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Welcome back Learners and Parents. We hope you had a fantastic holiday and

wonderful break. We are looking forward to a fun-filled and exciting year and look

forward to working together in 2020.

A friendly reminder that our Parent Information Evening will take place on

Tuesday 21st January at 18:00.

We thank you for your support throughout 2019 and look forward to a fantastic 2020.

Parents are reminded that it is the finance practice of the school to charge fees in advance, over

a 10 month period. Therefore, 1st payment towards school fees should have been made. We

kindly request that if payment has not been made, that you do so at your nearest convenience

and we thank you in advance for your assistance in this regard.

Parents,

Please take note of the following regarding the dispensing of medication at school: School staff are NOT in a position to

prescribe or dispense medication for any child. Only a licensed health professional e.g. doctor, nurse, physiotherapist

etcetera , may prescribe and or dispense medication.

This type of action by a staff member is prohibited as it amounts to a school making a determination of what a sick child

needs when it is NOT licensed to do so. They school will communicate with Parents if their child is not well.

However, the school may accept a request from a Parent or Guardian, to administer (NOT personally prescribe) medicine;

which has already been prescribed for a child by a licensed medical professional. Should a parent wish for the school to

administer prescribed medication to the child on their Parent/Guardian behalf, they are required to request this in a formal

written request.

We truly appreciate your support and understanding in this regard.

Mrs Watson Head of School

Mrs Schamrel Principal High School

Mr Birkett Principal Primary School

PRIMARY SCHOOL

Grade 0 Mrs Pleass

Grade 1 Mrs Wright

Grade 2 Miss Spies

Grade 3 Mrs Labuschagne

Grade 4 Mrs Kriel

Grade 5 Mrs Fundudis

Grade 6 Ms Kaufmann

Grade 7 Mrs Pottas

Zulu Mrs Mncube

Afrikaans Mrs Mathey

Computers Mrs Grant

HIGH SCHOOL

Staff Member Subject Grade

Mrs Louw —Register Teacher Gr 8 Mathematics 9, 10, 11 & 12

Miss Verschoor Afrikaans 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12

Mrs A Watson—Register Teacher Gr 1 1 History 10 ,11 & 12

Business Studies 10, 11 & 12

Mrs Van Rensburg Physical Science 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12

Mathematics 8

Mr Birkett Arts & Culture 8 & 9

Ms Mansell - Register Teacher Gr 12 Geography 8, 9, 10, 11 &12

English 10 & 11

Mrs Du Toit EMS 8 & 9

Business Studies 10

Accounting 10, 11 & 12

Miss Bristow—Register Teacher Gr 10 Life Orientation 8, 9, 10 & 11

English 8 & 9

History 8 & 9

Mrs Schamrel English 12

Mrs M Watson Life Orientation 12

Mrs Grant Life Sciences 8, 9 & 10

Computers 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12

Miss Burger—Register Teacher Grade 9 Life Sciences 11 & 12

Mathematical Literacy 10, 11 & 12

Office Staff

High School Miss Jade Schamrel

Primary School Mrs Leigh-Ann Louw-Mariuzzi

Dear Parents;

INVITATION FOR CAMP 2020

Wonderful friendships and entire High School unity is formed during these camps,

and we encourage all to please attend and join in the fun filled trip to avoid feeling

left out. We hope to see all our High School learners updating us on their

experiences.

We are excited to invite all High School Learners, from Grade 8-12, to Camp

Maraneman on the Vaal in February 2020.

This 2 night, 3-day adventure will provide the school with the opportunity to get to

know our new Grade 8 class and to cement relationships for the 2020 school year

(#strongertogether).

Departure Date: Wednesday, 5th February at 8:00am

Return Date: Friday, 7th February at approximately 11:00am

Cost, inclusive of transport and ALL meals: R1500

For your convenience this is payable, via the Karri App, and may be paid off over 3

months.

Space is, however, limited so ensure that the attached indemnity is handed in to

reception and, part payment is made to secure your child’s place.

Please visit www.maraneman.co.za for more camp details.

School of Merit is extremely proud to

announce that we achieved a 100%

pass rate for our Grade 12 learners.

For 13 years we have maintained this

incredible standard!

Well done to the class of 2019 for the

outstanding results and the 11

distinctions achieved.

A special congratulations goes to our

Top Achiever, Ricardo Coste Tre, for

his 5 individual distinctions.

We are exceptionally proud of all of

you.

Our congratulations go to

Abigail Nhlapo and Simon Van

Gaalen who have been chosen

as our Head Girl and Head boy

for 2020.

We know you are going to be an

exemplary example to all our

leaders.

Well done on your

achievement—we are so proud

of you.

*Parents we kindly ask that if you would like your child to attend extra lessons that a note

is sent in the homework diary/letter sent prior to the extra lesson. Term 1—Additional Support Lessons

TEACHER SUBJECT GRADE DAY TIMES

Mrs Schamrel English 12 Monday 14:30-16:00

Tuesday 14:30-16:00

Ms Mansell English 10-11 Wednesday 07:00-07:20

Thursday 07:00-07:20

Geography 8-11 Tuesday 14:00-15:00

Ms Bristow English 8 Wednesday 14:00-15:00

9 Tuesday 14:30-15:30

History 8 Monday 07:00-07:20

9 Tuesday 07:00-07:20

Mrs Louw Mathematics 9-12 Tuesday & Thursday

14:30 - 15:30

Mrs Van Rensburg Mathematics and Science

8 Tuesday 14:00-14:30

Science 9 Thursday 14:00-14:30

Science 10-12 Monday & Tuesday

14:30-15:00

Ms Verschoor Afrikaans 8-9 Monday 14:15-15:15

10-12 Tuesday 14:45-15:45

All Grades by

Appointment only.

Thursday 14:30-15:30

Mrs Grant Life Sciences 8-9 Monday 15:00-16:00

Tuesday 14:30-15:30

Ms Burger Life Sciences 11 Monday 14:30-15:00

12 Tuesday 14:30-15:00

Maths Lit 10-12 Thursday 14:30-15:30

Mrs Watson Business Studies 12 Monday 07:00-07:20

14:30-15:00

11 Wednesday 07:00-07:20

History 12 Tuesday 07:00-07:20

14:30-15:00

11 Thursday 07:00-07:20

10 Friday 07:00-07:20

Mrs Du Toit Accounting 10,11,12 Monday & Thursday

14:30-15:00

EMS 8&9 Monday & Thursday

14:00-14:30

Teacher Grade Times Mrs Pleass Grade 0 Monday: 13:30 – 14:00

Tuesday: 13:30 – 14:00

Mrs Wright Grade 1 Monday: 06:50—07:20

Thursday: 06:50—07:20

Friday: 06:50—07:20

Friday: 13:30—14:00

Miss Spies Grade 2 Tuesday: 06:50 –07:20

Tuesday: 13: 30 – 14:00

Wednesday: 13:30 – 14:00

Thursday: 13:30—14:00

Mrs Labuschagne Grade 3 Tuesday: 13:30 – 14:30

Wednesday 13:30 – 14:30

Mrs Kriel Grade 4 Tuesday: 14:15—15:15

Wednesday: 14:10—14:40

Thursday: 14:10—14:40

Mrs Fundudis Grade 5 Tuesday: 07:00—07:20

Wednesday: 07:00—07:20

Thursday: 07:00—07:20

Friday: 13:30 –14:30

Miss Kaufmann Grade 6 Tuesday: 14:30—15:30

Wednesday: 07:00 – 07:20

Thursday: 07:00—07:20

Friday: 07:00 –07:20

Mrs Pottas Grade 7 Tuesday: 14:00 – 15:00

Thursday: 14:00 – 15:00

Mrs Mathey Afrikaans (Grade 4 – Grade 7) Wednesday: 14:00 – 15:00 (Grade 4&5)

Wednesday: 15:00—16:00 (Grade 6 &7)

*Please be advised that these times may change throughout the year. Parents we kindly ask that if you would like your child to attend extra lessons that a note is sent in the homework diary/letter sent prior to the extra lesson.

2020 – SCHOOL OF MERIT FEE SUMMARY

The fees include the levy which includes the following:

Printing, book covers; diaries; computers; levies due for various annual subscriptions, and the annual fee for physical education classes for Grade 0 – 7.

GRADE 12 IEB EXAM LEVY DUE BY 31 JANUARY (once off payment) R7000.00 (estimate await confirmation from the IEB) This fee is for the registration of final exams in October/November and needs to be paid timeously or your child will not be registered.

Name of Account: School of Merit

Bank and Branch: First National Bank – Bedford Gardens

Account Number: 62267318452 Branch Code: 252155

GRADE

COMBINED TOTAL

TOTAL FEES OVER 10 MONTHLY INSTALMENTS -PAID IN ADVANCE

(JANUARY – OCTOBER)

TOTAL FEES OVER 10 MONTHLY INSTALMENTS -PAID IN ADVANCE

(JANUARY – OCTOBER)

Grade 0

46656.00

4665.60

Grade 1 to 3

60532.00

6053.20

Grade 4 to 7

71519.00

7151.90

Grade 8 to 9

80738.00

8073.80

Grade 10 to 12

87580.00

8758.00

SPORT VENUE DAY PRICE CONTACT

Crafty Creations School of Merit

Monday 13:30 –14;00 (Grade 0—Grade 3) Wednesday 14:00 –14:30 (Grade 4—Grade 5

Price on request Illona Turner

082 921 3766

Karate School of Merit Tuesdays 13:30-14:20

Price on request Bradley 082 926 9517

Soccer Starz School of Merit Wednesdays 13:30 – 14:00

Price on request Patrick 083 236 8559

Cricket

Bedfordview Country Club

Price on request

Doug 082 926 8517

Triple R Cricket 123 Highveld Road Kempton Park (Manodrren Academy)

Price on request Robbie 082 300 2182

Soccer (U4 – U17)

Bedfordview Country Club Virgin Active Field

Price on request Doug 082 893 1887

Edenvale Ballet Academy

8-10 Plantation Road, Eastleigh

Price on request

Frances 072 124 7419

Golf Kempton Park Golf Club Price on request Mike Sebanze 082 573 1966

Squash

Edenvale Sports Club

From 12 years

Price on request

Mark Davis 083 626 5064

Jeppe Junior

Cricket Club Jeppe Quondam Club

Saturdays

08:30-10:30 Price on request

Mark

082 561 4158

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND VENUES 2020

Listed below is a list of clubs offering sport that our pupils may be interested in joining

SCHOOL CALENDAR 2020

TERM ONE (62 Days)

Summer Uniform

Monday 13 January to Thursday 9 April

Mid Term

Close: Thursday 27 February Open: Tuesday 3 March

Public Holiday: Saturday 21 March - Human Rights Day

TERM TWO (57 Days)

Winter Uniform

Tuesday 5 May to Friday 31 July

Mid Term Close: Friday 26 June Open: Monday 6 July

School Holiday : Monday 15 June Public Holiday : 16 June (Tuesday Youth Day)

TERM THREE (61 Days)

Summer Uniform

Tuesday 1 September to Friday 27 November

Mid Term

Close: Thursday 15 October Open: Tuesday 20 October

Public Holiday: Thursday 24 September – Heritage Day School Holiday : Friday 25 September