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NEWSLETTER 29

20 SEPTEMBER 2017

CONTENT

Headmaster’s Desk 2

Dinner with Prof Jonathan Jansen 2

Upcoming Events 3

Lunch Menu 4

Pupil News 5

Junior School News 6

Environmental Club 6

Swop Shop 6

Cycle Tests 7

Heritage Day Celebration 8

Music Department News 9

Rosh Hashanah 9

Sport’s Desk 10

Save the Date – Fun Day 11

Fun Day Order Form 12

King Edward School Information 13

SAALED Invitation 13

Advertisements 14

CONTACT US

PRIDWIN PREPARATORY SCHOOL

Physical Address: Tel: 011 788 1116 St Andrew Street email: admin@pridwin.co.za Melrose, 2196 web: www.pridwin.co.za

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THE HEADMASTER’S DESK

As parents, we have a real concern for the safety of our children. The recent tragedy at Michaelhouse, which saw a bus overturn, resulting in a young man losing his life, and others left severely injured has amplified our concerns. Some parents have asked us how we manage the safety of our children on bus outings. We therefore thought it prudent to share our policies and procedures that have been in place for a number of years. Our own buses are checked by the driver prior to use and there is a standing item on our weekly management agenda to discuss the buses – condition, servicing requirements and repairs. On that agenda we also flag the licensing requirements and licence renewals for all of our drivers. Buses hired for educational outings are checked by a senior member of staff prior to departure. They are given a visual road worthiness inspection and the validity of bus and driver permits are checked. It is a requirement that all our buses have seat belts and if a bus arrives without seatbelts it is sent back to the depot. We also ensure that a fully equipped medical bag which contains our CIP (Critical Incident Protocol) accompanies the teacher on the outing. The teacher also has the required certification in First Aid. Recently we experienced a discipline problem on one of our buses. The boys had unbuckled their seat belts and were playing around on the bus. Traditionally the teachers sit in front of the bus as was the case in this instance. As a result of this experience we changed the instructions to our teachers and they are now required to seat themselves at the back of the bus to ensure that the boys are always seated and buckled up. Even though we cannot guarantee the absolute safety of our boys when they travel, we can assure you that we will continue to do absolutely everything we can on our side to ensure that our precious cargo reaches the destination safely. Back to the top

DINNER WITH PROF JONATHAN JANSEN

In light of the current discourse around colonialism, racism and bias we invite our parents

to participate in the process to make our school more inclusive. Please see invitation on

page 12

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UPCOMING EVENTS

THURSDAY 21 SEPTEMBER

Rosh Hoshanah

FRIDAY 22 SEPTEMBER Heritage day celebration Rosh Hoshanah 08h30 Cycle tests (Gr 5 & 6 Maths; Gr 7 SOCS) 11h00 Gr 2 & 3 dress rehearsal

MONDAY 25 SEPTEMBER School Closed - Public Holiday

TUESDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 16h30 Board Meeting 18h00 Gr 2 & 3 concert

WEDNESDAY 27 SEPTEMBER 18h00 Gr 2 & 3 concert

FRIDAY 29 SEPTEMBER 08h30 Cycle Tests (Gr 5 & 7 EZF, Gr 6 SOCS) 11h00 Gr 0 Open Day

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LUNCH MENU

WEDNESDAY 20 SEPTEMBER

Boerewors & Prego rolls (sold by PPA moms)

THURSDAY 21 SEPTEMBER Honey Mustard Chicken Kebabs

Savoury Rice Mild Curry Lentil Dish Green Salad with Avo

Water/Milk/Fruit

FRIDAY 22 SEPTEMBER Pasta Shells with Pecorino Cheese and Sundried

Tomatoes Summer Salad

Water/Milk/Surprise

TUESDAY 26 SEPTEMBER Chicken Schnitzel with Chips

Vegetarian Schnitzel Cheese Sauce

Three Bean and Coleslaw Salad Water/Milk/Fruit

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PUPIL NEWS

CLASS HONOURS: GRADE 3S Luca Langens GRADE 3F Richard Brooks GRADE 6S Arthur Salalidis

KNIGHTS OF THE WEEK Goes to the following boys who took initiative to raise funds for the Baragwanath Burns unit: Gregory Miller James Hattingh Matthew Mc Master Tom Archer

MONITORS 2017 Reuben Baldry Thomas Carstens Thomas Davis Komon Fegue Sihle Mokoena Tshimollo Monale Christopher Petersen Hlanga Radebe Om Sagar Adam Shames Nicholas Van Der Linde Nathan Williams Ben Woods James Woods Haohan Yang

Congratulations to Zacharias Onyejiaka and Zeno Costa who won the Olympiad for robotics. Well done! Back to the top

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JUNIOR SCHOOL NEWS

GRADE 0 OPEN CLASSROOM Grade 0 parents and special friends are invited to spend some time with the boys in their classrooms on Friday, 29 September 2017 from 12h00 until 13h00. This provides an opportunity for the boys to show you what they have been learning this term. We look forward to welcoming you all into our classes.

GRADE 2 & 3 CONCERT DRESS REHEARSAL: Friday 22 September at 11h00 CONCERT: Tuesday & Wednesday 26 & 27 September at 18h00 - Tickets are sold out. CASH BAR - There will be a cash bar from 17h15 – 18h00 in the foyer of the Auditorium. A DVD of the concert, Much Ado about Shakespeare can be ordered through the school. The cost of a single DVD is R150. Please email your class teacher to indicate your intention to purchase a DVD, state also the number if you wish to purchase more than one. Photographs will as usual be on sale on the evening of the concert performances.

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ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB

The Environmental Club will be collecting coloured bottle lids for our recycling project. We would like as many yellow, red, blue, green, black and white bottle lids as possible. All sizes are welcome. Collection boxes will be available for your contribution in both Senior and Junior school buildings.

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SWOP SHOP

The school is looking for parents to assist in the school swop shop on every Friday afternoon from 13h00 – 14h00. If you are able to assist please contact Alison on 0832609920.

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CYCLE TESTS

Friday 29 September 2017

GRADE 5 – EXTRA ENGLISH

Comprehension

Parts of Speech

Figures of Speech GRADE 5 – ZULU

Siyakhuluma

Inkathi Ezofika and Eyendlule / Indlela Ephikayo

Imisho Ngezithombe

Izinombolo 1 to 50

Ubunye / Ubuningi

Izingcezu Zenkulumo (Parts of speech)

Ondaweni

Indaba (Mina) GRADE 5 – FRENCH

Countries, be able to determine the gender of a country (see sheet called countries in French – les pays)

Prepositions with countries, how to say: “IN” before a country or before the name of a city (see Sheet called “how to say IN before a city and IN with countries for rules)

Be able to say where you live and learn the sentence: where do you live? (same sheet as above)

Study sheet called: “CLASSROOM ITEMS” given in term 2 and learn how to spell the words and learn their gender.

Be able to change a noun from singular to plural and vice versa, see sheet called “grammar notes for the cycle test of the 2nd June 2017”

Numbers 0-69

Learn all names of colours, see table given and be able to change an adjective of colour in the feminine and the plural accordingly.

GRADE 6 SOCS

Climate and vegetation around the world

Trade GRADE 7 – EXTRA ENGLISH

Comprehension

Parts of Speech

Figures of Speech

Punctuation

Direct and Indirect Speech Continued on page 8…

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GRADE 7 – ZULU

Siyakhuluma

All tenses

Indaba 2

Ifomu

Ubunye / Ubuningi

Izingcezu Zenkulumo (Parts of speech)

Isabizwana Soqobo GRADE 7 – FRENCH

Revise adjectives , be able to make the necessary changes (agreement) and be able to place it correctly in a sentence (position) from term 2

Revise verbs of opinion (j’aime/j’aime beaucoup/j’adore/je n’aime pas/je déteste/je préfère

Revise page called ”school uniform”

revise a few -ER verbs (list given in class)

Revise adjectives of personality from term 2

Revise page called extra vocabulary on clothes

Revise clothes and colours

Revise weather expression and seasons

Be able to conjugate AVOIR, ÊTRE, FAIRE and regular –er VERBS in the present.

Be able to change a statement into a question form

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HERITAGE DAY CELEBRATIONS

Friday 22 September

Heritage Day is a day in which we are all encouraged to celebrate our cultural traditions in the wider context of the great diversity of cultures, beliefs, and traditions that make up the nation of South Africa. As Heritage Day is a public holiday, Pridwin will be celebrating it on Friday, 22 September. All boys are encouraged to come to school dressed in cultural attire of their choice. Please remember school will be closed on Monday, 25 September.

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MUSIC DEPARTMENT NEWS

The Sound of Children (Junior Choir) Tuesday 3 October

The Pridwin Junior Choir has been invited to participate in The Sound of Children, an annual choir festival held in the Linder Auditorium. It is a most enjoyable and fun filled evening, with conductor, Richard Cock at the helm. This event is compulsory for all boys in Grade 4 and for the boys in Grade 3 who have been invited to form part of the Semi-Chorus. A letter with a list of these boys will be sent out today. Grade 3 boys who are not in the Semi-Chorus are welcome to participate, but these parents are asked to please confirm that their son will be participating via email to karienl@pridwin.co.za by Wednesday, 27 September so that we can confirm numbers. To give all of the boys, including all of the Grade 3 boys, the opportunity to perform the pieces for their parents, we will hold an open rehearsal, which will take place on Monday, 2 October at 14h00 in the small hall. Parents are welcome to attend. Below is a list of the details for the evening performance at the festival: Date: Tuesday, 3 October 2017 Time: 16h45 Arrive at Linder Auditorium and find position on stage. Transport will NOT be provided from Pridwin to the Linder. Boys may be collected from school at 14h00 (Grade 3) or at 15h00 (Grade 4). There will be no sport for the Grade 4 boys. 17h00 – 18h00: Massed choir rehearsal with all schools 18h30: Concert ± 19h30: End of concert

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ROSH HASHANAH

We would like to wish our Jewish Families and staff a Happy New Year and well over the Fast!

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FROM THE SPORT’S DESK

NO SPORT

Please note that there will be no fixtures on Wednesday, 20 September and Saturday, 23

September.

HOCKEY VS CBC

Saturday 30 September 2017

TEAM VENUE TIME

Grade 3A Away – Benoni Northens Club 08h30

Grade 3B Away – Benoni Northens Club 09h00

Grade 3C Away – Benoni Northens Club 08h30

Grade 3D Away – Benoni Northens Club 09h00

Grade 3 Pakistan Away – Benoni Northens Club 09h30

Grade 3 India Away – Benoni Northens Club 10h00

Grade 3 Netherlands Away – Benoni Northens Club 09h30

Grade 4A Away – Benoni Northens Club 11h30

Grade 4B Away – Benoni Northens Club 11h00

Grade 4C Away – Benoni Northens Club 11h30

Grade 4D Away – Benoni Northens Club 11h00

Grade 4 Germany Away – Benoni Northens Club 10h30

Grade 4 Portugal Away – Benoni Northens Club 10h30

Grade 4 Brazil Away – Benoni Northens Club 10h00

Grade 5A Home – St Vincent Astro 10h50

Grade 5B Home – St Vincent Astro 10h15

Grade 5C Home – St Vincent Astro 09h05

Grade 5D Home – St Vincent Astro 09h40

Grade 5E Home – St Vincent Astro 08h30

Grade 6A Home - Wanderers 10h25

Grade 6B Home - Wanderers 08h30

Grade 6C NO FIXTURE

Grade 6D NO FIXTURE

Grade 6E NO FIXTURE

Grade 7A Home - Wanderers 11h10

Grade 7B Home - Wanderers 09h40

Grade 7C Home - Wanderers 09h05

Map to Benoni Northens Club

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SAVE THE DATE – PRIDWIN FUN DAY

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FUN DAY ORDER FORM

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KING EDWARD VII SCHOOL 2019

“Expression of interest” forms for all Grade 6 boys who are interested in attending KES in 2019, are now available on the KES website. The request from the school is for all who are interested to do this, so that they can add the boys’ details to their data base. http://www.kingedwardschool.co.za/School/School%20Enrolment

SAALED INVITATION

Dinner with Professor Jonathan Jansen

“Decolonizing inclusiveness: what does it mean to be inclusive in a divided country?”

Tuesday 10 October 2017, 18:00

Registration fee R375.00 per person

Pridwin Preparatory School St Andrew Street, Melrose, Johannesburg

Register now! Download the registration form here.

Secure parking will be available

Please complete the attached registration form and email this, together with proof of payment, to Jean James-Smith – administrator@saaled.org.za

For more details please contact SAALED at administrator@saaled.org.za

Visit the SAALED website

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