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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 2, Issue # 9 16 May 2019

Glenstantia Primary School

Inside this issue:

Principal’s Desk Academics Parents’ Corner General News Staff News PA Fundraiser Sport and Cultural News Tours 2019 Finance Department Dates to Remember Classifieds……

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Dear Parents, Thank you very much to all our parents, learners and staff for your tremendous support shown at the Autumn Fair. Thank you to all of our parents on the PA Committee who did a sterling job in organising the event. Learners and parents experienced a fun filled day. We now make an urgent appeal to all parents to assist in returning the sponsorship and donation forms. Please try not to return an empty form. If that is not possible, please ensure that the form is returned as it is a legal document. Thank you for your co-operation and support. Our Annual General Parent Meeting has been postponed to Tuesday, 4 June 2019 at 19:00 in the school hall. We urge our parents to attend this meeting as feedback is given by myself, Mr Abioye, the SGB Chairperson, Mr Thantsa, SGB Treasurer and Mr Setlhabi from the Finance Department. With the Grade 4 - 7 exams starting next week we urge you to support your child / children throughout the exam period by creating an environment conducive to studying. Please make sure your child arrives at school on time as it is very disruptive, not only for your own child but for other learners too, when they arrive late for class. Please note that all extramurals for the term will end on Friday, 17 May, however, scheduled Soccer and Mini Hockey matches will continue as per the fixture lists. We appeal to all learners to maintain a high standard of dress at all times. We have a very unique, smart school uniform and learners should wear it with pride. Please refer to the insert on the following page regarding our Winter Uniform and the Sport Uniform in the Sport and Culture section in this newsletter.

Dates to

Remember

MAY Thurs 16

ATKV Choir and

Jacaranda Winter

Performance.

Fri 17

ATKV Choir.

Extramurals End

Wed 22

Grade 4 – 7 Exams

Start.

Thurs 23

Maths HMC

Awards

Evening

Jacaranda

Winter Choir

Performance.

Thurs 30

Ascension Day

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UNIFORM for Grades R - 2 (Whole Year) Green Glenstantia golf-shirt (tucked in) School regulation green shorts White sports shoes with plain short white socks or Dark brown leather sandals without socks (not bronze, beige or gold) Dark green jersey or sleeveless v-neck pullover School tracksuit (worn in winter only – from Monday, 6 May to Friday, 30 August 2019) Green school hat – Compulsory for Grade R only and provided by the school WINTER UNIFORM for Grades 3 – 7 (from Monday, 6 May – Friday, 30 August 2019) Boys: School tracksuit Tracksuit worn with white long-sleeved shirt (tucked in), or khaki button-up short-sleeved shirt (tucked in), both with green school tie Dark green socks and black lace-up shoes A plain dark green, white or red scarf may be worn in winter OR: Long grey flannels, long-sleeved white shirt (tucked in) and school tie Dark green socks with black lace-up shoes Dark green jersey or sleeveless v-neck pullover Girls: Tartan skirt/Tartan skort. Length of skirt – maximum 5cm above the knee White long-sleeved shirt (tucked in) and green tie Long green socks and black shoes Dark green cardigan or jersey or sleeveless v-neck pullover A plain dark green, white or red scarf may be worn in winter OR: School tracksuit in place of the tartan skirt OPTIONAL: A dark green drimac may only be worn over the school jersey when it’s raining. PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (PET) AND SPORTS PRACTICE UNIFORM for Grades 3 – 7 Boys and Girls: School regulation green shorts and a green Glenstantia golf shirt (tucked in), white sports shoes with short white socks. (Tracksuit worn over PET uniform in winter.) Physical Education and Training Uniform (PET) must be worn to school for the whole day on the day that learners have Physical Education. (Tracksuit worn over PET uniform in winter.) Physical Education and Training Uniform only available from the Tuck Shop, Mondays – Fridays, between 08:00 – 13:15 excluding break times.

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Academics

GRADE 4 – 7 TERM 2 EXAMS – CHANGE OF EXAM DATES

Please note that due to a school choir performance on 23 May 2019

we have changed the dates of the upcoming exams. Please refer to the amended timetable (printed on green paper) dated

2 May 2019 which will be sent home today with the exam breakdowns.

Start your studies well in advance

Draw up an exam study timetable and stick to it

Make flashcards, don’t copy straight from your textbook

Write summaries using your own words

Use different coloured highlighters to highlight notes

Use headings to break content into smaller chunks

Read your study notes out loud

Ask a family member or friend to ask you questions on

work studied

Take a 15 minute break every 45 minutes

Go to bed early

Have a good breakfast before coming to school

EXAM TIMETABLE TERM 2 2019

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We congratulate Zachery Wong in Grade 6E and Shahil Ravjee in Grade 6Z

who participated in the 2nd round of the Science Olympiad that took place at

Sunnyside Primary on Tuesday, 14 May 2019

Well done Zachery who

qualified for the 3rd round

of the Science Olympiad to

be held at Sunnyside

Primary School on the Tuesday, 23 July 2019.

MATHEMATICS OLYMPIAD CHALLENGE

A number of learners represented our school in the First Round AMESA Challenge on Tuesday, 14 May 2019: Congratulations to the following two learners, Dhruv Ravjee in Grade 4R and Minh Anh Le Nguyen in Grade 7H who qualified to participate in the District Olympiad Challenge which will take place on Thursday, 15 August 2019 for Grade 4 – 6 and on Thursday, 22 August 2019 for Grade 7 – 9.

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Horizon Maths Competition 201 9 CONGRATULATIONS to our 25 learners who made it to the Top 100 in this year’s Horizon Math Competition and are invited to the Awards Ceremony. More than 40 000 learners participated. 25% of the winners are from Glenstantia Primary School.

WELL DONE TO THE MATHS TEACHERS WHO ARE DOING A STERLING JOB!!

NAME SURNAME Gr

NAME SURNAME Gr

Adrienne King 5

Cameron Trevor Van der Meijden 7

Jeremy Tshiswaka 5

Cathrine Rufaro Tingini 7

Alessandro Alves Do Nascimento 6

Daniel Ryan Mc Cormick 7

Kgaka Kopano 6

Masana Mmbodi 7

Konani Demana 6

Muofhe Nekhavhambe 7

Kudzai Zondi 6

Naledi Hilary Mlilo 7

Lelosa Tebello 6

Nguyen Minh Anh Le 7

Pretty Tshipote 6

Phenyo Trevor Rammitlwa 7

Thando Fani 6

Rhys Wallace Gold 7

Tyala Siba 6

Thabang Grace Masithela 7

Aidan Du Bruyn 7

Vanessa Tolulope Essien 7

Benjamin Idika 7

Yanga Esethu Ngamlana 7

Caellum Lincoln 7

ALL students need to be dressed in FULL SCHOOL WINTER UNIFORM, as they

are representing our school in this Regional

Competition.

NB: Only the student him/herself can claim the prize. NO prizes

will be given to friends, family members, teachers or anybody

else. If the STUDENT does not attend the prize giving, he/she will

forfeit. NO exceptions will be made.

When: Wednesday, 22 May 2019

Time: 18:30 for 19:00 (to start promptly @ 19:00)

Place: Star College Pretoria,

25 Meadow Avenue, Willow Glen

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Parents Corner

We recently came across a resource from “Upbility”– a publisher of therapy resources – with a great metaphor to explain emotions to children while also equipping them with the things they’ll need in order to manage their responses. The image talks of a child’s emotional cup – what empties it, ways children deal with an empty cup, and what fills it so they can ensure it’s always full. The cup is a metaphor for positive emotions. So if your child's cup is full it means they’re content and happy. Sometimes when a child

may find their cup is empty, they may try to “steal from other people's cups”, or in simpler terms, steal from their happiness, or “bounce off the walls when they approach empty” – react in a less that savoury way. Ockwell-Smith explains that violent behaviour does often occur when a child feels vulnerable, anxious or as if they have no control over a situation. This has to do with their inability to regulate their emotions, she says. So while they speak of things be aware of what may empty a child’s cup,

Use the emotional cup to explain to your kids why it’s important for them to identify how they’re feeling, to come to you if they are running on empty, and what they can do to ensure their cup is always full. Emphasise the importance of always taking care of themselves and their mental health (and no, selfishness will not fill up the cup). Remind them that no matter what they do, they can never pour from an empty cup.

Filling your child’s emotional cup.

Refer to the poster on the next page to find ways to fill your child’s emotional cup.

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General News

Congratulations to the following Go-Kart Day winners!

BEST COSTUME MOST LAPS BEST ATTENDANCE

R EB R FF R EB

1B 1S 1B

2D 2S / 2T 2G

3D 3D 3S

4S 4R 4M

5R 5C 5N

6E 6S 6S

7M 7N 7N

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A reminder that all Go-Kart Sponsorship Forms must be

returned to school by Thursday, 31 May 2018.

Please try not to return an

empty form, but if that is not possible, please ensure that the form is returned as it is a

legal document.

LEARNERS LEAVING BEFORE OR AT THE END OF THE TERM

Parents of learners leaving Glenstantia before the end of the Term, or not returning for Term 3 2019, must please inform the school in writing as soon as possible, either in hardcopy or via email admissions@glenstantia.co.za . We require the child’s name, surname, grade and class, the last day at Glenstantia Primary School and the reason for leaving.

Please note that no parking is allowed in front of any of the gates leading in and out of the school or homes around the school. We are experiencing increase in vehicles stopping in front of the school gates in Anton van Wouw Street while dropping / collecting learners. Under no circumstances may a vehicle block any of the school gates, you could potentially block a vehicle that has to enter or exit in an emergency situation.

REPRINTS AND COPIES OF DOCUMENTS

Please note that any copies or reprints of documents (reports, birth certificates,

immunisation cards etc.) carry a cost of R20.00. Please pay at the Finance Office.

To all our Muslim families, wishing you a Happy Ramadan, that started on Tuesday, 7 May and will

end either 6 or 7 June. –

4 weeks of Barakat, 30 days of Forgiveness, 20 hours of Guidance,

43200 minutes of Purification, 2592000 seconds of Noor.

Happy Ramadan.

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Lets Teach our children not to be litter bugs!

The amount of litter in

and outside our school

grounds is alarming. We

urge our parents to

please assist us with this

ongoing problem.

Why is it bad to litter? 1. Litter is bad for our environment 2. It is a sign of disrespect 3. It defaces our community.

Litter Prevention

1. Choose not to litter 2. Remind others not to litter 3. Get a litter bag.

How can parents assist the school with the litter problem

1. Parents must lead by example 2. Do not throw litter out of the moving car 3. Do not throw cigarette butts out of your car

window 4. Keep a litter bag in the car 5. Encourage your children to clean after

themselves 6. Comment about the rubbish along our

roads and emphasize how bad it is for our environment

7. Volunteer as a family in your community to help clean-up litter.

International Day for Biological Diversity

It will be International Day for Biological Diversity on 22 May and the theme for 2019 is “Our Biodiversity, Our Food, Our Health” which emphasises the importance of healthy ecosystems. In the last 100 years 90% of crop varieties have disappeared and indigenous traditional and local knowledge is being lost because of modern monocrop farming methods. The loss of diverse diets is linked to many diseases. To celebrate this day, Friends of Serene Valley invite you to join us for a Foraging Walk on Saturday, 18 May at 09:00 until about 10:30. We will meet at the Lola Ave gate. Although biodiversity refers to all forms of life, we will look mainly at the plants and talk about their uses. I will prepare some of the edible plants for you to try. If it is raining heavily the walk will be postponed but otherwise will go ahead. It is free of

charge and all are welcome.

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GRADE 1 AND 8 2020 APPLICATION PERIOD FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS

The Gauteng Department of Education has set the dates for online registration for 2020. THE ONLINE APPLICATION PERIOD IS:

The GDE website for online registration is: www.gdeadmissions.gov.za

Parents must submit the supporting documents and GDE reference to all schools they applied to within 7 days after application.

ALL existing Grade R’s MUST apply online for Grade 1 2020

(only require GDE reference number, no documentation, to be submitted to Mrs Dore, Admissions Office email: admissions@glenstantia.co.za)

OPENS: Monday, 20 May 2019 at 08:00

CLOSES: Monday, 15 July 2019 at 24:00

Attention New Applicants Grade 2- 7 2020

Registration for Grade 2 - 7 2020 for new applicants

will opened on Monday, 13 May 2020

Admission packs are available from Reception,

alternatively email Mrs Dore at:

admissions@glenstantia.co.za

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Sport & Cultural News

Choir Eisteddfod.

On Monday, 6 May our Junior and Senior Choir took part in the Pretoria Eisteddfod and really made us proud! The Senior Choir came 2nd in their Category out of 9 schools, finishing with an A+. This was achieved through hard work and dedication by ALL members, learners and teachers alike. We set a high standard and now look forward to ATKV Choir competition tonight. Our Junior Choir achieved a B+ and are also preparing for ATKV on Saturday,18 May. Good luck!

Congratulations to Raoul Cupido who

has been included in the FAPPS

Squad to represent Gauteng North

at the Bill Stewart Invitational

Under 13 Football Tournament.

The tournament will take place at

Camp Discovery in Limpopo,

from 25 June to 30 June 2019.

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SOCCER On Saturday, 11 May 2019 our under 13A Soccer Team participated in the Oasis Soccer Tournament at Farramere Primary School. Our boys looked very smart and professional in the soccer kit, kindly donated by the City of Tshwane.

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Sport Results – Term 2 2019.

Date Sports Code Team Opponent Results

23 April BASKETBALL U13 A - GIRLS Glenstantia B GPS A 54 - GPS B 2

24 April U13 - Boys Clapham POSTPONED

06 May U13 - Boys Boys High GPS1 - PHSB 37

07 May U13 A - Girls Prestige A GPS 13 - Prestige 6

U13 A - Girls Prestige B GPS 44 - Prestige 2

U13 B - Girls Prestige B GPS 9 - Prestige 5

U13 B - Girls Prestige A GPS 1 - Prestige 33

09 May U13 A - Girls PHSG A GPS 11 - PHSG 8

U13 A - Girls PHSG B GPS 29 - PHSG 2

U13 B - Girls PHSG B GPS 10 - PHSG 2

U13 B - Girls PHSG A GPS 4 - PHSG 22

06 May NETBALL U8/9 A Edenvale GPS 1 - Edenvale 3

U8/9 B GPS 1 - Edenvale 0

U10 A GPS 9 - Edenvale 2

U10 B GPS 0 - Edenvale 15

U11 A GPS 0 - Edenvale 4

U11 B GPS 8 - Edenvale 6

U12 A GPS 1 - Edenvale 13

U12 B GPS 1 - Edenvale 14

U13 A GPS 14 - Edenvale 3

U13 B GPS 15 - Edenvale 3

30 April SOCCER CHALLENGE CUP

U13 A & 11 A Akasia PS Walkover in favour of GPS

02 May SOCCER U10 A Lynnwood Ridge P/S GPS 3 - Lynnwood Ridge P/S 0

U10B Lynnwood Ridge P/S GPS 5 - Lynnwood Ridge P/S 0

U11A Lynnwood Ridge P/S GPS 4 - Lynnwood Ridge P/S 1

U11B Lynnwood Ridge P/S GPS 3- Lynnwood Ridge P/S 4

U13 A Lynnwood Ridge P/S GPS 2 - Lynnwood Ridge P/S 1

U13 B Lynnwood Ridge P/S GPS 2 - Lynnwood Ridge P/S 4

U14 A Lynnwood Ridge P/S GPS 2 - Lynnwood Ridge P/S 3

U 13 C Lynnwood Ridge P/S GPS 1 - Lynnwood Ridge P/S 6

06 May U12 A Edenvale PS GPS 1 - Edenvale 5

U12 B Edenvale PS GPS 1 - Edenvale 14

07 May U10 B Lynnwood Ridge P/S GPS 3 - Lynnwood Ridge P/S 0

U11 A St Paulus GPS won by penalty shoot out

U13 A Reddford House GPS 3 - Reddford House 1

U13 B Cornerstone GPS won on penalty shoot out

U10 A Cornerstone Dispute

09 May U10 A CBC GPS 1 - CBC 2

U10 B CBC GPS 2 - CBC 1

U11 A CBC GPS 0 - CBC 3

U11 B CBC GPS 1 - CBC 1

U13 A CBC GPS 3 - CBC 2

U13 B CBC GPS 1 - CBC 1

U13 C CBC GPS 1 - CBC 0

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SPORTS UNIFORM TO BE WORN TO MATCHES/GALAS/EVENTS:

Athletics

Boys and Girls:

Same as Basketball top Green Athletic shorts Short white sports socks - when applicable Appropriate sports shoes – when applicable

Basketball Boys and Girls:

School Basketball top Green Basketball pants Short white sports socks and appropriate sports shoes

Cricket

Glenstantia golf shirt (white) Short white pants White socks with green hoops Green school hat Appropriate cricket shoes

Mini-Cricket

Boys and Girls:

Glenstantia golf shirt (green) Green school shorts Green school hat Short white sports socks and appropriate sports shoes

Hockey (Junior and Senior):

Girls:

School Hockey top Green Hockey skort White socks with green hoops and appropriate sports shoes Suitable shin pads

Hockey (Junior and Senior):

Boys:

School Hockey top Green Hockey shorts White socks with green hoops and appropriate sports shoes Suitable shin pads

Netball: School Netball top Green Netball skort Short white sports socks and appropriate sports shoes

Mini-Soccer and

Soccer

School Soccer top Green Soccer short pants White socks with green hoops Suitable soccer boots and shin pads

PET Swimming:

Girls: Black one-piece costume (black lycra shorts may be worn over costume) Swimming cap Boys: Black speedo-type costume (black lycra shorts optional) Swimming cap

Swimming Team – Boys and Girls:

Official school costume Official school swimming Cap

Tennis:

Boys: School Tennis top Green Tennis shorts Green school hat Short white sports socks and recognised tennis shoes

Girls: School Tennis top Green Tennis Skort Green school hat Short white sports socks and recognised tennis shoes

Mini-Tennis – Boys and Girls:

Glenstantia golf shirt (green) Green school shorts Green school hat Short white sports socks and recognised tennis shoes

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201 9 TOURS

GRD TOUR DATE 1ST PAYMENT DUE BY FINAL

PAYMENT DUE BY

TOTAL

3 Camp Discovery 10 – 11 Oct (Group 1) 17 – 18 Oct (Group 2)

R330.00 4 Jun R500.00 30 Aug R830.00

6 Natalia 12 – 16 August R1800.00 26 April R2000.00 10 July R3800.00

7 Valley of Waves 28 November 1 Nov R380.00

BANKING DETAILS ACCOUNT NAME: Glenstantia Primary School BANK DETAILS: ABSA – Menlyn Business Bank TYPE OF ACCOUNT: Cheque Account BRANCH CODE: 632005 ACCOUNT NUMBER: 407 246 1468

The DEPOSIT paid on time secures your child’s place on the trip subject to the above conditions. In order to finalise bookings and arrangements the DEPOSIT and FULL AMOUNT must be paid by the dates indicated below. No learner will be accepted late, unless prior arrangements have been made in writing. If there are any queries regarding the tours please contact Mr HPJ Pretorius (Principal)

Tours can be paid for in any of the following ways:

1. Monthly payments up to the final date. 2. Debit or Credit Card 3. Deposits to the School account (EFT)

Reference for EFT payment: Surname, class tour e.g. Pretorius, 6V, tour Fax confirmation to: 086 562 0258 (Attention Accounts Department) Alternatively send an email to: cashier@glenstantia.co.za

NB! Please do not use your school fee reference, as payment will be allocated according to reference

given.

Please note that these amounts are subject to change due to fluctuating prices.

Changes will be communicated in the Newsletter, on the School Communicator and

via your child.

The following educational tours have been organised for 2019. Learners with too many demerits and / or continuous bad behaviour will not be permitted to go on the tour. Please understand

that these decisions are not taken lightly and any decisions made in this regard are final.

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Finance Department

School Fees

Your child’s education is important to us; it should be important to you too.

Don’t forget to pay for it.

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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MAY

Thurs 16 Senior Choir ATKV Performance

Fri 17 Extramurals End

Sat 18 Junior Choir ATKV Performance

Wed 22 Grade 4 - 7 Exams Start

Thurs 23 Maths HMC Awards Evening Jacaranda and Winter Choir Performance

Thurs 30 Ascension Day – normal school day

JUNE Tues 4

Annual General Parent Meeting 19:00

Thurs 6 GPS Science and Technology Expo

Mon 10 Speech Festival Monday 10 – Thursday 13 June

Tues 11 Gr 1 Outing to Sci-Enza Run-offs: Lions and Pumas Field Events: Long Jump

Wed 12 Run-offs: Leopards and Tigers Field Events: High Jump

Thurs 13 Run-offs: Cheetahs Field Events: Shotput

Fri 14 School Closes.

Best Birthday wishes go

to the following staff

members who will be

celebrating their

birthdays on the

following dates:

11 May Ms B Masenamela (Gr 4 Teacher) 12 May Miss Tanita Reddy (Gr 4 Teacher) Mr R Masemola (Gr 5 Grade Assistant) Miss Thato Maanaka (Procurement Officer) 16 May Mrs M le Roux (Gr 5 Teacher) 21 May Mrs R Conradie (Gr 1 Teacher) 24 May Mrs W Newham (Gr 5 Teacher) 30 May Mrs M Moopanar (Deputy Principal)

Yours Faithfully, HPJ PRETORIUS PRINCIPAL

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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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