Principal's Desk

We blinked and the short Term 1 break was over.

The Athletics Team of 40 athletes boarded a flight on Thursday morning, 10 April at 06h30 to participate in the Track and Field Series Event in Johannesburg. Three members of staff –Mrs Cloete, Mr Peters and Mr Rimbault, along with their coaches Mr Jaftha and Mr Didloff and several parents accompanied them on this trip. None of this would have been possible without the passion and enthusiasm of the Head of Athletics Mrs Cloete who spent endless hours training the learners and preparing a mountain of paperwork with the assistance of Ms Jahura.

Meet the teachers on Monday, 14 April gave parents an opportunity to discuss their child’s progress during Term 1. If this was missed, appointments can be scheduled on another day, especially if your child did not meet the pass requirements.

All our winter codes are in full swing and we look forward to another exciting season for all our codes. The Curro Soccer Tournament in which our boys’ and girls’ teams will participate takes place this weekend at Century City, 25 -27 April. We wish them every success. You are also invited to attend 2rugby matches this afternoon at the school. Several codes will also continue their training during the week-long break. Thank you to the managers and coaches involved and especially to the learners who will participate. Our Chess team travels to Vredenburg this weekend accompanied by Mr Lekay and we wish them a successful event and a safe trip their and back.

We trust that our Christian Families enjoyed a wonderful Easter Weekend and a renewal of their faith.

No-one is complaining about the week’s holiday that lies ahead, except possibly parents and guardians who have to keep their children occupied for a week.

Our learners were all advised and encouraged by Mr Cohen to use this wonderful week-long break to prepare well for the mid-year exams which starts in all earnest towards the end of May. Never before has such an opportunity presented itself. They were reminded to take home the necessary textbooks and notebooks to fully prepare for the forthcoming exams. You should also all have received the Mid-Year Exam Timetable today.

If you have visited the school in recent weeks you will have noticed the ongoing renovations to the front building. Your child might also have shared with you that we have created a new classroom within the library to preserve teaching time and reduce learner movement.

This weekend marks a significant period in our country’s history, 31 years of Democracy -Freedom Day celebrated on Sunday, 27 April. A separate Freedom Day message will be sent via email, as well as on our social media pages.

Mrs P Demas

Principal