CONSTANTIA KLOOF PRIMARY SCHOOL Liebenberg Road, Constantia Kloof

PO Box 50, Florida, 1710

(011) 475-1330/1/2

Fax : (011) 475-5298 info@ckps.co.za

accounts@ckps.co.za

Dear Parents & learners As this is the last newsletter of this term, the staff and I would like to wish all our learners and parents a happy holiday. We trust that you will spend some real quality time together and that the learners will return to school on Monday 13 April well rested and ready for a jam – packed 2

nd term!

Please note that the admissions process for 2016 commences on 13 April 2015. More information regarding this is given elsewhere in this newsletter. Prospective parents are encouraged to visit the school on our open day from 14:00 – 17:00 on Wednesday 18 March 2015. This afternoon will also be opened up to our current parents to visit their child/ren’s teachers for an informal chat. Many thanks to all parents and staff who participated in the recent SGB elections, your commitment and support is truly appreciated! The following members were elected to represent the School community for the next three years: As Parent members: Mr. Alex Barnes, Mr. Rob Emery, Mr. John Kirsten Mrs. Carly Louw,

Mrs. Raylene Brophy & Mr. Craig Pace As Educator members: Mr. J Cawthorn, Mr. D Moyce and Mrs. Y Manga. As Non – Educator member: Mr. R Weirich Congratulations to all these members. May you enjoy your tenure as SGB member and serve the school well! Dads are reminded to purchase their Father/Child campout tickets by Wednesday, 18 March 2015. Please remember that this is a child-centred event and Dads are encouraged to spend the evening with their child/ren. Herewith some important dates and activities for the next two weeks: DAY DATE TIME ACTIVITY 4 18/03/2015 14:00-17:00 CKPS Open Day & Open Parents’ afternoon 18:00 SGB Handover meeting in the staffroom 6 20/03/2015 Gr 1 – 3 “Bunny Hat” day 1

st Break Cake & Candy sale

15:00 1st Term extra murals finish

16:00 Gate opens for the 2015 Father/Child campout! 1 24/03/2015 School time Individual & Class photos taken (tbc) 2 25/03/2015 07:40 March OPD collection closing day 11:45 1

st Term reports handed out

12:05 School closes (kindly do not collect learners earlier)

2ND

TERM

3 13/04/2015 07:35 School reopens for the 2nd

term 08:00 2016 Admissions process commence 5 15/04/2015 18:30 Fund Raising Committee meeting in the staffroom 6 16/04/2015 14:00-17:00 Parents’ afternoon by invitation 7 17/04/2015 06:00 u/11 – 13 Soccer tour departs from CKPS (To return on Sunday 19/04 time tbc) 1 20/04/2015 Re-registration forms for 2016 handed out to all Gr 1 – 6 learners (to be returned Tue 28/04/2015) 14:00 2

nd Term extra murals commence

J P Fourie Principal

Heritage

Knowledge

Growth

From the Principal’s desk… 16/03/2015

INFORMATION REGARDING APPLICATIONS FOR ADMISSION TO THE 2016 SCHOOL YEAR The applications process for new enrolments to the 2016 school year, for all grades but especially Grade 1, opens at 08:00 on 13 April 2015 and will close at 13:00 on 26 May 2015. Application forms may be collected from the School as from 08:00 on 13 April 2015 BUT MAY ONLY BE RETURNED TO THE SCHOOL as from 08:00 on Tuesday 21 April 2015. Please note that having a child already attending CKPS, DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY GUARANTEE ADMISSION OF A SIBLING (BROTHER OR SISTER), neither does the fact that you “live/work around the corner from the school”. You are hereby advised to make application as soon as possible, on or after the opening date, to avoid disappointment and unnecessary frustration. The Principal and/or the admissions staff will not be held responsible for prospective Parents’ procrastination (which may result in the non-placement of a learner) in the admissions process. Applications are to be made by the parent/legal guardian in person (in the case of a “legal guardian” LEGAL proof is required). When all the required documents are received, applicants will be placed on the relevant waiting list. Enquiries regarding acceptance/non-acceptance may be made as per dates given upon submission of application.

APPLICATIONS FOR REGISTRATION FOR 2016 ADMISSIONS

Open: 13 April 2015 (08h00 – 13h00 schooldays) Close: 26 May 2015

The supplying of fraudulent home and/or work address will affect your application and

could lead to legal action being taken by the SGB Non-South African Citizens are to produce original Work and Study Permits We do not make photocopies. Therefore, kindly have copies made and certified, or produce

copies with the original documentation Applications that are incomplete or submitted without ALL the required documentation will

not be allocated a waiting list number In the case of Foster parents/Legal guardians, Legal documentation is required to support

their status GRADE ONE

1 Child’s Unabridged Birth Certificate (indicating Mother, Father & Child). Upon application, the School will accept the abridged birth certificate temporarily.

2 Both Parents’/Legal Guardians’ ID documents. 3 Passport size colour photograph of the child. 4 Proof of current residential address (Utility Bill) proving ownership of property

OR Original Lease Agreement, together with a copy thereof (information given will be verified) 5 If applicable, proof of employment on an original company letterhead (information given will be

verified) 6 In June 2016 you will be required to produce the child’s Immunization Card indicating the date

on which the 6 year vaccination was administered. This card should kept in a safe place until requested by the Grade 1 teacher.

GRADES TWO TO SEVEN

1 Child’s Unabridged Birth Certificate (indicating Mother, Father & Child). 2 Both parents’/Legal Guardians’ ID documents 3 Passport size colour photograph of the child 4 Proof of current residential address (Utility Bill) proving ownership of property

OR Original Lease Agreement, together with a copy thereof (information given will be verified) 5 If applicable, proof of employment on an original company letterhead (information given will be

verified) 6 Copy of the latest report indicating details of the child’s current School

We thank you for your support of the admissions process.

ACADEMIC

STAR OF THE WEEK -

FOUNDATION PHASE

13/03/2015 Lenah Kyemba, Amu Makhubela, Tekia Niaken, Vhutali Mashau, Cazlyn Kearns, Sam Hare, Diveshan

Naidoo, Boikhanyo Mosiane, Jayde Hunter, Yarav Maharaj, Lisa Fowler, Kgotso Motlaung, Zayaan pema,

Donovan Hechter, Donell Freitas, Jazmin Moonsammy, Minenhle Dlamini, Lesego Moletsane, Lindiwe

Radebe, Ashton Berridge, Jessica Bateman, Pharelle Hiralall, Ntsako Maluleke, Zwivhuya Sadiki

MERIT VOUCHERS

Grade 4 Merit vouchers Kyle Jones x 2, Khosi Nkambule, Dimitri Richards, Lian Arries, Diyen Naidoo, Xylene Abrahams, Ashton Joseph, Megan

Melville, Thando Motsamai, Casey Jasmin, Chloe McCreadie, Luthando Gule, Sivunile Mlambo, Mashopola Marule, Casey

Jasmin, Mpho Siweya, Shantye Oosthuizen, Thando Motsamai, Sabina Forbes, Keagan Labram, Monique Visser, Athia

Ramadeen, Jayen Pillay, Megan Melville, Ethan Beckett,

Simone Mitchell, Jade Lodwig

Grade 5 Merit Vouchers Rhett Van Den Heever, Caitlyn Da Gama, Ntando Mahlakahlaka, Shabier Karriem, Jamie-Lee Botha, Preston Coetzer, Kerryn

Fleetwood, Cloe Howel, Tharuna Marimuthu, Kaitlyn Liverdos, Nkazimulo Sithole, Cacey Steyn, Chavelle Mutombu,

Paige De Canha, Zakithi Sidu, Emma Kloppers, Samiyah Moosa, Adrian Tomivici, Bianca Bunger, Mekisha Moonsammy,

Zenith Griessel, Jenna Mitchley, Lum Tema Teyim, Maylynn Botha, Ntando Shoba, Liam Dyason, Malachi Gomes, Miguel

Alberquerque, Tharuna Marimuthu, Nazeerah Hans, Zara Kelly, Mark Mzangwe, Tanith John, Jayden Katemba, LeShay

Barendse, Fareez Hanslo, Riefqah Sallie, Sechaba Lestoalo, Kiara Govender, Shawna Evans, Caitlyn De Ponte x 2, Ece Uludag,

Kevin van der Merwe, Dayn Hughes, Cailtin Alves, Aisha Sedibe, Lethabo Moahlodi, Mwewa NgAndu

Grade 6 Merit vouchers

Fahran Khan, Layne Kirsten, Lakeisha Timm, Carla Small, Reese McBride, Tazme Eloff, Connan Naiken, Jared Fourie, Jordan

Hair, Nadia Abusamra, Achmad Fredericks, Ntokoza Miya, Zinza Nyandeni, Amy Ah-Shene, Zena Captieux, Cameron Jonker,

Jaydaa Hendricks (2), Luke Labuschagne, Liam Uys, Khotso Sekha, Kahlisho

Grade 7 Merit vouchers Thaakir Karriem, Sabrina Jordaan (x2), Jawaad Hendricks (x2), Tsholo Zwane, Jaryd van der Wath, Thomas Greyling, Danielle

Govender, Jonel Albuquerque, Michael Williams (x2), Shashin Gounden (x2), Nare Sekoakoa, Keagan Healy, Thabiso Selala,

Liyanda November, Yusuf Sulliman, Matthew Dolley, Jaden Niekerk, Cole Beckett, Reece Bibb, Zoë Liverdos, Njabulo Twala,

Leya Dengler, Orstin Govender, Rachael Blignaut, Kwandile Mkhize, Logan Muller, Nkuli Motloung, Londiwe Kubheka,

Jeremy van Roy, Zinhle Mahlangu, Aaliyah Damons, Cina Ramookho, Kaitlyn Luckay, Rori Seitshiro, Nicola Pinker, Leigh

Rigney, Emmanuelle Kwawou, Shazia Haffejee, Michaela Mdlongwa, Ipeleng Matlhakwane, Lethabo Mofolo, Micaela de Beer,

Jordan Nefdt, Zanil Laloo, Sylvana Thabjan, Abdul Solomon, Tyla da Silva, Taahir Johnson, Jamie-Lee Jacobs, Aaron

Hendricks, Maria Kerpinis, Feraaz Moosa, Ntando Dwango (x2), Joshua John, Paige Taylor, James Bowker, Mikaela De Ponte

(x2), Matthew Stretch, Cailin Nicholas, John-Albert Buitenhuis, Sian Shaw, Dario Ferreira, Teagan Gallicher, Lebogang Leisa,

Katherine Grippa (x3), Loyiso Motsamai, Busisiwe Mthethwa, Tamia Ally, Musa Msomi, Jaden Lloyd, Kyle van der

Westhuizen, Tristan Louw, Celine Dos Passos, Savannah Taylor, Botlhale Mofokeng (x2), Cyann Hefer, Nkanyezi Nkosi,

Caitlin Lewis

ADMINISTRATIVE

ITEMS LEFT AT HOME

We have noticed an increasing number of parents calling on the school office to deliver clothing, lunches, messages, etc. Parents are encouraged to teach their children responsibility in ensuring that children leave home in the morning with all their requirements for the day.

FUND RAISING

Our Fund Raising event for the 1

st term is the Father / Child campout that will take place on

Friday 20 March 2015 from 16:00

Ticket sales will close on Wednesday, 18 March 2015

Please note that NO ALCOHOL will be permitted at the campout.

EXTRA MURALS

SWIMMING WEST RAND GALA

Congratulations to all our swimmers who participated in the West Rand Gala on 3rd March 2015. Our Team really did CKPS proud!

Congrats to the following swimmers who achieved 1st Places in the West Rand Gala:

Butterfly U/12 boys and older: Reece Bibb, Adam Bester

Freestyle U/13 Boys: Reece Bibb, Adam Bester

Breaststroke U/13 Boys: Reece Bibb, Adam Bester

Backstroke U/10 Girls: Mpho Siweya, Abigail Stretch

Backstroke U/13 Boys: Reece Bibb, Adam Bester

Freestyle Relay U/12 boys and older: Jared Fourie, Adam Bester, Reece Bibb, Bradley

Cloete

Mixed Medley Relay U/12 and older: Adam Bester, Nicci Tolmay, Reece Bibb, Katherine

Grippa, Jared Fourie, Amy Pace, Bradley Cloete, Nicolle Haywood

Final Results

Monument 268

WPPS 252

CKPS 236

SCC 165

PANORAMA 86

RIDGEVALE 82

Thank you to all our parents who came along in their RED shirts to support ☺.

Our sincere thanks to Mrs. Joubert, for being a part of the CKPS Swimming team for a number of years, we will MISS you! Lastly, thank you to our team of committed, competent and enthusiastic coaches for all their time and effort throughout the season.

SWIMMING CKPS NIGHT GALA We concluded our swimming season on a proper high with CKPS winning the Night Gala by a margin of 155 points! Congratulations to all our swimmers who participated, you all contributed to this great win. 1st Places achieved: IM Jnr: Mpho Siweya, Scott Cloete Snr: Adam Bester Butterfly Breaststroke U/10: Mpho Siweya, Diego Alves U/8: Amy Tolmay, Aiden Govender U/11: Nathan Bester U/9: Ethan Katemba U/12: Nicci Tolmay U/10: Mpho Siweya, Diego Alves U/13: Adam Bester U/11: Jaden Katemba U/12: Emma Bibb Backstroke U/13: Reece Bibb U/8: Jenna Sephton, Aiden Govender U/9: Caibryn Bibb, Ethan Katemba Freestyle U/10: Mpho Siweya, Scott Cloete U/8: Shanna Turner, Aiden Govender U/11: Nathan Bester U/9: Caibryn Bibb U/12: Nicolle Haywood U/10: Mpho Siweya, Scott Cloete U/13: Adam Bester U/11: Nathan Bester U/12: Nicolle Haywood U/13: Adam Bester

Freestyle Ladder Relay Amy Tolmay, Aiden Govender, Caibryn Bibb, Andrew Dolley, Mpho Siweya, Diego Alves, Nathan Bester, Caitlyn De Ponte, Nicci Tolmay, Jared Fourie, Katherine Grippa, Bradley Cloete. A H – U – G – E congrats to both Mpho Siweya and Aiden Govender for winning every one of their events in this gala!! Thanks to all our parents for their support and for being PROUDLY RED!

You are reminded of our open day on Wednesday, 18 March 2015 from 14h00-17h00

Reports will be handed out on the last day of school, no reports will be handed out earlier. Wishing all our parents, learners and educators a well-deserved break. The school will close on Wednesday 25 March 2015 at 12h05 and re-open on

Monday 13 April 2015. Remember to buckle up!