:
      1. o School Fundraiser (R70)
      2. o Stationery money for 2011

 November:

  1. o Class parties (R10)
  2. o Cake and Candy -5 November

o Grade 6 and 7 Party (R30)  Other expenses:

  1. o Civvies Day (R5) throughout the year
  2. o Nelmapius – clothing, toys, gifts collection
  3. o Lost books (Media, class readers) (R100)
  4. o Phone Calls (80c) – Cellphones (R2)
  5. o Concert costs (costume, make-up)
  6. o Additional stationery items that need replacing
  7. o School/sport uniforms
  8. o After school centre
  9. o Charities – Wetnose (on-going), Child welfare (October)

9. Close Thank you for attending this meeting. If you need to speak to the Teachers or have any queries please contact the office to set up a meeting or to answer your questions.

Remember to keep the school updated whenever your details change.

Information Evening Minutes Reply-Slip.2010

I ______________________________________ parent of ______________________________________ Gr vi ______ acknowledge that I have received and read through the Minutes of the Information Evening held on 27 January 2010 at 18:30 in the School Hall.

Signed:______________________________ Date:__________________________