GHS Newsletter 1 - 31 January 2014

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Girls High Greetings

EF Meyer(Mrs)

The High School for Girls Potchefstroom Newsletter No 1 2014

GHS Heart BeatDear Parents

The year started with the great news about our matric results. We are

extremely proud of our Grade 12s of 2013 and their outstanding

results. Congratulations to the staff, parents and every grade

12 learner on their sterling effort. I have attached a flyer on our

outstanding academic results. Please share this with friends and

prospective new girls and make them aware of the opportunities

available at our wonderful school.

We are very confident of the future of our school with our lovely

girls. The new girls and the grade 8s are settling in well. I look

forward to working with and meeting all our parents at all our

functions this year. Remember, your presence at the function shows

your daughter that you are interested in what your daughter does. It

is also a day to bond with her, as well as a day to meet her friends

and their parents. Dont miss out on these moments with your

daughter... just do it ...for the girls!

Unfortunately there will be is no Prestige Athletics this year as theyare renovating the stadium therefore the parent campout will be

postponed to another weekendpossibly in the 2nd term.

I extend a warm welcome to our new teachers:

Ms G Duganzich :Head of DepartmentEnglish,Mrs C Wilmans : Mathematics, Mrs Moolman: Physical Science,

Mathematics, Miss Juyn- Life Sciences.

To all parents, girls and staff, I wish you a happy and prosperous

LEC 2014

Academic

Our 2013Matric results.

Our university entrance, which reflects the quality ofteaching, was 93.3%we achieved 1stplace in the North

West Province!

We achieved a 100% pass rate. Our 104 matriculants achieved a total of 222Distinctions The total overall average of the grade 12s was 70,2% We were Top in Potch on average in the following subjects:

Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Geographyand Life Orientation.

Top scholars:YaseerahHassim 8th in NW 7 Distinctions &

93.3% average.ZafeerahHassim 9th in NW 7 Distinctions &

93.0% average.KinahWillemse 10th in NW 8 Distinctions &

92.4% average.

Fallon Fourie 19th in NW 8 Distinctions &

91.1% average.

Thelma Mosehle 8 Distinctions &87.5% average.

7 Distinctions: KeabetsweMonageng;Faith Rasekgwalo

6 Distinctions: BuhleMayatula; Bernadette Nunes;

and Takalani Ramatswana.

Academic Top Five for 2013

Gr 8: Firdous Hoosen, Ayo Ogunrombi, Tshepeho Seobi, Jade

Craigen, Alannah Theron

Gr 9: Tshepahalo Seobi, Micaela Ponte, Paige van der Poll,

Linda van der Sandt, Meighan Matras

Gr 10: Michelle Lategan, Banabohle Mahlatsi, Angela Strydom,

Keamogetswe Mongake, Kensane Langa

Gr 11: Aanu Ogunrombi, Rendani Modau, Chawa Madoroba,

Mathibe Marumo, Alexia Hattingh

WELL DONE GIRLS!

Lesego Molabe BonoloMalebo Alexia Hattingh Margo Desai TsholanangMokoma


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Reading Lab

A subject-specific extensive reading programme is in

operation in our Media Centre to improve our learners

reading and comprehension skills. This is a must for every

learner as it also helps with concentration and learning. All

grade 8s & 9s have one period a cycle on the reading

programme. The reading programme is available to all the

other girls in the afternoons. Please book with Mr Presher or

Mr Henning.

GHS Twitter & SMS messages

In an attempt to improve our communication with parents we

will be using sms messaging and the GHS Twitter which is

e-mailed to all parents. These are short notes with important

dates and reminders. The GHS Twitter is e-mailed to our

parents every two or three weeks. Please keep us informed of

any changes to your e-mail address and especially if you have

not received any mail. Parents without e-mail facilities must

complete the reply slip to inform us so that a paper copy can

be sent home with your daughter.

Newsletter

Newsletters will be sent home on all hostel weekends out. In

the past the reply slip had to be signed and returned to indicate

receipt of the letter. However this system was not effective.

Please help by asking for the newsletter to ensure you are

aware of the latest at school.

Code of Conduct

Every learner received a copy of the 2014 Code of Conduct

last year. The Code of Conduct is there to protect the rights of

every learner and educator and to ensure a safe learning

environment for all. An extract of the Uniform rules can be

found in the Information Booklet given to every learner at the

beginning of this year.

Uniform / Hairstyles / Badges / Hymn Books

Our uniform is to be worn with pride. Please ensure that your

daughter has the correct school uniform and hairstyle

according to the prescribed rules. All girls with unsuitable

braiding or dyed hair must have their hair fixed by

MONDAY, 3 FEBRUARY.

Matric Jersey

Special white jerseys for the matrics will cost R195-00 each.

Only jerseys paid for will be ordered and we will not be ableto place another order. The money for the jersey must be paid

for before 24th February. Matric braiding costs R65-00 and

the metal badge costs R25-00. All payments must be made

directly to the Finance Office.

Matric Farewell 2014All grade 12 parents are reminded that the Matric Farewelltakes place on 11 April 2014. All grade 12s are required to

pay R350 towards the funding of this event as soon aspossible. The matric dance costs more than this and the

additional cost for each learner is sponsored by the school. Allmatric dance fees must be paid by 5 March.Pocket MoneySchool accounts may not be used for pocket money.

Knitting of Strips

All girls must participate in the knitting of strips. All strips

must be in by the end of the second term. The knitting of

strips is a long-standing tradition which started in 1945. We

urge you to buy the wool and to encourage your daughters to

start knitting. Lets all make an effort to knit our own strips

this year and to hand in more than prescribed. Part of our task,

as parents and educators is to instil a sense of community

responsibility to teach the girls to reach out to those less

fortunate than themselves.

Finance

Exemption or partial exemption from school fees: Application

forms are available from the Finance Office. Enquiries in this

regard can be directed to Mrs Jacobsz. Applications close on

24 February 2014. No late submissions will be considered.

Forms must be complete with ALL attachments before

submission with be processed.

LockersThe textbooks needed by the girls at school are extremely

heavy and not ideal to carry around all day. We recommend

that the girls have suitcases with wheels and not carry heavy

bags on their backs. We also have lockers for the girls to place

their books in during the day. These are rented out for R50-00

per term. The money raised per term will be used to increase

the number of lockers. We hope you will support this project

until we have the required number of lockers for use. The

ideal remains buying a set of wheels for the suitcase.

National Girls Festival

The Annual All Girls Schools Sport & Cultural Festival will

take place at Collegiate Girls High in Port Elizabeth from

Saturday 26April-Tuesday 29 April. Only the Netball and

Hockey teams will represent the school. If your daughter has

been selected, she has been given a letter with all the

information. It is a privilege to have been chosen to represent

the school and I hope parents will support their daughters with

the necessary finances.

Day Girl Fund

Every Day girl is expected to contribute R120 per year to the

Day girl Fund. This will be used for the Christmas party and

for other fun events with the aim of promoting unity amongst

the Day girls. The boarders have this fee for special treats

included in their boarding fees. It would be appreciated if all

the day girls could pay their R120-00 as soon as possible.

ID Documents

Girls who are turning 16 this year and those who are older but

have not yet applied for ID documents should do so. They will

receive an ID card and not a book as previously.

Arrangements will be made by the school with the

Department of Home Affairs and where possible we will help

in this regard.

Clothes and Personal Possessions

All clothes and personal possessions should be markedclearly. All items to be sent to the laundry must indicate the

learners name and laundry number as well as the Hostel

name. Please mark with waterproof clothing markers.


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Drop off and Pick Up Zones

Parents may fetch their daughters at the front gate of the

school or at the gate at the back of the school by the

Hall. Please do not park in front of a gate or

across the driveways when dropping off or

picking up your daughter. Parents may not

drive into the school grounds to drop off or

fetch learners. Parking bays in Kock Streetare for the taxis.

All girls travelling by taxis must leave and enter the school at

the hall area. In other words all girls travelling by taxis must

be dropped off and picked up in Kock Street and not in front

of the school.

Hockey Clinic

We would like all our girls to attend a Hockey or Netball

clinic during the holidays. It is important that we improve the

standard of our game and skills and it can only be done with

extra practice and competition. Please support your daughter

to improve her skills by financing the coaching clinic.

A few reminders of events to take place! Your daughter will

appreciate your support.

Athletics Swimming4 Feb Relay competition

(Pretoria)6 Feb Gala : Parktown

13 Feb PUK Reeks

(Pilditch, Pretoria)

13 Feb Gala : Roedean

15 Feb Potch trials for

POSSA (Gimmies)

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Feb

School

Championships

(Rustenburg)19 Feb Prestige College

Top 10 Athletics at

Pilditch, Pretoria

26 Feb Gala : St Conrads

22 Feb POSSA (Promosa) 27 Feb Gala : St Stithians

Hockey & Netball Chess

24 Feb Hockey &Netball trials

(Senior)

8 Feb Chess Tournament(Girls High)

22 Feb Chess Tournament

(KHS)

Drummies

8 Feb Drummie camp

at schoolChoir

8 Feb Choir camp at

school

15 Feb Choir camp atschool

Extra-Mural

We are experiencing a very busy extra-mural season. With thehelp of our staff and expert coaches we are continually tryingto build up our players skills. Our girls must embrace the

challenge of developing their talents in the many activities at

school. Parents we also need your support. Where possible

please attend our matches and support your daughter if thereare financial implications such as uniform or entrance fees

required.

Bus Tickets

Tickets for Midway Bus Service can be bought from our

financial office every Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon from

14:00 to 16:00. No arrangements will be made after a

Wednesday afternoon. Parents will be able to deposit money

directly into the school account by Internet banking. Proof of

deposit must be faxed to the office, indicating bus fare with

your daughters name and surname. Such payments should be

made by the Monday to prevent problems occurring. Parents

also have the option of paying the entire terms bus fare at thebeginning of each term. Girls may also pay at school via their

bank debit cards.

Olympiads

Girls who would like to enter for Olympiads may do so with

the teacher responsible. Participation in the Olympiads isvoluntary but to participate girls must pay an entrance fee withtheir application.

Computer Olympiad:

Round 1: 11 March 2014

Round 2: 9 May 2014

English Olympiad:

4 March 2014: 14:00-17:00

Maths Olympiad13 March 2014: 14:15-17:00

Entries for World Knowledge Olympiad:

Open to learners Grade 8-12

R10 per learner (Money to be paid before 14 February)To be written on 22 May 14:00-15:15

Dietary RequirementsHostel

It has become increasingly difficult to meet all the special

dietary requests from the hostel girls. We can only consider

special requests if accompanied by a doctors certificate

(provided annually) and even then we will only provide for

the following: Full vegetarian, Non-pork, No fish, Lactose

intolerant and Diabetics with special needs. Too many girls

claim to be vegetarian and without the necessary protein in

their diet they create other health problems. Please, we are

unable to accommodate any other dietary requirements.

New Girls 2014


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REPLY SLIP: DONATIONS - PAVILION BRICKS

LEARNERS NAME:_______________________________________ (Please print) Gr: ____________________

I would like to buy a brick. Please tick appropriate block.

Enclosed find cash for R600 for a brick

Enclosed find cheque for R600 for a brick

Enclosed find proof of internet payment of R 600 for a brick

I would like to buy _________ bricks @ R600 each

Chosen wording to be on brick: ______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________

REPLY SLIP: E-MAILS AND SMS TEXT

LEARNERS NAME:_______________________________________ (Please print) Gr: ____________________

I do receive E-mails I cannot receive E-mails

I do receive SMS messages I do not receive SMS messages

Parent Signature: _______________________________ E-mail address:______________________

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