Mvurachena Primary School Member of Association of Trust Schools in Newsletter 13th July 2018

We have had a very busy 2nd term due to sporting activities and the fact that the term has been condensed.

New dates for end of term School will now close on 26th July 2018 and 3rd term will start on 4th September 2018 with hostel children returning on 3rd September 2018.

South Eastern Districts (SED) Under 13 Rugby and Hockey – Congratulations to Carlos Muchakazi and Peter Muocha who were selected for SED Rugby team. They left for practice camp at Hillcrest on Thursday 12th July and will then continue to Ruzawi School to play in the Owen Davies Rugby Tournament 13th and 14th July.

Congratulations again to Carlos Muchakazi and Peter Muocha who were selected for SED Boys’ Hockey team. Peter is a non-travelling reserve and Carlos will be playing in the Boys’ Hockey matches at Springvale School on 20th and 21st July.

Congratulations to Kimberley Soniye and Makanaka Nyamangodo who were selected for SED Girls’ Hockey. Makanaka is a non-travelling reserve and Kimberley will be playing in the Girls’ Hockey tournament at Hillcrest School on 20th and 21st July.

Kyle Prep School – Bullocks Rugby and Chicks Hockey Festival - Our Grades 1, 2 and 3 children travelled to Masvingo on 7th July 2018 to play hockey and rugby at this festival. They really enjoyed themselves and had a lot of fun. Our bullocks managed to win all their games.

Common Entrance Assessment (CEA) – 7th July 2018 - This took place for Grade 7 pupils at their High School of choice on 7th July 2018. Parents will be notified of the outcome directly by the High School. Please make sure that you inform this office as soon as you hear from the school whether your child has been accepted or not.

Internal Examinations – completed. Reports will be sent to you at end of term.

Inter House Games – Next week will be dedicated to the important rivalry between Kudu and Oribi, with girls’ and boys’ hockey, boys’ rugby and girls’ matches every afternoon.

National Allied Arts Competition – Children are busy with final brush strokes to their art work to be submitted to the National Visual Arts Competition. Our budding authors are also very busy with their poetry and prose entries for the Literary Competition.

Tickets This is a ticket weekend. If no ticket in your envelope, you need to see Bursar PERSONALLY not send your child with a note.

End of Term - Parents please make sure you collect your children on time. School closes at 10.00 am on Thursday 26th July 2018.

As always, when you travel, travel safely.

Calendar Friday 13th – 15th July 2018 3rd Fixture Free Weekend starts 10.00 am Monday 16th July 2018 Pupils back to school in time for ASSEMBLY at 07.55 am Friday 20th – 21st July 2018 SED Inter Provincial Hockey Thursday 26th July 2018 School ends after Final Assembly at 10.00 am Monday 3rd September 2018 Hostel children return for 3rd term Tuesday 4th September 2018 School 3rd term starts at 7.55 am Wednesday 5th December 2018 Speech Night 6.00 pm Thursday 6th December 2018 End of term Admin Day

Isaiah 40: 31

“But those who wait for the Lord’s help find renewed strength; they rise up as if they had eagle’s wings, they run without growing weary, they walk without getting tired."