Newsletter No 10 of 2024

by hilton.palanyandi@deltaprimary.org.za | Apr 4, 2024 | General Notices | 0 comments

WELCOME BACK

We welcome all our learners and teachers back after the school vacation. We look forward to a constructive term and appeal to all our parents to assist to ensure that the core business of education is prioritised in the lives of their children. 

Please, examine and discuss the contents of the first term report with your child, giving praise where deserved and encouragement where needed. The second term is one of two examination terms for grades 4 to 7 learners. Learners should apply themselves to ensure that they keep books up to date, complete tasks, homework and come to school ready to learn. Learners who sacrifice time  and apply themselves can expect a good report at the end of the term.

DATES TO DIARISE – TERM 2 – 2024

DCAS FOOD PARCELS TO LEARNERS

25 of our learners who were part of the DCAS sports programme received a food parcel as part of the programme. Thank you to the coaches and the management who made this possible.

EXTRA MURAL PROGRAMME

Term 2 sees the introduction of the Tuesday, extra mural programme. Learners will be given the opportunity to participate in the following after school activities which will be scheduled from 14:00 – 15:40 every Tuesday afternoon. The activities include the following: Table tennis (Gr 4-7)

• Soccer (Gr 4-7)
• Netball (Gr 4-7)
• Dance  (Gr 3-7) 
• Chess (Gr 4-7)
• Scrabble (Gr 4-7)
• Gardening (Gr 6-7)
• Dare to Dream programme (Gr 7)
• Choir (Gr 4-7)
• Spiritual dance (Gr 7)

BRAINTEASER

A word I know, six letters it contains. Remove one letter, and 12 remain. What is it? – For the grade 7 cohort only

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

“Thoughts become things. If you see it in your mind, you will hold it in your hand.” – Bob Proctor

Newsletter No 9 of 2024 – End of term 1

by hilton.palanyandi@deltaprimary.org.za | Mar 15, 2024 | General Notices | 0 comments

SURF WALK 2024 

On Friday the 15 March 2024, learners received their special incentives in a general assembly of learners. The recipients were as follows

Top collector : Conner Visagie – who was awarded a television for collecting the most money on his surf walk collecting list. 

Top Collecting class : The learners in grade 1C received a free civvies day and the class teacher was awarded a sweet hamper.

The winners of the sweet hamper: These were learners who were part of the group that collected R150. The lucky winners were : Keziah Jacobs (Gr 4B), Aroosh Jacobs (Gr 1B), Imaan Fortuin (Gr 5C)

The winners of the food hampers: These were learners who collected R500 and more. The lucky winners were.Tyrese Jack ( Gr 1A), Isabella Daintre (Gr 2C)

Learners who received a spur meal:

Malacia Joyce, Conner Visagie, Tyrese Jack, Arabella Adams, Sancia Boodjies, Riyaan Anthony, Diego Collins, Isabella Daintree, Muindeen Mc White, Shan Cario Moosa, Joshua DeKlerk, Tylow Smith, Zara Wildeman, Brihana Farmer, Kiara Darries, Jesse Jacobs.

ISSUING OF END OF TERM REPORTS

All learners at school will receive their reports on Wednesday 20 March 2024 @ 11:00.

LEARNER DISMISSAL

Kindly note the early dismissal times and make the necessary transport arrangements.

LEARNER SAFETY

We wish to make a special appeal to all our learners and parents to ensure that our boys and girls remain safe during the vacation. Learners must inform their parents and guardians as to their whereabouts at all times. Learners making their way to the beach or near water activities are also reminded to take extra precautions as accidents around water happen so quickly.

END OF TERM THOUGHTS

Term 1 has been a busy term with highlights galore. Our boys and girls have conducted themselves in the majority exceptionally well. 

Regrettably some learners need to re-think their current trends and actions when interacting with other learners. This is our call to parents: When you are alerted that a discipline problem is rearing its head, deal with the matter. The school will assist in this regard.

A huge thank you to the loyal parents, who understand the pluralism and complexity of school life and are able to, regardless of perceptions, support the school. We thank you greatly. Wishing all parents and learners well during the Easter tide. Parents and learners who are fasting all of the best to you as well.

BRAINTEASER

A cowboy rode to an inn on Wednesday. He stayed two nights and left on Wednesday. How could that be?

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

`Learn from success and failure. The best way to establish a new and powerful personal philosophy is to objectively review the conclusions you’ve drawn about life.` – Jim Rohn

Newsletter No 8 of 2024

by hilton.palanyandi@deltaprimary.org.za | Mar 7, 2024 | General Notices | 0 comments

SURFWALK 2024

The school surfwalk was an absolute success both as a fundraising and social event due to the commitment and financial support of all our loyal parents. I wish to express my sincere gratitude on behalf of the staff and all our learners. Every learner enjoyed the day and returned safely after the event. Special thanks to each and every stakeholder in this regard.

The fundraiser generated the highest amount in the history of the school in terms of gross income for the school balance sheet. The funds will be ploughed back to our learners to ensure that each learner in every class receives a quality education as part of our collective mandate. We have secured a host of prizes for our learners including

Top collector – will receive a television set

Top collecting class on average– will receive a free civvies day and hot dog the teacher will receive a sweet hamper

Categories of learners will be entered into a lucky draw to win a sweet hamper and grocery hamper.

I thank our sponsors for their generosity in making this possible.

FOUNDATION PHASE FUN DAY

On Saturday the 9 th of March 2024 @ 09:00 am – 13:00, Delta Primary will have a foundation phase fun day ( grade R-3). This is an open day for all parents of grade R-3 learners and we are encouraging parents to attend in support of their children. A gate fee of R5 will be levied. Parents are requested to make use of the off street parking on the day.

LEARNER ASSESSMENTS

Teachers are still hard at work completing assessments for term 1. We appeal to all parents NOT TO KEEP LEARNERS AT HOME. Learners who absent themselves place tremendous strain on teachers as they collate marks to prepare end of term reports.  

RAMADAN 2024

This year, Ramadan is expected to commence on  11th March 2024, and end on 8th April 2024, depending on the sighting of the moon. We wish all staff, parents and learners all of the best.

ADMISSIONS 2024

This is a gentle reminder to all parents that admissions for 2024 open on the 11 of March 2024 – 12 April 2024 . We are therefore encouraging parents who wish to enrol their learners in grade R,1 and 8  for 2024 to ensure that they register online as soon as the admission window opens for applications.

SGB ELECTIONS 2024

Parents are reminded that polling for nominated candidates is scheduled for the 14 March 2024, from 08.30 – 15.30 as per communique. All parents are encouraged to come along and cast their voting ballot. Please, remember to bring along a form of identification which is a requirement under the new regulations.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

“People with goals succeed because they know where they’re going.” — Earl Nightingale

Newsletter No 7 of 2024

by hilton.palanyandi@deltaprimary.org.za | Feb 29, 2024 | General Notices | 0 comments

INTER HOUSE SPORTS DAY 2024

On Wednesday the 28 February 2024 we concluded the inter house athletics competition. As in previous years the day was an enormous success at every level. The organisation and execution of all logistical plans was clearly evident on the day. Our learners made us extremely proud with their grit and determination despite their lack of physical prowess and a few top performers were clearly identified for future nurturing. In this regard all our teachers, support staff, Johnson security, the paramedic, SOLO FMC are worthy of thanks and appreciation. On this day our boys and girls have once again proven that when they purpose their mind and heart they can be quite entertaining and extremely well-disciplined. For that I thank you all boys and girls. Congratulations to the winning Red house on their achievement !

SURFWALK COLLECTING LIST 2024

We are encouraging all our boys and girls to continue to diligently seek sponsors for this major fundraising event of term 1. We have set a target of  80 K, which is well within the reach of the collective learner body based on our enrolment numbers of 847 learners collectively. The forwarding of the collecting lists has been at a snails pace.  The following incentives are available for all learners

• A minimum of R100 – secures the learners seat on the bus. Families of more than 1 child are given a reduced rate for multiple siblings at the school.
• A minimum collection of R150 – secures the learners on the bus, with a slab of chocolate 
• The top collector will receive a TV – LCD screen.
• Learners in the 350 – 500 category will have their names entered into a lucky draw to win a sweet hamper.
• The class who collects the most money will be treated to a free civvies day and hotdog.

FOUNDATION PHASE SPORTS DAY

On Saturday the 9 th of March 2024, Delta Primary will have a foundation phase Fun day ( grade (R-3). This is an open day for all parents of grade R-3 learners and we are encouraging parents to attend in support of their children. The teachers will be communicating operational plans and information during the course of the new week, please monitor the class whatsapp group chat.

UPDATED CONTACT DETAILS – URGENT REQUEST

We are appealing to all our parents to ensure that their contact details are updated when it is required. In instances where your cell no has changed, please be so kind as to inform the teacher so that our records may be updated accordingly. We are challenged in cases of emergency when learners take ill as we often cannot contact parents to inform them via a telephone call. To parents who have updated their details we say thank you!

ADMISSIONS 2024

This is a gentle reminder to all parents that admissions for 2024 open on the 11 of March 2024. We are therefore encouraging parents who wish to enrol their learners in grade 1 and 8  for 2024 to ensure that they register online as soon as the admission window opens for applications.

THE IMPORTANCE OF READING

It cannot be aerated enough, the importance of our learners to  read on a regular basis. We have observed many learners in all grades struggling with very basic reading skills. In most of the cases the learning barrier can be changed with consistent reading in class and at home. We therefore wish to implore all our boys and girls as well as our parents to encourage every child to read every single day ( Monday to Friday). 

It is a life skill that if left unattended will come back to harm the academic development of any child. Parents, please speak about this in your family time.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

`The greatest good we can do for others is not to share our riches with them, but to reveal their own`- Benjamin Disraeli.

BRAINTEASER

I am always hungry and will die if not fed, but if you water me, I’ll die. What am I? 

Newsletter No 6 of 2024

by hilton.palanyandi@deltaprimary.org.za | Feb 22, 2024 | General Notices | 0 comments

SURFWALK COLLECTING LIST 2024

Be advised that we ostensibly have 2 remaining weeks before collectively lists must be forwarded to school. We are therefore encouraging all our boys and girls to continue to diligently seek sponsors for this major fundraising event of term 1. We have set a target of  80 K, which is well within the reach of the collective learner body based on our enrolment numbers of 847 learners collectively. The following incentives are available for all learners

• A minimum of R100 – secures the learners seat on the bus. Families of more than 1 child are given a reduced rate for multiple siblings at the school.
• A minimum collection of R150 – secures the learners on the bus, with a slab of chocolate 
• The top collector will receive a TV – LCD screen.
• Learners in the 350 – 500 category will have their names entered into a lucky draw to win a sweet hamper.
• The class who collects the most money will be treated to a free civvies day and hotdog.

INTER HOUSE SPORTS COMPETITION

The event is scheduled for 28 February 2024 at the Solo Street facility. All parents are welcome to attend and support their children. A gate fee of R10 per adult and R10 for vehicles will be charged at the gate and R5 per child ( non delta) will be charged at the gate. We have arranged extra security to ensure all participants safety. Medical staff and an ambulance will be in attendance to attend to any health or injuries   The sports day primarily is for our Grade 4 – 7 learners. Where parents can make arrangements for grade R-3 learners it would be greatly appreciated, so that we can best manage the day. Delta Primary Foundation learners will not be charged at the gate. Please bring along an umbrella and sun hat. Seating for parents will be indicated by the security marshals. 

SGB 2024 – VALIDATION MEETINGS

Our first validation meeting for all categories of SGB is scheduled for 29 February at 13:00. I am therefore encouraging parents to nominate and second parents who are willing to serve on the SGB for 3 years. Please, ensure that the nomination form is duly completed as the school electoral officer (SEO) will only validate fully completed nomination forms.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen. `Michael Jordan`

Michael Jeffrey Jordan, also known by his initials MJ, is an American businessman and former professional basketball player. He played fifteen seasons in the National Basketball Association between 1984 and 2003, winning six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls

BRAINTEASER

I turn once, what is out will not get in. I turn again, what is in will not get out. What am I?