Newsletter No. 4: March 2017

28th March Tuesday: Parent Interviews

29th March Wednesday: Eye Screening by Eyetek : Parent Interviews

30th March Thursday: Eye Screening by Eyetek

School closes early for the JP Morgan Gr R-3 12noon Gr 4-7 12h20

31st March Friday: Library Tuck

Assembly 12h40

3rd April Monday: Parent Interviews

4th April Tuesday: Parent Interviews

5th April Wednesday: Parent Interviews

6th April Thursday: Parent Interviews

7th April Friday: Music Tuck

Assembly 12h40

10th April Monday:

11th April Tuesday:

12th April Wednesday: Awards Assembly

Gr R—3 8am to 9am

Gr 4—7 9am—10am

SCHOOL CLOSES 10am.

Tues—Friday mornings

7:30—8:15

Tues afternoons

12—14:45

Dear Parents Take aways that may be good for you… These past weeks, I have been privileged to participate in a num-ber of conferences, workshops, functions and talks, both as speaker, audience and delegate. Leaving a full day of interesting presentations can see me saturated, and its always the “take aways” that stand out most: those bytes of information that resonate, reinforce, ruffle or register. I share five of my “take aways” with you, hoping that each might either challenge, support or interest you as parents. You can use or lose as you need to.

On high expectations and belief in the potential of every child: Duncan Agar: Bellavista representative on the Johannesburg Mini Council at his inauguration as Deputy Mayor of the Council for 2017: [referring to his teachers and parents:] “… they believed in me and that’s why you see this person in front of you.” On ways to maintain, develop and protect the brain: Dr Kathie Nunley: Educational and Counselling Psychologist Screen time under the age of two is damaging to the reticular activiting system, which is not yet matured;

attentiona issues later in childhood are linked to early screen time. All brain maintenance happens when we sleep- we should be waking naturally (without a alarm) if we are getting

the sleep our brain needs to hardwire information into our long term memory. The number one predictor of school success is the richness of vocabulary by age three. Are we talking to our

children, mediating their world around them with language? Don’t just work on a child’s weakness; rather, develop the strength to a point where it dominates the weaker areas of function. Our diet should be rich with Omega 3, low in sugar, packed with flavanoides found in plants (9-15 a day) and

inclusive of natural fats like coconut oil. Without these nutritional supports, we can’t have a healthy brain. Prof Venter: Developmental Paediatrican In school going age children, screen time should, for example, be limited to one hour a day in the week, three hours

on a Saturday and two hours on a Sunday. No screen time at all for 1,5 hours before sleep.

Dr Annemarie Lombard: Occupational Therapist Keep calm and move your body; Know your sensory profile as a parent as well as you know your child’s so that you can function together. On hope for our future in South Africa: Mark Heywood – Executive Director Section27 See the future with the lens of power and possibility rather than paralysis;

Our constitution gives us enormous power but citizens are not using it;

Schools are communities – places of power in realising the constitutional vision;

Education is a gateway right;

Education is tied to HOPE.

Barney Pityana - Human Rights Lawyer and Theologian

Think of being human as a duty. It is never complete – there is always more to be done; to care, to love, to know joy

and pain, to value life in all its fullness.

We cannot become human by ourselves. We become human through others because we owe our humanity to

others.

Being human is about the relationships that are necessary to discover more about one another than you would

otherwise do.

Sawubona means “I recognise you” or “I see you”. It says, “ You impact on me and I cannot do without you.”

Enjoy the last few weeks of the term, Alison Scott Principal

The uniform shop will be open Wednesday 26th April 9am to 3pm for all your winter uniform requirements.

Reminder: Baker Street Book Show in the school hall 7h30—3pm Tuesday 28th and Wednesday 29th March

Dear Bellavista School

Thank you so much for your donation and continuous support to Hotel Hope Ministries.

Words alone truly cannot express enough our gratitude to you.

You might be wondering how do you help us? Well let me share with you this true story

…..

Our recent intake took place @ 1:20am in the morning, with a phone call from a CBD

based police station where a mother and father were taken into custody for severe child

abuse.

They needed urgent care for siblings ages 3 months & 2 years old. We immediately

sprang into action and within 15 minutes had a cot and baby basinet ready for our new

arrivals.

The house was quite when they arrived, but the aunties awaiting their entrance welcomed them with open arms, to share with them tender

love & care.

It is only due to YOUR generosity & support that we are able to do this, and since inception in 2011 this has been our 85th & 86th arrival at

our children’s home.

These kids are doing better now, they are stable & adjusting very well to their new environment ….. To God Be the Glory !!

We often we say we love what we do but it would not be possible without people like you

On behalf of all our children & staff we say – THANK YOU, AGAIN !

Oliver, team, kids and mums

Have you bought your ticket yet??

Remember: closing date for sales is this Friday, 31st March Draw date is set for 10th April during assembly

Contact Almarie if you require further tickets, or visit the uniform

shop for assistance. Almarie— 079 011 5856

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THE 21ST CENTURY LIFE SKILL IS TOUCH TYPING TTRS – TOUCH TYPING READ AND SPELL 3 DAY INTENSIVE COMPUTER COURSE.

This course is open to all Bellavista Students and their siblings, from the age of 7 and upwards. Adults are also welcome.

PRICE: R1400.00 per student, the package includes 9, 40 minute sessions and a month free access at home, once the month is completed, you will receive a certificate

Each course consists of 16 places only!! Bookings: Please contact Noel on 0725464769 or via email adamshouse2011@gmail.com

For more information on the course please go to www.readandspell.com DATE: 24, 25 and 26 April 2017 - inclusive TIMES: 9am – 12 noon (Please provide children with snacks and

drinks for the breaks) VENUE: Bellavista School (Computer Room) ADDRESS: 35 Wingfield Avenue, Birdhaven, Johannesburg, 2116

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