Newsletter 36 24 November 2022

FROM THE OFFICE

The light at the end of the tunnel is shining brightly for the Grade 4 to 7 learners as their exams draw to a close. Their excitement is also running high as all our learners look forward to educational presentations on the school premises, excursions or grade tours. Our wish for each of our learners is safety, fun, joy and unforgettable experiences to celebrate the end of a very successful school year.

I close with the wise words of Aristotle: “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”

YADAH This week we pray for all the school tours. We thank the Lord for this wonderful opportunity for our children. We pray for a safe journey on the bus. We pray for the safety and good health of each child and teacher. We also pray for successful camps, that our children will enjoy each moment and that they will return with wonderful new memories and good experiences.

IMPORTANT DATES

Click on the link below for important dates.

CHRISTMAS CARE BOXES

It is time for our annual Christmas Box collection for our amazing ground staff! Please donate any of the items mentioned to fill their special Christmas presents. These “Christmas Care Boxes” are a show of our appreciation and gratitude to our ground staff who work so hard to keep our grounds impeccable and our classes and bathrooms clean all year round.
Please join in to celebrate our wonderful ground staff. Although we have divided the contents between the Foundation and Intersen phases, you are welcome to donate any of the products that you and your family wish to donate.

Please help us to fill the Christmas boxes and hearts of our wonderful and hard-working ground staff!

28 November – 2 December - – bring whatever you missed!	Week 3: Fill the empty spaces

BOOKSHOP – BOOK ORDERS FOR 2023 ARE OPEN
MC Bookshop’s website for the ordering of textbooks and stationery for 2023 has already opened.

The bookshop is located in Castle Walk Stationers, Suite 003, Midstream Ridge sport Centre, midstream Ridge Estate (opposite the gym)

Orders need to be placed before 30 November 2022, as late orders will affect the availability of the books.

Contact details: 083 446 6499 (Bianca)
Email: midstreambooks@gmail.com

SING IN MIDSTREAM

Sing in Midstream is back and is going to be better than before. This year there will be old school sing-along Christmas carols for the whole family to enjoy. Join us from 17h00 on 27 November at Midstream Ridge Primary for a celebration with community, Christmas family photographs, fun for kids, refreshments and a bite to eat. Book your tickets from R50 at Quicket .

We will have 2 x R1000 SPAR vouchers as spot prizes during the evening. Together with Spar we are running a Charity Comfort Box initiative this year. It’s very simple - choose and remove a tag from the Christmas tree at the entrance of either of the Spar stores and scan it at the cashier. Your comfort box will be packed and added to the collection bin. Your comfort box will be first-line assistance for children, women, and men who have been victims of Gender Based Violence, rape, and human trafficking. Our support this year goes towards The Epic Foundation and Yenzani Children's Home.

SWIMMING

U8 swimmers for 2023 (Grade 1s 2022)
Your child can be part of the school’s swimming team from U8. If your child can swim one or more of the following strokes with ease and uninterrupted over a distance of 25 m, he/she is welcome to participate in the swimming trials.
• Freestyle
• Breaststroke
• Backstroke

Swimming trials 2023 (U8 – U13)
The swimming trials will take place at the school swimming pool. Swimmers must only attend one of the sessions listed below but must be available for the entire session.

Tuesday, 10 January 14:00 – 15:00
Wednesday, 11 January 14:00 – 15:00
Thursday, 12 January 14:00 – 15:00

Swimming practice 2023

The normal swimming practice (U8 – U13) will then start on Monday, 16 January. The days and times are as follows:

Mondays
U8              13:30 – 14:00
U9 – U13 14:00 – 15:00
Tuesdays
U8               13:30 – 14:00
U9 – U13   14:00 – 15:00
Wednesdays
U8               13:30 –14:00
U9 – U13   14:00 – 15:00
Thursdays
U8               13:30 – 14:00
U9 – U13   14:00 – 15:00

Swimmers must attend at least two of the above swimming practices, one of which must be on a Monday or Tuesday. Swimmers should please consider the training days and times, when planning other activities.

MUSIC STUDIO

The past year has been a very successful year in the Music department, with winners in different categories at various competitions. We have talented, professional musicians offering music lessons. Students attend 30 lessons per year with the payment thereof divided into 4 instalments. The lessons are 30 minutes per week and the music lessons are attended at the Midstream College studios. Music lessons take place in school hours during non-academic periods such as: L.O., Music, and Art, as well as after school.

The department is in high demand and a limited amount of space is available for 2023. If you are interested in enrolling your child for lessons for 2023, please follow the following link for more information on the webpage.

TUCK IN

Visit us at Tuck In for a large selection of tasty lunchbox options. Foundation Phase will receive their lunchbox orders at their classrooms!

Midstream College Primary School - 1 Ashford Street, Midstream Estates, 1692
www.midstream-primary.co.za

Tel: 012 661 0590