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Issue 2/2014 23 January 2014

From the Principals desk: – Deon Grobler

I am pleased with the way in which the children have settled into the new school year, and the manner in which they have adapted to the changes within the school. This will be the 2nd year that the new school uniform and the new curriculum have been operational, and I am pleased to say that judging by the manner in which they are being accepted, I am filled with enthusiasm and pride as Principal of Jeffreys Bay Primary. I have come to expect nothing less from the children, parents and staff, who are exceptionally supportive of all that we do to ensure an excellent standard of education. I thank all stake holders for their positivity and loyalty to our School.

Thank you to all the parents who have ensured that their children have been equipped with the necessary stationery and books to begin the year without any delay. This makes it so much easier for the teachers to begin work and prevents the children from falling behind

Please remember that parents may not, during the course of the school day, go directly to the classroom in order to deliver anything or simply to chat to the teacher. Parents must report to Mrs van Dyk in the office, who will either call the child or the teacher, or simply accept the goods and ensure that they are delivered to the child. The reason is not only for your child’s safety but also to prevent disruption of the class.

Thank you for you continuous support and enthusiastic response to all activities and programmes implemented at Jeffreys Bay Primary School.

Important dates for January and February 24 Jan: Class sale Gr. 7AL25 Jan: Athletics Zone meeting HSNM 31 Jan: Class sale Gr 7E 1 Febr: Ahtletics– Kouga HSNM

Swimming: B – Gala 7 Febr: Class sale Gr 6E 8 Febr: Atletics - Gamtoosvallei 14 Febr: Class sale - Prefects 15 Febr: Swimming: B - Gala 21 Febr: Class sale Gr 6 AD 24 – 28 Febr: Gr 7 Burgerstrandhuis tour 28 Febr: Class sale LSEN

School fees for 2014 Thank you to all the parents who have already settled their first installment!

Children Monthly Per term Total

10% saving if settled by end of Feb.

1 R580 R1 450 R5 800 R5 2202 R1 160 R2 900 R11 600 R10 4403 R1 740 R4 350 R17 400 R15 660

The Cheetahs practised on our school field.

Mnr Tinus du Preez and Willie le Roux

Text Book Money

Thank you to all the parents who have already paid the R200 due for the yearly rental of the text books. If you have not paid for the rental please do so as soon as possible.

Clothing Shop: The school clothes shop will be open from Tuesday 28 January Tuesday and Thursday: 12:00 – 14:30 Mrs. Anita Francis 082 852 4452

Our new Blog

It was decided that a Blog will be set up to keep the parents informed of every day happenings at our school. The blog will inform everyone on activities such as sport days, school funds, photographs taken during school activities, important dates and much more. Please log into our school blog page at:

http://jbayprimary.blogspot.com/

MC and Michell participated in the E.P duathlon on Sat 18/01/2014. Michell was selected for the E.P. A team and MC was chosen for the E.P. B team. Both will participate on the 1 Feb in Oudtshoorn in the Inter-provinctial Duathlon.

Hip Hop Exams : Pre- Level 2:

* Hayley van Niekerk - 90-100% * Nicaile Fevrier - 90-100% * Caitlin Fevrier - 80-89% * Armand Badenhorst - 80-89% * Kaylin Wooding - 70-79%

Also attached is a group photo of the Jbay Primary students taking part in the Dance Dynamics concert on Friday 29 November at the PE Opera House

(Back: Marco, Mere, Mia, Hayley, Charne, Nicaile, Micaela, Middle: Michaela, Anei, Zoe, Armandt Front: Taela, Madison, Leah, Hannah, Luka)

Jeffreys Bay Primary’s very own Sky-diver

Tannie Annemie high in the air!!

Athletics – 27 November 2013 Jean Joubert and JT Pieterse participated in the U/7 Athletics. These two boys are very fast on the Athletic track and we are keeping an eye on their running career.

People in charge of sport: First term: Tennis: Mrs. Rika Leeb - 083 657 0484 Atletics: Mr. Werner Gouws – 083 946 5971 Cricket: Mr. Tinus du Preez - 083 610 9553 Mini-Cricket: Mrs. C. Wessels – 073 788 8500 Swimming: Mrs. Kerry Smith – 076 687 5886 Surfing: Mrs. Helen Shelver – 082 888 4669

GOVERNING BODY NEWS: Please take note that mr. Jannie Smit is the newly appointed member of the Governing Body. Thank you very much for your support