Newsletter No 9 of 2022 – End of term 1

ACHIEVEMENTS AND REFLECTION TERM 1

It is an observation that the full return of all learners has definitely changed the dynamics at school. Many of our learners are struggling with the adaptation of a full 5-day return to school programme, this is evident in the high rate of absenteeism across the grades. For staff members both professionally and personally the full return was a daily challenge and we are sure it will take some time before learners and teachers fully acclimate to the reality of full return. We are grateful that amidst this context we were able to do the work of educating our learners Notwithstanding our current context many of our learners have behaved and excelled academically. In particular, we note a level of maturity and calmness amongst our grade 7 learners which we are generally pleased with. The majority of the learners have conducted themselves extremely well amidst the reality that some of our learners needed a hard talk to ensure that they understand that discipline is the foundation from which all other wonderful things are able to emanate, namely: good grades, a wonderful daily experience at school, a sense of achievement etc. In this regard let’s keep on encouraging and holding our learners accountable for their behaviour and their actions in spite of the challenges.

SCHOOL VACATION AND RETURN DATE

Learners and staff go on break as of 25 March 2022 and return on Tuesday 5 April 2022.Be advised that learners will be dismissed at 13:00  on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and at 12.20 on Friday (the first week of school).

DCAS HOLIDAY PROGRAMME

During the school vacation, the DCAS coaches in our surrounding area will be hosting a holiday programme from Monday the 28 March 2022 to 4 April 2022. The programme of activities is listed in the table.

THANK-YOU TO PARENTS

The one takeaway from the entire collecting list fundraiser is that Delta Primary has a core parental support base who are extremely supportive and loyal to the school. Knowing this fact,continues to give us the impetus to give and do more than is required on a daily basis. Parents, we express a huge thank you for your wonderful contribution. The winners of the prizes are as listed below.

REMINDER: Please inform your child’s teacher, should any of your contact details change

Thought for the day:

“Never give up on what you want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts.”