Inside this issue:

Welcome

Matric Results

Congratulations

Mass Invitation

Gr 7 News

Dates to Diarise

29 JANUARY 2016

ST DOMINIC’S JUNIOR SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

One School, One Family, One Spirit

A Note From Mrs Van Dyk’s Desk As we come to the end of January 2016 we trust that all our Grade 1-7 girls are

well settled in their new grades. We trust that all our new pupils are feeling

comfortable and happy in our school environment. We welcome our Grade 1s into

the Junior School and we wish them every success as they begin their formal

schooling.

Our first day back at school began with our Opening School Mass which was a

wonderful way to start the new year with our focus on God.

The following prayer was prayed during our School Mass:- May we all remember

the words and thoughts conveyed in this prayer as we journey through this New

Year together as One School, One Family, One Spirit.

Creator God , we place this school year with all its plans , hopes and dreams

before you. Pour out your spirit on all our endeavours. Let us never be so rushed

or pressed for time that we don’t have time for one another or to reach out to

one another. In spite of study commitments, may we all find the space to ponder

what guides our thoughts and decisions each day. This we ask in Jesus’ name.

Let us all embrace 2016 joyfully and may God shower His Mercy on our school.

Welcome to new Staff St Dominic’s Junior School welcomes the following

new staff members. We wish them all many years of

successful teaching at St Dominic’s.

Mrs Daoust – Grade 1

Mrs Bekker — Grace 7

Mr Smith — Music teacher

Mrs Grieve — Part-time Music teacher

One School, One Family, One Spirit

The Ethos Committee will once again be

collecting the following items for charity

this term;

Bread clips

Extra sandwiches every Wednesday

Change for the poor bottle

Empty ice-cream tubs and plastic

bags for the Brakpan SPCA

Cleaning materials and detergents

for HOSPICE

All these items can be given in to the

class teacher . We thank you in advance

for your great generosity.

Invitation All our parents are

welcome to attend any of

our School Masses .

Our next Mass will be held

on Ash Wednesday at

10H45 on Wednesday 10

February 2016.

We are encouraging the

girls to bring bottled

water to Mass.

The water will be

distributed to drought

stricken areas.

Office Bearers for 2016

One School, One Family, One Spirit

Drummie Leader

Busi Ndlovu

Drummie Leader

Michelle Matlou

Congratulations We are very proud of Ms Venter who

obtained her South African Majorette

National Coaching Colours.

Well done Ms Venter !

Chess Captain

Danae Kellet

Tennis Captain

Kim Fine

One School, One Family, One Spirit

Media Monitors 2016 Nicole Baeta Nicola De Aguiar Danielle Garnett

Tayla Barrett Skyla De Freitas Zayna Khan

Catherine Bartlett Claire De Graaff Emma Mark

Silvana Calvert Xolile Fry Kopano Mokhatla

Botlhale Chanda Olufunke Gando Sydney Munks

Sibongile Ndaba Isabella Sayer

Sindisiwe Ngwenya Asiphe Selubana

Siphiwe Pangwa Mbali Stuma

Jayna Ram Megan Weber

Madison Samuel Samukeliswe Zwane

Class Captains for the First Term

Congratulations to all of you. We trust that you will enjoy your term of office:-

Grade 5 H Natasha Brown

5 K Erin Guy

5 M Siphumelele Mfusi

Grade 6 G Gabriella Costa-Tre

6 L Tyla Campbell

6 S Skyla De Freitas

Grade 7 B Nicole Fawcett

7 D Gabriella Teixeira

7 S Tamica Cameron

Grade 7 Tour We wish all our Grade 7 Girls a safe and enjoyable Team Building Tour. They

leave on Tuesday 2 February for Konka , which is situated in the

Magaliesberg , and return on Friday the 5 February.

Grade 7 Headmaster’s Breakfast We thank Mr Loring for hosting our Grade 7 girls to a delicious breakfast on

Thursday 28 February, followed by an informative and encouraging address

given by Mr Loring. We hope our Grade 7s will enjoy their final year in Junior

School and that they will work together for the benefit of the school.

Thank you Mrs Hearder and her staff for catering for this special event.

Parents’ Evening—26 January 2016 We thank all our parents who attended our Parents’ Evening on Tuesday 26

January. We trust that you found the evening beneficial. Please remember to

contact your daughter’s teacher if you have any concerns relating to your

daughter’s progress . One School, One Family, One Spirit.

Gr 7 Social Calendar

Mr Loring

One School, One Family, One Spirit

DATES TO DIARISE

Tues 2 to Fri 5 Feb Grade 7 Tour

Thurs 4 Feb PTP Meeting

Sat 6 Feb Inter-Dominican Swimming and Tennis Tournament

Wed 10 Feb Ash Wednesday Mass 10:45

Sun 14 Feb Midmar Mile

Thurs 18 School closes at 12 for Mid-term

Tues 23 Feb School opens after mid-term

Wed 24 to Sat 27 Feb Waterpolo Tournament in Cape Town

Thurs 3 Mar PTP Meeting

Fri 4 Mar Inter-House Gala at 10:30

Day 7 school closes at 13:00

Tues 8 Mar Inter-Primary C Gala

Wed 9 Mar Individual Photo Day

Inter-Primary B Gala

Thurs 10 Mar Inter-Primary A Gala (Compulsory for Gr 7 to

Attend)

Sat 12 Mar Open Day from 8:00-11:00

Mon 21 Mar Human Rights Day

Thurs 24 Mar School closes at 12:00 for Easter Weekend

Fri 25 Mar Good Friday

Mon 28 Mar Family Day

Fri 1 Apr Gr 1-7 reports go out

Tues 5 Apr Gr 3– 7 Awards’ Assembly at 7:50

Tues 5 Apr Gr2 Violin Concert at 18:00

Wed 6 Apr Parents Evening 16:00 to 19:00

Fri 8 Apr Inter-House Fun Sports Day

School closes at 12:00

Tues 3 May School opens for Second Term Day 1

One School, One Family, One Spirit

Goju Karate ACADEMY SUWARD PARK

Karate classes for kiddies 4 Years to adult, beginner to advanced 4-6 years Mon & Wed 17:30-18:30 , 7-13 years Tues & Thurs 17:30-18:30 Senior adult classes Mon & wed 19:30-20:30 Ladies Karate Classes– Mon, Wed, Fri 8:00-9:00 Parents fitness class-Mon and Wed 17:30-18:30 For further info please contact us: Sensei Tarryn Madgwick(3rd Dan) 084 600 5070 Sensei Marius Madgwick(4th Dan) 084 645 3745