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NEWSLETTER 9 17 SEPTEMBER 2020

College Classrooms: I am delighted to announce that, with the lifting of restrictions, we are now ableto start with the building on the two remaining classroom blocks for the College(2 classrooms per block for Grade 11 and 12). This will start in the holidays.The site is quite far away from the present College classrooms, so noiseshouldn’t be too much of a factor. The classrooms will obviously not be finished by the start of the 2021 schoolyear. As an interim measure for part of the first term, the main Grade 10 and 11classes will be in the present Grade 10 block - and when the class splits,History and Geography classes will be in either the present Grade 7 classroom,the Music Center or the Aftercare (before 12:30). Return to School in Term 4 As was explained to parents in the letter I sent out on Wednesday, all classeswill return from Monday 5 October. The school timetable will revert to normal -Mondays, Tuesdays etc. Distance learning will be discontinued. Terms notice: Just a friendly reminder that we require a term’s notice if your child will beleaving the school. This means that you need to let us know now if your childwill not be returning to school next year. If your child will be leaving at the endof this year, please send an email to office@wellingtonprep.college New Educators for 2021:Suzanne Capes will not be returning next year as Life and Physical Scienceteacher in the College. We are advertising now for this position. MarliesGalloway will also be leaving and so we will be looking for a part time educatorto work across Grade 4 - 7 next year. If you know of any teachers who may be

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interested in either position, please ask them to send me their CV’s before 15October. Wine Auction: Thank you to the Sonnenbergs and Diemersfontein for the donation of winesand to Hendri Visser for his winning bid in support of our recent wine auction. We raised R12 693 through this recent auction. Reports and Com sheets will be issued this week as was communicated toyou. Please sign and return to school on the first day of next term. Some Code of Conduct reminders: Ripped jeans which are also known as destroyed jeans, torn jeans ordistressed jeans have a shabby look. For this reason any ripped jeans orshorts that show skin will not be allowed at school. With summer approaching, parents are reminded to ensure that learners dressappropriately for school. Overly short skirts, shorts and midriff / spaghetti straptops remain inappropriate. Learner's are discouraged from bringing cellphones to school. If they arebrought to school they must be turned off during school hours. Happy holidays to all our children. Enjoy the break!

Everyone is in a holiday mood. Even the owls peeped out to see what allthe fuss is about!

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The “Beauty of Diemersfontein” Competition Photography, and all other talents welcome!Adults and Children categories We hope this is something that will be fun and creative for you and your family Combined Prizes of R20,000 Spring has sprung. We are now in September. Given the 2020 that we have had so far, we are in serious need of some fun,some creativity and a spirit of renewal! We hope sincerely that all of you who either live or work at Diemersfontein (orare part of Wellington Prep and College) have, in your different ways, got somesense of optimism and spirit of renewal. Spring is certainly that time of yearwhich best expresses that renewal…

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We’d like you to participate in a competition that expresses your life here. TWO MAIN CATEGORIES 1. PHOTOGRAPHY: Take a stunning photograph - of anywhere on theEstate – what you admire, orof family activities on the farm. 2. ALL OTHER: Doing a drawing or a painting, a sculpture or anywork of art of your choice,Writing a poem, prose or story that comes from your heart, Singing a song(your original wording please) or any other musical activity which can berecorded OR Any other creative idea of your choice. Group entries areacceptable. The broad topic is the Beauty of Diemersfontein (or your lifestyle onDiemersfontein, or how you feel about it). There will be prizes for children (under 15) and adults. There will be severalprizes at the discretion of the judges - but one prize of a minimum of R5000 forthe best single entry. How to enter:Drop an email to us preferably by mid-October atmarketing@diemersfontein.co.za to indicate that you will be presenting yourcreation to the judges. Bring the finished work to us at reception, or send itonline (if applicable) or if its ‘installation art” – tell us where it is!!The competition will close on 30 November 2020. Judges:

Sally Hugo-Hamman - experienced architectArt teachers (Greta and Cathy) at Wellington Prep and College;Diemersfontein Marketing Dept

You may have access to any (non-private) part of Diemersfontein. Approachreception if you want access to the winery or the Manor House andarrangements will be made Diemersfontein reserves the right to feature any entries on its Facebook,website etc – and may keep the award winning entries.

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ELIGIBILITY :

All Diemersfontein Home Owners (or their tenants)All Children (and their families) at Wellington Preparatory School andCollege

MAXIMUM SIX ENTRIES PER FAMILY You have plenty of time - go for it – show the Diemersfontein community whatyou can do! Express your and your childrens’ talent and creativity

Best regardsDavid and Susan Sonnenberg