FROM THE OFFICE

George Washington Carver said, “Education is the key to unlock the golden door of freedom” and nowhere is this more true than for our learners to feel valued. Nelson Mandela said, “Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world.” We acknowledge the education that our learners are acquiring every day, and we know this will stand them in good stead in their lives.
 
Warm wishes to all our Midstream College families on National Freedom Day and Workers’ Day.

All the best to the following Grade 2 to 7 Afrikaans public speakers who will be participating in the first round of the ATKV-redenaarskompetisie at Die Hoërskool Menlopark:

Grade 2: Kyrah van Heerden
Grade 3: Leah Struwig, Mishke Cilliers, Klara Ballot, Hein Kymdell
Grade 4: Pierre Jacobs, Migael Combrinck
Grade 5: Xander Piekaar, Sulize van den Berg, Amelie Ponting, Mieke Grobler, Danike Marx, Kaylee Knott-Craig
Grade 6: Sebastiaan Struwig
Grade 7: Milan Pohl, Annette Lombard, Erik Botha, Ivan Kymdell, Lukas Combrinck, Adam Marincowitz

All the best to our U11 boys and girls tennis teams who will be participating in the Truida Kestell Tennis Tournament in Bethlehem from 26 to 30 April. The tennis stars are:
Harrison Nass, Migael du Plessis, Benno Viljoen, John Pieters, Rico Prinsloo, Amelie Ponting, Olivia Wessels, Lexi Aucamp and Delani van Dyk.

CHARACTER DAY

Celebrate World Book Day with us! Dress as your favourite storybook character on Friday, 22 April. Think outside the box and use accessories you have at home. We are really looking forward to meeting all the characters in the Midstream College Primary School storybook!

Please note: According to the diary, Character Day is scheduled for Friday, 24 June. We are changing the date to celebrate Character Day on World Book Day (Saturday, 23 April).

OUTREACH PROJECT – GET INVOLVED!

It’s time to get your winter wardrobe ready and throw out what you no longer need! Should you wish to become involved in the Winter Jacket Project with Doxa Deo, please send all the warm jackets that no longer fit your requirements, to school. We will collect jackets, jerseys and coats during the month of May so that we can donate the items to people in our surrounding areas, including Olifantsfontein and Tembisa.

Important: Write a blessing, prayer or message of hope on a piece of paper and put it in the jacket pocket. The person who receives the jacket, will then also receive your special message.

SCHOOL UNIFORM

Learners may choose to wear their summer uniform or winter uniform at the moment. Please note that a learner must wear their full summer uniform or their full winter uniform. Winter and summer uniforms may not be mixed. Sport clothing/tracksuits may only be worn on the days a learner has P.E. or is participating in a sporting activity directly after school.

CULTURAL FESTIVAL

Please click on the link below for the Cultural Festival dates.

MCP CRICKET WEEK 2022

We would like to offer all our A- and B-teams, from U9 to U13, the opportunity to compete against strong competitors on high quality pitches at our own school, with the view to prepare for our upcoming league. We would also like to emphasise good competitive cricket matches without attaching any trophies to them, at a fraction of the cost when compared to tours held outside the city.

Therefore, the following matches have been scheduled:

B-Teams
Date: Monday, 11 July to Wednesday, 13 July 2022 Match format: 20 overs
Wednesday, 13 July: Action cricket closing function.

A-Teams
Date: Thursday, 14 July to Saturday, 16 July 2022 Match format: 20 overs
Saturday, 16 July: Action cricket closing function.

CHORAL VERSE

Everyone is welcome!
A reminder that the Junior and Senior Choral Verse groups have started!
If you would still like your child to join our group, they are welcome!
Junior Choral Verse accommodates learners from Grade 1 – 3, while Senior Choral Verse is for any Grade 4 – 7 learner to participate in!

Grade 1 – 3: 15:30 – 16:00 (Auditorium)
Grade 4 – 7: 15:00 – 15:30 (Auditorium)

GOLF 2022

Learners who are skilled enough to play nine holes on their own, will be given the opportunity to join other golfers on Tuesdays, where they will be able to play nine holes under supervision. This arrangement will start on 19 April and will continue until 14 June 2022 (excluding the following dates: 26 April, 24 May and 31 May). Players must report to the golf course at 14:00. In order to adhere to the Covid-19 regulations, we need to compile a list of the learners who are interested in playing golf on Tuesdays. Therefore, please send Mr. Kotze an email with your child’s name, surname and grade. THESE SESSIONS ARE NOT COACHING SESSIONS but provide learners, who can already play, an opportunity to play.

For further information, please contact Mr. Kotze on (012) 661 0724 or email schalkk@midstreamcollege.co.za. (Cost: R60-00 per player per afternoon.)

Should there be any learners who would like to start golf, or who require lessons, please enquire at the golf course.
Contact Details: Patrick O’Brien – 082 992 13 14 or via email patrick@pobgolf.co.za 
                              Christo Eagleton – 0825363354

GRADE 1 APPLICATIONS FOR 2023

Parents are requested to please submit Grade 1 applications for 2023 before the end of April 2022. Please note that the school has switched to an online application system. No hard copy or email applications, please.

Follow the link to Admissions.

For any enquiries, please contact Corrie Burger (at corrieb@midstreamcollege.co.za or 012 940 9122).

GRADE 8 ADMISSIONS 2023

Grade 8 admissions for 2023 will be open until Friday, 29 April 2022. If you would like your child to attend Midstream College, kindly note that you have to complete the application form online.

Please consult the Midstream College website for the relevant guidelines and online form.

For any admission enquiries, contact Ms Carine Cronje. (carinec@midstreamcollege.co.za)

TINA COWLEY

This programme focuses on reading skills, such as reading comprehension and the improvement of reading speed, to help learners study and answer question papers. These are skills they will need for the rest of their lives. For more information, click on the link below.