Junior School Newsletter · 6/13/2017 · Junior School Newsletter ALBANY HOCKEY LEAGUE Results...
6
Newsletter 13 June 2017 Junior School From the Head Habit of Mind: Persisting Value of the Week: Sportmanship Dear Parents and Girls, Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected by the brutal Western Cape storms and the wild fires which raged along the Southern and Eastern Cape coastline. We extend our heartfelt condolences and support, es- pecially to Woodridge College, Oakhill School and Knysna High School which were all affected by the fires. While we cannot begin to comprehend what the Woodridge community as well as those in Knysna who lost their homes and loved ones must be going through, we have watched with deep gratitude and thankfulness the large-scale donation and support operation in place – distributing much needed items and offering accommodation to the displaced victims of both events. Such an out- pouring of compassion being manifested in extraordinary generosity is inspiring to witness and renews our belief in people’s goodness and kindness. Woodridge College in particular has lost 60% of their campus and thankfully their pupils and staff were sheltered from harm. We are in communication with the headmaster and will support them wherever needed. Woodridge has closed until 4 July, giving management time to implement contingency plans to ensure that teaching and a full extra mural programme will resume when everybody returns. A Woodridge Disaster Fund has been established for those wishing to contribute: Account Name : Woodridge Disaster Fund | Bank: Standard Bank Account Number : 043654428 | Branch Code: 051001 | Account Type: Savings K-Day 2017 is already upon us with a music concert kicking off the festivities this evening at 19:00 in the Centenary Hall at St Andrew’s College. Thereafter, our girls eagerly await their netball fixtures on Friday and hockey on Saturday. I would like to thank the staff, coaches and parents in advance for their support and efforts to prepare the girls for this much-anticipated derby. Our focus as school this week is on sportsmanship. As educators, parents and coaches it is important for us to play an effective role in being good role models to our young sports women, especially in the hype of K-Day which can become overwhelming. Let us encourage and emphasise fair play, respect for match officials and opponents as well as create a positive sporting experience for our girls. This is best achieved through endorsing healthy competition and not making winning the only positive outcome. We wish all our girls a very happy weekend. We know that they will be fantastic hosts and make the school and their parents very proud. “What you are as a person is far more important than what you are as a player.” John Wooden Grade 6 and 7 exams commence on Tuesday next week. Exam schedules along with tips for healthy study habits were sent out a few weeks ago. I encour- age the girls to make good use this information and apply themselves to the best of their ability during the exam period. Warm regards, Ms Barbara Hibbert HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL The Week ahead TUESDAY 13 JUNE 19:00 KDAY Music Concert (CH) Featuring senior ensembles, bands and groups. This spirited event will bring together the 2 senior schools in a combined musical feast, and should be over by 20:30. We shall be taking Grade 6 and 7 boarders to watch. Daygirls to wear school uniform when attending. WEDNESDAY 14 JUNE 14:00 Music Concert (DRW) No Clubs FRIDAY 16 JUNE 10:45 Youth Day Girls to wear full tracksuit to school 11:00 KDay Netball fixtures begin The following girls have been awarded 25 merits or more: Kanya Torp Nelani Jenna Foster Sienna Houghton Sarah Lake Kayleigh Clayton Morrigan Irwin Sarah Southey Josie Rushmere Nikita Xhan Ashleigh Price Jodi Hobson Abigail Dixon Warren Cara Meldrum Sesihle Mrara Maya Straus The following girls have been awarded 35 merits or more: Jamie Marx Kirsten White Morgan Herring Robyn Tharra Morrigan Irwin Kuhle Potelwa The following girls have been awarded 45 merits or more: Carrey Wiblin Congratulations Jamie Marx, Kirsten White and Morrigan Irwin achieved 35 Merits HAPPY BIRTHDAY Ashley Paul 13 June Holly Clowes 19 June DSG JNR SUPPORTS
Transcript of Junior School Newsletter · 6/13/2017 · Junior School Newsletter ALBANY HOCKEY LEAGUE Results...
Newsletter 13 June 2017
Junior School
From the HeadHabit of Mind: Persisting
Value of the Week: Sportmanship
Dear Parents and Girls,
Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected by the brutal Western Cape storms and the wild fires which raged along the Southern and Eastern Cape coastline. We extend our heartfelt condolences and support, es-pecially to Woodridge College, Oakhill School and Knysna High School which were all affected by the fires.
While we cannot begin to comprehend what the Woodridge community as well as those in Knysna who lost their homes and loved ones must be going through, we have watched with deep gratitude and thankfulness the large-scale donation and support operation in place – distributing much needed items and offering accommodation to the displaced victims of both events. Such an out-pouring of compassion being manifested in extraordinary generosity is inspiring to witness and renews our belief in people’s goodness and kindness.
Woodridge College in particular has lost 60% of their campus and thankfully their pupils and staff were sheltered from harm. We are in communication with the headmaster and will support them wherever needed. Woodridge has closed until 4 July, giving management time to implement contingency plans to ensure that teaching and a full extra mural programme will resume when everybody returns. A Woodridge Disaster Fund has been established for those wishing to contribute:Account Name : Woodridge Disaster Fund | Bank: Standard Bank Account Number : 043654428 | Branch Code: 051001 | Account Type: Savings
K-Day 2017 is already upon us with a music concert kicking off the festivities this evening at 19:00 in the Centenary Hall at St Andrew’s College. Thereafter, our girls eagerly await their netball fixtures on Friday and hockey on Saturday. I would like to thank the staff, coaches and parents in advance for their support and efforts to prepare the girls for this much-anticipated derby.
Our focus as school this week is on sportsmanship. As educators, parents and coaches it is important for us to play an effective role in being good role models to our young sports women, especially in the hype of K-Day which can become overwhelming. Let us encourage and emphasise fair play, respect for match officials and opponents as well as create a positive sporting experience for our girls. This is best achieved through endorsing healthy competition and not making winning the only positive outcome. We wish all our girls a very happy weekend. We know that they will be fantastic hosts and make the school and their parents very proud.
“What you are as a person is far more important than what you are as a player.” John Wooden
Grade 6 and 7 exams commence on Tuesday next week. Exam schedules along with tips for healthy study habits were sent out a few weeks ago. I encour-age the girls to make good use this information and apply themselves to the best of their ability during the exam period.
Warm regards,
Ms Barbara HibbertHEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL
The Week aheadTUESDAY 13 JUNE 19:00KDAY Music Concert (CH)Featuring senior ensembles, bands and groups. This spirited event will bring together the 2 senior schools in a combined musical feast, and should be over by 20:30. We shall be taking Grade 6 and 7 boarders to watch. Daygirls to wear school uniform when attending.
WEDNESDAY 14 JUNE 14:00Music Concert (DRW)No Clubs
FRIDAY 16 JUNE 10:45Youth Day Girls to wear full tracksuit to school11:00KDay Netball fixtures begin
The following girls have been awarded 25 merits or more:Kanya Torp Nelani Jenna FosterSienna HoughtonSarah LakeKayleigh ClaytonMorrigan IrwinSarah SoutheyJosie Rushmere
Nikita XhantiAshleigh Price Jodi HobsonAbigail Dixon WarrenCara MeldrumSesihle Mrara Maya Straus
The following girls have been awarded 35 merits or more:Jamie MarxKirsten White Morgan Herring
Robyn TharrattMorrigan IrwinKuhle Potelwa
The following girls have been awarded 45 merits or more:Carrey Wiblin
Congratulations
Jamie Marx, Kirsten White and Morrigan Irwin achieved 35 Merits
HAPPY BIRTHDAYAshley Paul 13 June Holly Clowes 19 June
DSG JNR SUPPORTS
FROM THE SPORTSDESK
Junior School Newsletter
ALBANY HOCKEY LEAGUE Results for the Albany Hockey League: • DSG U13B vs DSG U13D: won 3-0• DSG U13E vs VP U13B: lost 1-0• DSG U11B vs Oatlands U11C mixed: won 1-0
HUDSON PARK DERBY DAYOur trip to East London on Saturday went smoothly and we were met by a warm, friendly team of teachers and sport officials. Despite playing on a very small grass field, our hockey teams did exceptionally well, winning four, drawing two and only losing one game. Hudson’s netball teams proved to be exceptionally strong, but we still managed to win two of the eight games. Once again our girls played with pride and great sportsmanship.
K-DAY 2017There is much excitement in the air as we build up to K-Day which our schools are hosting this year. All the netball matches take place on Friday and the hockey on Saturday. The programme is attached and team lists can be found on the DSG sports page. Please follow this link:
http://sport.dsgschool.com/Fixtures_Teams.asp?Id=28441
Transport arrangementsAll netball matches will be played at DSG
Shuttles have been arranged for the following hockey teams who play off campus on Saturday at Kingswood College on City Lords Astro Turf.Departure point will be the DSG main gate08h50 (13B)10h30 (13D)
DressFor Friday Netball: Skorts and white shirtsFor Saturday Hockey: Match kit (Gumguards and Shin Guards)
CROSS COUNTRYCross country training sessions will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 17:00 on the grass field below the Junior School. Please encourage your daughter to attend at least one of these training sessions to improve her overall fitness as well as prepare her for the athletics season which starts soon after half-term.
CHANGE TO SPORT SCHEDULE Due to Rhodes coaches not being available and the National Arts Festival commencing, the sports programme wil change for the following days:Monday 26 June - Cross Country for all GradesTuesday 27 June - Cross Country for all GradesThursday 29 June - No SportFriday 30 June - No Sport
Mrs Patti TooleyJunior Sports Director
Sport Dates for the Diary...THURSDAY 15 JUNE14:00 U10 B & C Hockey vs Prep U9 @ DSG
FRIDAY 16 JUNEK-Day netball. See programme attached
SATURDAY 17 JUNEK-Day hockey. See programme attached
TUESDAY 20 JUNE13:45 U13B hockey vs St Mary’s @ DSG
FRIDAY 23 JUNE14:00 Squash and tennis vs Collegiate
SATURDAY 24 JUNE8:30 Hockey and netball vs Collegiate
DSG Girls "Run Wild" in support of Coaching for Conservation's Trail Run
U10 Netball at Hudson Park
Sportmanship at Hudson ParkAphiwe Mvunelwa on the ball
MONDAY 12 JUNE Ms Cathy 082 304 7178
TUESDAY 13 JUNE Mrs Alet Pretorius 084 602 1346
WEDNESDAY 14 JUNE Ms Renè Barnardt 079 854 8799
THURSDAY 15 JUNE Mrs Alet Pretorius 084 602 1346
FRIDAY 16 JUNE Ms Renè Barnardt 079 854 8799
WEEKEND Mrs Alet Pretorius 084 602 1346
THe GRange Duties 046 - 603 4337
Junior School Newsletter
Clubs
Thursday 29 June 2017
Friday30 June 2017
Grade 4 08:30-13:00 CAF Day | Big Boys III 14:00 James and the Giant Peach 10:00 Florence and Watson
Grade 5 08:30-13:00 CAF Day | Big Boys III 14:00 James and the Giant Peach 10:00 Florence and Watson
Grade 6 08:30 - 13:00 CAF Day - Big Boys III 12:00 Hocus Pocus
Grade 7 10:00 Big Boys III 12:00 The Plot Hole 08:30-13:00 CAF Day You suck and Other Inescapable Truths
DSG Junior NATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL PROGRAMME
U11 Netball at Hudson Park
Music CLass fun
DSG Junior Dancers Participating:ERIN POWERSMORGAN HERRINGJAMIE MARXMEGAN MARXBRONWYN HERRING
Poets FestivalYou are invited to
DSG Junior School
24 July 2017 25 July 2017
11:00
Art Auction SAve the DAte4 August 2017
DSG JUNIOR
The performer, Craig Howes, is an old St Andrean from the class of 2007. Some of his classmates are gath-ering for their 10 year reunion over the K-Day weekend, and this concert is part of their celebration. Craig is a practising medical doctor, but also a keen singer. He will be accompanied by Mrs Liz Campbell.
11:00Grade 4-5 Grade 6-7
