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.
