FROM THE OFFICE

The word I want to use to describe our District Athletics team is: Excellence. “Excellence is the unlimited ability to improve the quality of what you have to offer” Rick Pitino. I want to congratulate every member of the team. You were true ambassadors, and we are so proud of you.

Next week is the cherry on the cake for our swimmers. All eyes are on them on Monday and Tuesday during their end of season league gala. Good luck to all our swimmers, strive to do your best and swim your hearts out.

Our computer labs are buzzing during our Robotics lessons. We are thrilled that we are able to offer Robotics at our school and thereby add another dimension to each child’s educational learning experience.

YADAH

This week we pray for our precious Grade 4s. We pray that they will experience God’s presence in their lives every day. We ask God to fill their hearts with joy, their minds with learning and their friendships with kindness. In our prayers, we also ask for God’s strength to help them be brave in times that they feel overwhelmed.

DISTRICT ATHLETICS TEAM

We would like to congratulate the following 13 athletes that have made the District team that will be participating in the Gauteng Athletics Championships to be held at Ruimsig on 10 – 11 March. Good luck to each athlete who will be participating.

Michael Delport
Jessica Barnard
Linmari Kirkpatrick
Marcel van der Leek
Angelique Lombard
Jecoliah Ndlovu
Tidi Senyatsi
Janelle Kirkpatrick
Lené Greyling
Mizé Raubenheimer
Rikus Holtzhausen
Kwena Mojapelo
Richard Morris

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.

BANK ACCOUNT

We confirm that the school’s bank account has moved from ABSA to Investec Bank, as indicated with the accounts sent out.

GRADE 1 GALA

The Grade 1 Gala will take place on Tuesday, 14 March at the school. The Gala starts at 14:00. If your child can swim freestyle, backstroke and/or breaststroke with ease (without any help) over a distance of 25 m, you are welcome to enter your child for the Gala, by clicking on the link. The cut-off time for entries is Wednesday, 8 March at 10:00. Unfortunately, no late entries can be accepted.

HOLIDAY PROGRAMME

A holiday club will be available on Monday, 20 March, Wednesday, 22 March, Thursday, 23 March from 7:30 – 17:00 and on Friday, 24 March from 7:30 – 13:00. All learners are welcome to attend. If you are interested in the holiday programme, please complete the Google Form below on or before 14 March.

CROSS COUNTRY PRACTICE

Cross-country practice has already started.
 Practice is held on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 14:00 to 15:00.
We meet on the pavilion, closest to the school building.
Bring along your water bottle, tackies and a friend.

GRADE 1 APPLICATIONS FOR 2024

Parents are requested to please submit Grade 1 applications for 2024 before the end of March 2023. No hard copy or email applications, please. Follow the link to Admissions to complete an online application.

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.

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.