Calendar of Events - Term 4 2016 Term 4 Boarders return: Sunday 9 October (16h30 17h30) Staff and students return: Monday 10 October Term ends for pupils: Wednesday 7 December Term ends for staff: Friday 9 December [No boarders out weekend this term] OCTOBER PREP COLLEGE Rosh Hashana 2 4 October Rosh Hashana 2 4 October RSIC Germany/Switzerland` Conference 3 17 October Please note formal assessments for College pupils will take place every Tuesday in the first lesson. Because these are used for promotion purposes, pupils who are absent for these assessments must produce a Doctor s certificate or alternatively pupils may write the assessment and return home afterwards if they are not feeling well. 2017 SLC on camp 2017 SLC on camp Thurs 6 Fri 7 Sat 8 Sun 9 Boarders Return 17h00-18h00 Boarders Return 17h00-18h00 Mon 10 TERM 4 BEGINS Staff and students return Uniform Shop open 07h30 to 08h30 Sport begins Tues 11 TERM 4 BEGINS Staff and students return Uniform Shop open 07h30 to 08h30 Sport begins SLC 2017 meeting (time to be advised) Matric APM session 15:00-17:00 Visual Art - all Matric work (year-work and exam) to be on exhibition in Art room or designated area. Matric IEB French Oral Moderation at Bridge House all Matrics who do French must be at school DELF (French) exams 15h15 16h35 Matric APM session 15:00-17:00 Wed 12 ABRSM theory exams ABRSM theory exams Matric IEB English Oral moderation all Matrics must be at school DELF (French) exams 15h15 16h35
Thurs 13 Grade 1 Outing to Lion Park Gr 7 WWE DELF (French) exams 15h15 16h35 Matric IEB Afrikaans Oral Moderation all Matrics must be at school Matric IEB German Oral Moderation at Bridge House all Matrics who do German must be at school Visual Art - Matric Art Exhibition College Awards Ceremony 19h00 Fri 14 Gr 7 WWE Visual Art - Matric Art Exhibition Valedictory Celebration - Parents Tea (10h45) and Assembly (11h30) School ends at 13h30 for all College pupils on this day. For those who have sit-down lunch this will be served at 13h40 DELF (French) exams 15h15 16h35 Sat 15 Sun 16 Mon 17 Principals Academy Planning workshop PSI Indoor Hockey in the Gym Gr 7 WWE Maths Staff Workshop (Grades 4-6) Tues 18 Maths Staff Workshop (Grades 4-6) Gr 7 WWE Wed 19 Gr 3 Overnight camp at Witzenberg Game Park Gr 7 WWE Maths Staff Workshop (Gr 7 & GET phase) Parents Meeting (re fee information) Prep Thurs 20 Fri 21 Sat 22 Sun 23 Mon 24 Hall 18h00 Gr 3 return from overnight camp at Witzenberg Game Park Maths Staff Workshop (Gr 7 & GET phase) 21 for 21 years Tennis tour to Ceres Stationery Forms deadline for returns Bridge House School Chess Tournament Tennis tour to Ceres PSI Indoor Hockey in the Gym Bridge House School Chess Tournament Unisa Grade 1Theory of Music examination Principals Academy Planning workshop PSI Indoor Hockey in the Gym Visual Arts - Matric work marked by IEB examiner Final day for subject changes RS Int. Conf. delegates return Parent / Teacher / Pupil meetings by appointment Matric exams begin with IEB Matric IT Practical Exam (Paper II) Maths Staff Workshop (GET level 1) Parents Meeting (re fee information) Prep Hall 18h00 Maths Staff Workshop (GET level 1) Grade 8 IBT Assessment Maths IEB Matric CAT Practical Exam (Paper II) Grade 8 IBT Assessment Science Stationery Forms deadline for returns PSI Indoor Hockey in the Gym Grade 9 IBT Assessment Maths Grade 11 French Interpretation Class at University Stellenbosch
Tues 25 Unisa PG 1Theory of Music examination Wed 26 Thurs 27 Fri 28 Grade 7 IBT English Grade 5 Simonsberg Camp departs Boarders end of year dinner Grade 6 outing to the Heart Transplant Museum Grade 5 Simonsberg Camp Grade 2 overnight camp at Kijk in Die Pot Grade 7 IBTs Mathematics Fastest 4 Gala 15h30 17h30 Grade 7 IBT Science Grade 5 Simonsberg Camp returns Grade 2 return from overnight camp at Kijk in Die Pot The Hall School (UK) Music performance 11h15 Sat 29 Mini Cricket Festival Sun 30 Diwali Diwali Mon 31 NOVEMBER Tues 1 Wed 2 Thurs 3 Fri 4 Sat 5 Sun 6 Mon 7 Tues 8 Wed 9 Thurs 10 Grade 1 day camp at Riverside Tour of the College for Grade 7 parents 08h00 Board Meeting 16h00 Gr 7 Farewell Parent information meeting for 2017 Grade 1 at 13h00 Trinity College Music Practical Exams New Curriculum for G8 and G9 Information Evening 18h30 Tour of the College for Grade 7 parents 08h00 (second opportunity) Grade 9 IBT English Boarders end of year dinner Gr 10 Geography outing Fastest 4 Gala 15h30 17h30 Boland Relay Gala 15:30 at Bridge House Tour of the College for Grade 7 parents 08h00 Board Meeting 16h00 IEB Grade 9 Mathematics Examination Celebration of the Arts Trinity College Music Practical Exams Celebration of the Arts New Curriculum for G8 and G9 Information Evening 18h30 Celebration of the Arts Tour of the College for Grade 7 parents 08h00 (second opportunity) Fri 11 Sat 12 PA Beer Festival PA Beer Festival Sun 13 Mon 14 60 Minutes with the Heads 08h00 begin 60 Minutes with the Heads 08h00
Tues 15 Wed 16 SP Music Ensemble evening ( 18h30) Grade 10 and 11 Music Practical examinations - F23 Thurs 17 JP Carnival21 Fri 18 Sat 19 Sun 20 Mon 21 BHEF meeting 16h00 and Board and Trust function afterwards 21 for 21 years Back to School stationery delivery to the Grade 11 IEBTs Physics BHEF meeting 16h00 and Board and Trust function afterwards Grade 11 IEBTs Chemistry Final Day to submit President's Award Portfolios for 2016 Back to School stationery delivery to the Parents/pupils collect stationery from the Tues 22 Parents/pupils collect stationery from the 08h00 10h00 or 14h00 16h00 08h00 10h00 or 14h00 16h00 Wed 23 Gr 7 Assessment begins Parents/pupils collect stationery from the Parents/pupils collect stationery from the 08h00 10h00 or 14h00 16h00 08h00 10h00 or 14h00 16h00 Thurs 24 Gr 7 Assessment Gr 8 and 9 exams begin Fri 25 Gr 7 Assessment Gr 8 11 exams Pre-Primary End of Year Concert ( 10h00) Uncorked in the theatre charity fundraiser Uncorked in the theatre charity fundraiser (set up after 14h00) (set up after 14h00) Sat 26 Sun 27 Lions 6s Annual Cricket Festival Lions 6s Annual Cricket Festival Mon 28 Gr 7 Assessment Gr 8 11 exams Tues 29 Gr 7 Assessment Gr 8 11 exams Wed 30 Gr 7 Assessment ends Gr 8 11 exams DECEMBER Thurs 1 Gr 8 11 exams Fri 2 JP Awards Ceremony ( 10h00) Gr 7 Final Assembly ( 12h30) Gr 8 11 exams Gr. 12 IEB NSC final exams end Sat 3 Staff End of Year Function Staff End of Year Function Sun 4 Mon 5 Gr 8 11 exams end Tues 6 Senior Primary Awards 19h00 Wed 7 Inter-house water polo Term 4 ends for all pupils at 11h00 Term 4 ends for all pupils at 11h00 Thur 8 Matric marking for staff 8 14 December Fri 9 Term ends for staff Term ends for staff During the holidays: College: Philippolis Service Project Depart: Wednesday 7 December 8am Return: Thursday 15 th December 7 pm
Preparatory Extramural Programme SUMMER 2016 Term 4
Junior Primary Grade 1 The Grade 1s will follow an integrated Sports Skills programme as part of their school day, which allows them to be exposed to many different sports and sport skills through the course of the year. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Activity 13h00 13h45 Swimming Sport Skills Swimming Sport Skills Class Dismissed 14h10 14h10 14h10 14h10 13h30 Grade 2 The Grade 2s will follow a compulsory sports programme which forms part of their school day. All sport sessions are run with a focus on skill development. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sport 13h00 13h45 Mini Cricket or Tennis Swimming Mini Cricket or Tennis Swimming Class Dismissed 14h10 14h10 14h10 14h10 13h30 Grade 3 The Grade 3s will follow a compulsory sports programme which forms part of their school day. All sport sessions are run with a focus on skill development and introduction to competitive play. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sport 14h00-15h00 Swimming Mini Cricket or Tennis Swimming Mini Cricket or Tennis Class Dismissed 15h00 15h00 15h00 15h00 13h30 Chess is offered as an optional extra for all Junior Primary children in the following time slots: Monday s & Tuesdays (14h20 15h15) & ()
Canoeing additional to main sports additional cost Chess Gr 4-7 additional to main sports Swimming Squad training (optional extra) 06h30 07h15 Tennis Cricket Senior Primary Sports Programme All Grade 4 7 pupils are required to partake in the compulsory sports programme on at least two afternoons of the week (Monday Thursday) from 14h25 16h00. is not a main sport choice. MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Gr 4-7 (14h25-16h00) Gr 4-7 (14h25-16h00) Social Tennis Court 14h30 15h15 Team Tennis (11A girls, 13B boys & girls) 15h15 16h15 Team Tennis (11A boys, 13A boys & girls) 16h15 17h15 Social Tennis Court 14h30 15h15 Team Tennis (11A boys, 13A boys & girls) 15h15 16h15 Team Tennis (11A girls, 13B boys & girls) 16h15 17h15 Team Tennis Match Day Squad training (optional extra) 06h30 07h15 Gr 4 & 5 14h25 15h10 Gr 6 & 7 14h25 15h10 Water lilies Gr 4-7 (Beginner swimmers) 14h25 16h00 Squad training (optional extra) 06h30 07h15 Gr 4 & 5 14h25 15h10 Gr 6 & 7 14h25 15h10 Water lilies Gr 4-7 (Beginner swimmers) 14h25 16h00 Paarl Canoe Club 16h30 17h30 Paarl Canoe Club 16h30 17h30 Please note: Tennis: Please note that tennis (Gr 4 7) is split between team and social tennis. Children that do not make the team at tennis trials, will have to join social tennis. Boys that choose to play cricket and team tennis have to attend the Monday, 16h15 17h15, team tennis sessions. Swimming: The 45 min that your child is not in the pool, he/she must attend the session. Cricket: Cricketers may attend any of the available sessions on either Tuesdays or Thursdays. This is not compulsory.
Additional Extramural Activities The following activities are available to all Pre-Primary, Junior Primary and Senior Primary pupils at an additional cost. Lessons take place on campus and times will be arranged by the private contractor. Activity Day of week Contact Name Contact Number Tennis By arrangement Marianne Grobler 0724359442 Swimming By arrangement Therese Sharkey 084 512 8861 Ballet By arrangement Adéle Immelman 082 899 1071 Gojur Ryu Karate By arrangement Naudé Gouws 083 956 1845 Golf Friday Pieter Coetzee 083 694 4998 SA Self Defence Academy By arrangement Jerome Petersen 083 462 9089 Learning Through Clay Play Friday Daryl Newton 021 919 8322 072 340 4273 Canoeing is available as an additional extramural to all Gr 2 7 pupils at an additional cost. Canoeing takes place in Paarl at the Paarl Canoe Club and parents are responsible for organising the transport of their own children. Canoeing Monday & Thursday 16h30 17h30 Mary Heistein 021 874 8100 marhei@bridgehouse.org.za
. Aftercare Pre-Primary Should your child require aftercare while waiting for an activity to begin or for a sibling, this is available at no extra cost from 14h00 16h00, Monday to Thursday. Due to Staff Professional Development aftercare is only available from 13h00 until 14h00 on Friday Junior Primary Should your child require aftercare while waiting for an activity to begin or for a sibling, this is available at no extra cost from 14h10 16h00, Monday to Thursday. However, please note: We expect Grade 1 & 2 children to be fetched by 14h45. All children waiting in Aftercare will be expected to do supervised homework sessions. Early bus children will do supervised homework until 15h00. Due to Staff Professional Development aftercare is only available from 13h30 until 14h00 on Friday Senior Primary There is no aftercare for Grade 4 to Grade 7 pupils. It is compulsory for Grade 4 to 7 pupils to participate in at least one of the following Main Sports twice a week: Cricket or Tennis or Swimming. Homework periods are available from 14h25 16h00 on the days that pupils do not have sport. Early bus children will do supervised homework from 14h25 to 15h00. Late bus children, doing sport, will be supervised from 16h00 17h00. Due to Staff Professional Development there is no supervision available after 14h20 on Friday. Extra lessons and music lessons in the afternoons will be arranged around the sports programme, in consultation with the Sports Department.
PREP SPORT DATES TERM 4 2016 DATE DAY SPORT FIXTURE / OPPONENTS VENUE 12 Oct Wed Cricket U13B vs Pieter Langeveldt BH U11B vs Pieter Langeveldt Cloetesville U13A vs Rhenish Primary B Bridge House 17 Oct Mon Cricket U11A vs Rhenish Primary A Bridge House U11B vs Rhenish Primary B Rhenish 20 Oct Thurs Hugenote Primary Wellington 21 Oct Fri Tennis U13 Ceres Tennis Ceres Chess Chess Tournament BH 22 Oct Sat Tennis U13 Ceres Tennis Ceres Canoeing WC Triple Series #1 Century City 23 Oct Sun Chess Chess Tournament BH U13A vs Eikestad Primary B BH 26 Oct Wed Cricket U13B vs Pniel Primary BH U11A vs Pieter Langeveldt Cloetesville U11B vs Idas Valley Primary Stellenbosch 27 Oct Thurs Swimming Fastest Four Gala BH Tennis All teams vs Hugo Rust Primary tbc 28 Oct Fri Swimming Parklands College Gala Parklands
29 Oct Sat Cricket U7 & u8 BH Mini Cricket Festival BH Canoeing WC Triple Series #2 Willowbridge U13B vs Rietenbosch Primary Cloetesville U13A vs Stellenbosch Primary B BH Cricket 2 Nov Wed U11A vs A.F. Louw Primary BH U11B vs Eikestad Primary B Stellenbosch Swimming Somerset House Girls Relay Gala Somerset West U11A Girls vs Hugenote Primary Wellington 3 Nov Thurs Tennis U13B Boys vs HUgenote Primary Wellington U11A Boys vs Rhenish Primary Franschhoek 4 Nov Fri Swimming Paarl Boys Primary Prestige Gala Paarl 5 Nov Sat Cricket Somerset West Primary 6-a-side Tournament for U11 Somerset West Canoeing WC Triple Series #3 Paarl 9 Nov Wed Cricket U13A vs Courtrai Primary BH U13A Girls vs Paarl Gimnasium Paarl U13B Girls vs Eikestad Primary Stellenbosch 10 Nov Thurs Tennis U11A Girls vs Eikestad Primary Franschhoek U13A Boys vs Eikestad Primary Stellenbosch U13B Boys vs Paarl Boys Primary Paarl U11A Boys vs Paarl Gimnasium Franschhoek 12 Nov Sat Cricket Stellenbosch Primary 6-a-side Tournament for U13 Stellenbosch An updated fixture list will be sent out once we have all the outstanding fixtures. Please remember that these fixtures may be changed, postponed or cancelled due to weather or other circumstances beyond our control. Extra fixtures will be added when available and details of changes will be published in the Prep Newsletter Letters of notification - If your child is playing in a match, they will always be given a letter to notify you of the details. The letter serves to confirm that your child will be playing in the scheduled match.