by hilton.palanyandi@deltaprimary.org.za | Mar 13, 2025 | General Notices |
SURFWALK COLLECTING LISTS
We have approximately 4 weeks remaining before the planned 2025 surfwalk which has been scheduled for the 10 April 2025. We are reminding parents that it is crucial to ensure the financial sustainability of the school by contributing towards all major fundraisers.
ANTI BULLYING CAMPAIGN
We need volunteer parents who would make themselves available during the course of the day to assist in the anti bullying campaign. Especially during intervals when learners interact with each other. Parents who wish to be part of a solutions driven approach are encouraged to make contact with the respective teachers and make themselves available to be part of our anti-bullying drive. Many thanks to Tommy, Sammy, Connie and Shamiel who have been volunteering their time in this regard.
ADMISSIONS 2026
Dear prospective parents of Delta Primary School. Be advised that the online admission process for admission 2026 opened on the 11 March 2025. All prospective parents are encouraged to complete the online application as a matter of urgency. Online admissions close on 15 April 2025. Please note the introduction of the BELA Act makes grade compulsory for learners of age.
Applications for Grade R – learner must be 5 years old turning 6 by June 30 in the year of admission. Born in 2020
Applications for Grade 1- learner must be 6 years old turning 7 by June 30 in the year of admission. Born in 2019
EARLY DISMISSAL
Parents, be advised that all learners will be dismissed at 13.00 as of the 24 March 2025 (last week of term 1).
Term 1, 2025 learner reports will be issued on the 28 March 2025 as of 08.30 am. Learners will be dismissed at 11.00 am on the last day of the term.
Term 2 commences on the 8 April 2025.
VACANCY ON THE SGB
Parents, be advised that a vacancy exists on the SGB parent component. The SGB shall co-opt a parent for 30-90 days during the interim. During this period formal SGB elections shall be planned and communicated to parents. A parent who wishes to serve in this temporary co-opted position may submit a letter of interest directed to the Chairperson of the SGB for consideration by 21 March 2025.
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!
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
“Change your conception of yourself and you will automatically change the world in which you live. Do not try to change people; they are only messengers telling you who you are. Revalue yourself and they will confirm the change.” – Neville Goddard
by hilton.palanyandi@deltaprimary.org.za | Mar 6, 2025 | General Notices |
SURFWALK COLLECTING LISTS
We have approximately 4 weeks remaining before the planned 2025 surfwalk which has been scheduled for the 10 April 2025. We have earmarked the following incentives for learners who exceed the minimum collecting amount of R150 per child.
- TOP COLLECTOR WILL BE GIFTED WITH A TELEVISION
- LEARNERS WHO COLLECT R350 – WILL RECEIVE A SPUR BURGER MEAL
- TOP COLLECTING CLASS WILL RECEIVE A FREE CIVVIES DAY, HOT DOG AND TREATS
- LEARNERS WHO COLLECT R500 AND MORE WILL HAVE THEIR NAMES ENTERED INTO A SPECIAL DRAW TO WIN AN AIR FRYER
We are reminding parents that it is crucial to ensure the financial sustainability of the school by contributing towards all major fundraisers.
LEARNER DISCIPLINE AND CORRECTIVE ACTION
The general violence and increase in gang activity in the surrounding community affects the community in a negative way. It is thus not surprising that the trauma of bad news, constant violence, learners witnessing and hearing about gang activity come to school in a heightened state of emotion. Their emotional state is reflected in the way some learners often relate to each other. In certain instances their interaction is negative.
Over the past few weeks the discipline committee had to take the unilateral decision to suspend learners who have continually violated the learner code of conduct. On a positive note it must be noted that the vast majority of the learners behave and interact in a positive manner amidst the societal challenges. We encourage our boys and girls to keep up with this positive mind set.
ANTI BULLYING CAMPAIGN
We need volunteer parents who would make themselves available during the course of the day to assist in the anti bullying campaign. Especially during intervals when learners interact with each other. Parents who wish to be part of a solutions driven approach are encouraged to make contact with the respective teachers and make themselves available to be part of our anti-bullying drive.
FORMAL ASSESSMENTS
The upcoming week marks the beginning of the formal assessments and tests towards the term 1 reports. Our learners must at this point not remain at home unnecessarily and ensure that they adequately prepare for exams. Parents should check the assessment program issued to them at the beginning of the term. If you have not received a copy of the assessment program, message teachers and inquire to receive an updated copy as a matter of urgency. Our learners must get to bed early and prepare for tests, please assist in this regard.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
“I always tried to turn every disaster into an opportunity” – JD Rockefeller
John D Rockefeller was one of the most powerful businessmen in American history.
by hilton.palanyandi@deltaprimary.org.za | Feb 27, 2025 | General Notices |
INTERHOUSE RESULTS 2025 – REFLECTION
Congratulations to GREENHOUSE, who took first place after so many years at the annual inter house competition held at Allenby Drive. The day was an absolute success and display of sportsmanship amidst the rather windy conditions. We extend appreciation to every single learner and the athletes who made the day so special.
FINAL RESULTS
- GREENHOUSE
- YELLOWHOUSE
- REDHOUSE
FOUNDATION PHASE SPORTS DAY 2025 – REFLECTION
Our grade R-3 learners were simply awesome on Saturday the 22 February 2025. We say thank you to the parents who came out in their numbers to support the little ones.
NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTION DRIVE
Parents, be advised that over the period of the month of 10 February 2025 up to and including the 27 March 2025. Parents who join the online newsletter will be entered into a lucky draw to win R500 cash. We are therefore encouraging all non- subscribers to join the newsletter asap to ensure their names are entered into the lucky draw. The lucky parent will be informed by the first week of term 2 in 2025.
CLIVE JACOBS – INTERVENTION PROGRAMME
Mr Clive Jacobs, a community activist and mediating officer has partnered with Delta Primary School as part of a boy-child intervention program. We have witnessed with regret how so many of the boys at our school plummet under the societal pressures of gangsterism, drug abuse and general bad life choices. Mr. Clive Jacobs has seen the need and has volunteered his time to enrol and gather some of these wayward boys in an attempt to put them through a program, so as to assist the boys to make better life choices.
WAVES FOR CHANGE
The waves for change is a well known intervention program focused on boys. This year the program has come to Delta Primary School. The program aims to change the mindset of the boy-child who has experienced trauma and disappointment in their lives. The backdrop of Muizenberg is the space the NGO uses to address the challenges these children have experienced.
WP COLOURS
Our very own Mia Japhta has attained WP colours in Athletics. She competed at Greenpoint Stadium on 27 February 2025. Mia`s family and the school is extremely proud of her achievement and wish her well on this journey of sports excellence.
EFT AND FINANCE RELATED MATTERS
Dear parents, the cost of handling physical monies has increased exponentially over the past number of years. The school has always been very cognisant of the reality of our community and how parents interact in terms of financial transactions at school. We are recommending where possible that our parents move towards the use of EFT payments directly into the school account and then to produce the proof of payment to the teacher or the school secretary. It is very important that we use the child’s name as the reference on the POP.
Keep in mind that the school can only confirm digital payments after the money is reflected in the school account. IMMEDIATE PAYMENTS FROM ACCOUNTS CAN OFFSET THE WAITING PERIOD. EFT payments can be made for any of the following transactions
- Collecting lists
- School uniform
- Class outings
It would certainly not be cost effective to complete an EFT for civvies day as it is simply impractical unless it is for multiple learners attending the school. PLEASE GIVE THIS RECOMMENDATION SOME SERIOUS CONSIDERATION.
The schools banking details below:
DELTA PRIMARY SCHOOL
ABSA CURRENT ACCOUNT
Acc no: 1091320530
Universal Branch Code: 632005
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
“A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning.” – Brad Henry
by hilton.palanyandi@deltaprimary.org.za | Feb 20, 2025 | General Notices |
METRO KIDS – ANTI BULLYING CAMPAIGN
On Tuesday the 18 February 2025 Delta Primary hosted Metro Kids as part of an anti-bullying campaign.
Bullying, by its nature, is a systemic societal and community challenge that negatively impacts the school as well as disrupts the harmonious environment teachers are attempting to create in their classes and on the playground. It would be a utopia if all learners enrolled at our school were in possession of the necessary social skills and manners to interact in a kind and considerate manner. Regrettably far too many children have been exposed to violence and a display of poor behaviour within their community and often within their homes.
The school receives these learners as part of its mandate to allow equal access to education in terms of our constitution, but simultaneously are required to address the dysfunctionality within society. Thus, without parents involvement and intervention the school is obliged to find ways and means to manage the reality of bullying within school.Parents who wish to be part of a solutions driven approach are encouraged to make contact with the respective teachers and make themselves available to be part of our anti-bullying drive.
FOUNDATION PHASE SPORTS DAY
All roads lead to Delta Primary on Saturday the 22 February 2025 as we host our foundation learners and parents. Gate cost is R5 for children and R10 for adults.Parents are requested to utilise off street parking.
INTER HOUSE SPORTS DAY -ALLENBY DRIVE
On Tuesday 25 February 2025 the athletes gather at Allenby drive to participate in the annual inter house competition.Last year’s winners RED HOUSE will have to ensure that they are able to retain their trophy in the next coming days.
ZONAL COMPETITION – CHAMP OF CHAMPS
Delta Primary celebrates the success of Miah Japtha and Kayde Jones for their success at the athletics meet at the Vygieskraal stadium on Thursday 20 February 2025. The two athletes will now represent Western Province Athletics Championship at the Greenpoint Stadium on the 27 of February 2025.
NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTION DRIVE
Parents, be advised that over the period of the month of 10 February 2025 up to and including the 27 March 2025. Parents who join the online newsletter will be entered into a lucky draw to win R500 cash. We are therefore encouraging all non- subscribers to join the newsletter asap to ensure their names are entered into the lucky draw. The lucky parent will be informed by the first week of term 2 in 2025.
EARLY LEARNER DISMISSAL
All learners will be dismissed at 13:00 on the 26 February 2025 (the day after the inter house)
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
If you have good thoughts they will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely – Roald Dahl.
by hilton.palanyandi@deltaprimary.org.za | Feb 13, 2025 | General Notices |
NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTION DRIVE
Parents, be advised that over the period of the month of 10 February 2025 up to and including the 27 March 2025. Parents who join the online newsletter will be entered into a lucky draw to win R500 cash. We are therefore encouraging all non- subscribers to join the newsletter asap to ensure their names are entered into the lucky draw. The lucky parent will be informed by the first week of term 2 in 2025.
FOUNDATION PHASE SPORTS DAY AND SURFWALK DATE CHANGE
Parents be advised of the date change for the following school events
- Foundation Phase Sports day – changed to Saturday 22 February 2025 from 09:00 – 13:00.
- Surf walk extension date – changed to the 10 April 2025 to allow larger stakeholder inclusion. Note that we will issue each child with a yellow letter signed and stamped indicating the date change.
PRIZES FOR LEARNERS AS INCENTIVES
Parents, staff and community members : The school is calling on all stakeholders attached to the school to reach out to business people, friends and family as part of a drive to secure incentive prizes for our learners. Incentives secured for the learners is a sure way to ensure that the learners are motivated to collect and yield a maximum collection as part of the fundraising effort. Prizes can take the form of any of the following items (bicycles, sound boxes, grocery hampers, sweet hampers, audio devices, cell phones, gift cards, home appliances etc.)
If you are willing to assist the school please contact the office via the secretary to collect a donation letter for potential funders.
INTER HOUSE COMPETITION
The inter house competition date remains unchanged (25 February 2025 @ Allenby Drive)
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
`To accomplish great things we must not only act, but also dream, not only plan, but also believe` – Anatole France
