CONSTANTIA KLOOF PRIMARY SCHOOL Liebenberg Road, Constantia Kloof

PO Box 50, Florida, 1710

(011) 475-1330/1/2

Fax: (011) 475-5298 info@ckps.co.za

accounts@ckps.co.za

Dear Parents & learners The applications period, for admission in 2020, has now closed for all grades. Late application period for Gr 2 – 7 is open. Late application period for Gr 1 will be advised as soon as we receive information to that effect. As the required quorum was not achieved on 06/08/2019, the Parent meeting re the adoption of the school’s Admissions Policy, will be reconvened at 18:00 on Monday 12/08/2019. Many thanks to those parents who attended the 06/08/2019 meeting. The interview process for appointment of an Administrative Assistant, in the vacancy resulting from Mrs Wheeler’s resignation, effective 31/08/2019, has been concluded and a recommendation for appointment made to the Department of Education. More information will be given in the next newsletter.

We’d like to remind parents to update their data on the D6 Communicator annually, especially in preparation for the new schoo l year (it does not happen automatically as it is not linked to the administration database). Ensure that your child’s grade is updated as well as your selection of whatever information you would like to receive. Please note that a number of informative matters have already been loaded onto the Communicator.

Herewith some important dates and activities for the next two weeks: DAY DATE TIME ACTIVITY

AUGUST

3 Mon 12 07:30 SGB FinCom meeting 07:35 School resumes after the long weekend 14:00 u/10 & 11 Cricket vs Horison L/S Tennis: u/11 Gold @ Kings School 4 Tue 13 14:00 Open A & B cricket vs Horison L/S 5 Wed 14 14:00 Athletics @ CKPS 14:00 u/9 Cricket vs Horison LS Mini cricket @ Florida P/S

18:00 SGB FinCom meeting 6 Thu 15 09:00-10:00 GDE safety talk for Gr 4 – 7 learners in the hall 11:00 Gr 7 Technology Olympiad @ Jozua Naude 14:00 u/9 & 10 Central West Cricket trials – up to 17/08/2019 7 Fri 16 Civvies day for children of parents who attended the meeting re the adoption of the school’s Admissions Policy on 06 & 12/08/2019 08:30 Gr 3 LS celebration @ Arthur Matthews Silver coin laying in the hall

Sat 17 07:00-16:00 D12 Chess teams @ Allen Glen HS 08:30-11:30 Gr 6 & 7 Study Skills course in the hall 1 Mon 19 Cycle tests written up to 30/08/2019 – shortened periods 14:00 Tennis: u/11 Gold vs Roodekrans @ CKPS; u/11 Blue vs Weltevreden Park @ CKPS 2 Tue 20 11:00 Gr 7 District Technology Olympiad @ Thakhisa 3 Wed 21 14:00 Athletics @ CKPS Mini cricket @ Weltevreden Park P/S 4 Thu 22 No Cycle tests today 5 Fri 23 07:00-16:00 Gauteng chess teams – venue tba Sat 24 tba Gr 7 Provincial Tech Olympiad @ Alberton Teachers Centre J P Fourie

Principal

Heritage

Knowledge

Growth

From the Principal’s desk… 12/08/2019

STAR OF THE WEEK -

FOUNDATION PHASE

30 July 2019

Grade 1 Amani Hoosen; Tadiwa Mambo; Zaeem Domingo; Saudah Dindar; Kagiso Chokolo;

Kamogelo Mokele; Lethu Zwane, Nicole Maringa

Grade 2 Sikhanyiso Mathenjwa; Ethan Bekker; Kganya Motloung; Oratile Lentwetsipi; Shiloh Billings;

Leano Thusi; Lihle Dlangalala; Orefile Rahlapane

Grade 3 Mopedi Netsianda; Lori-Anne Ngwamba; Waratwa Mekgwe; Mihle Maliti; Naledi Marule;

Kamogelo Phokwane; Mamello Mooki; Boitshoko Jobo

MERIT VOUCHERS Grade 4

29 July 2019 Yvonne van Wyk; Hayden Beyers; Simishka Govender (x3); De Niro Cornelissen;

Hayley Tree; Kai Petersen; Amara Thompson (x4); Kutlwano Rangwanasha;

Gofaone Tokwe(x3); Lesedi Ledwaba; Baiden Paul (x3); Kaden Myburgh;

Chloë Joel; Kyra Stainbank; Kishaam Karriem; Reese Billson (x2); Nayla Davids;

Tshiamo Molefe; Nomfundo Madlala

07 August 2019 Junior Mudenda; Storm Matsepe; Aeron Dangor; Leeyah Bulbulia (x2); Jordan Xu;

Aadile Baderdien (x2); Caitlin Gush (x4); Johannes Ojiadazie

Grade 5

29 July 2019 Alyssa Ingleby; Dylan De Jesus; Uroy Mcgowan; Tshammie Mabunda; Aaron Moore;

Hazel Mudungwe; Batsiray Pswarayi; Nikail Covenden; Kabo Mofokeng;

Bronwyn Ford; Khanyisile Ezeani; Ronin Blackwell; Tekia Naiken; Luke Germanus

Grade 6

29 July 2019 Hannah Fester; Jessica Jacobs; Jaime Gallacher; Shanté Dyer; Leano Matsho

07 August 2019 Ian van Blerk (x6); Kayla Parbhoo (x2); Yaqin Patel (x2); Onkabetse Theo;

Gcebile Mlambo

Grade 7

29 July 2019 Brian Tshabalala (x2); Jonathan Sichilongo (x6); Zoë Callanan (x2);

Muram Elzubier (x3); David Ingram (x2); Khanya Bembe (x3); Thatohatsi Pooe;

Nuha Domingo (x5); Tato Molale (x3); Ateeyah Esoof; Hannah-Leigh Scott.

ADMINISTRATIVE

LATE COMERS

There is a concern regarding the number of children being dropped off late in the morning.

As per our School Policy, the school day starts at 07h35 and the gates are locked. All

latecomers will be kept in the waiting area until registration period has finished and the

names of the latecomers will be recorded, as they will be marked absent for the day. If

parents are making use of transport services, please ensure that they are aware of the

correct times.

ITEMS LEFT AT HOME

We have noticed an increasing number of parents calling on the school office to deliver clothing, lunches, messages, projects etc. Parents are encouraged to teach their children RESPONSIBILITY in ensuring that children leave home in the morning with ALL their requirements for the day.

Contact Details Kindly ensure that the office is aware of any changes in contact details. If a child is ill or injured we need to get hold of you URGENTLY, and we rely on the information that you have supplied.

MENTAL MATHS CHALLENGE

Congratulations to Kylie Africa

for an outstanding achievement in the MENTAL MATHS CHALLENGE.

She is going through to District level.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Ringworm

Despite its name, ringworm is not a worm at all, but a parasitic fungus that thrives in warm, moist environments and is quite contagious. The name comes from the circular pattern it causes on the skin.

“If you get it, it’s going to be contagious, especially amongst younger kids,” Dr. Jim says. “And you can also get it from dogs.

“Once it’s diagnosed and you’re using the cream for a couple of days, it’s no longer contagious,” he adds. “So you can go back to school.”

To prevent ringworm, make sure to keep your skin dry, especially after showers and water sports, and do not share clothing, sports gear, towels or sheets. If you think you have been exposed to it, wash your clothes in hot water with special anti-fungus soap. Wearing slippers or sandals in locker rooms and public showers can also help keep you ringworm free.

Pink Eye

Pink eye can cause a scare in schools and work places because of its potential to spread. Pink eye has a number of causes, including bacteria, viruses, allergies, foreign bodies, plugged tear ducts and a scratch on the eye. While all may cause the eye to look similar, only the bacterial and viral conjunctivitis are contagious, and are spread by contact with the eye drainage or tears. You are most likely to contract the disease by coming in contact with an infected person and touching your eye.

After 36 to 48 hours of antibiotic drop treatment, bacterial conjunctivitis ceases to be contagious. The viral form, however, has no treatment and is contagious as long as the eyes are red. If you or your child contracts pink eye, Dr. Jim says to get in touch with your doctor. “Call. That’s one of the ones you call and hopefully the staff can ask you a couple questions and try to figure out if it’s allergy or bacterial or not,” he says. “Chances are, if you go into the doctor, you’re getting the drops whether you need them or not, because that’s all we can do.”

“Don’t rub your eyes,” Dr. Ordon says. “Wash your hands and [make] no direct contact.”

EXTRA MURALS

Tennis Results :

29 July 2019: CKPS U11 and U13 Gold Teams lost against Helderkruin

05 August 2019: CKPS U11 Blue Team lost against Roodekrans

CKPS U13 Gold Team drew against La Salle

TERM THEME : COURAGE

How does Courage show? Decisiveness. Courageous people make decisions. When faced with a difficult or fearful

situation, courageous people try to understand what is happening and decide what to do.

They are firm about their decisions. Students show courage when they go for help instead

of ignoring another student who is being physically bullied.

Initiative. People show courage by initiating action. After understanding the essential aspects

of a situation, they make a decision and then put that decision into action. They follow through

on what they decide to do. Students show courage when they take the initiative to get help on

a difficult homework assignment instead of quitting because the fear failure.

Boldness. Courage shows when a person’s decision and initiative lead to bold action. Boldness

implies a vigorous attack on a problem or aggressive pursuit of a goal. Students show courage

when they try out for an athletic team or a musical group in spite of their fear that they may not

be chosen. Bold students are not afraid to befriend a new student whom others are bullying.

Boldness must be coupled with respect for others.

“What you can do, or dream you can,

begin it.

Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.”

- Goethe

“To see what is right and not to do it is

cowardice.”

- Confucius