FROM THE OFFICE

February will always be remembered as the month of love and chocolate, but we will remember February 2023 as the month of rain. We are very grateful for the rain, but we are equally grateful that we could finally hold the Cluster Athletics Meeting. Congratulations to our athletes who performed so well and who held our name high. We are proud of you. We would like to wish the following athletes all the best for the District Athletics Meeting tomorrow:

Thank you to all our learners who signed up for a winter sport. I want to share a Quote via Gecko&Fly with you: “We are not a team because we work together. We are a team because we respect, trust and care for each other.”

YADAH

This week we pray for the Grade 5s. We pray that God will keep them and protect them. We ask, Lord, that this school year you would use every person, every experience and every lesson to shape them into Your image and for them to grow in the fruit of Your spirit.

OPEN DAY

Please click on the link below to visit Midstream College Primary School's website, then click on the link  (Register) under "IN THE SPOGTLIGHT" to book a suitable time for our Open Day.

NO NETBALL PRACTICE FOR U10 – U13

Due to the zone trials taking place on 28 February, there will be no netball practice for U10 – U13 learners. The mini netball practice will go ahead as usual. 

CHOC FLIP FLOP DAY

Thank you to every Midstreamer who supported our CHOC Flip Flop Day. The school collected the fantastic amount of R7 090-00 for this organisation!  Without your dedicated help and support, the day would not have been a success.

CULTURAL FESTIVAL INFORMATION 2023

We are pleased to announce that our annual Cultural Festival will soon be in full swing. Cultural Festival entries opened on 20 February 2023.

This year the theme is “It begins with us”. 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.

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 in charge of various sections but are not responsible for practising with the learners. To ensure confidence, please encourage your child to be well prepared.

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 our Sport and Cultural Gala Evening.

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 3 March 2023.

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 all items.
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.

SECOND-HAND CLOTHING SHOP

The second-hand clothing shop is situated on the school premises behind the pavilion. The shop provides clothing, textbooks, sportswear, etcetera.

Opening hours during school terms are Monday and Wednesday 7h00 – 8h00.
Contact Hestha on 082 520 0478 for more information.

FOOD BAG PROJECT
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 involve your children in a caring project.

If you wish to support this project, please register by clicking on the link below after which you will receive more information.