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2018 February 08 / Number 20
Reminders::

Events coming up:
Grade 6/7 High School Talk @St Martin’s – 10 February, 10:30am
AGM – 9am -10th March 2018
Staff summit:
23 February-school closed
Cycle Tests (Gr4-7):
-13 Feb: Social S.
-20 Feb: NS
-27 Feb: Afrikaans
-06 March: Maths
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Hello February!

Ten Ways to Love
Listen without interrupting (Proverbs 18)
Speak without accusing. (James 1:19)
Give without sparing. (Proverbs 21:26)
Pray without ceasing. (Colossians1:9)
Answer without arguing. (Proverbs 17:1)
Share without pretending. (Ephesians 4:15)
Enjoy without complaint. (Philippians 2:14)
Trust without wavering. ( 1 Corinthians 13:7)
Forgive without punishing. ( Colossians 3:13)
Promise without forgetting (Proverbs 13:12)
As we celebrate the month of love, let’s remember all those who need to be loved and cared for.

Pupil News

Preparing pupils for success in education and to become contributing members of society – from the Vuleka School Strategic Plan 2016-2019
Ash Wednesday
On the 14th of February, as a Christian school we’re going to have the Ash Wednesday service for the pupils led by Rev Shona. It is important for the pupils to understand the lent period and be part of such important events in the Christian calendar.
Valentine’s Day (Wednesday)
We’re planning to celebrate the Valentine’s day on Wednesday and make it more exciting for the pupils.
-Civvies Day: pupils may come to school in their civvies but they must pay R5 to their class teachers. We would like the pupils to dress in red/white or pink colours.
-There will be cupcakes, popcorn, ice-lollies and sweets on sale.

Music –lessons (one-on-one)
I’m so happy to inform you that we’re going to offer one-on-one music lessons as from the first week of March. These lessons will be run by an outside musician, Mr Sam Tshabalala but he will be using one of our classrooms to conduct his lessons( in the afternoons)
These are the musical instruments to choose from:

Guitar Keyboard/piano Drums
NB: there’s a separate fee for the private lessons and that’s payable directly to Mr Sam Tshabalala. If you’re interested in getting your child enrolled in these lessons, there will be forms at the reception and your child may get them from there. Or contact Mr Sam Tshabalala – 0739530542.
Raffle:
We have sent out the raffle sheet and would like you to support the school on such an important fundraiser. We need extra money to enrich your child’s education.
School Hours :
Monday : 7:30am but the bell rings at 7:25am and finish school at 14:00
Tuesday : 7:30am (7:25am) – 14:00
Wednesday: 7:30am (7:25am) – 15:00
Thursday : 7:30am (7:25am) – 14:00
Friday : 7:30am (7:25am) – 14:00
Council nomination form: we sent out the form yesterday and would like the parents to nominate other parents that they would like to see serving in the school council, please make sure that the person you are nominating agrees to the nomination.
Example of how to fill in the form:
Date: 08/02/2018
Name(your name):Nthabiseng Shilote
Person you are nominating: Sanele Majola
Please return the form as soon as possible.
School - Focus Areas:
  • Academics : we’re CAPS compliant but we’re also going to focus on the 21st Century skills: Communication, Critical Thinking, Collaboration and Creativity
  • Pride : pupils to take pride in their school work and uniforms
  • Image: we’re running a litter campaign in our school. Please support us! We have to be a litter free school
  • Sport and Culture : we’re going to expose our pupils to various sporting and cultural activities
  • Counselling Department: we have Kerryn Giles and Gabi to help our pupils deal with emotional and social issues affecting them.
Reminders :
-Counselling consent form to be returned to school by Friday, 09/02/2018
-Cycle tests every Tuesday
-We will send you the parents code of conduct to be signed
-Staff Summit – 23 February Friday- school closed

‘No other investment yields asgreata return as investment in education. An educated workforce is the foundation of every community and the future of every economy’ – Brad Henry
Mr Sanele Majola
Headmaster : Vuleka- St Mark’s School