Newsletter 9 10 March 2022

FROM THE OFFICE

A good life is when you assume nothing, do more, smile often, dream big, laugh a lot and realize how blessed you are for what you have. – Zig Ziglar

Midstream College is truly blessed to have so many talented children. We are so proud of our B-team swimmers who followed in the footsteps of the A-team by winning the C-league. Every single event on Friday created goosebump moments for all. Congratulations to all our swimmers who ended the season on a very high note.

Good luck to our athletes who will be taking part in the Gauteng Athletics meeting on Friday and Saturday. Please click on the link below for the programme.

Our winter sports have also kicked off on a high note. Good luck to all our Netball girls and Rugby boys for the season ahead.

IMPORTANT DATES

Click on the link below for important dates.

SPORT RESULTS

Click on the link below for sport results

HOLIDAY CLUB

A holiday club will be presented at the school from Tuesday, 22 March to Friday, 25 March from 08:00 – 13:00. All learners are welcome to attend. If you are interested, please complete the Google form below before 16 March.

CROSS-COUNTRY 2022

Cross-country practices start on the first day of the second term. Practices will be from Mondays to Thursdays, 14:00 to 15:00. Please follow the link if you would like to join the Cross-Country WhatsApp group, where we share important information:

THE UNIFORM SHOP – MARCH/APRIL HOLIDAY TRADING HOURS

18 March: 07:00 – 15:00
19 – 30 March: Closed
31 March & 1 April: 08:00 – 16:00
4 April: 08:00 – 17:00
From 5 April: 07:00 – 17:00

MIDSTREAM CARES – BE INVOLVED!

Each year, Midstream College Primary School reaches out to families in need by providing basic non-perishable food and other household items. Together with KSM, we want to distribute food optimally and effectively to families in need. Food bags are filled by Midstream families every month and delivered to the school, whereafter they are handed over to KSM for distribution. Alternatively, you can choose to sponsor bags during the year by paying the amount per bag directly into the church’s account each month.

This is an easy way to get involved in charity work and include your children in a caring project.

Please see the pamphlet for further information.

If you wish to support this project, please register by clicking on the link.

2022 CULTURAL FESTIVAL INFORMATION

We are proud to announce that our annual Cultural Festival will soon be in full swing.

This year the theme is “Unlock”. Many of the sections require this theme to be depicted, so please ensure that you are aware of the requirements of each section.

Mass participation is a priority and we encourage each learner to participate in at least one item.

Entry fees will only be paid for Crafts, Flavour Festival, Flavour Festival – Masterclass and Leading Ladies.

Each learner will receive a certificate. The judges’ decision is final. Please guide your child in the selection and practising of items. You are welcome to coach your child.

Please note: The staff are only in charge of various sections but are not responsible for coaching the learners. Please ensure that your child is well prepared as an unrehearsed item may embarrass children.

Marks are awarded for participation. These participation marks, as well as the symbols achieved during their performance, are combined and calculated to determine the best overall cultural learners. The winners will be announced at an assembly.

Please note the restrictions involved in the different sections and bear in mind that some of these items will take place on the same day.

No late entries will be accepted. The closing date for entries is 18 March 2022.

All learners from our school may participate in and attend the festival as spectators during the afternoon. However, no learners from other schools are allowed to participate in our Cultural Festival.

HOW TO ENTER:
The Parent Portal must be used to enter.
Please follow the link below to the Parent Portal and click on the Students’ tab.
Click on the learner’s photo and select the “Cultural Festival Entries” tab.
For more information about an item, click on the particular activity.
Indicate your selection by clicking on the square.
Once you have made all your selections, click on the “Sign Up” button at the top right of the screen.
The items/activities will appear at the bottom of the screen and you have enrolled/entered successfully.

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)

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