WINDVIEW PRIMARY SCHOOLSTAND 6053 MANGO ROADZIMRE PARK RUWACELL: 0775 899 930 Secretary

0775 716 011 Head 0772 805 786 AdministratorEmail: theadmin@windviewprimaryschool.co.zw head.windviewprimaryschool.gmail.com Website:

www.windviewprimaryschool.co.zw facebook page: windview primary school30 January 2019

Newsletter Number 1 of 2019Dear Parent/Guardian

Warm greetings to you all and compliments for 2019. I hope God will richly bless you.

1. School uniforms Pupils are expected to put on their formal uniform on Monday, Thursday and Friday. Sports attire is worn on

Tuesday and Wednesday. We hold assemblies every Monday and Friday so every pupil from Grade 1-7 is expected to put on their

blazers except the ECD students. Girls are expected to be neatly plaited, no braids and if the hair is relaxed yellow or white ribbons are

recommended. Boy’s hair should be cut short. All uniforms should be clearly labelled. In the event that something is lost you can access the lost and found

items from 1:00pm – 2:00pm only.

2. School Timetable2.1 Our school timetable begins at 7:40am from Monday to Friday but we expect every child to be at school by

7:30am. Please take note of the following timetables and pick your child/children accordingly.

The following disciplines will be offered this term. Athletics Swimming

Afternoon time tableSports Time Table for juniors

Day Sport / Discipline TimeMonday Studies 14:00pm – 15:30pmTuesday Athletics 14:00pm – 15:30pm

Wednesday Athletics 14:00pm – 15:30pmThursday Clubs/Swimming 14:00pm – 15:30pm

Friday No staying No staying

Swimming Time Table for InfantsDAY GRADE TIME

Mondays Grade 1 12:30pm – 2:30pmTuesdays Grade 2 12:30pm – 2:30pm

Wednesdays ECD – a & b 11:30am – 1:30pm Pupils from ECD to grade 3 are expected to pay a once off payment of $28 for all the swimming lessons for

this term, whilst pupils from grade four to seven pay $4 for each swimming session they go. Pupils are expected to be in complete sports attire i.e.

White sun hat or cap White tackies White stockings

2.2 Lessons extensionPlease be advised that every Monday starting from 28 January 2019 to a date to be advised, lessons for Grades One and Two will end at 3:30pm. So as to compensate for the lost time during the second week of the term. (i.e. from 14 – 18 January 2019) when children did not attend lessons.

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white short House t/shirt branded (yellow or white) Tracksuit

Chess Clubs

3. Health Issues

4. HomeworkHomework is given on a daily basis. Please ensure that your child does his/her homework. It is your duty to assist your child with his/her homework. Please sign in the book to acknowledge that you have seen the homework. You may call your class teacher if the child does not bring homework.

5. Fees paymentWe would like to thank you for paying school fees timeously. As the norm, you choose the payment plan that suits you. Payment plan 1Full payment of $900.00 for grades 1-7 or $650 for EDC to be paid during the holiday or on the opening day.

Payment plan 2First payment Second payment

The initial payment of $500.00 (grades 1-7) & $400.00 (ECD) to be paid during the holidays or on the opening day

The balance of $400.00 (Grades 1- 7) & $250 (ECD) to be paid by the 31st of January 2019

6. Upcoming eventsa. Civvies Days

We shall have our Civvies days on the 1st of February 2019, 1st of March 2019 and on the 5th of April 2019. All students are expected to pay $2.00 on each day.

b. Infants Inter-house Athletics Competition

We shall be having our Infants (ECD – grade 2) inter-house competition for athletics on Friday the 1st of March 2019 from 8:00am – 1:00pm, so we take the opportunity of inviting you to come and grace the occasion and cheer your child’s team.

c. Exeat weekendOur mid-term break will start on Friday the 22nd of February and lessons will resume on Tuesday the 26th of February 2019.

d. Extra-ordinary General Meeting The Extra-ordinary General Meeting will be held on the Friday the 22nd of February 2019 from 5:30pm-6:30pm. We take the opportunity to invite you to come and attend the meeting.

e. Consultation DayConsultation day for ECD – a & b and Grades one to seven shall be held on Wednesday the 6th of March 2019 from 12:30pm to 15:30pm. This day is meant for you parents/guardians to consult with the teacher on the progress of your child and not for brothers or sisters and maids.

f. Juniors Inter-house Athletics CompetitionWe shall be having our Juniors (grade 3 - 7) Inter-house athletics competition on Saturday the 9th of March 2019 from 8:00am – 1:00pm, so we take the opportunity of inviting you to come and grace the occasion and cheer your child’s team.

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If your child is not feeling well please do not send him/her to school, you should just notify the school of his/her absence.

The school will be selling 100ml Dendairy FULL CREAM MILK and assorted CITROS flavours at the school from the 4th of February 2019. The cost price is $16.45 for bulk buying for the whole term and 40cents from the tuck-shop on a daily basis. For payments please use the following Ecocash number 0772 338 284 (N. Sibanda) and send the confirmationto your child’s class teacher.

g. Private Schools Athletics Competition (Juniors and Infants)We are going to host the Private School Athletics Competition on Saturday the 16th of March 2019. Several private schools are going to take part in the competition. We take this opportunity to invite you to come and cheer on your school on the day.

7. Merit BadgesWe would like to inform you that we shall be giving pupils from grade 1-7 merit badges. These are given to students who excel in different areas. May you please help the child to take care of the badge. If a child loses/damages the badge, the child will pay $20.00 for the replacement of the badge.

8. Educational trips 2019Listed below are the educational trip destinations for this year. Please note that ECDs go to trips termly. All pupils are expected to go to these trips in line with the new curriculum. Please make the necessary payments at the school office.

GRADE DATE VENUE AMOUNTECD 14 March 2019 Dombombira To be advised

1 2nd Term Chengeta Safaris via Longchain To be advised 2 2nd Term Kariba To be advised 3 2nd Term Masvingo To be advised 4 2nd Term Nyanga To be advised 5 2nd Term Matabeleland To be advised 6 2nd Term Victoria Falls To be advised7 2nd Term Lasting Impressions Kadoma (Camping) To be advised

9. Communication Please be advised that the school has an email address, a website and a facebook page which you can

make use of.Email: head@windviewprimaryschool@gmail.comWebsite: www.windviewprimaryschool.co.zw facebook page: Windview primary school)

Please take note of the following numbers to communicate with your child’s teacher.

Ecd – a Mrs Sibanda 0772 338 284 Ecd – b Mrs Kabaira 0773 483 719Grade 1 East Ms Madyambudzi 0772 944 955 Grade 1 north Mrs Matare 0772 424 224Grade 2 north Mrs Mabvuva 0773 364 779 Grade 2 east Mrs Butau 0772 805 792Grade 3 north Ms Chimbwerera 0773 579 913 Grade 3 east Ms Jangwanda 0772 448 334Grade 4 east Ms Masimba 0772 349 143 Grade 4 north Mr Zimbandu 0772 649 598Grade 5 east Mr Mutyavaviri 0772 728 026 Grade 6 east Mr Mashiri 0773 226 960Grade 7 north Mr Mubika 0772 645 288 Grade 7 east Mr Kwashira 0773 463 535Agriculture Mr Mtetwa 0774 626 356

Administrator - Mr Dondo 0772 805 786 Head Ms Dube - 0775 716 011 Deputy Head - Mrs Nderere 0773 397 830 Bursar Mr Dhliwayo - 0772 444 240Secretary - Mrs Chitenderu 0775 899 930

10. ConclusionIt is our hope that your child/children will have a conducive learning experience at school and develop physically, mentally, intellectually and socially. This can be best achieved with complete understanding and co-operation between home and school. If you have any problem that you wish to discuss about your child's education do not hesitate to phone the School Office to arrange for a meeting with the class teacher or Head.

E. DubeHEAD

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