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What-Z-Up Glenstantia

PO Box 33383, Glenstantia 0010. Tel: 012 9986116 Fax: 012 998 8742

www glenstantia.co.za or admin@glenstantia.co.za Term 4 Issue # 19 24 October 2019

Glenstantia Primary School

Inside this issue: Principal’s Desk 1 Dates to remember 2 Academics 3 General News 5 Staff News 8 Parents’ Corner 9 Charity 12 Finance Department 13 Classifieds 17

Dear Parents, We are celebrating our School’s 38th Birthday on Tuesday, 29 October 2019. The learners will have a picnic with their class on the field at 13:00.

Thank you very much to all the parents who attended the 2nd Budget Meeting on Wednesday, 16 October. Thank you also to the School Governing Body for ensuring good governance and control. The 2020 Budget was approved at the meeting and the school fees for the 2020 year are set. Please refer to the School Fees Payment Plan 2020, on page 14 in this Newsletter.

With the exams starting on 5 November, learners should have already started studying. The exam timetable and exam breakdowns were sent home last week. We wish our learners all of the best for the upcoming exams and urge them to study hard. We once again address parents who do not collect learners after school hours (or after extra mural activities). The learners may not remain in the school grounds, unless attending the After School Centre or an extra mural activity, and will be asked to wait for their transport in the drop – off zone in John Scott Street. We implore parents to collect their children timeously. There is very little shade available for the learners, keep in mind we are going into summer and afternoon thunder storms are common this time of the year. Parents should try and make every effort to collect their children on time.

Yours sincerely Mr HPJ Pretorius PRINCIPAL

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October

Fri 25 Gr 2 Trip to Van Gaalens Gr 7 High Tea for Girls

Tues 29 Glenstantia 38th Birthday Celebration

November

Fri 1 Gr 7 Valediction 2020 Prefect Announcement Extra Murals end

Mon 4 Sports Awards

Tues 5 Gr 7 Exams Start Gr 3 Prize Giving

Wed 6 Gr 4 – 6 Exams Start

Thurs 7 Gr 2 Prize Giving

Mon 11 Gr 3 Common Exam Starts

Tues 12 Gr 1 Prize Giving

Wed 13 Gr R Prize Giving

Fri 15 Gr R Trip to Wits Planetarium Lobster Day

Fri 22 PA Year End Dance

Wed 27 Gr 7 Trip to Valley of the Waves Gr 5 Trip to Forever Resorts Warmbaths

Fri 29 Gr 4 Trip to Crystal Sun Waterpark Gr 6 Trip to Cedar Junction

Best Birthday wishes go to the following staff members who

will be celebrating their

birthdays on the following dates:

October 25 Oct Mrs K Botes (After School Centre)

November 3 Nov Mrs V Naidoo (Gr 6 Teacher) Mrs C Harrop-Allin (Gr R Teacher) 5 Nov Mrs N de Beer (Gr 2 Teacher) 6 Nov Miss F Sigauque (Gr 4 Admin Assistant)

Dates to Remember

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Academics

TOP 10 RESULTS OF TERM 3 2019 Congratulations to our Top 10 learners! At the Assembly held on Thursday, 17 October 2019, Mr Pretorius handed these learners Top 10 badges and certificates for this wonderful achievement. The names of all Top 10 learners are also displayed in the foyer of the Admin Building. These awards are based on the learner’s Term 3 2019 end of term promotion mark. We are proud of their achievements and hope these awards motivate them to work even harder in Term 4 2019.

GRADE 4

1 Stephy Yip

2 Ayanda Motang

3 Benyamin Ilunga

4 Aphiwe Nduna

5 Dhruv Ravjee

6 Liyanda Sibanyoni

6 Jaden de Ruiter

7 Mphoentle Manganye

8 Talifhani Budeli

9 Yvette Bobo

GRADE 5

1 Humaira Bhyat

2 Malebina Tseppe

3 Jesse Abache

4 Adrienne King

5 Oluwametomi Adeyinka

6 Rachel Tshiswaka Kashalala

7 Julianna Gumede

8 Johanna Exile

9 Njabulo Mahlangu

Ogalaletseng Khosana

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GRADE 6

1 Francisco Brandao De Oliveira Pinheiro

2 Xolile Mdluli

3 Shahil Ravjee

4 Kopano Kgaka

5 Anele Mahlangu

6 Didintle Mogale

7 Thandolwethu Fani

8 Tebello Lelosa

8 Alessandro Alves Do Nascimento

9 Amogelang Pholoba

GRADE 7

1 Keira Blake

2 Chidalu Mwim

3 Cathrine Tingini

4 Yanga Ngamlana

5 Yoliswa Xhamfu

5 Cameron van der Meijden

6 Aidan Du Bruyn

7 Simphiwe Twala

8 Muofhe Nekhavhambe

9 Giovanno Viljoen

GRADES 4 – 7 ASSESSMENT PLANS TERM 4

The exam breakdowns and exam timetable have been sent home with the learners. Please encourage your child/ren to start preparing for the exams timeously, and not leave things to the last minute.

HOW PROMOTION MARKS ARE CALCULATED AT THE END OF THE YEAR. Grade 4 - 6

SBA Mark (School Based Assessment) (Term 1 – 3)

75%

+ Term 4

Exam Mark 25%

= Year End Promotion

Mark

Grade 7

SBA Mark (School Based Assessment) (Term 1 – 3)

40%

+ Term 4

Exam Mark 60%

= Year End Promotion

Mark

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General News

NO ITEMS WILL BE ALLOWED TO BE DROPPED OFF FOR

YOUR CHILD Our secretaries are inundated with items being dropped off during the school day because a child has left them at home. The School Management Team has decided that due to the high volume and daily occurrence, NO ITEMS will be allowed to be dropped off at reception. This includes lunch, books and other goods. There is also a vast amount of learners using the school phone on a daily basis. Parents must please be strict with their children when it comes to remembering things. We suggest a 'tough love' approach. If they know parents will drop off everything that they left at home, they will not learn to be responsible. This places added stress on you as a parent and develops forgetful children into unreliable adults. Learners must start taking more responsibility and forgetting items should come with consequences. Parents are reminded that our Online Tuck Shop system is working. Any money loaded on the system will be immediately available for the learners to purchase items such as lunch etc. The system will also allow parents to see what their child has spent the money on. We do encourage parents to please pre-order lunch for learners as the daily selection on offer is minimal to avoid wastages, there will always be hotdogs available.

Happy Diwali

We wish all our Hindu families a joyous

Diwali and wish them a prosperous New Year.

Diwali is one of the most significant festivals in Hinduism, often referred to as the “Festival of Lights.” This festival spiritually symbolises the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, good over evil and hope over despair. While this is a time of rejoicing it is also a time of reflection and spending special time with family and friends, enjoying good food and lots of baked goods.

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END OF YEAR OUTINGS GRADE DATE VENUE AMOUNT

PAYMENT DUE DATE

R Friday, 15 November Wits Planetarium

2 Friday, 25 October Van Gaalen Cheese Farm

4 Friday, 29 November Crystal Sun Waterpark R100.00 6 November

5 Wednesday, 27 November Forever Resort Warmbaths tbc 4 November

6 Friday, 29 November Cedar Junction R200.00 5 November

7 Wednesday, 27 November Valley of the Waves R380.00 1 November

TEXT BOOKS and READERS

It is unfortunate that many learners do not

return their textbooks and readers at the end

of the year.

In order to encourage our learners to hand in

their text books and readers, a learner will not

be allowed to attend his/her Grade’s end of

the year outing, unless all his/her textbooks

and readers have been handed in.

NOT RETURNING IN 2020 Should your child not be returning to Glenstantia, we require a letter informing the school of the reason, the date of the last day of attendance and the new school’s name. Letters can be sent via email to admissions@glenstantia.co.za or admin@glenstantia.co.za A hand written letter can be handed to the class teacher or Mrs Dore, Office A 16, Admin block.

On Saturday, 12 October our Robotics team participated in the First

Lego League competition at Unisa.

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Surviving and Thriving Parenting - 2019

It’s time for a Parenting-Bootcamp that will challenge your child-rearing techniques, and take it to a new level.

Join Rob Parsons and Katharine Hill in a stimulating seminar titled Surviving – and Thriving – Parenting.

They will level the playing field with a fresh approach to communicating with your youngsters that will get

results! Learn how to overcome obstacles and resolve conflict with your children, and join us as we tackle

social media tools and tips on how to manage screen time. It will be an evening of laughter – and some tears too – as we navigate this sometimes misunderstood

journey called Parenthood. There’ll be loads of prizes up for grabs – and exclusive discounts to take advantage of. Don’t miss this opportunity as we embrace parenting – victoriously. Whether your kids

are 6 months or 18 years old, you will benefit from this

seminar.

MONDAY, 28 October 2019 Hatfield Christian Church 551 January Masilela Dr, Waterkloof Glen, Pretoria 18:30 for 19:00 – 21:30

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Times are tough and we often face daily struggles juggling family, marriage, parenting and work related issues. Stress is one of the great epidemics of our time — if not the greatest! As Christians we are not immune to these challenges. Often, it’s easy to wear a mask to maintain an image with those around us – but behind closed doors the mask falls away and it’s difficult to admit just how hopeless and helpless you feel. Beating Burnout is a seminar that offers hope. It will help you: – Recognise the reality of stress and the damage it causes – Being intentional about reducing stress daily. Take practical steps to handle stress in the family, at work and ministry. Experience Rob & Katharine as they share on managing stress that affects us all!

TUESDAY, 29 OCT 2019 Rosebank Union Church

Cnr William Nicol & St. Andrews Road, Hurlingham, Sandton 08:00 for 08:30 – 10:00

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Staff News.

On Friday, 11 October 2019, in celebration of “Teachers

Appreciation Week”, our teachers came to school

dressed up as Super Hero’s. Our learners had the

opportunity to come to school dressed in his/her

teacher’s favourite colour.

They also had the chance to

write a letter of appreciation

to their favourite teacher.

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Parents’ Corner

As we know, South Africa (and the world in general) has been experiencing some serious water shortages lately. To help you stem the tide on free-flowing water in your home, we’re sharing handy tips of saving water around the house. Hygiene:

Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth and save 9 litres Take a 5-minute shower and save up to 100 litres that baths can use Change to a water-efficient showerhead and half your consumption Turn off the water while washing your hair Flush less when you do and put a 2l bottle filled with water in your cistern

Kids: Don’t use water-based toys like water guns, water balloons, etc. If you want to keep your kids cool, use a shallow shell pool If you have a pool, don’t fill it to the top – splashing leads to serious waste Use a pool cover to reduce evaporation

Household: Fix leaky taps – even a slow drip can waste 30 litres a day Only use your dishwasher when its full and stop it before the drying cycle so it can air dry If you fill two sinks; one with soapy water and one with warm water for rinsing, this will use

less water than a dishwasher Wash your clothes in cold water to save water and energy Sweep away leaves and debris rather than using a hose to spray them away Minimise how often you wash your car Put buckets in the shower for runoff water and under drains to catch water during rain for

your garden Plant a water-wise garden with indigenous

drought-resistant plants Water your garden after 6pm Use a watering can to make sure the water

goes where it’s needed

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Charity

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Finance Department

School Fees

Time is running out to pay your 2019 School Fees

The Finance Office can be contacted on 012 998 6116

Our Debtors Clerk is Thabang Kuzwayo for all school fee-

related queries.

Email address: debtors@glenstantia.co.za

Our Cashier is Kim Schutte for all payment related queries.

Email address: cashier@glenstantia.co.za

Our Business Administrator is Gaby Warren for other

finance related queries.

Email address: accounts@glenstantia.co.za

PAYMENT REFERENCE NUMBERS

Please use the correct reference when making electronic

payments:

SCHOOL FEES:

Family code + (SF)

AFTERCARE: Family code + (AC)

TOUR PAYMENTS:

Child’s Surname, Class, Tour

R150.00 will be

charged for an incorrect

reference

used.

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CLASSIFIEDS The school cannot be held responsible for any of the products or services advertised in this publication

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ROYALTY

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Transport of School Children in Pretoria East and

surrounding areas

My aim is to deliver a dependable and safe

service to my customers based on a

comfortable, trust relationship with parent

and child.

Carmia Homeier 084 400 4037

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