28 November 2018
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
Calendar 28 November Grade 1 Christmas celebration 29 November Memorial service for Khanya Mills Grade 2 Christmas celebration
Newsletter Date: 28 November 2018 Khanya Mills It is with profound sadness that we mourn the death of Khanya Elizabeth Mills, daughter of Mrs Pam Paton-Mills. Khanya matriculated at Sacred Heart College in 2013. A memorial service for Khanya will take place on Thursday 29 November at 15:00 in the Chapel.
30 November Grade R Nativity 3 December
Lost property Please check our lost property if your child comes home without items of uniform or a lunchbox/lunchbag etc. We are
PPS Carols Grade 3 Christmas celebration 6 December Term 3 ends at 11:00
“Treasure the love you receive above all. It will survive long after your good health has vanished.” Og Mandino
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trying to distribute named items ourselves as far as possible. If you check the lost property please keep it tidy – we have named baskets for various items. We want to clear all our lost property by the end of the year. School branded uniform items which are not named will be passed on to the second-hand shop, and we will have a sale of items which belonged to children who have left the school. No aftercare Thursday 6 December We break up at 11:00 on Thursday. All school staff will be involved in our end of year Christmas lunch. Please collect your child as there will be no aftercare.
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28 November 2018 Information for 2019 Textbook and stationery lists, and term dates for next year are all on the D6 Communicator. They will also be put into the report envelopes. 10 ways to keep kids busy and entertained these school holidays From The Mercury, 22 June 2018 With the school holidays fast approaching, keeping kids occupied will be occupying many parents’ minds. And with the cold weather setting in, some activities are out of the question, and those that aren’t, can be quite pricey. Here are some tips for keeping kids busy over the holidays: 1. Bring the movies home – bringing the box office to you is easier than ever, and a lot more cost effective, considering that sending one child to the movies will set you back over R100, including snacks. So instead, draw the curtains, make some popcorn, try a super simple slush puppy recipe and hit play. 2. Splurge when there’s a special – there may be days where the kids just need to get out, so keep an eye on the news and social media for school holiday special offers and discounts or take advantage of year-round offers like half price movies or kids eat free specials. 3. Mind game madness – forget your average word search, word games have come a long way. A puzzle, for example, can double up as a spelling or story telling game by writing a sentence or story at the back of puzzle pieces. This way they can unravel a story or read a new sentence by putting the flipside of the puzzle together. There are thousands of printable word games online to suit every child’s interest. 4. Good old-fashioned fun – many of us grew up playing games that encouraged physical activity and kept us busy for hours. Think hop-scotch, hide and seek, red rover, Simon says and Marco Polo. These are also a great way to get the kids outside in the sunshine on those milder winter days. If the weather isn’t great, teaching them a new board or card game could be equally fun! 5. The giving game – there are hundreds of organisations around the country where kids can get involved in volunteering, from handing out soup and sandwiches at children’s homes and visiting the elderly to walking dogs at the SPCA. Take a look at sites like www.forgood.co.za for volunteering opportunities for you and your kids. 6. Let them make lunch – it’s as simple as using cookie cutters to create crafty sandwiches or arranging sliced up veggies in different shapes. This not only makes lunchtime more interesting, it also teaches them about doing things for themselves and doubles up as a fun in-door activity. Having ideas for each day will also help you plan your shopping list, and avoid overspending and unnecessary waste. 7. Get their creative juices flowing – with a few pipe cleaners and a little paint, the sections of an egg box could transform into a dinosaur, a lady bug or a bee. An empty toilet paper roll can soon
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28 November 2018 be a zebra, a flower, serviette ring or even a super hero. So make sure to hold onto things like old milk cartons and cold drink bottles and check your art supply stock before the holidays start. 8. Let the craft come to life – Let the kids make good use of their crafts with a puppet show to bring their characters to life, or a race with the toy cars they made to pit their engineering skills against each other. 9. Build a blanket fort – it doesn’t get simpler than this. By rearranging some furniture, raiding the linen closet, and throwing together unused cushions and pillows, your kids can build a blanket fort their friends will envy. They can have sleepovers and picnics in here. Add a torch and some snacks in the evening and their fort will feel like they’re camping outdoors. 10. Embrace the explorer – choose a weekend during the holidays to take a drive somewhere the family’s never been before. Open Google maps and do a little research on fun, budget- and familyfriendly places to spend the day. Get the kids to help choose a place and where to stop along the way. Pack a picnic and snacks to save money and get ready to explore a small part of our big beautiful country. Three different things to do in Johannesburg these holidays Catch the Red Bus City Tour The Red Bus City Tour is a hop-on, hop-off excursion which takes you to some of the most interesting spots in Joburg – from Gold Reef City to the James Hall Transport Museum – with a special audio commentary channel for kids. Keep your eye out for specials which often run over the school holiday period. Get swinging at Acrobranch The Acrobranch park in Melrose consists of four courses and is equipped with zip lines, swing bridges and Tarzan swings. The courses are family-friendly and safe for children as young as three years of age, and there’s a lot of variety: “Sprinting Cheetah” for speedsters, “Stalking Leopard” for testing balance. So, what are you waiting for? Grab the kids and take to the trees. Get lost in a Maze Honeydew Mazes’ new Bee Maize Maze is now open and their 12th maize maze, designed in the shape of a honeycomb, has a whopping 3.5km of pathways and includes an eight-station general knowledge quiz which can be enjoyed by the whole family. They’re open on weekends from 10am-5pm (no bookings required). Sports Department news Please see the attached holiday clinic flyer. Foundation Phase Inter-house Gala: Spirit Cup – Benedict 1st – O’ Leary; 2nd - Benedict; 3rd – Geddes ; 4th – Valerian Special Awards – Richard Doherty and Anopa Masuko
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28 November 2018 Junior Victrix Ludorum – Leah de Gale Junior Victor Ludorum – 3-way-tie between Quaim Tromp, Muta Hartley, and Cruz McKenzie
No co-curriculars next week: There will be no co-curriculars in the last week of term. FP children finish at 13:00 and IP children at 14:00 (3-5 December). Holiday Fun Sports Clinic: Our termly Holiday Sports Clinic will run from Monday 10 – Friday 14 December. Please see the pamphlet at the back of the newsletter for more information. Leavers It has come to our attention that some children have told their teachers or classmates that they are leaving, but the office has not been notified. Please let us know immediately if you are planning to remove your child from Sacred Heart College, and remember that you will be liable for a term’s fees in lieu of notice. PRE-PRIMARY NEWS Grade R Nativity Play The Grade R children are very excited about the Nativity Play on Friday. Please make sure that you have sent in any costumes required by the teachers for safe keeping at school. (We will provide most of the costumes, but your child may have been given a letter requesting additional items.). Please make sure children are dropped at the McCartin Centre by 17:00. The play will start at 18:00. You are welcome to enjoy refreshments while the children are getting ready. Christmas Carols under the Stars Please join us in the Pre-Primary school playground on Monday 3 December at 18:00, weather permitting. Bring a picnic and a used toy to donate to charity. Candle and carol booklet will cost R10. Grade R information morning Please make sure that you attend a very important morning on Saturday 1 December at 09:00. Break Up Day We break up at 11:00 on Thursday 6 December. All school staff will be involved in our end of year Christmas lunch. Please collect your child as there will be no aftercare. Holiday care will begin the following day and will be available until Friday 14 December 2018.
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