Newsletter No 10 of 2025 – End of term 1

HIGHLIGHTS OF TERM 1:

School life remains a deluge of pluralism as well an the eternal conundrum.

It is an empowering practice to engage in critical reflection given the diverse range of activities the school has engaged in over the past term. Not neglecting the fact that all our learners remain the recipients of our collective hard-work. The contribution of our loyal parents and learners who truly show us what it means to be PROUDLY DELTA, gives us the motivation to stay the course.

 I take this opportunity to thank all our parents and learners on behalf of the SGB and the staff of Delta for making the task just a little bit easier. Herewith follows a narrative of the term highlights and pockets of excellence at Delta Primary School.

• • On the sports front the school held a successful inter house athletics competition as well as the Foundation phase sports day.Mia Jaftha excelled during term 1 and was richly rewarded with Zonal colours.
  • The appointment of our prefects to assist with learner management as well as to develop leadership skills. Our prefects embody the desire we have for each learner at Delta Primary School. The current group of prefects is a project in continuous action.
  • The garden project, coupled with the composting project.In this regard I must render thanks and appreciation to Margie who has given her time and effort to support Betty in the garden.The garden continues to flourish and yield an abundance of produce. Currently the soil is being prepared for the winter groups.
  • Our junior boys bathroom clean up project.The bathrooms were painted and damaged toilets repaired.
  • The continued service of the NSNP of which the learners are the beneficiaries.The feeding scheme continues to deliver on its mandate of serving the most vulnerable learners in the community. Presently the school serves approximately 500 learners at any given time.
  • The schools continued partnership with the Carmen Stevens Foundation, supplying the school with top up food for the feeding scheme. This partnership has grown from strength to strength. 
  • The action of the primary healthcare facilities in the HPV vaccination project. The goal was to ensure that learners are vaccinated within a specified time frame. This goal was achieved. 
  • Waves for Change programme to assist grade 4-5 wayward students.This programme was introduced as a change programme for identified learners displaying poor behavior.
  • Mr Clive Jacobs` intervention programme aptly titled ` DREAMS AND BELIEFS` to mediate internal conflict within the identified challenging learners.
  • Delta Primary continues to offer trauma counselling to identified learners via our in-house trauma counsellor. The counsellor also interacts and interacts with parents requiring parent support for wayward learners.
  • The Dare to Dream programme under the tutelage of Mr De Waal. Which seeks to develop current as well as ex Delta Primary learners as they transition into the high school space. 

• Our teachers remain the cornerstone of the academic strategy to ensure that all learners are able to learn. We wish to encourage our parents to support teachers with respect to developing all our learners. Teachers are our partners in the development of our children. Any other view would be a misplaced representation of their value in society.

LEARNER DISCIPLINE

Learner discipline has been particularly challenging and exacerbated by the climate of continued violence plaguing the community. SAPS statistics reveal that sector 2, of which Cafda is included, has amongst the highest incidents of robberies and contact crimes. It is therefore not surprising that many of our learners come to school with the same level of trauma perpetuated in the community and often in their parental homes. The learners come to school tremendously angry and aggressive due to conditions in their home and the community. The very same learners then engage in the same violent acts here at school namely fighting, disruptive behaviour and bullying coupled with a display of anti-social behaviour. 

The school has committed itself to assist families and children who show a willingness to be helped. Regrettably the school cannot change the conditions which exist in many of these homes or society. This is a matter of process which parents must commit to themselves. As a school and community we cannot forget that the core business of the school remains education! 

None of the above commentary detracts from a simple reality that the majority of Delta`s learners behave in a positive and exemplary manner and come to school to learn and improve their lives. As teachers we are committed to assist our learners to achieve academic and cultural success.

SCHOOLS REOPEN

Schools reopen on the 8th of April 2025 for the start of term 2. Learners will be dismissed at 13.00 on that particular day.

SURFWALK 2025

Learners who have forwarded their collecting lists will be boarding the bus on the 10th of April 2025

LEARNER SAFETY

As learners go on the vacation we give this friendly reminder to all our parents to exercise caution with respect to their children’s safety. 

LEARNER REPORTS

Your child will come home with a report. It is extremely important that parents make the time to read the report and discuss with their child where improvement needs to be made. It would also be helpful to help them identify their role and responsibility in thier academic journey at school.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

`Patience, persistence and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success` – Napoleon Hill

Have a pleasant and restful vacation !