Newsletter No 8 of 2025

by hilton.palanyandi@deltaprimary.org.za | Mar 6, 2025 | General Notices | 0 comments

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.

Newsletter No 7 of 2025

by hilton.palanyandi@deltaprimary.org.za | Feb 27, 2025 | General Notices | 0 comments

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

1. GREENHOUSE
2. YELLOWHOUSE
3. 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

1. Collecting lists
2. School uniform
3. 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

Newsletter No 6 of 2025

by hilton.palanyandi@deltaprimary.org.za | Feb 20, 2025 | General Notices | 0 comments

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.

Newsletter No 5 of 2025

by hilton.palanyandi@deltaprimary.org.za | Feb 13, 2025 | General Notices | 0 comments

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

1. Foundation Phase Sports day – changed to Saturday 22 February 2025 from 09:00 – 13:00.
2. 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

Newsletter No 4 of 2025

by hilton.palanyandi@deltaprimary.org.za | Feb 6, 2025 | General Notices | 0 comments

VALENTINES DAY CIVVIES

On Friday the 14 of February 2025, we celebrate Valentine’s Day at school. We will be arranging a civvies day for all learners, and we encourage all learners to be dressed in red and white. The tuckshop will be selling hotdogs and chips @ a cost of R15 as well as an array of treats for our learners.

GRADE R VACANCIES

Delta Primary has space for 4 english speaking learners in the grade R class – please make contact with the secretaries office as a matter of urgency should you know of a place seeking parent within a 5km radius of the school.

INTERSCHOOL ATHLETICS

On Wednesday our athletics team represented Delta Primary at the interschool athletics sports meet held at Rooikraans field. Amidst the logistical challenges the sports committee was able to reorganise and get our team safely to the venue and and back.

I quote from the athletics report: `The key achievements on the day of the event which we would like to acknowledge and celebrate the following athletes for their outstanding performance and spectacular display who are our  Logan Hartzenberg, Mia Japtha and Shammah Machiya and our U10 girls relay team.`

SURFWALK COLLECTING LISTS

Learners have  received the surfwalk collecting list. We have set an ambitious target of 90 K as a target for the gross takings onto our balance sheet. Given the fact that we are in excess of 800 learners and if every child commits to collecting R150 and more this target can easily be achieved. Some of our learners have already started receiving their incentive awards for collecting R150. We encourage all families to get behind the surfwalk and purpose towards achieving our target.

We would like to give our learners incentives in the form of prizes if they collect more than R150. Parents who are able to source prizes from shops and business must please make contact with the school. We will hand you a sponsorship letter to validate your request. Any and all prizes will be gladly accepted.

• 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

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.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

`Anytime you sincerely want to make a change, the first thing you must do is to raise your standards` – Tony Robbins

Newsletter No 3 of 2025

by hilton.palanyandi@deltaprimary.org.za | Jan 30, 2025 | General Notices | 0 comments

SPORTS DATES 

Dear parents please be informed of the following sports events dates 

Inter School @ Vygieskraal – 3rd & 5 February 2025

Interhouse @ Allenby Drive – 25 February – ALL parents are welcome to attend.

GRADE R VACANCIES

Delta Primary has space for 2 english speaking learners in the grade R class – please make contact with the secretaries office as a matter of urgency should you know of a place seeking parent within a 5km radius of the school.

VALENTINES DAY CIVVIES

On Friday the 14 of February 2025, we celebrate Valentine’s Day at school. We will be arranging a civvies day for all learners, and we encourage all learners to be dressed in red and white

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

“Disciplined thinking is the compass that guides our minds through the tempest of chaos, transforming confusion into clarity and ideas into action.”

EDU INFO POST 1 – Baseline assessments

by hilton.palanyandi@deltaprimary.org.za | Jan 26, 2025 | General Notices | 0 comments

In todays edu-info post we review the importance of doing baseline assessment with a special focus on learners in the foundation phase. Lets start with the obvious question, namely

What are Baseline School Assessments?

Baseline school assessments are standardized tests or evaluations conducted at the beginning of a school year, term, or instructional period. Their primary purpose is to establish a benchmark or baseline for a student’s knowledge, skills, and abilities in specific subject areas or domains. These assessments provide teachers and educators with valuable data on each student’s starting point, allowing them to tailor instruction, identify learning gaps, and plan appropriate interventions.

Why Are Baseline Assessments Important?

Baseline assessments play a crucial role in the education system by providing valuable insights into students’ knowledge, skills, and abilities at the beginning of a new academic year or instructional period. These assessments offer numerous benefits that impact teaching and learning:

In the example the teacher has given the learners the instruction to draw a picture of themselves. Below you will see some of the work the learners have returned to the teacher. Now give some thought as to what each picture reveals about the baseline knowledge, skill and ability of these foundation phase learners.

Newsletter No 2 of 2025

by hilton.palanyandi@deltaprimary.org.za | Jan 24, 2025 | General Notices | 0 comments

PARENT AGM

The overwhelming attendance of our parents at the parent AGM on the  20 January 2025 is a testament that our loyal parents are committed to our school. Delta Primary remains a place of development and a beacon of excellence amidst the challenges. Parents on behalf of the staff, SGB we thank you for your support and commitment to the vision of the school.

VISION STATEMENT: `Through diligence and perseverance we shall strive to nurture, foster and develop the full potential of everybody to ensure the prosperity of a stable, harmonious society.`

GRADE 7 – BATTSWOOD ART CENTRE COLLABORATION

Grade 7 parents were informed during the grade meeting, that our grade 7 learners have been given the unique opportunity to be part of the Battswood Art Centre experience on a weekly basis. Over the last 5 years our learners did not have access to the specialist subjects , one of them being Creative Arts. Through the collaboration of the Art Centre, we have created value add for the Grade 7 learner experience. Learners will make their way to Battswood Art Centre as part of their co-curricular programme every Monday from 14:00. 

CAPE OF GOOD HOPE LIONS CLUB

We are extremely grateful for the kind donation of school bags, equipment and school shoes which was gifted to the school on Tuesday 20 January 2025 by members of the Cape Of Good Hope Lions Club.

ISSUING OF SURFWALK LISTS

During the course of this week our learners were issued with their 2025 surfwalk lists. As in the past we are encouraging our learners to collect at the minimum R150 per learner to book their place on the bus. The walk is planned for 20 March 2025. We communicated at the parent meeting that the cut of 3x teaching posts at our school has challenged class sizes generally at our school. In order to mitigate the potential assault on the quality of education at our school. We have purposed our mind to focus on raising sufficient funds to ensure quality is not compromised while we sail on troubled waters.We have the power of the collective at the oars and we are confident we will be successful. 

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

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

`Goal setting is powerful because it provides focus. It shapes our dreams. It gives us the ability to hone in on the exact actions we need to perform to achieve everything we desire in life.`- Jim Rohn

Newsletter No 1 of 2025

by hilton.palanyandi@deltaprimary.org.za | Jan 17, 2025 | General Notices | 0 comments

WELCOME

A special welcome to all parents and learners at the beginning of the 2025 academic year! All our learners have settled in beautifully and we anticipate a very productive first term. The grade R parents who enrolled their little ones were absolutely fantastic. As of 08.30 we were able to commence formal school activities. We are extremely impressed with the level of maturity shown by the parents and this can only serve as a positive platform for our interactions. As this is the beginning of the academic year, it is our sincere desire to ensure that all our learners put their best foot forward and show what positive girls and boys they can be.

Parents play an invaluable role in the relationship between the school and the learner. Let us ensure that our conversations and interactions are positive at all times.

SCHOOL VALUES

The school values must be espoused by all who interact with the school. We therefore wish all staff members,learners and parents to display the following organisational values when interacting within the school.

D – DISCIPLINE

E – EXCELLENCE

L – LOYALTY

T – TEAMWORK

A – APPRECIATION

LEARNER STATIONERY

Learners at Delta Primary receive the required stationary free of charge. However, The school requires that the items on the school stationery list which was issued with the report be attended to as a matter of urgency. If everything has already been attended, we then express our thanks and appreciation for your cooperation. Learners have been issued with all writing materials, pens, pencils etc. This was to ensure that day 1 commenced effectively. 

PARENT MEETING

Please, be advised that we will have our first mandated parent AGM on Monday the 20 January 2025 @ 18h00 in the Main Hall. We would like all our parents to be in attendance as important information will be shared with you. 

PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT 

We wish to make a special appeal to all our parents to ensure that our learners are supported when they bring school work home. Learners will remain motivated and focused, if parents show an active interest in the academic progress of the learners. 

Challenges in human relationships must be addressed openly, fairly and honestly with the focus on solving the problem and not escalating the problem. 

GENERAL OPERATIONS AND LEARNER SAFETY

All parents are required to observe the following procedure when interacting with the school.

1. To collect and drop- off learners at the gate and not in front of their individual classes. This measure is to limit the movement of visitors onto the premises and also serves as a safety measure. Remember, the safety of all learners from Grade R to Grade 7 is our primary task and responsibility. 
2. Make an appointment to speak to the class teacher after school only, no parent will be allowed an audience with a teacher during contact time. In the case of a life threatening emergency, parents are requested to speak directly to the Principal. All parents must be dressed in `day clothes`, an audience will not be granted to a parent clothed in pyjamas.
3. Please do not be late to fetch your child. Our loved ones should not be left wondering where their parents are.
4. Official times for opening and closing of the school gates. Gates open at 07.30 am and gates are close at 16:00 Monday to Thursday, Friday @ 14:00
5. Late-coming by learners remains a challenge; please ensure that the learners are at school on time!
6. Meetings with the school principal will transpire after an appointment has been made which was confirmed by Ms V Jacobs the secretary. Appointments will transpire from Monday – Thursday 09.00 am to 11.00 only.

FUNDRAISING

Voluntary contributions to the school fundraising is essential for the successful management of the school. The school is not spared of costs related to water, electricity, teacher salaries, stationery purchases for learners and maintenance of the school building. Your monetary contributions to the school will assist the school to maintain a healthy balance sheet.

Our first fundraiser is the Surfwalk in term 1 and it is crucial that we collect funds given the reduction of teacher posts at our school.We are reminding parents that in 2024, the schools lost 3 teacher posts.

SCHOOL UNIFORM

The school uniform remains the pride of the school. We wish to encourage all our parents to purchase the official uniform of the school. Please, come and speak to the secretary to order the uniform so that all our learners can be Proudly Delta!

METHOD OF COMMUNICATION TO PARENTS

Be reminded that newsletters are available on the school`s website every Friday URL:deltaprimary.org.za. Parents are able to register on the website to receive the newsletter.The newsletter informs all stakeholders of relevant information in relation to school activities.

Teachers will make use of a message book to keep parents updated about specific class information.All messages to teachers must be written in the child’s message book. 

CONTACT DETAILS UPDATE

Parents please ensure that the teachers are given the correct learner information

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

“Let parents bequeath to their children not riches, but the spirit of reverence. Parents are the ultimate role models for children. Every word, movement and action has an effect. No other person or outside force has a greater influence on a child than the parent.“ – Carl Jung

Newsletter No 36 of 2024 – End of year

by hilton.palanyandi@deltaprimary.org.za | Dec 10, 2024 | General Notices | 0 comments

END OF YEAR REFLECTION

Dear parents and learners of Delta Primary School. What an extremely busy and challenging year it has been for staff, learners and parents. The rapidly changing landscape within the school as well as constant changes and demands of education has pulled us in so many directions that we often quite literally found ourselves spinning to meet all the demands. 

Nevertheless the resilience shown by the teaching staff as well as the support staff has made it possible to complete the academic year, with some bruising but a smile on our face knowing that we were able to complete the main task i.e teaching our children. 

Many of our boys and girls understand that we demand a high standard of work from them, and they have risen to the occasion. Nevertheless, some learners remain a work in progress. We, however, still appreciate the fact that to some degree we have planted seeds of hope which in time we pray will germinate to yield positive  results. 

Parents, we wish to thank you for being our partners on this journey in spite of the difference of ideology, you understand that we only want the best for every child at Delta Primary School. Please take care of yourself as well as your loved ones. Enjoy a peaceful Advent and Christmas period, be safe on the roads.

DEPARTURE OF COLLEAGUES

The school bids farewell to Mr. Davids, who has been part of the staff since 2019. He enters into retirement and we wish him only the best of health in this new phase of his life. We extend thanks and appreciation to our contract teachers ( Ms. Moses, Ms. Hattjes, Mrs. Lottering, Mr. Baderoen)

LEARNER SAFETY

The festive season brings along a sense of relaxation and a break from the demands of our daily routine. In this regard I wish to advocate that we be vigilant with regards to the safety of our children, in particular when we are near water and open fires. Please take special care that no evil, harm or danger overcomes our children during the vacation period. Monitor their movements strictly and ensure that you, at all times, know where your child is. Boys and girls We are  asking that you please take care of yourself and be obedient to your parents.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

“If you don’t know where you are going, every road will get you nowhere.” Henry Kissinger 

2025 SCHOOL CALENDAR

2025 PUBLIC HOLIDAYS