PRIMARY SCHOOL

INFORMATION PACK

HEADMASTER

SAM HAMMAN

PRE-PRIMARY

Apple Blossoms

Teacher

Melissa Meiring

Passionate to provide children with

stepping stones to primary education

Apple Blossoms

Teacher Assistant

Nessa Hammer

Love working with children and to see

how they grow physically and

emotionally

Apple Blossoms

Teacher Assistant

Quizelle de Villiers

I feel at home when I'm around

children

Apple Pips

Teacher

Tanja Hill

Fun-loving and passionate about life

and children.

Apple Pips

Intern & Aftercare

Porche Valentine

Honest, genuine, hardworking and

easy to get along with

Busy Bees

Teacher

Liezelotte van der Merwe

Lover of life, laughter and love

Busy Bees

Intern & Aftercare

Luyanda Dastile

Humble and passionate about children

Grade R

Teacher & HOD

Marisa Malan

I love children! They inspire me and I

strive to inspire them

Grade R

Assistant

Rachel Steenkamp

Caring, easy going and full of life

JUNIOR PRIMARY

Grade 1

Teacher

I believe that developing respect and

confidence is the root of promoting

independence and a love for learning

in our children

Grade 2

Teacher

Dee Dunton

To love and teach children

is my calling

Grade 3

Teacher & HOD

Andrea Rostron

Love life's challenges

WHO ARE OUR TEACHERS?

Grade 1-2-3

Intern and Aftercare

Samantha Minnie

Passionate and determind to succeed

in whatever I do

Grade 1-2-3

Intern and Aftercare

Micaela Dramat

Caring, sensible, hard working person

who wears my heart on my sleeve

SENIOR PHASE

Grade 4

Teacher

Ilne Nel

Love seeing children explore and

develop

Grade 5

Teacher

Nico Booysen

Students should actively be engaged in

the learning process, through

experiential learning and by finding

answers themselves and sharing with

one another

Grade 6

Teacher

Jane Moodie

Teaching children about the natural

world should be treated as one of the

most important events in their lives.

Thomas Berry

Grade 7

Teacher & HOD

Di Tuttelberg

It is easier to build up a child than it is

to repair an adult

SUBJECT TEACHERS

Afrikaans FAL & Xhosa

Ronel Venter

I love to help

Afrikaans HL & Library

Anneline Steyn

We love mostly that which we value.

We value what we understand and we

understand what we are taught. Let's

teach

Art Teacher

Tina Beaumont

I love to give, and by sharing my

passion for creativity make others

happy

Music HOD

Johani Louw

I strive for an upbeat tone and pleasing

harmonies in life

Physical Education

Robyn Hamman

I love the outdoors and sport.

Movement is the gateway to all

learning

Learning Support

Taryn Brannekamper

I believe that developing respect and

confidence is the root of promoting

independence and a love for learning

in our children

Learning Support/OT

Lisa Muir

My passion is to equip and empower

all our children, facilitating them

to be all God designed them to be

HOW DOES SPORT WORK AT APPLEWOOD?

Sport is an integral part of our School’s Education Policy.

Applewood is a small school and as such, each and every child is required to take part in the sport offered for the term and

where possible, to take part in matches. This teaches the pupils that are strong at sports to be mindful of and patient with

those that aren’t, and it teaches those that aren’t, to give and strive for their best in a team environment. We embrace our

beautiful environment and play sports which we can grow old playing.

SPORT

TERM 1 & TERM 4

SPORT UNIFORM CRICKET GRADE 4-7 BOYS WHITE HAT, WHITE CRICKET SHIRT, SPORT SHORTS, HOCKEY SOCKS,

CRICKET BOOTS OR WHITE TAKKIES.

MINI-CRICKET GRADE 1-3 BOYS AND GIRLS

BOYS: WHITE HAT, WHITE CRICKET SHIRT, SPORT SHORTS, WHITE

ANKLE SOCKS, CRICKET BOOTS OR WHITE TAKKIES. GIRLS: SCHOOL UNIFORM AND PEAK CAP.

CYCLING AND TRAIL

RUNNING GRADE 1-7 ALL SCHOOL UNIFORM

SWIMMING BUSY BEES – GRADE 7 APPLEWOOD SWIMMING COSTUME AND CAP. BUSY BEES – ANY COSTUME.

SOCCER GRADE 4-7 GIRLS SCHOOL UNIFORM

TENNIS GRADE 1-3 COMPULSORY GRADE 4-7 VOLUNTARY

SCHOOL UNIFORM

TERM 2

SPORT UNIFORM 7’S RUGBY GRADE 1-7 RUGBY SHIRT, SCHOOL SHORTS AND NO SHOES.

NETBALL GRADE 1-7 SCHOOL UNIFORM

TERM 3

SPORT UNIFORM HOCKEY

GRADE 1-7 BOYS & GIRLS: SCHOOL UNIFORM, HOCKEY SOCKS, SHIN PADS, GUM

GUARDS, HOCKEY STICK AND TOGS OR WHITE TAKKIES.

EXCUSE NOTE FOR SPORTS

Parents are to inform the coach in writing if a child will not be taking part in sport on a specific day. Note to be given to

your child to hand to the coach on the day.

Monday-Thursday - Sport Times: Grade 1-3: 13:00-14:00 Grade 4-7: 14:00-15:15

HOW DO EXTRA MURALS WORK AT APPLEWOOD? – PRIVATE LESSONS

The following Extra murals are offered at the school, but at an additional cost to parents:

Tennis Teacher: Sonja du Toit sonjadutoit1@gmail.com

Fridays after school Grade 00-7

Hip Hop / Jazz Funk Teacher: Taryn van Zyl taryn2vz@gmail.com

Tuesdays after school Grade R-7

Offering dance training in hip hop and funk style - your children will learn different skills, working on co-ordination,

building strength and flexibility at the same time. Performance opportunities are offered throughout the year.

Playball Teacher: Toni Strauss toniplayball@gmail.com

Tuesdays during and after school Pre-Primary

PLAYBALL is a curriculum based multi-activity sport development programme. Our aim is the holistic development

of your child through constructive and enjoyable participation in sport and sport skill lessons. We at PLAYBALL

believe that creating a positive attitude towards sport and physical activity at an early age is the key to lifelong

participation. Every child will achieve a level of competence, providing them with a sound bases for all-round sport

development leading to successful sport participation.

Dance Mouse Teacher: Mariska Freyer helderberg@dancemouse.co.za

Thursdays after school Pre-Primary

Our curriculum gives young children the opportunity to be introduced to approximately six different dance forms

per year. We teach children technique and rhythm, and increase their overall self-confidence. Dancers are

exposed to proprioception skills and various other activities that enhance their sensory, vestibular (balance) and

gross motor skills at a steady and controlled pace. A great emotional release and cardio workout for both boys and

girls offering them an overall sense of well-being.

Art Teacher: Tina Beaumont tina.beaumont@applewood.co.za

Monday-Thursday Grade 00-7

Art classes on offer in the afternoons include various disciplines such as drawing, painting, clay work, mosaic,

textile design and crafts. Classes are given in small groups, where children can develop their creativity in a studio

environment.

Music Teacher: Johani Louw johani.louw@applewood.co.za

Monday-Friday Grade 000-7

Private music lessons are offered in piano, singing, guitar, drums, marimba, violin, recorder and theory at

Applewood by various teachers. Lessons take place before, during or after school depending on availability.

Music fees are payable at the beginning of each term.

Note: Parents to contact private teachers directly to arrange lessons and payment.

‘NEED TO KNOW INFORMATION’

SCHOOL TIMES

The bell rings at 07:50 for the start of the school day.

Grade 1-3: School day ends at 14:00.

Grade 4-7: School day ends at 15:15 Monday-Thursday and 14:00 on Fridays.

School day ends at 14:00 for seniors when sports end for the term.

Please keep an eye on the calendar for times during the school term as they may vary.

Assembly is on a Monday 07:50.

ABSENTEES

Please notify the school and teacher if your child is not coming to school. This can be done telephonically or via sms or

email info@applewood.co.za . Please do NOT send your child to school if he/she is ill. Our primary concern is the health

and comfort of all children involved. If your child has been ill, please keep them at home until they have been symptom-

free and temperature free for 24 hours. Should your child fall ill at school, we will contact you immediately.

Early pick-up will not be allowed without a valid reason and without giving prior notice to the school either via phone call or

email. Should your child not be fit for sport please remember to send a message to the teacher concerned.

AFTERCARE

Children must be signed out from aftercare AND please remember to keep gates closed at all times in Pre-Primary.

Pre-Primary Venue: Tennis Pavilion. Time: 12:45-17:00

Junior Primary Venue: Grade 1 Classroom. Time: 14:15-17:00

Senior Primary Venue: Grade 7 Classroom. Time: 15:15-17:00

Aftercare ends at 17:00 from Monday-Thursday and at 16:00 on a Friday. A R50 penalty will be charged for late collection.

No aftercare on the last day of school. Aftercare contact number: 071 224 1709.

LIBRARY BOOKS

Books are rotated weekly.

Pre-Primary: 1 Book per child per week. Parents are to ensure that the library book is returned on Library day.

Junior Primary: 2 Books per child per week. Parents are to ensure that the library books are returned on Library day.

Senior Primary: 2 Books per child per week. Children are to be guided into becoming responsible Library users.

All Senior Primary children belong to Club-L. Club-L offers weekly opportunities for children to do book

interviews with the Librarian – allowing them to move along the Life Cycle of a Reader and ultimately

becoming a Top Reader.

SCHOOL UNIFORM AND LOST PROPERTY

SCHOOL UNIFORM

OUR SCHOOL UNIFORM IS DESIGNED TO BE MULTIFUNCTIONAL

Girls: Golf shirt, skort, white ankle socks, white takkies, softshell jacket, peak cap and navy hair accessories. Tracksuit pants and fleece for winter.

Boys: Golf shirt, shorts, white ankle socks, white takkies, softshell jacket and peak cap. Tracksuit pants and fleece for winter.

Uniform shop hours: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 08:30-10:00. You are also welcome to email orders to

info@applewood.co.za . Lost property: Clothing items that do not belong to your child must please be handed in at the

uniform shop. Lost and found items that are labelled will be handed back to your child. It is best to mark all clothing items

with a permanent marker in XL print. Use white to write on navy items and black to write on red items.

SCHOOL FEES

School fees must please be paid by the 2nd of every month into the following account:

First National Bank Grabouw

Account Number: 5231 104 6281

Branch code: 200 312

Type: Cheque account

A terms notice must be given in writing or via email, when withdrawing a child from Applewood.

Notices will be issued for late payments.

SECURITY

The school has a contract with SAPS armed response unit.

The gate at the entrance to the school is closed during the school day as a security measure, and opened at certain times

during the day for drop off and collection.

PARKING

Please park in designated parking bays. Our Drop and Go area is designed to allow traffic to flow. Please treat it as such

and do not park there at all.

TUCK SHOP

We do not have a tuck shop at Applewood. We do, however, run a tuck shop at certain school events. We encourage

children to eat healthy. Please refer to the last page for lunch box ideas.

PA The Parents Association perform a critically important function in our school. Parents give up of their free time to serve on

this committee. Each class has a representative who attends meetings and is responsible for communication within the

grade. The primary functions of this association are those of fundraising and communication. The PA will cater for

functions, meetings and visiting sports teams. They will also organise annual fundraising events for the school. This body of

parents has no statutory, or governance function in the school, but rather exists to serve and assist with the school’s

functioning.

POLICIES The following policies can be viewed on our website:

Aftercare

Homework

Pre-Primary Guide

Hurt Free School Policy

Discipline Policy

Communication Policy

GENERAL

HAIR AND JEWELLERY POLICY

Boys’ Hair:

Hair must at all times be neat. This means that it should not bunch at the back of the head or above the ears.

Hair must be clear of the collar.

Hair from any part of the head may not cover any part of the ear.

Hair must be above the eyebrows, even when combed forward. Shaved patterns or lines are not permitted.

Hair must be evenly graded. No steps are permitted. Sideburns may reach no longer than halfway down the ear.

Hairstyles likely to cause comment or distraction are unacceptable within the School context.

No colouring of hair is allowed.

The decision of the school with regard to judgement on what will be allowed is final.

Girls’ Hair:

Hair must at all times be neat.

Hair must be clear of the collar.

For “bob” hair-cuts (where hair is cut in a length above the shoulder) an alice-band or head-band must be worn to keep hair out of the face.

Girls may only use ties, ribbons or undecorated alice-bands in navy.

Fringe must be above the eyebrows, even when combed forward. Shaved patterns or lines are not permitted.

Hair must be evenly graded. No steps are permitted.

Hairstyles likely to cause comment or distraction are unacceptable within the School context.

No colouring of hair is allowed. No perms, artificial extensions or gel are allowed.

The decision of the school with regard to judgement on what will be allowed is final.

LICE AND NITS

It is the parent’s responsibility to check their child’s hair regularly. A lice/nit infestation can spread quickly amongst pupils. Should lice or nits (eggs) be found on a pupil’s head, the pupil will be sent home and may only return to school after prescribed treatment has been carried out successfully and all traces of nits and lice are removed. This is in accordance with health regulations.

JEWELLERY

No decorative jewellery is allowed.

No bracelets or necklaces may be worn except for medic-alert bracelets.

Girls may wear one plain stud or sleeper (round) earring in the bottom of each ear - <10mm. Only one earring per ear is permitted.

No other “Body Piercings” are permitted at school.

Boys are not permitted to wear studs or earrings. No nail polish is allowed.

The school will not be responsible or liable for any lost jewellery or watches.

PARENT TEACHER MEETINGS

Applewood applies Continuous Assessment in monitoring the progress of the children. A variety of formal and informal,

verbal and written assessment instruments are utilised. Parent/Teacher meetings take place in Term 1 and Term 3. Reports

are issued in Term 2 and Term 4. These not only reflect academic progress, but also sporting, cultural and personal

development.

SCHOOL FUNCTIONS

We encourage parents to attend all functions held at the school.

FUNDRAISING

The school relies on fundraising to fund various projects. Parents will be asked to assist in anyway that they can with

fundraising initiatives. Funds raised will go to the development and upkeep of facilities in our school. We are a non-profit

organisation.

HEALTHY SCHOOL LUNCH BOX PLAN Here is a 4 step approach that can be used alongside the Lunch Box Plan to give you some ideas on how to build a healthy

lunch box – get the kids involved in choosing which foods they would like from each box every day:

1. Choose your protein for strength from box 1.

2. Add your starchy carbohydrates for energy from box 2.

3. Make sure you have some friendly fats from box 3 (either on the protein or carbohydrates) – if not then choose

some healthy fats like nuts to snack on.

4. Choose some Fruit & Veggies from box 4 (can add a dip for veggies).

5. Don’t forget the beverages, encourage at least 6-8 glasses of water per day (2 x 500ml bottles). Go easy on Fruit

Juices, they are high in fruit sugars and best diluted - it is better to eat fresh whole fruits.

BOX 1: PROTEIN FOR STRENGTH

(can be snack on its own or a topping on a sandwich)

Boiled Egg Grated Cheese / Cheese Slices Chicken / Beef strips Tuna Low Fat Yogurt Lean Biltong Shaved Cold Meat Humus / Tzatziki / Yogurt dips Chickpeas/ Beans/ Lentils

BOX 2: CARBOHYDRATES FOR ENERGY

Whole grain / Brown Bread / Mini Rolls

Wholewheat Crackers Wholewheat / Brown Pitas / Wraps Mielies Baby Potatoes / Potato Wedges Pasta/ Couscous/ Rice/ Quinoa Salad Homemade Popcorn Oven baked Pretzels Homemade Bran / Raisin Muffins

BOX 5: BEVERAGE

Fresh Water - best option

Milk (200ml Tetrapaks are a

good option)

BOX 3: FRIENDLY FATS

Spreads for bread/crackers: Nut Butters Avocado Pesto Tub Margarine Spread Nut Butters (eg Peanut Butter) Sauces for salads: Mayonnaise Salad dressing Pesto Snacks: Nuts (unsalted) Seeds (eg.Trail Mixes) Olives

BOX 4: FRUIT & VEGGIES

Fresh Fruit eg. Apple / Pear / Banana Plums / Nectarines Grapes/ Berries/ Cherries Sliced Kiwi Fruit Cubed Melon/ Paw Paw Fruit Kebabs Unsugared Fruit Bars / Fruit sticks Dried Fruit Rolls Dried Fruit / Trail Mix Baby Vegetables Raw veggies

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