“A child educated only at school, is an uneducated child...
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` Newsletter 03/2017 2 February 2017 Dear Parents, Guardians and Learners I always hear people say: “I just don’t know how high school teachers do it? Dealing with teenagers all day must be so difficult!” I have a four year old and I often say: “I don’t know how foundation phase teachers do it! These little ones need constant attention and ask a billion questions a day!” She will ask questions like “Mommy, where did you buy me from?” or “Mommy, why don’t we have twelve fingers?” or “Mommy, why can’t animals talk?” At my daughter’s first parents’ evening this month, her teacher said something that really stuck with me. She said that parents need to make sure that they have meaningful conversations with their children every day. Give them more information than needed. If they ask why they need to eat their vegetables, don’t just tell them because it’s good for them. Tell them WHY it’s good for them by teaching them what vitamins and minerals are. “A child educated only at school, is an uneducated child” – George Santayana. In high school, one teacher spends about 40 minutes a day with your child, while there are 24 other learners in the class as well. We have to teach everything the curriculum requires and our time is very limited. To complement what we offer in the classroom, it is extremely important for you to discuss current affairs with your children. Listen to the news on the radio and discuss it with your child. For example, talk about how the current strikes are influencing our economy; explain how your pension and medical aid funds work, why we pay taxes and how to compile a budget. I encourage you to use every available opportunity to teach your children something new and valuable. Yours sincerely E DE VILLIERS (MRS) HOD: ACCOUNTING GRADE 11 TUTOR
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Newsletter 03/2017 2 February 2017 Dear Parents, Guardians and Learners
I always hear people say: “I just don’t know how high school teachers do it? Dealing with teenagers all day must be so difficult!”
I have a four year old and I often say: “I don’t know how foundation phase teachers do it! These little ones need constant attention and ask a billion questions a day!” She will ask questions like “Mommy, where did you buy me from?” or “Mommy, why don’t we have twelve fingers?” or “Mommy, why can’t animals talk?”
At my daughter’s first parents’ evening this month, her teacher said something that really stuck with me. She said that parents need to make sure that they have meaningful conversations with their children every day. Give them more information than needed. If they ask why they need to eat their vegetables, don’t just tell them because it’s good for them. Tell them WHY it’s good for them by teaching them what vitamins and minerals are.
“A child educated only at school, is an uneducated child” – George Santayana.
In high school, one teacher spends about 40 minutes a day with your child, while there are 24 other learners in the class as well. We have to teach everything the curriculum requires and our time is very limited. To complement what we offer in the classroom, it is extremely important for you to discuss current affairs with your children. Listen to the news on the radio and discuss it with your child. For example, talk about how the current strikes are influencing our economy; explain how your pension and medical aid funds work, why we pay taxes and how to compile a budget.
I encourage you to use every available opportunity to teach your children something new and valuable.
Yours sincerely
E DE VILLIERS (MRS) HOD: ACCOUNTING
GRADE 11 TUTOR
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thrift Shop: Cash Only
Owing to the costs associated with offering a
credit/debit card payment facility for Thrift
Shop customers, we have decided to only
accept cash. Apologies for any
inconvenience caused.
RPHS Bomber Jacket
Parents and learners are reminded that the school bomber jacket forms part of the winter school uniform and may only be worn from 1 April to 31 August. In the event of rain, the jacket may be worn to and from
school but not during the school day.
Sports Lockers for Hire Lockers specially designed to hold bulky sports equipment, such as a large cricket bag, are now available for learners to hire. These lockers are located in the bike shed and the area is locked and secure during the school day. A locker can be hired at R150.00 for the year. This amount is payable to the book keeper, who will then allocate a numbered locker to the learner. The learner must then provide his/her own lock in order to secure the contents of the locker.
Absenteeism
Should a learner be unable to attend school due to ill health, parents are requested to notify their child’s Grade Tutor, via email, as early as possible on the day of absence. Grade Tutor email addresses are available on the D6 School Communicator under Contacts.
Maths Tutor Group Grade 8 and 9 Learners
We are very excited to announce that we have started a Maths Tutor Group which will be run by our Grade 12 learners. Any Grade 8 or 9 learner who needs help with Maths work, Maths homework, or who simply needs a quiet place to complete their Maths homework is welcome to join us in Classroom P4, immediately after school (Monday to Thursday) for an hour and 15 minutes.
Grade 8 English Extra Lessons
English extra lessons for Grade 8 learners will take place on Mondays according to the schedule that has been posted on the D6 School Communicator. Registration is essential as space is limited at each session.
Security Access to Rand Park’s Campus
Please be advised that all visitors to Rand Park High School will be required to sign the Visitors’ Book in order to gain access to the school’s campus, regardless of the time of day or night that they visit the school. This is applicable with immediate effect.
SPORTS RESULTS
Cricket Wednesday, 25 January 2nd Team vs Noordheuwel Noordheuwel batted first and scored 138 for 6 wickets in 20 overs Rand Park batted second and were all out for 79 Rand Park lost by 59 runs U15A vs Marist Brothers Linmeyer Marist Brothers batted first and scored 68 all out Rand Park batted second and scored 69 without loss Rand Park won by 10 wickets Notable performance: Cameron Willis took 5 wickets for 13 runs
Saturday, 28 January 1st Team vs Jeppe 3rd Team Rand Park batted first and scored 225 all out Jeppe batted second and scored 158 all out Rand Park won by 67 runs Notable performances: Cameron Brunner scored 91 runs and took 5 wickets for 24 runs in 9 overs Aidan Evetts took 3 wickets for 21 runs in 7 overs 2nd Team vs Jeppe 4th Team Rand Park batted first and scored 83 all out Jeppe batted second and scored 70 all out Rand Park won by 13 runs Notable performance: Cole Crous took 3 wickets for 8 runs U15A vs Jeppe U16B Jeppe batted first and scored 127 all out Rand Park batted second and scored 72 all out Rand Park lost by 55 runs
SPORTS RESULTS
Swimming Thursday, 26 January A Team Rand Park 786 Crawford Sandton 733 Maragon 599 Bryanston 487 Crawford Lonehill 443
Boys’ Tennis Friday, 27 January A Team vs KES Lost 34 – 65 B Team vs Hoërskool Linden Lost 27 – 72
Girls’ Water Polo Wednesday, 25 January vs Crawford Lonehill U14 Lost 5-13 U15 Won 14-2 2nd Team Lost 0-19 1st Team Lost 2-7
Girls’ Squash Friday, 27 January vs Bryanston Lost 2 – 14
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CLASSIFIEDS
ANABEL BRIDAL & MATRIC DANCE WEAR: Custom-made dresses for all special occasions. Find us on Facebook and Instagram. Call 083-574-4255.
BATTLING IN SCHOOL: Please give Shannon’s Tutoring Services a call for help in subjects that you are struggling with. The subjects offered are: Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Accounting, Information Technology, Advanced Program Mathematics, Business Studies and Life Sciences. Contact Shannon on 082-747-3929 or send an email to [email protected].
DOMESTIC SERVICES OFFERED: Celeste has two days per week available and is looking for domestic work in the Boskruin, Randpark Ridge or Bromhof area. I can recommend her as she has been working for me one day a week for the past 6 years. She is friendly and reliable. She cleans, washes and irons well and cooks for me. Please contact her on 078-195-3260 or 072-141-4557.
FORCEFIELD SECURITY: Forcefield Security - Electric fences, alarm systems, gate / garage automation, CCTV, intercoms, guarding / response for homes, businesses and complexes. Guaranteed work. Excellent and friendly service. Call 011 791-4888 or 072-657-1499. www.forcefield.co.za
HONEYDEW SCHOOLWEAR: Shop 20, Honeydew Shopping Centre, (011) 795-1617. We stock the full range of school wear for Rand Park High School.
JNDR TRANSPORT: Looking for safe and reliable transport for your child in Northcliff, Berario, Fairlands, Quellerina, Florida Hills, Panorama, Weltevreden Park, Strubensvalley, Clearwater, Little Falls, Honeydew Manor, Wilgeheuwel, Harveston, Bush Hills, Boskruin, Sundowner and Randpark. Pick a trustworthy transport solution, which collects and drops off at your door. Contact Joselin on 082-308-2819.
JOB OPPORTUNITY: An Office Automation Company is looking for young, ambitious salesmen. Must have their own reliable transport. Basic plus commission. Please call Jason on 072-274-9284.
LOOKING TO GET THAT GRADE HIGHER: Don’t wait until exams start or your child’s academics fall behind. Tutoring available now for your child’s high school subjects. Please contact Andrea on tel 062-304-0502 for more information on your individual tutoring needs.
MANUFACTURING JEWELLERS: Michael J Solomon Jewellers specialize in: Repairs, diamonds, valuation and buying of old gold jewellery in any condition. Shop 31, Boskruin Village Shopping Centre, Cnr Hawken & President Fouche Drive, Boskruin. Michael Solomon (011) 792-5292.
MATURE LADY: Required to work on Wednesday afternoons from 1:15pm – 5:15pm to look after 6 children at a nursery school in the area. Contact Trish on tel 083-766-9168.
MY ACADEMICS TUTORING SERVICES: Teachers / Tutors travel to you. We have eleven years of success assisting students in all grades and all subjects! Competitive rates, excellent tutors. Please call Bronwyn on 082-820-0879 for details or email: [email protected]. For YOUR success! PRIVATE PHYSICAL SCIENCE LESSONS: I am a 4
th year BSc Chemistry and Biochemistry student
offering extra lessons for Physical Science (Grade 8 – 12). Will travel to lessons. Prices depend on grade and travelling distance. Contact Tim on 082-889-6628 (preferably via WhatsApp). SCHOLASTIC, SUBJECT CHOICE & CAREER ASSESSMENTS: Samantha Furniss, Clinical Psychologist, Randpark Ridge. Psycho-Educational Assessments for general academic/learning difficulties, subject choice and career assessments. Psychotherapy for children and adolescents. Contracted to most medical schemes. Contact Sam for further information on 072-597-7125 or email: [email protected]
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