Issue 25/ 27 August 2014 Friday 29 August: Pizza R10 Wednesday 03 August: Yankees R10 From the Headmistress' tablet We welcome Mrs Pat Brink to our school today as our IQAA (Independent Quality Assurance Agency) mentor. Mrs Brink is here to finalise months of surveys, focus group discussions and interviews. Thank you to all stakeholders (parents, learners, staff) who completed questionnaires, were interviewed and attended focus group discussions. Your input has been most valuable and will assist us in improving our school and to celebrate achievements. A special word of thanks to Mrs Jenny van Rensburg who is the team leader and who organised and collated all related activities. It has been a mammoth task. She has been assisted by a superb team of educators: Mrs Lizé- Marie Jansen van Rensburg, Mrs Eleanor De Sousa and Mr Michael Mhlanga, as well as two co-opted members, Mrs Fari Vundla and Mrs Madréa Jordaan. A number of staff assisted with interviews, as focus group leaders and with the keeping of minutes. This is an appropriate time to remind parents that we value your input and that you are valuable members of the KPS family. On a sporting note, thank you to all the parents who supported the mini-hockey over the past two weekends. The coaches, managers and especially your children appreciate your presence and support. Thank you to MrsJordaan who tirelessly sought sponsorship for our mini-hockey goal boxes and medals/badges for our cross-country event that we are hosting on Saturday. Thank you to Aunty Mel who introduced the Wild Dog project to us on Monday. Her initiatives have put Kingfisher on the Eco-school map. Mrs R Campbell Brown Michael Angier Happy birthday to the following Kingfishers: Grade 3: Queen Mhelembe 30 August Grade 6: Jordan Greaver 29 August 1
Hockey u/11 league match (Boys) away 29 August KFS vs Drakensig KFS Cross Country 30 August Spelling Bee 03 September 18:00 College Social 05 September 17:00-20:30 Hockey u/11 league match away (boys) 05 September Unicorn Tennis match away 08 September KFS vs Dr Annecke Harmony Maths Olympiad Round 3 10 September Extra Murals end for all grades 11 September Grade 4 orientation day 12 September Grade 9 Community project 12 September FP fun afternoon 12 September 13:30-14:30 Detention 12 September 14:15-16:15 Mini Cricket Festival 13 September KFS ACADEMICS KINGFISHER PRIVATE SCHOOL FOYER DISPLAY ROSTER 2014 DATE: GRADE: 18 August to 29 August Grade 10 01 September to 12 September Grade 11 15 September to 26 September Grade 12 15 October to 24 October Fledglings 27 October to 07 November Grade R 10 November to 21 November Grade 1 2
Star of the Week THIS week s award: Listening to instructions Grade 1: Vivek pauly Grade 2: mickey mkhabele Grade 3: lesedi mokhabukhi Merits Grade 1: lindokuhle mokoena 10 Grade 2: mpho modjadji 20 Next week s award: numeracy 50 readers Grade 3: Rebecca lockhart Lesedi mokhabukhi Queen mhlelembe Saniya gadhave Adharsh jayan 75 readers Grade 1: shan captain Tshimologo sehlako Candice juull INTERSEN PHASE Merits Grade 4: Fiona Kubayi 10 hasani maluleke 10 Xiluvelo mathebula 10 mclordin mokgalaka 10 Christine moodley 10 owethu ntsepe 10 Vinaya pauly 10 kamogelo sekgojane 10 Tanishq sharma 10 Grade 5: Emmanuel ajewole 10 tehya alexander 10 Peo boitumelo 10 mlunghisi chauke 10 Luca de sousa 10 fumani hlaisi 10 Jani jordaan 10 james joubert 10 Cursten juull 10 alyssa knoesen 10 Nondumiso kopong 10 naledi magoro 10 Thabang motloutsi 10 blessings nxumalo 10 Aakifa sheik 10 Grade 6: Emilie alexander 10 jordan greaver 10 Neo victor kgomoesoana 10 bonginkosi khoza 10 Gugu mdluli 10 mmapula mokhabukhi 10 Tshepiso negunyuni 10 tsheko nkabiti 10 Ditebogo rapatsa 10 samantha-jo smith 10 Grade 7: paige barnatt 10 simeon de sousa 10 Arsha jayan 10 mumba kofya 10 Karabo malatji 10 neo Mashego 10 Bronte rhynes 10 ditebogo shai 10 Caitlin van rensburg 10 3
Eskom Regional Science Exposition The Eskom Science Expo was held on the 22 August at the Foskor Community Hall. The Mopani Regional Results are as follows: GOLD: SILVER: BRONZE: Harrel Mdaka Kwetsimani Mhlari Nyeleti Mkhabela Gugulethu Vundla Katlego Malatji Thato Malatji The following learners will be proceeding to the National Science Expo in Boksburg on the 8 10 October. Tritech Science Exposition National Round The National Round of the Science Exposition was held at Merensky High School on 22 August. The judging took place on the Friday and the learners did well with their projects. The following learners received awards: Caitlin van Rensburg & Paige Barnatt Silver award Emelia Wallis Silver award Langa Mbongeni Bronze award Gugulethu Vundla Harrel Mdaka CONGRATULATIONS! SPORT ACTIVITIES u/11 Hockey The hockey coaches would like to wish the u/11 boys that are travelling to Drakensig for hockey matches on the 29 August, a safe journey and best wishes for the matches. u/11 s Hockey Match The u/11 s played a league match at Ben Vorster on the 22 August. Thank you to the players for playing so well. We are very proud of you! 4
Mini-hockey The Foundation Phase learners participated in the Mini-Hockey festival at the Lemoenfees on Saturday 23 August in Letsitele. 19 games were played and the results are as follows: We won 9 games We drew 3 games We lost 7 games Thank you to all the parents who supported their children. Thank you to Aunty Sam for the transportation of the gazebos. Tennis Well done to Drakensig who won all the matches. Thank you to all the boys and girls who played and to those who helped on the day. Cross Country The Cross Country will be held on the 30 August starting from 06:45 at the Bow Club. CULTURAL ACTIVITIES Spellathon Please remember that all Spellathon forms and money must be handed in by 02 September. The Spelling Bee will take place on Wednesday 03 September. Learners taking part in the Spelling Bee were given letters of participation today. All Grade 1-9 learners are required to attend the Spelling Bee and must be at school by 17:45 on the day dressed in formal school uniform. They are to be picked up by no later than 19:15. Thank you to the parents and learners for their s support of the Spellathon and Spelling Bee. 5
Concert 2014 We are in the process of planning a spectacular concert for this term. If there are parents who would like to help, please contact Mrs Lira or Mrs van Rensburg. We especially need parents to help sew costumes and make props. Concert Tickets Tickets for the evening show of 23 September can be bought at reception or money can be sent to school. The tickets will also be on sale at the door on the evening. There are a limited number of Gala Evening tickets which will only be sold prior to the performance on 25 August. Parents in each class will be asked to sell a booklet of 10 tickets. Their names and contact numbers will be in next week's newsletter, please approach them for a ticket. No tickets will be sold at the door on the Gala Evening night. There are only two performances. Ticket prices are as follows: Tuesday 23 September (18:30) Adults R50, Children R25 Thursday 25 September (18:30) Gala Evening Adults R100 (adults only please no toddlers or babies) Kookwaterkok 2014 Donderdag, 21 Augustus en Vrydag, 22 Augustus het die Graad Vier-leerlinge van Kingfisher Private School n Kookwaterkok hulle Afrikaanse projek gehad. Die leerlinge het die opdrag gekry om n nagereg voor te berei in die klas waar d aar na die aanbieding en uiteensetting gekyk en beoordeel is. Die beoordelaars, Mej. Jeanetta le Roux (wie die inisiatief op haar geneem is) en Mev Wilna Maré, die skoolse finsiële administreeder, het n moelike tyd gehad om vas te stel wie se projek was die smaaklikste. Die resepte gaan gebind word in n resepteboek en daar is heerlike disse wat die lig gesien het. Die uitslae is as volg: Owethu Ntsepe in derde plek mat Owethu Supreme, Christine Moodley met Koekstruif in die tweede plek en Fiona Kubayi het met die braaipan weggestap met haar Fiona se Vereniging. Welgedaan Graad Vier! Ons is trots op julle en sien uit na volgende jaar se disse wat ook beloof om opslae te maak! 6
Intersen Phase Feedback Intersen Phase parents are asked to please sign the parent feedback forms that will be pasted in their child s books from Monday 25 August. The feedback given should be aimed at how their child has worked in the work book. IP Fun Afternoon IQAA Evaluation Mrs Pat Brink will be spending the day at Kingfisher on 27 August as part of the IQAA evaluation process which the school is currently undergoing. The IP Fun Afternoon invitations were issued on Wednesday 13 August. The cost is R10. This must be paid by the 02 September. We will be having a picnic so bring your own food and drinks. The picnic will take place on Friday 19 September. Gate Card Parents who requested cards for themselves may collect them at the office. Afrikaans Humour CAKE SALES 2014 17 September Grade 6 & 7 29 October Grade 4 & 5 7
Wise Words Uniform The new sport shirt will be phased in over the next year. All learners will need to wear the new shirt by the third term of 2015. The same practice and time-frame applies to the long navy pants in the Preparatory School. Tracksuits may not be worn as school uniform next winter. They will be worn only as sportswear on Wednesday mornings and for sport extra-murals and matches. Julian Thom has stock of both the long socks and anklets. Please ensure that your child is wearing the correct socks. Navy and not white socks must be worn with the long navy pants. Project K: The College Social Date: 05 September 2014 Time: 17:00-20:30 Price: R60 for a single person R80 for couples Dress code: Casual Theme: All black, all white or black & white Deadline: 03 September 2014 Please come and support the College social and have a great deal of fun! Condolences Our condolences to the Rhynes family on the loss of their grandfather. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Aftercare arrangements All parents of learners wishing to attend the Aftercare must complete a registration form, prior to them attending, even if the attendance is part time. Homework Although the Aftercare facilitator will supervise the learners homework, it remains the parents responsibility to check that all the homework has been completed. Civvies All learners must change into their sport clothes for extra murals or into civvies. They may not attend Aftercare in their formal school uniform. SAHISA Conference Mrs Campbell Brown will be attending the annual Southern African Heads of Independent Schools Association Conference from 14 19 September. Mrs Jordaan will act as Headmistress in her absence. SPUR EVENING A profit of R812.00 was made by the Grade 9 learners for their Spur Evening. 8
Thank you Thank you to Mrs C Pretorius for substituting for Miss Green last week. Mrs Marie van der Heever will be away for the rest of the term and we thank Mrs K Smith for assisting us last week. Mrs Bissenger will be substituting in Mrs van der Heevers absence. Thank you to her for her assistance. Wild Dog Global Awareness Project The Kingfisher Wild Dog Global Awareness Project was launched during assembly on Monday 25 August. Many of the learners have been enquiring as to where they can purchase the Wild Dog toy. They are available from Mrs Jenny Goncalves at the following website address: www.southafricantoys.co.za. If you order one through Mrs Gonvalves, please inform her that you are a learner at Kingfisher Private School and its due to the project that you are ordering, as she kindly donated all the dogs for the project. More information will follow in next week s newsletter. 9
COMPULSORY HEADWEAR Many learners still do not have hats/caps. Parents are reminded that it is compulsory for all learners to wear a hat/cap. The order form below is to be completed and handed in with the payment to the register educator. Each learner s name will be embroidered on their hat/cap. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ I, parent of In Grade order as follows: Please print clearly the name to be embroidered on hat/cap Quantity @ R 80.00 @ R60.00 @ R85.00 Broad-rimmed hat Peak cap Adult hat Signature: Mrs R Campbell Brown Headmistress 10