FROM THE OFFICE

Jim Valvano said: “My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person – he believed in me.” I hope all our dads were spoilt rotten on Father’s Day last Sunday.

We look back with gratitude at a term where we were able to return to normal with all our sport and cultural activities. Thank you to all our parents, learners and teachers for an exciting, successful term.

Warmest wishes for peace, health and happiness this holiday. May your home be filled with joy, your life with laughter and your heart with goodwill.

REPORTS

The reports will be available on the Parent Portal on Friday, 24 June at 12:00.

YADAH

This week we pray for:

All the elderly people, grandparents, everyone living in Retire @ Midstream and all the people in the retirement homes in the surrounding areas. Naturally, we also include the staff and personnel of all these retirement homes in our prayers.

“Growing old is humbling and it takes effort to accomplish this stage of life with dignity.”
― Kilroy J. Oldster, Dead Toad Scrolls

24 JUNE

We are ending the term on a high/active note. The learners will run/walk along a route of 1 km (Grade 1 – 3) or 1.6 km (Grade 4 – 7). There will also be other fun activities that learners will participate in, e.g. three-legged races, sack races, tug-of-war, etc.
Dress code: P.E. clothing / School tracksuit
Remember to apply sunscreen and wear a hat.

FOUNDATION PHASE ENGLISH SPEECH DAY

The Foundation Phase English Speech Day was held on the 7th and 8th June 2022. We would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the learners who participated in the FP Speech Day. They are all to be commended on the high standard of their speeches.

The following children were selected as the winners in the following categories:

Grade 1
First Place:         James Cilliers
Second Place:   Luca Schutte and Reeyan Naidoo
Third Place:        Anine Fourie

Grade 2
First Place:        Shanaya Munesar
Second Place:  Kasey de Bruyn Rose Dunkeld
Third Place:       Kiara Padayachee Skylar Lawer-Booyens

Grade 3
First Place:        Lois Roberts
Second Place:  Courtney Kneidel Sebastian Moodley
Third Place:       Katherine Cilliers

PARENTS’ AFTERNOON

The parents’ afternoon will take place on Wednesday, 27th July. As was done in the past, parents’ appointments will take place in person in the various teachers’ classrooms or offices. Appointments must please be made on the Parent Portal. The Parent Portal will be open from Thursday, 21 July at 14:00 until Wednesday, 27 July at 12:00. No appointments can therefore be made later than 12:00 on Wednesday, 27 July.

Sign on to the Parent Portal with your “Parent ID” (code starting with the number 3) and password.
Click on the “Student tab”.
Click on the learner’s photo.
Click on the “Parent/Teacher Appointments”.
Select a teacher.
Click on a timeslot.

You will then receive an e-mail confirming your appointment.

ADMISSION FOR GRADE 8S FOR 2023

Due to the overwhelming number of applications for grade 8 for next year, the admission process will take place in phases. The admission is primarily based on academic performance. The first phase has been completed and a number of learners will now be informed accordingly. Factors such as whether you live within the Midstream Estates, already have children in the high school and whether your child was in one of our primary schools also play a role, but unfortunately nothing guarantees your child a place.

During phase two, learners’ second term reports will be considered and a number of learners will again be admitted at the start of the third term. Hence, please be patient. We would, however, encourage you to also have a plan B.
After admitted learners have accepted their places and paid their deposits, numbers will be finalised.
As a result of cancellations and places that become available, a few more learners will be admitted at the start of the fourth term.

THE UNIFORM SHOP JUNE/JULY HOLIDAY TRADING HOURS

24 June:                     07:00 – 15:00
27 June – 13 July:    Closed
14 – 15 July:             08:00 – 16:00
18 July:                     08:00 – 17:00