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FROM THE DESK OF THE PRINCIPAL
November is coming to a rapid end – the 12th month of the year is almost upon us –
quite unbelievable – which leaves us only 10 days left to enjoy of this academic
year.
SENIOR PRIMARY PRIZE GIVING’S:
As indicated on the 2016 Year Planner, our school will be hosting two Prize Giving’s for the
Senior Primary section of the school this year. We have felt that with the increase in numbers
and extra classes now filtering through into the SP phase that this would be of benefit to all in
attendance, as hosting all the prize winners from the SP grades in the one Prize Giving, as in the
years before. This means that it is now compulsory for all the SP children to be present at
their respective Prize Giving’s, in full school uniform, as there will be the general certificates
handed out per class, as well as the cultural/sports honours for these age groups.
Please note the following as this is a formal academic event of the year:
Dress Code – smart (i.e. no shorts/slops, etc.)
Clean/neat uniform for learners – polished shoes
Grade 6 and Grade 7 learners to wear their blazers
Haircuts/neat
Children in all grades to be at school by 18h00, at the latest
Prize Giving starts at 18h30
Brothers/sisters attending either of the Prize Giving’s who are at NPS in Grade
3/4/5/6/7 must wear full neat school uniform
Expected duration of each Prize Giving: Please remember this is our first time in hosting
these two separate events.
Date: Thursday, 1st December – Grade 4 and 5 – starting 018h30 – end ±19h45
Date: Monday 5th December – Grade 6 and 7 - starting 018h30 – end ±20h15
Parking will also be allowed on the field in the demarcated area for both Prize Giving’s
These evenings are always respected as the highlight of the Academic Year with each class now
awarding First in Class, Progress Awards, Merits of the Year, 5 Special Awards, etc. hence the
need for all children to be present for any of these general recognitions.
Your support and attendance is greatly appreciated.
SENIOR PRIMARY PRIZE GIVING’S
Reply Slip: Please complete just the reply slip and return with your child tomorrow please: This
reply will be ticked off on a register and will assist with seating/catering purposes.
I/we …………………………………………………………… parent/guardian of …………………………………………………
(Please print child’s full name/surname)
in Grade ……………………… (e.g. 4T) will be/will not be attending the Prize Giving
i.e. Grade 4 and Grade 5 Prize Giving on Thursday 1st December at 18h30
Please tick
Number attending the above = ………………………………
i.e. Grade 6 and Grade 7 Prize Giving on Monday 5th December at 18h30
Please tick
Number attending the above = ……………………………
Signed: ……………………………………………… Date: ……………………………
Parent/Guardian
GRADE 7 FAREWELL:
We are really looking forward to the Grade 7 leaver’s function that takes place this Friday in
the Barbara Franken Hall. The evening takes on a different format this year with the learners
being introduced to a formal dinner format to start before turning to the dance floor to
celebrate with their fellow seniors. My appreciation is extended to the Grade 7 Leader, Mr
Brown, Grade 7 staff, and staff in attendance and especially to the Grade 7 Mother’s Committee
led by Mrs Robert, who have gone out of their way to decorate the hall and planning for the
evening.
The Grade 7 learners, we know, will be well groomed for this function as this evening is always a
highlight on their events calendar. Thank you to all partners involved in creating the memories
for our senior learners.
Another Proudly Northlands function – enjoy!
SLEEPING BEAUTY:
Further exciting news now follows since the last newsletter, with only 39 seats left for NPS at
the Sunday matinee show on 4 December at 14h30, at the Sneddon Theatre. Please ensure that
you do not delay in purchasing your family seats as this show features two of our staff
members, namely Mr Lyle Buxton and Miss Katy Moore in lead roles. We look forward to our
NPS staff warming our hearts with their amazing singing and acting talents – Northlands will be
in full support!!
Congratulations are also extended to Miss Moore on her honour of being awarded the “Best
Supporting Actress in a Musical” at the very recent Durban Theatre Awards function for the
Dramatic Arts. We are so proud of both of you. Please remember to contact our Mother’s
Committee Chairlady, Mrs Dudas on 082 826 0822 or email at [email protected] to
secure your seats now before paying for them at the discounted price of R180 at the NPS
Finance Office. See you there!
Reminders:
Date Nov/Dec Event
Friday 25th - Early Act Club Shoe Box collection ends.
- Grade 7 Harbour Outing
- Grade 7 Farewell Function 18h00
Saturday 26th - Final Grade R/1/2 Mini Sport – please attend in large numbers to
finish off the year.
Monday 28th - Grade 7 No Apologies Workshop
Nicole’s NPS Dance Group Show in the afternoon
Cricket: 1st XI NPS vs Northwood Invitation “Battle of the Norths”
Swimming: 2017 Planning Meeting with NPS Coaches, parents and
swimmers in the Barbara Franken Hall
Tuesday 29th - Grade 7 No Apologies Workshop
Grade 6 Outing to Museum
Grade 4 End of Year Fun day
Collect Waltons Stationery Box – 11h30 – 14h30
Wednesday 30th - Collect Waltons Stationery Box – 11h30 – 14h30
NPS Sports Awards Dinner 18h30
Grade 7 Holocaust Outing
Pre-Primary Year End Fun Function
Grade 6 Outing to uShaka Marine World
Thursday 1st December 07h45 SP Assembly – Tree of Knowledge Top 10 Academics
08h30 Principal’s Tea for Tree of Knowledge
Collect Waltons Stationery Box – 11h30 – 14h30 Final Day
18h30 Grade 4 and Grade 5 Prize Giving
Friday 2nd - SP Special Awards Assembly (tbc)
Final Buddy Meeting of 2016
After Care Year End Function
NPS Academic Support Team to host a workshop for Schools at
NPS 13h30
Saturday 3rd - 1st XI vs Dad’s Cricket Match 10h00
Sunday 4th - NPS Sleeping Beauty show 14h30 at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre
Monday 5th - JP Year End Fun Day
SP Grade 6 and Grade 7 Prize Giving 18h30
Tuesday 6th - JP Awards Assembly 10h30
Grade 7 Year End Fun Day at NPS
Grade R Graduation 18h00
Wednesday 7th - Break Up Day
Final Assembly 07h45
Grade 7 Leavers Walk 09h45
PP/JP/SP reports sent home
School Closure –
10h00 – Pre-Primary
10h15 – Junior Primary
10h30 - Senior Primary
Thursday 8th - Buddies Uniform Shop is open for uniform requirements
Remember: “Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after another.” Walter Elliott Mr B R Wilson
FROM THE DESK OF THE ACTING DEPUTY PRINCIPAL
WALTONS
Collection dates are as follows:
29th November - 11h30 to 14h30
30th November - 11h30 to 14h30
1st December - 11h30 to 14h30
Mrs P van der Walt
JUNIOR PRIMARY Art Auction
We are pleased to announce that we made R 12 000 at our recent art auction.
Thank you very much to all the parents who supported us. I hope you are having
proudly framed your child's art and are enjoying it in your home.
Final assembly
Please note that our final assembly will be on Tuesday 6 December at 10:30. We would love to
see the hall filled with family members supporting the children. We will be saying goodbye to the
Grade 3's as they move on to the Senior Primary phase.
Thank you
Mrs M Brown
HoD
ACADEMIC REPORT
Reading is like everything else in life, the more you do it the better you get. It is
really important to keep children reading during the holidays so that they keep the
momentum going and don’t struggle when they get back to school. Listed below are
a few ideas to increase your children’s holiday reading.
Create a Holiday Tradition of Reading:
One of the best ways to keep the kids interested in reading during the holidays is to create
holiday traditions of reading fun books during these special times. By picking really interesting
books with holiday themes and making it a family experience, kids begin to have
positive thoughts about holiday family reading traditions. Making sure that they get at least one
book as a holiday gift is another way of providing a natural opportunity to read.
Involve the Kids in Practical Reading Experiences:
One of the best ways to keep the children engaged in reading is to integrate everyday activities
into the reading experience. For instance, if you are baking something, have the kids take turns
reading the ingredients of the recipe. Having them read Christmas cards as they arrive in the
mail is another great way to involve them. These types of activities don’t even register in the
kids minds as reading time.
The Opportunity to Show-Off:
Another great opportunity to get kids involved reading is to let them show holiday visitors how
well they can read. Kids usually love the chance to demonstrate their reading skills to friends
and family. By packaging reading opportunities as fun family events and natural everyday things
to do, it will not even occur to your kids that you are trying to keep their reading skills sharp.
Happy reading!
Mrs S Gow
ACADEMIC SUPPORT PILLAR
Continuing with the topic of reading, another vital component of reading is
vocabulary development.
“It is very important for children to learn the meaning and pronunciation of words, and actively
expand their knowledge of written and spoken words and how those words are used. The larger
and stronger a child’s spoken vocabulary, the more background knowledge that child will bring to
his or her reading experience.
Ways you can help your children develop a rich vocabulary are:
❁ Talk about a variety of things with your child. Take family trips to the park, beach, farm
...wherever, and talk about what you see. This will expose your child to new words. Have dinner
together as a family where each member can talk about their day.
❁ When reading with your child, highlight the vocabulary in the book. Talk about new words.
Since they are in the context of the story, they will be more meaningful and easier for your
child to remember.
❁ Read a variety of books with your children, including joke books. Not only are joke books fun,
but humour often plays on words and can teach your child figurative and multiple meanings of
words.’
Exposure to different topics also keeps things interesting and can teach you a little more about
your child. Mrs C Fuller
CULTURAL PILLAR
CULTURAL PILLAR
Friday 25th November will be the final Cultural Pillar activities for the year. The
choirs and band will continue to practise, as they still have performances ahead of
them.
Thank you to all the learners who participated in the various activities and the staff for their
dedication and hard work.
Mrs E de Wet
SPORTS REPORT
Over this past weekend we played our final round of cricket fixtures for 2016
against Hillcrest.
Player of the Match vs Hillcrest
Team Result Player of the Match 1st Rained out
Draydin Korving 26 runs
Draydin Korving
2nd Hillcrest 117
NPS 118 for 6
NPS won by 4 wickets
Diezel Ströfeldt 40 runs
Seth Tamine 3 wickets
Diezel Ströfeldt
3rd NPS lost by 6 wickets Nihal Harichurn
U11A NPS lost Michael Seaborne
U11B Hillcrest 79
NPS 83 for 3
NPS won by 7 wickets
Liam Macdonald
U10A Hillcrest 138 for 5
NPS 139 for 9
NPS won by 1 wicket
Andre’ Strydom 35 runs
Andre’ Strydom
U10B Rained Out
U10C NPS lost Barak Woods
U9A NPS won by 10 wickets vs Umhlali
NPS 48 for 0
Umhlali 47 all out
Anay Valjee
U9B NPS won by 9 wickets vs DNP
NPS 111 for 1
DNP 109
Msizi Madlala 32 runs
Austin Venter 30 runs
Msizi Madlala
This week we play our Inter House cricket match which will bring us to the end of the
extra mural programme for 2016.
Thanks to all parents and learners for their commitment and support throughout the
sport year.
SWIMMING
Inter House Swimming results:
1. West
2. King
3. Gardiner
4. Cato
Trophy Winners –
Armstrong Trophy - Jade Swales
Armstrong Trophy - Josh Crocker
Todd Trophy - Chanel Olivier
Marais Trophy - Joshua Swart
Fraser Trophy - Mikaila Brown
Fraser Trophy - Christopher Anderssen
Junior Girl’s - Jade Swales
Junior Boy’s - Josh Crocker
Clothier Trophy – Victrix - Chanel Olivier
Lyn Trophy – Victor - Guy Brooks and Joshua Swart
Fraser Trophy - Guy Brooks
Bloom Trophy - King
Inter House Trophy - West
CHESS
Inter House results:
1. West
2. Cato
3. Gardiner
4. King
Yours in Sport Mr S Carroll
DIRECT CONTACT NUMBER 031-5632476
EMAIL ADDRESS – [email protected]
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: Skills and emotional maturity are not specifically related to chronological age and cannot be forced; they are a result of a combination of maturation and experience. Children need lots of opportunity and guidance to develop these skills. END OF YEAR PARTY AND CARETAKER’S COLLECTION Please take note of the end of year party request for a ‘secret’, reading book gift, for your child and the caretaker gift box letters. Please read them both carefully, and comply as soon as you can. Thank you, the books need to be in by Monday latest. The party is on Wednesday 30 November. We also take this opportunity to thank a past mom, who has donated the lovely big basins we will use to put the goodies into, for our special helpers. EAST COAST RADIO TOY STORY 2016 Our collection boxes at Northlands have arrived and we urge all our children to buy and place a new toy into the boxes as part of the outreach programme. These do not get wrapped, as they will need to be sorted into different age levels by the Radio station staff, on collection from us. No toy is too small or too big – they will all find a way to the perfect little owner for Christmas joy. CHRISTMAS MUG ORDERS If you ordered these, please collect them from Pam in the office. HOLIDAY CLUB Please collect forms from Pam in the office. PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE NO HOLIDAY CLUB IN JANUARY. TERM FOUR PAYMENTS – Please pay these amounts to Pam as soon as possible Please ensure all payments for Term 4, including school fees and extra-murals, are up to date.
TERM 4 ACTIVITIES:- 30 November – Pre-school End-of-Year Party 30 November – Speech and Drama concert with Mrs Nicholas Grade R Mini-Sport Programme – 26 November – LAST SATURDAY SPORT from 7h15 – 8h00 Mrs L Mason
HOD
MARKETING PILLAR MARKETING PILLAR
There are still tickets available for the production of Sleeping Beauty
taking place at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre on 4 December at 14h30.
Thank you to Mrs Dudas for securing a reduced rate for this show at a cost
of R 180 per ticket. Save the date, you won’t want to miss this one as our
very own Mr Lyle Buxton is in action, once again, on the big stage this time
as Prince Robin and Miss Moore as Maleficent. Please contact Mrs Cheryl Dudas on 082 826
0822 to book your seats.
Thank you to the Class Reps for attending the end of term lunch yesterday. Once again, thank
you for all your hard work through the year.
Please download the d6 Communicator by clicking on the following link. The d6 is the most up to
date way in which we communicate with our parents. Various resources are available as well as
important alerts such as changes in extra murals.
http://www.school-communicator.com/download.php?schoolid=161
Email – [email protected]
Northlands Primary website – www.northlandsprimary.co.za
Facebook Page – www.facebook.com/northlandsprimary
Twitter Feed – www.twitter.com/northlandsPS
D6 Communicator – www.school-communicator.com/download.php
Mrs V McAvoy
NORTHLANDS PRIMARY ANCHORS
Week : 39
Date : 17 November 2016 – 23 November 2016
CLASS LEARNER REASON
1C Tristan Beukes For always sharing and lending a helping hand to everyone
1P Lungile Tshuma For always listening and working like a star
1R Katherine Kilian Neat writing on lines
1Ram Joshua Brown Exceptional oral on the Hawk Moth
1E Rocco Matos Excellent listening and behaviour this week
2B Holly Richardson For outstanding behaviour
2C Tristan Bartholomew For sing “Jingle Bells’ with such energy!
2G Gemma Gascoigne Improved work efforts and an added smile
2V Mnotho Mbuyazi For his consistent mature approach to school this year
2W Enzeka Zungu For trying hard in her English
3B Lukhanyo Hlongwane Always looking for ways to help his teacher
3BAX Kai Meiring For being a true gentleman
3D Celia Smither Bringing a smile to her educators face on a daily basis
3O Kyra Dorasamy For being such a wonderful student in the class
3V Tristan Bell For working hard in class
4G Zahra Amla She has achieved very good exam results
4K Thaniell Pillay For his very pleasing efforts during exams
4M Grace Venter Her quiet kindness and loyalty to others is being applauded
4N Troy Giannakopoulos For his excellent participation in the gala
4E Faye Edy For being the best teacher ever. Happy Birthday!
5C Olwethu Sosibo Enthusiastic participation in the Inter House Gala
5D Ntokozo Mtshali For being a true gentleman and having impeccable manners
5L Georgia Swart For bringing fun and craziness into the class
5O Jade Swales Swimming like a champ in the Inter House Gala
6A Trevin Reddhi Runner Up for Individual Medley in the Inter House Gala
6D Joslyn Brooks For assisting with the wrapping and collection of goodies for the Santa
Shoe Box
6DU Hannah Bowers Consistent hard work this Term
6M Tendi Munyaradzi For growing her talents in Drama
7A Kian Robert For swimming well at the Inter House Gala
7B Meagan Naicker For participating in the Inter House Gala
7C Akshay Hurbuns For thinking of his teacher and others