SACRED HEART COLLEGE Tel: 011 081 2203 Reception: 011 081 2200 Fax: 011 648 5204 Website: www.sacredheart.co.za PRE-PRIMARY AND PRIMARY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER DATE: 29 June 2016 Dear Pre-Primary and Primary School Parents
GENERAL: FOR ALL PARENTS Helpful not Hurtful Behaviours:
On Friday 1 July, the Grade 6s will present their lessons on Helpful not Hurtful Behaviour. The objective of peer education is that peers have to internalize what they are to teach which leads to changed behaviour. Also, the younger learners are very open to the lessons that are given by the Grade 6s, because they do things differently to their teachers and are closer in age and are seen as ‘school siblings.’ The net effect should be an increase in caring or helpful behaviour and a reduction in hurtful behaviour. Please will all Pre-Primary and Primary School parents support our initiative to create a more caring school by thinking about, discussing and implementing the following: The first thing we need to remember is that we are all human with the same needs. We all need to be clothed, fed, housed and loved. We all need to feel safe and secure at home and at school. We all want our school to be a safe, friendly and caring place where everyone is accepted for who he or she is. We are all unique with different reactions to different situations. Sometimes we get angry, frustrated and hurt and then we engage in hurtful behaviour towards our family, friends or those around us. This we call our ‘red’ behaviour. It is behaviour that is hurtful and can be dangerous. Sometimes we show ‘yellow’ behaviour. This occurs when we stand around and watch someone being hurt but we do not do anything about it because it is not happening to us. We sit on the fence, not taking responsibility for what is happening. We think that yellow behaviour is fine because we are not really doing anything wrong. However, by doing nothing, we are doing wrong because the hurtful situation just continues and sometimes our very silent presence makes the situation worse. At other times, we can be ‘green’ in our behaviour. When we are green in our behaviour, we say we are sorry to the person being hurt and try to help him/her up after he/she has been hurt; we try to be kind. 1
At Sacred Heart College, we strive for behaviour that is true ‘blue’ behaviour. This is when we reach into a situation and stop it. It is when we say, “Stop right there! We do not allow this kind of behaviour to happen in our school.” It is when we do something very courageous even if it means that we may be in danger of being hurt ourselves. Blue behaviour is all about the spirit of Ubuntu. It is all about the ‘golden thread’ that runs through all religious traditions. It is all about dignity and respect for all ethnic groups and cultures. It is about the Gospel values of justice, honesty, peace, joy and compassion. It is about the moral fabric that needs to underpin all our human interactions. It is the behaviour expected for good citizenship. It is the core value system that we would like all our children at the College to emulate.
Mid-Term: Monday 4 July – Friday 8 July inclusive The school will be closed during the mid-term break, we will close at the normal time on Friday 1 July. i.e. 13:30 for Foundation Phase and 14:00 for Intermediate Phase. We would like to take this opportunity to wish all our families a restful break.
PRIMARY SCHOOL Save the Date - Foundation Phase Gr. 2 & 3 Productions: 26 July – 4 August The Grade 2 and 3 learners are working on the Foundation Phase Production. A letter will be sent to all Grade 2 and 3 parents with details regarding times, dates, and information about costume requirements. Please look out for this on Thursday. Anyone able to offer help with costumes, please contact Pam Paton-Mills via the Primary School Office or the class rep. Condolences We are saddened to hear of the death of Chidera Iheson’s grandmother, and would like to express our sincere condolences to the family. Uniform: There are a number of children wearing the incorrect takkies. Please note that children may wear white takkies or black school shoes only. We appeal to all parents to make sure that your child adheres to this rule. Conformity is about being part of the whole and helps a child to integrate with the school community. Please ensure that your child cleans his/her takkies during mid-term. Wearing the school uniform with pride instils a sense of belonging to an institution that has a particular culture and value system. Your support in this regard would be most appreciated.
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PRE – PRIMARY SCHOOL Midterm Aftercare The Pre-School will break up at 13:00 on Friday and we shall reopen on Monday 11 July. Aftercare will be available during this period. Let Leah know if you intend to make use of this service. Collection We would like to collect as many coloured bottle tops as we can for a project next term. Please start saving any that you may have and send them to Rashida. Reggio Course This is a reminder that Sue will be away on a Reggio course from Tuesday to Thursday this week. Thandi Mills will teach Orange group together with Sindi. Fun Day – 16 July Remember to inform Rashida if you will be attending our Fun Day on 16 July.
UPCOMING EVENTS Friday 1 July Monday 11 July Thursday 14 July -
Inter-House Cross Country / PPS Reports issued Learners return to School / New Co-Curricular Start Primary School Mass
FROM THE SPORTS DESK Inter house Cross Country The Inter-house cross country will be held on Friday, 1 July from 12:00 to 14:00. It is compulsory for all the Grade 3; 4; 5 & 6 children to participate. Children must bring a valid doctors note or letter if they are unable to run. They must wear their house vests and shorts under their track-suits. Co- curricular Programme We shall start with a new co-curricular programme after the mid- term break on Monday, 11 July. We will be focusing mainly on Hockey and Athletics for the rest of the term. Hockey will be compulsory for all grades so please ensure that children have a mouth guard and shin pads for their own safety. Each child will receive 2 copies of the new co-curricular programme this week. Please complete both copies, keep a copy at home and return the other copy to the class teacher. 3
Fixtures DATE
Thursday Friday
30Jun 01Jul
SPORT
DETAILS
VENUE
Soccer & Netball Cross Country
v 3to6 School SHC (U9-12) Inter-House SHC Cross Country
START TIME 14:15
APPROX FINISH TIME 15:30
12:00
13:30
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