NEWSLETTER 6 OF TERM 2 OF 2019: 06 - 12 MAY

FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK

The Giving Tree

Once upon a time in a village, there was an old man named Jerry. He hadn’t seen his son for few

years and wanted to meet his son who lived in a city. He started his journey and came to a city

where his son used to work and stay. He went to the place from where he used to get letters long

back. When he knocked the door he was excited and smiled with joy to meet his

son. Unfortunately, someone else opened the door. Jerry asked, “I suppose Thomas should be

staying in this place.” The person said, “No! He had left the place and shifted to a different

location.” Jerry was disappointed and just thinking how to meet his son.

He started to walk in the street and the neighbours asked Jerry, “Are you looking for Thomas?”

Jerry responded by nodding his head. The neighbours gave the present address and office

address of Thomas to the Jerry. Jerry thanked them and started towards the path which will lead

to his son. Jerry went to the office and asked at the reception counter, “Could you please tell me

the location of Thomas, in this office?” The receptionist asked, “May I know how you are related to

him?” Jerry responded politely by saying, “I’m his father.” The receptionist said, Jerry to wait for a

moment and rang up to Thomas and conveyed the same. Thomas was shocked and told the

receptionist to send his father to the cabin immediately.

Jerry entered the cabin and when he saw Thomas, his eyes were filled with tears. Thomas was

happy to see his father. They had a simple conversation for a while and then Jerry asked Thomas,

“Son! Mom wants to see you. Can you Come home with me?”

Thomas responded, “No father. I can’t come. I am very busy working for my success and it’s hard

to manage a leave to visit as my hands are full with loads of stressful work ” Jerry gave a simple

smile and said, “Okay! You may do your work. I’ll be going back to our village today

evening.” Thomas asked, “You can stay for few days with me. Please.” Jerry responded after a

moment of silence, “Son. You are busy with your tasks. I don’t want to make you uncomfortable or

become a burden for you.” Continued, “I hope if ever had a chance to meet you again, I would be

happy.” He left the place.

After a few weeks, Thomas wondered why his father came alone after a long time, he felt bad for

treating his father in a weird manner. He felt guilty for it and took a leave in office for few days and

went to his village to meet his father. When he went to the place where he was born and grew up,

he saw that his parents were not there. He was shocked and asked the neighbours, “What

happened here? My parents have to be there. Where are they now?” The neighbours gave the

address of the place where his parents are staying.

Thomas rushed to the place and noticed that the place was like a graveyard. Thomas eyes were

filled with tears and started to walk slowly towards the place. His father Jerry noticed Thomas in a

far distance and waved his hand to draw his attention. Thomas saw his father and started to run

and hugged him.

Jerry asked, “How are you?” and continued, “What a surprise to see you here. I didn’t expect that

you would be coming to this place.” Thomas felt ashamed and kept his head down. Jerry said,

“Why are you feeling bad. Has anything wrong happened?” Thomas responded, “No father”

continued, “It’s just I never knew that I would be seeing you in this position in our village.”

Jerry smiled and said, “I had taken a loan when you moved to a city for your college to pay for

your education, then again when you wanted a new car, but due to a loss in farming, I couldn’t

repay the loan. So I thought of approaching you for a help, but you were very busy and stressed

with your work. I just didn’t want to burden you with this problem and remained silent and I had to

let go of our home to repay the loan.”

Thomas whispered, “You could’ve told me. I’m not an outsider.” Jerry turned around and said,

“You were very busy and stressed with your work which made me remain quiet. All we wanted

was your happiness. So I kept quiet.”

Thomas started to cry and hugged his father again. He apologized to his father and asked to

forgive him for his mistake. Jerry smiled and said, “No need for that. I’m happy with what I got

now. All I want is that you spare some time for us, we love you very much and at this old age it’s

hard to travel to see you often.”

Moral: Parents will always be there and give everything they could just to make you happy. We

take them for granted, we don’t appreciate all they do for us until it’s too late. When you find a

path of success in your life, carry on but don’t leave your parents behind as they are the true

reason of your success.

BUDDY & BUDSY BULLETIN NO 6 OF TERM 2 2019

Dear Disa boys and girls

This week we are focusing on giving compliments and

being KIND. Why? Kindness is a-MAZE-ing! Have fun

working your way through the maze with your friends!

Don’t forget, ‘Niceness is priceless!’

DISA’S LIFE SKILLS & VALUES

# 12 Giving Compliments

⬧ Look at the person

⬧ Use a pleasant voice

⬧ Smile

⬧ Speak clearly and enthusiastically

⬧ Tell the person exactly what you like

Lifelong Learning to Serve “I gain wisdom so that I can Serve”

▪ I have a hunger for knowledge and wisdom

▪ I use my knowledge to improve my community

▪ I read about and question the world

▪ I discover myself so that I can lead

BIRTHDAYS: 06 - 12 MAY 2019

STAFF:

04 May – Mrs Phumeza Kosi – Grade 5 Assistant Teacher

04 May – Mrs Phumza Mboniswa – Grade 2 Assistant Teacher

05 May – Mrs Celeste Loggenberg – Grade R Teacher & Grade Head

07 May – Mrs Gi-Che Abrahams – Grade 6 Teacher

LEARNERS

07 May – Lilitha Dlakana – 2A

07 May – Olwethu Tshapile – 4F

07 May – Tashwal Arendse – 5K

08 May – Prudence Mdepha – 4M

08 May – Simamkele Somdaka – 5K

10 May – Siyamthanda Yeki – 7H

11 May – Standiwe Mazeka – 2A

11 may – Aaliyah Niewenhuizen – LS1

12 May – Lihlume Matsoko – 1C

12 May – Akohlulwa Duda – 3Me

2019 SCHOOL UNIFORM PRICES

UNIFORM ITEMS 2019

Short Sleeve Golf Shirt R145

Long Sleeve Golf Shirt R155

Fleece Top R190

Tracksuit (Grade R – 3) R455

Sport Shorts R85

Blazer (Grade 4 – 7) R435

Poncho R150

School Bag R225

Stockings (Grade 4 – 7) X3 Pairs R160

COMMUNICATION WITH THE SCHOOL

1. CONTACT INFORMATION

Telephone: +27(021)200 0790 Fax: +27(021)200 0789 Email: info@disaprimaryschool.co.za Website: www.disaprimaryschool.co.za

2. SOCIAL MEDIA http://www.facebook.com/DisaPrimary http://twitter.com/DisaPrimary

3. OFFICE HOURS

Monday to Thursday: 07:30 – 15:30 Friday: 07:30 – 14:30

4. POSTAL ADDRESS

P.O. Box 26983 HOUT BAY 7872

5. PHYSICAL ADDRESS

O.R. Tambo Road Imizamo Yethu HOUT BAY 7806

Any parent / guardian is kindly invited to please meet with the Principal about any positive / negative matters relating to the school / children of the school. Please arrange an appointment in your child’s diary or by phoning the school.

THOUGHTFUL THURSDAY

A kind request to all parents, learners and staff,

to extend their kindness and thoughtfulness by

taking part in Disa’s

“Thoughtful Thursday Drive”. Please donate tinned food to help families in need.

WEEK 6 OF TERM 2 OF 2019: IMPORTANT DATES

M A Y 2 0 1 9 WEEK 6

Monday

06 May

Assembly: Ms Smit

Life Skill 12: “Giving compliments”

Value: “Lifelong learning to serve”

Intersen Phase Scope of Work Term 2 to be provided to learners

GRADE 4 – 7 EXAM: isiXhosa ORAL (PAPER 1)

Tuesday

07 May

GRADE 4 – 7 EXAM: isiXhosa ORAL (PAPER 1)

Wednesday

08 May

PUBLIC HOLIDAY: SOUTH AFRICAN ELECTION DAY

Thursday

09May

THOUGHTFUL THURSDAY

GRADE 4 – 7 EXAM: AFRIKAANS ORAL (PAPER 1)

Friday

10 May

GRADE 4 – 7 EXAM: AFRIKAANS ORAL (PAPER 1)

Saturday

11 May

08:30 DPS MOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATION

Sunday

12 May

MOTHER’S DAY

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS & SCHOOL HOLIDAYS DURING TERM 2

Saturday 27 April Freedom Day

Wednesday 01 May Worker’s Day

Wednesday 08 May Elections

Thursday 30 May Disa Primary School closed for Ascension Day

Sunday 16 June Youth Day

FOUNDATION PHASE & INTERSEN PHASE EXAMINATIONS:

GRADE R – 3 LEARNERS (FOUNDATION PHASE) Formal Assessment Tasks

20 – 31 May 2019

GRADE 4 – 7 LEARNERS (INTERMEDIATE & SENIOR PHASE)

Oral Examinations 06 – 14 May 2019

GRADE 7 LEARNERS (SENIOR PHASE)

Written Examinations 15 – 23 May 2019

GRADE 4 – 6 LEARNERS (INTERMEDIATE PHASE)

Written Examinations 17 – 23 May 2019

QUOTE FOR THE WEEK:

FOR PARENTS / GUARDIANS: HOW TO ENGAGE WITH KIDS:

BRILLIANT BEHAVIOUR

Asange Mengezeleni – RM

Princess Zisengwe – RL

Zaafirah Petersen – RL

Tauriq Booi – 1S

Kendra van Rooyen – 1S

Lichume Ngalwa – 1S

Favour Ngukube – 3L

Sbusiso Sabisa – 3Me

Tanya Chibaya – FP Afrikaans

Batabile Sitole – FP Afrikaans

Tendai Ngadya – FP Afrikaans

Yakanani Klaas – FP Afrikaans

Aaliyah Niewenhuyzen – FP isiXhosa

Aphelele Khunene – 4F

Lecisher-Lee James – 4F

Joshua Nkhata – 4F

Ephraim Mvalo – 4F

Vusi Mbina – 4M

Linam Tyholwana – 4M

Nazma Natus – 4M

Mulalo Nhubunga – 4Y

Afftyn-Lee Buchener – 4Y

Anita Mhlakaza – 4Y

Tylo van Nelson – 5R

Unisia Isaacs – 5R

Zervario Carolissen – 5R

Tinotenda Khombedza – 5K

Siposethu Time – 5K

Ashanti Majavu – 6P

Athandile Kantso – 6P

Esethu Nongabe – 6P

Simnikiwe Nguqu – 6J

Lilitha Gasamba – 6J

Winnie Mposelwa – 6M

Vimbainashe Jeke – ISP Afrikaans

Liyabona Sifo – ISP isiXhosa

Afikile Nombewu – ISP isiXhosa

Yanela Siswana – LS6

Chulumanco Damoyi – LS7

C-Jay Mentor - RMi

Kupakwashe Tawuro – RMi

Asekhona Mqotololwana – RMi

Simamnkele Koliwe – RMi

Avuyile Makhambi – RL; Lesli Kaluba – RL

Riony Carelse – RL; Yankho Motope – RL

Zaituniesa Adams – 1S; Sarah Mashece – 1S

Cleo Barnett – 2Sa; Nyasha Manyuruke – 2Sa

Skye Opperman – 2Sa

Lelethu Xaso – 2Sm; Travolter Rushika – 2Sm

Xhanti Nodilinga – 3L

Onwabo Gqoboka – 3L

Tylo da Silva – 3Me

Phakiso Khaba – 3Me

Eza Dani – LS1; Aldino Konstabel – LS1

Joshua Buchener – LS1; Cayla Stanbull – LS1

Favour Banda – FP Afrikaans

Nenyasha Chindimba – FP Afrikaans

Olothando Feni – FP Afrikaans

Ivakela Mhlonyane – FP Afrikaans

Esthella Matenga – FP isiXhosa

Phaphama Mahasana – FP isiXhosa

Akohlulwa Duda – FP isiXhosa

Imange Mantambo – 4F; Anam Sibara

Tamica Pelston – 4F; Jamie Mosedie – 4F

Alazene Williams – 4M; Yokuma Makwayiba – 4M

Martha Qunta – 4M

Destiny Nyasulu – 4Y

Jody-Ann Wichman – 4Y

Tashreeq Adams – 4Y

Kwazi Gladile – 5R

Puala Hendricks – 5R

Nolanga Sabawu – 5R

Endinako Esona Metuso – 5K

Yama Maqhina – 5K

Ashanti Majavu – 6P

Kezia Wesso – 6P

Baxolele Nenani – 6J

Keshia Abrahams – 6J

Sivuyisiwe Mcaciso – 6M

Xara-Leigh Alexander – 6M

Lwazi Skoti – 6M

Tamica Pelston – ISP Afrikaans

Zeah Ockhuiz – ISP Afrikaans

Tyra-Lee August – ISP Afrikaans

Neleh Guenantin – ISP Afrikaans

Caitlin Leonard – ISP Afrikaans

Alakhe Bobotyana – ISP Afrikaans

Tashreeq Adams – ISP Afrikaans

Afftyn-Lee Buchener – ISP Afrikaans

Jerluker Yon – ISP Afrikaans

Tinotenda Makuwaza – LS6

Alisa Da Silva – LS7

Chulumanco Damoyi – LS7

Academic Behaviour

RAMADAN 2019

Ramadan 2019 will begin in the evening of Sunday 05 May and ends in the evening of Tuesday 04 June. We are kindly asking all parents/guardians of learners who will be fasting during the Holy Month of Ramadan, to please notify the school in writing whether your child will be fasting for half or full day, and the times of fasting during the day. Only black headscarves will be allowed with the school uniform.

Disa Primary School wishes all our Muslim families a Very Blessed Ramadan.