19 September 2018
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PRE-PRIMARY AND PRIMARY SCHOOL
Calendar 21 September Heritage Day tours 24 September Heritage Day – public holiday 27 September Spring Mass 6 October Sports Day 19-22 October Mid-term break
“There is more to life than increasing its speed.” Mahatma Gandhi
SHC Primary School News
Newsletter Date: 19 September 2018
Collect Lost Property Please collect any lost property by the end of this week. We have a lot of uncollected items, and anything left will be donated to children’s homes next week. Heritage Day celebrations On Thursday 20 September the Grade 3 classes will visit the museum at Holy Family College and experience school of yesteryear. On Friday 21 September all classes will be involved in Heritage Day outings: The Grade 6s will go to Sci-Bono to see the international Rock Art show. Grade 5s go to Museum Africa; Grade 4s go to the Johannesburg Art Gallery. Grades 1-3 will see Our Stories, Our Africa at the Peoples Theatre. Please be at school on time. When we go on an outing we: • follow instructions from teachers and the driver, • keep the noise levels down, • keep our heads and arms inside the bus, • stay seated and buckled up while the bus is moving, • don’t throw anything around the bus,
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are aware of traffic when leaving the bus, follow rules and instructions during an outing, are polite to our hosts, make sure we leave no mess or litter on the bus, thank the driver and teachers.
Condolences Our deepest sympathy and prayers are extended to the following pupils who have all lost grandmothers: Taegen (3B) and Cruz (2T) Mckenzie Kenya Mc Kenzie (1P) Lize (1P) and Martinique (6M) Njike Nguenang May they rest in peace. Basic courtesy I would to remind pupils that they must show basic courtesy at school: • We arrive at school on time. • We ask the teacher’s permission to leave the classroom. • We do not leave school during school time without permission. • We know that we need to bring a note to school saying why we have been sick if we have been away from school. • We know that if we are feeling sick we go to the school nurse with a sick note. Summer Uniform All children should be in summer uniform now. Please ensure that your child is neat and tidy before leaving home. We have had children arriving at school with hair that has not been brushed. Physical Literacy by Anthony De Giorgio Let me first start out by saying that I love the concept of physical literacy. I truly believe that if there were more people who saw the value in the journey to improving their physical literacy and took the necessary action to do so, we would have a fitter, happier and healthier society. And by healthy, I don’t only mean it in the physical sense. I mean it in the most holistic and integrative way possible. But first, let’s define physical literacy. There are a number of definitions adopted by different organizations across the world, but I tend to gravitate more towards the original one coined by Margaret Whitehead, who is a leading researcher in the field of Physical Literacy and is credited with helping the concept go mainstream. Her definition is also used by the International Physical Literacy Association: “Physical literacy is the motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for engagement in physical activities for life.”
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Shout Out Brandon Benissan We have received a letter from the Eastern Local Football Association telling us that Brandon has been awarded his Eastern Under 12 District Colours for the 2018 season. He is one of 12 boys selected to represent the Association. Well done, Brandon! We are proud of you and wish you well for the tournaments in which you will participate this year.
Some of you may be thinking: why does this matter? Physical literacy can be seen as a foundational pillar in the quest for an individual to be active for life. We can discuss the numerous physical benefits that being active for life have; however, this definition transcends solely the physical well being of an individual and encompasses so many other aspects of health that we do not consider when we think of it. As an educator, I have a very hard time disassociating a student’s physical self from their cognitive or affective self. I educate the whole child; that means considering their growth and development across all of the different domains of health. Their mental and socio-emotional health have just as much importance as their physical, and this is where the journey of physical literacy can play a fundamental role in shaping the life they go on to live. The first two words of the definition – motivation and confidence – are part of a child’s affective domain and have a critical impact on their attitude towards physical activity and exercise. This is where many of our students struggle during their school years, leading them to drop out of PE class at the earliest chance possible. Neglecting of this aspect of physical literacy can have long term implications that become unhealthy lifestyle habits in the future. So, how can we as physical educators support our students on their journey to developing their physical literacy? Here are some points for reflection:
► Individuality – For starters, we must respect the fact that each child’s path will be unique. This is especially important in the early years, where the relationship that they develop with movement and physical activity often sets the tone for their future. ► Variety – Exposing students to different types of movements, activities and sports in a fun and engaging way helps to develop positive associations that stick with them as they grow up. Having variety in a PE program while still providing opportunity to play the ‘classic’ sports and activities allows for all learners to explore their development. ► Exploration – Equipping our students with the knowledge and understanding about the ‘why’ and ‘how’ is important, but is also necessary to provide the environment that allows them to explore it for themselves. This means a more student-centered approach to PE classes. Activities that help students build autonomy as learners and develop internal feedback cues such as self correction and self regulation should play a main role in teaching and learning process. By Anthony De Giorgio
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Sports Department News Please note that there will be no Athletics practice on Friday 21 September, due to the long weekend. There will be no co-curriculars on Thursday 18 October due to the mid-term break. School will finish at 13:00 for Foundation Phase, and at 14:00 for Intermediate Phase. PRE-PRIMARY NEWS Congratulations We congratulate Joely (Grade R) and the Ververis family on the birth of their identical twins! Heritage Day Dress Up On Friday, we encourage all our children to dress up in their traditional clothing. We will be having a braai, but if anyone would like to bring something traditional to taste, from their own culture, it would be great. Aftercare Please make sure that you sign your child out of aftercare. For security reasons it is of utmost importance that this is done. Term Dates for 2019 Term 1: Tuesday 15 January to Friday 12 April Mid-term break Friday 22 to Monday 25 February Public holiday Thursday 21 March (Human Rights Day) School holiday Friday 22 March Term 2: Tuesday 7 May to Thursday 8 August Mid-term break Monday 1 July to Friday 5 July Public holiday Sunday 16 June (Youth Day) Public holiday Monday 17 June Term 3: Tuesday 10 September to Friday 6 December Mid-term break Friday 25 October to Monday 28 October School holiday Monday 23 September Public holiday Tuesday 24 September (Heritage Day)
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