Newsletter No 10 of 2021

by hilton.palanyandi@deltaprimary.org.za | May 7, 2021 | Academic Support, COVID-19, General Notices, News | 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 and 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.

LEARNER ATTENDANCE AND ACADEMICS

The second term is packed with academic demands and under the current COVID context simple daily tasks and expectations have become a huge challenge for learners and adults alike. 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.

It is with concern that we note too many learners not adhering to their attendance schedule. Learners are required to be at school as per the attendance roster. What we have detected is that learners attend once in the cycle, or worst case scenario, not at all for a complete week. This is creating HUGE ACADEMIC BARRIERS. I MUST APPEAL TO OUR PARENTS TO ENSURE THAT LEARNERS ARE  PRESENT WHEN THEY ARE REQUIRED TO BE AT SCHOOL. As winter approaches, please do not keep learners at home if they are in good health, send them to school as this will only benefit them. Every single child`s future depends on a good educational foundation.

TOP COLLECTORS

We congratulate the grade 4A class for being the Top collecting class for 2021. The learners will each receive a party-pack on the  18th-20th of May 2021.

SPUR TREAT

We congratulate the following learners who will be treated to a Spur Meal on the 17th of May 2021 after their above average collected totals.

RETURN OF COLLECTING LISTS

Parents are reminded that all collecting lists are required to be returned to the school during the course of the week. Should a collecting list have been lost, parents are required to write a letter indicating the loss of the collecting list. While the period for collection has concluded, we still wish to encourage parents to make voluntary contributions to the collecting list.See the collection stats below in relation to non-contribution.

Total learner population = 955

Non- contribution total = 670

Contributing learners = 285

Accurate as of 2021.05.07

We acknowledge the current economic climate and the impact this has on disposable income and thus appeal to parents who are in a position to make voluntary contributions to come to the table.

ASCENSION DAY

Be advised that the school will be closed on ASCENSION DAY – the 13th of May 2021.

Thought for the day

“The time is always right to do what is right.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.

Newsletter No 9 of 2021

by hilton.palanyandi@deltaprimary.org.za | Apr 19, 2021 | Academic Support, COVID-19, General Notices, News | 0 comments

ACHIEVEMENTS AND REFLECTION TERM 1

• The visit of `Small Paul`,  who spoke and motivated all the grade 7`s of 2021 was noteworthy this term. His presence was indeed needed as learners returned in a atmosphere of uncertainty. His reminder that the creator wants the best for all us was well received by all in attendance.
• Our teachers are to be applauded for  brilliantly managing the return of learners on the 15 February 2021. Without their continued commitment to the school, we would not be able to be functional at any level of the organisation..
• Support for the collecting list was measured, we were able to raise an acceptable amount of finances for the school.
• Our learners were wonderfully spoilt receiving marshmallows over the Easter period, a kind donation of hot-dogs and popcorn as part of learner wellness. This is evidence of the commitment of staff to positively impact the lives of all learners at school.
• The feeding scheme was able to continue feeding vulnerable learners as well as community members at large. the ladies in the kitchen have done a sterling job this term and continue to ensure that vulnerable learners are attended to.
• The continued outreach all our learners are recipients of including Hot-dog day, popcorn day, book character day, library day continues to add value to the learning experience of each and every learner at Delta Primary. As our focus remains as always that every learner must be provided with top quality cost effective education.

CONCLUSION OF SGB ELECTIONS

The process of SGB elections was concluded on the 14th of April 2021. We express appreciation to the parents who exercised their right to vote. Below is the list of names, of the newly elected SGB.

Parent component: L. De Mink, E Solomons, J Woodland, T Koenze, D Johnson

Teacher component: C Naude/Fischer, D Williams

Public Service: A Percival

LEARNER WELLNESS

During the course of last week, staff members prepared popcorn for the learners at Delta. This was initiative as part of a long term programme, to address the mental wellness of the learners. Teachers are still managing the effects of the post lock-down fallout, as we detect that many learners are visibly withdrawn and struggle on a daily basis to orientate themselves. We also wish to appeal to all our parents to assist teachers by speaking and interacting with their children. More importantly, to assist their children in completion of homework and assigned tasks. Many learners are struggling with reading and basic mathematical skills which is the foundation for academic competence in further grades. Regular practice would ease these challenges which create learning barriers. Teachers are attempting to provide remediation while the learners are at school, however this must be supported at home.

COLLECTING LISTS

We say thank-you to all the learners/parents who have made a voluntary donation on the collecting list. We are cognisant of the challenging economic climate and therefore do not trivialize your financial contributions. Our financials reveal that far too many learners have not made an attempt to make a contribution. Delta Primary is a no-fee school and subsidised by the state. For the school to engage in special projects and to enable the school to sustain SGB posts going forward, we will require a positive stream of financial contributions throughout the academic year. Your positive financial contribution enables to add value to each child`s academic experience.

LEARNER AND TEACHER ASSISTANTS

The management of SGB of Delta primary thank the teacher and general assistants for their service rendered over the past 5 months and wish each assistant everything of the best going forward

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 1-week 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. 

COLLECTION OF REPORTS

All reports may be collected on the 22nd of April from 11:00 am. Reports will be issued to learners who are at school.

DISMISSAL

Learners will be dismissed at 11:00 am on the last day of the term (23 April 2021)

TERM 2 COMMENCEMENT

Term 2 commences on the 3 May 2021 and is concluded on the 9 July 2021. For the week 3 May – 7 May learners in grade 1-7  will be dismissed at 13:00 (Monday to Thursday) and at 12:20 (Friday). Learners return to school Group 1 ( Monday and Tuesday) Group 2 (Wednesday and Thursday). Please note that Group 2 will be required to attend on the first Friday (7 May)  as well as the second Friday (12 May). Parents, please check the learner attendance programme for term 2 2021 below:

Thought for the day

That`s been one of my simple mantras – focus and simplicity. Simple can be harder that complex. You have to work hard to get your thinking clean to make it simple. But its worth it in the end. Because once you get there, you can move mountains` – Steve Jobs