DOCSLIB.ORG

Dear Parents

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Dear Parents 23 JUNE 2017 CONTENTS Message from the Headmaster .................................................................................................................................................... 2 School Shop News ......................................................................................................................................................................... 3 Academic News .............................................................................................................................................................................. 5 Pit Produksie Helps Matrics with Afrikaans Setwork ...................................................................................................................... 5 French Students Treated to Tartuffe ................................................................................................................................................. 5 Hot Chocolate and Mathematics Go Together ................................................................................................................................ 6 Tour de Math ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 6 Student Affairs ................................................................................................................................................................................ 7 Prefect Voting ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 World Challenge 2018 ......................................................................................................................................................................... 7 SnapScan for Payments at the Tuckshop ........................................................................................................................................ 8 CULTURAL NEWS .......................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Art Task Team Backstage with Priscilla ........................................................................................................................................... 8 Earth, Wind and Fire Junior Dance Evening .................................................................................................................................... 9 Drama: Festival of Excellence in Dramatic Arts (FEDA) ................................................................................................................ 9 Drama: 500 Days of Summer........................................................................................................................................................... 10 Winter Music Soiree .......................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Sports News .................................................................................................................................................................................. 12 Equestrian ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Hockey ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 14 Boys ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 14 Netball .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 14 Squash Team wins Gauteng B League .......................................................................................................................................... 15 Rugby .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 15 Important links Our website: http://www.stpeters.co.za/college College Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Stpeterscoll/ Old Petrian’s Alumni Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/oldpetrians/ Contact us on (011) 807-5315 www.stpeters.co.za Page 1 of 15 THROUGH THE KEYHOLE NEWSLETTER ST PETER’S COLLEGE 23 JUNE 2017 Message from the Headmaster Dear Parents, Students and Staff, I remember reading an article written by a Headmaster a number of years ago which struck a chord with me at the time, where he highlighted his observations of two schools in the suburb he resided in. When he drove past the first school on his daily commute to work to and from work during the school week, or alternatively on weekends, the school fields, courts, swimming pool, as well as, the buildings were a constant hive of activity, with students, teachers and coaches engaged in a myriad of sporting, cultural and academic programmes. When he drove past the second school, the grounds were always empty, there were no cars in the parking and the school gates were closed. He proceeded to compare the results of both schools, whether in the academic, sport or cultural spheres, and naturally the first school outperformed the second in all areas. The conclusion that he came to was that a good measure of a high functioning educational institution is whether there is a high level of activity, which indicates that teaching and learning is taking place. I am often astounded at the high level of engagement of our students and staff at St Peter's College. This past week we hosted the following events: Wednesday, 14 June: • We played St Dunstan's College in a rugby fixture on de Klerk Field • Played our final netball league fixture against St Stithians Girls where all our netball teams acquitted themselves extremely well against very strong opposition. • Squash 2nd team played against Beaulieu College • Attended the end of season hockey dinner which was a wonderful celebration and acknowledgement of the wonderful achievements of our hockey players in the 2017 season. Thursday, 15 June: • We celebrated Youth Day with a moving Eucharist Service led by Father Trevor Prince. • I was privileged to attend the Arts and Culture Grade 8 Dance class production of "Earth, Wind & Fire". Congratulations must go to Mr Botha and the Grade 8 Dance Students on an outstanding performance. Saturday, 17 - Sunday, 18 June: • Our 1st Team squash won a 3 way play off between Parktown Boys and Bryanston High to the win the Gauteng B League. • Our Equestrian team participated in the Equestrian qualifiers on both Saturday and Sunday. Monday, 19 June: • Drama Production of ‘500 Days of Summer’ will be running this week - I want to congratulate Mr Doneda, Mrs Miles and the Drama Students on the high quality of this production. I am often astounded by the professionalism displayed by our Drama Department. Tuesday, 20 June: • Drama Production of ‘500 Days of Summer’ • Grade 10 and Grade 11 Parent's Consultation. Thursday, 15 June - Tuesday, 20 June: • We hosted a USA based soccer scholarship programme called Black Rock FC in which a number of our students participated, with a focus on soccer skills, and most importantly on academic standards. I am most grateful that we have a highly committed staff, parent and student body who grasp the numerous opportunities provided at St Peter's College. I want to inform you that our HOD of Afrikaans Mrs Joan Delport has resigned and will be leaving at the end of December 2017. Joan will be taking up the post of HOD of Afrikaans at St Peter's Boy's Prep with effect from January 2018. We wish Joan all of the best in her new position. We are in the process of interviewing for Joan's replacement and are hoping to make an announcement on her replacement fairly soon. The half-term break is a wonderful opportunity for our students to prepare for the examinations, especially the Matrics who will be writing prelims in July. I urge our Matriculants to make use of the Winter School Programme over this period which is designed to assist with exam preparation. Contact us on (011) 807-5315 www.stpeters.co.za Page 2 of 15 THROUGH THE KEYHOLE NEWSLETTER ST PETER’S COLLEGE 23 JUNE 2017 I will be attending a Headmaster's course at Harvard University in the USA over half-term called ‘Improving Schools: The Art of Leadership’. The programme is designed for Heads of school to identify areas of improvement, establish priorities, develop strategies, and build a base of support around a change initiative. I will have the opportunity to explore successful models for school improvement and understand how to implement curriculum innovation. This is a wonderful opportunity and I will be reporting back on my experiences on my return from the USA. Have a wonderful half-term break. In Futurum Fortiter Kind regards Mr Rui Morais Headmaster School Shop News Supporter’s Clothing This term we introduced a new supporter’s top and jacket as advertised on the St Peter’s College Facebook page. In case you missed this,
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Hampshire School Games Inclusive Competitive Opportunities Sept 2014 - July 2015
    HAMPSHIRE SCHOOL GAMES INCLUSIVE COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITIES SEPT 2014 - JULY 2015 For more information please contact Madeleine Campbell Partnership Development Manager/School Games Organiser [email protected] OR [email protected] 07958 965463 The Hampshire School Games The School Games is a new approach to school sport designed to motivate and enthuse all children and young people. Using the unique power and energy of London 2012, now is the time to inspire everyone to take part! Our children expect and deserve the best – this means an approach to competitive school sport that is exciting, well presented, offers a wide variety of sports and which give other opportunities for pupils to get involved through cultural activities, organisation, officiating or volunteering. The Hampshire School Games are supported by a range of partners including Hants CC. National Governing Bodies of Sport, College, Local Authorities, School Games Organisers and Local Sports Clubs. This year the Level Two and Three elements of the School Games have been planned to provide improved pathways between levels. Activities advertised are being planned and organised through a range of partners including National Governing Body Officers, School Games Organisers, SHIOW officers, Mary Rose Sports College to name a few and are being supported by a range of student volunteers. To reward schools for their involvement in the School Games, the government have developed a new kitemark at Bronze, Silver and Gold levels that will be awarded to schools
    [Show full text]
  • A University of Kwazulu-Natal Alumni Magazine
    2020 UKZNTOUCH A UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL ALUMNI MAGAZINE NELSON R. MANDELA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE 70TH ANNIVERSARY INSPIRING GREATNESS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSACKNOWLEDGEMENTS This edition of UKZNTOUCH celebrates the University of KwaZulu-Natal Nelson R. Mandela School of Medicine’s 70th Anniversary and its men and women who continue to contribute to the betterment of society, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Executive Editor: Normah Zondo Editorial Team: Bhekani Dlamini, Normah Zondo, Sinegugu Ndlovu, Finn Christensen, Deanne Collins, Sithembile Shabangu, Raylene Captain-Hasthibeer, Sunayna Bhagwandin, Desiree Govender and Nomcebo Msweli Contributors: Tony Carnie, Greg Dardagan, Colleen Dardagan, College PR Offices, Central Publications Unit, UKZNdabaOnline archives, UKZN academics, UKZN Press Creative Direction: Nhlakanipho Nxumalo Photographs and graphic illustrations: UKZN archives, UKZN Corporate Relations Division, UKZN photographers Copyright: All photographs and images used in this publication are protected by copyright and may not be reproduced without permission of the UKZN Corporate Relations Division. No section of this publication may be reproduced without the written consent of the Corporate Relations Division. 2020 UKZNTOUCH A UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL ALUMNI MAGAZINE Disclaimer: Information was collected at different times during the compilation of this publication UKZNTOUCH 2020 CONTENTS 04 32 51 ANGELA HARTWIG 75 - COVID-19 HEROES FOREWORD UKZN ENACTUS IN THE ALUMNI CLASS NOTES EDITOR’S CHOICE TOP 16 AT ENACTUS WORLD
    [Show full text]
  • Mattersvol 17 Issue 4
    St Mary’s MATTERS VOL 17 ISSUE 4 JUNE 2017 Head’s Message Page 1 Junior School Page 3 Senior School Page 8 Sports and Recreation Page 14 From the PA Page 25 The Counselling Centre Page 26 TABLE OF CONTENTS Dear St Mary’s DSG Community May has own and winter has set in. Germs are doing the rounds. Life is very busy as academic matters and sport, cultural and spiritual matters continue unabated, as they do every year at this time. A few more weeks of “hectic” and things change pace dramatically. We are very good at feeling sorry for ourselves, forgetting the hordes that have gone before us. The national psyche remains fragile. If the school were in the same place as the country I would have been red long ago! Yet no one it seems will accept responsibility! Responsibility is not a popular word. The world of lawnmower parents is catching up with us, as teenagers, and even voting age teenagers have built up little resilience to dealing with the ebb and ow of life. Youngsters (and adults) now seek continual armation, even when wrong. A reprimand is now interpreted as “shouting” for example, and self-worth becomes questioned when facing any negative experience which demands personal accountability. People want to be continually stroked and made to feel good. Self-indulgent behaviour and petulance in the absence of pleasure abounds. Ben Zander, the conductor of the Boston Philharmonic, tells the story of a visiting world famous violinist who was visiting. He gave tickets to his entire class at the Youth Music Centre.
    [Show full text]
  • Chess - Team Selection Tournament Certainly Has
    NEWSLETTER 07/2017 2 MARCH 2017 Dear Parents THOUGHT FOR THE DAY “Nothing is as contagious as a happy heart.” (Anonymous) IN THE NEWSLETTER Important dates FROM THE OFFICE I would like to begin with the wisdom of Albert Einstein: “Learn from yesterday, Parents‘ Forum live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop Grade 1 learners for 2018 questioning.” We learn so much from this and the important message: ask Change to Calendar what you don’t know and learn from it. Netball Congratulations to our phenomenal A-team swimmers! The title of “Best Bicycle helmets Swimming Team in Pretoria”, has not quite hit home yet but the excitement Chess- Team selection tournament certainly has. Each and every learner contributed to an amazing final result Chess lessons and when the winners were announced the atmosphere was electric. We are incredibly proud of each and every single exceptional Midstream swimmer! Scouts Makro card Good luck to our top athletes who will be participating at the Gauteng Primary Wrestling Schools Championships this weekend. Sports results It is always wonderful to receive compliments from outsiders about our Lost and found learners’ good manners and respect for others. We are not only proud of our learners’ achievements, but also of their attitude and behaviour. IMPORTANT DATES EVENT DATE GRADE/PLACE GOLF (GRADE 1 TO 7 LEARNERS) 2 March MIDFIELD GOLF COURSE (14:00) NETBALL AND RUGBY MATCHES 2 March @ MSC VS STEPHANUS ROOS SWIMMING LEAGUE: B TEAM (INTERSCHOOLS 3 March @ MIDSTREAM RIDGE PRIMARY (10:00)
    [Show full text]
  • Dear Parents Below, Please Find All the Details for Spring Co-Curricular
    Dear Parents Below, please find all the details for Spring co-curricular programme. Note that there is no longer be a sign-up form for co-curricular activities. Instead, registration will be done at the first practice session per activity/code. Team notifications, important dates and team lists: All team notifications and important dates will be added to the portal (http://sports.redhill.co.za/) by the teacher in charge of that activity. Team lists will be uploaded to the Portal at least 3 days before a sports match/fixture. If your child is unable to participate, you must notify the teacher in charge (contact details provided below). Children will be committed to their selected activity for the duration of the cycle. Children who do not arrive for a fixture, or do not give adequate notice that they are unable to participate, are letting the team down. Queries If you have any queries or concerns regarding a specific sport, such as team selection or unavailability for a match, please first contact the staff member in charge of your child’s team. If you feel that your query is not adequately addressed, then please contact me. Regards Nikki Hyam, Preparatory School: Sports Director Non sporting co-curricular Activity Session Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 Chess Club Chess Club Chess Matches (14h00 - 15h00) (Grade 3 - 7) (Grade 3 - 7) Chess 2 Chess Club (15h00 - 16h00) (Grade 3 - 7) I-Life/ 2 i-Life Robotics Robotics Gr 7 Robotics Robotics (15h00 - 16h15) (Grade 7) (Grade 4,5 & 6) (Grade 4,5 & 6) Grade 3 Drama 1 (14h00 - 15h00)
    [Show full text]
  • Dear Parents, Students and Staff, on Behalf of the Staff at St Peter’S College, I Want to Take This Opportunity to Welcome You Back to the Start of a Chilly Term 2
    12 MAY 2017 CONTENTS Message from the Headmaster .................................................................................................................................................... 2 Staff Matters ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Holiday Activities .................................................................................................................................................................................. 2 Achievements ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 2 College Parking Lot Congestion ................................................................................................................................................. 3 UAE Enrichment Tour Feedback ................................................................................................................................................. 3 Student Affairs ................................................................................................................................................................................ 4 MAC Drive - Grade 11 Classroom Build ........................................................................................................................................... 4 External Achievements ......................................................................................................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • St Mary's Matters
    St Mary's Matters If she believes in herself… she will fly. Volume 12, Issue 6 29 June 2012 From the Head’s desk The extent of activities which have taken place On Monday 25 June at the Senior School this term, in every part of the campus, from the Assembly we heard the Chen sisters, one an old bottom to the top of this school, from the girl and one in Grade 11, play the first movement youngest to the oldest, from early mornings to of Mozart’s piano concerto for two pianos late at night has been astonishing. (K448). They played the first movement “Allegro con spirito” - a “spirited brisk pace”, surely a As I started to write this article it was cloudy and possible analogy to the past period at school. dark outside, cold and rather oppressive. We The second movement “Andante” is at a very had just experienced the “longest night”. Those relaxed pace; my wish for all our girls over the who passed my study would have seen me short break. The final movement is marked huddled over my computer, clad in an extra “molto allegro”, a very fast pace. Just two weeks coat. They would have seen a tired man who is after the break the Senior School girls start their looking forward, very much, to half-term. Pass exams, and perhaps they will feel a bit like this. any classroom in the school, and you will see (They should take heart from the theory that this teachers who feel exactly as I do.
    [Show full text]
  • Summer of Sport Photography
    December 2014 Issue 19 Another Successful Year 9 PE Reward Trip at the Portsmouth Outdoor Centre Photography Summer of Sport +MR STYLLIS SHARES HIS KNOWLEDGE CATCH UP ON OUR SPORTS REPORTS AND RESULTS PLUS: ENVIRONMENTAL WORK, KARL RUDZIAK, ANIMAL AID, SHOOT!, D OF E, FARM VISIT AND MORE You see that girl with tattoos and piercings covering her body as if it were a canvas? She’s got an ill mum in hospital. You see that boy, smoking at the age of 15? He is an A* student. You see that pregnant girl, just 17? She was raped. Welcome to Latitude Society takes the image of a teen and instantly judges them. Does the way Welcome to another new year at ALNS. We have seen a lot I hope that you are as excited for the coming year as I am and of changes since the last edition of Latitude – a change in I look forward to being able to celebrate and promote the someone looks automatically decide their future, their past, their way of life, leadership, a new cohort of students and we said good bye and fabulous work that our students do both in and out of school in the way they are? Of course not. Right? Well, others disagree. good luck to another year group, the class of 2014! this magazine. People may not have a perfect life like you. So they deal with it in different ways. In this edition, we’ll take a look back at the end of the last Teenage minds are the new generation, the new way of life.
    [Show full text]
  • Dear Parents EVENT DATE GRADE/PLACE
    NEWSLETTER 07/2018 1 MARCH 2018 Dear Parents “There are two types of gifts that we need to give our children: deep-rooted values and the wings to fly.” (Anonymous) Important dates Swimming is my sport, the swimming pool is my home and water is my trusted Website friend. Next week we will reach the highlight of our swimming season. All the Parent’s forum best to our A and B team swimmers, with our A team as the defending champions. Gra de 8 Admissions 2019 Sports results I would like to highlight the following athletes who will be competing in the Lost and found Gauteng Athletics Championships: Odelia Kleynhans – 1 200m Renate Maré – High jump Brigitte Beukes – 1 200m Jahred Smit – High jump Grant van der Walt – 200m Hurdles. All the best to these athletes. We are proud of you. One of the most wonderful gifts we can give our learners is the ability to address people with confidence. Our learners once again exceeded our expectations with their prepared speeches. EVENT DATE GRADE/PLACE GOLF 1 March @ MIDFIELDS GOLF COURSE (14:00) A TEAM @ MIDSTREAM COLLEGE SWIMMING LEAGUE 2 March B TEAM @ RIETONDALE PRIMARY C TEAM @ MIDSTREAM COLLEGE SENIOR REVUE WEEKEND PRACTICE 2 March HALL (14:00 – 20:00) SENIOR REVUE WEEKEND PRACTICE 3 March HALL (8:00 – 12:00) HOT CHOCOLATE CIRCLE 2 March GRADE 4 ENGLISH SPEAKING LEARNERS SWIMMING LEAGUE: B TEAM 6 March @ MIDSTREAM RIDGE PRIMARY NETBALL EVENING 6 March GUEST SPEAKER (AUDITORIUM 18:00) SWIMMING LEAGUE: A TEAM 7 March @ HILLCREST GOLF 8 March @ MIDFIELDS GOLF COURSE (14:00) RUGBY MATCHES (NETBALL CANCELLED) 8 March VS STEPHANUS ROOS @ MSC NO NETBALL PRACTICE 8 March U7 – U13 SENIOR REVUE WEEKEND PRACTICE 9 March 14:00 – 19:00 JUNIOR REVUE WEEKEND PRACTICE 9 March 14:00 – 16:00 (HALL) NETBALL TOUR: U11 + U12 (A TO C TEAMS) 9 – 11 March @ CAMP DISCOVERY OPEN DAY 14 March GRADE 1 TO 12 (15:30 – 18:00) GOLF 15 March @ MIDFIELDS GOLF COURSE (14:00) NETBALL AND RUGBY MATCHES 15 March @ LAERSKOOL SWARTKOP 2 NUUSBRIEF/NEWSLETTER Our website has been relaunched and we are very proud and excited about the new look.
    [Show full text]
  • 2019 MSOC Media Guide.Pdf
    Table of Contents/Media Information MEDIA ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS PRACTICE/INTERVIEWS QUICK FACTS General Information A look at media policies and guidelines, as Tigers soccer practces are closed to the Ryan School: ......... The University of Memphis well as informaton about the Mike Rose media. However, special arrangements Locaton: ........................Memphis, Tenn. Soccer Stadium, the University of Memphis, Thiele may be made by contactng the Athletcs Founded: .........................................1912 the American Athletc Conference and 2019 Communicatons Ofce at least 24 hours Enrollment: ...................................21,458 MEN’S SOCCER CONTACT opponents. before practce tme. All interviews are Afliaton: .......................NCAA Division I C: 901-570-6471 coordinated with head coach Richard Conference: ...................... The American E-MAIL: Media Quick Facts .................................................1 Mulrooney through the Athletcs [email protected] Nickname: ..................................... Tigers Media Informaton .....................................1 Communicatons Ofce. The ofce staf can Colors: ..................................Blue & Gray Billy J. Murphy Track & Soccer Complex .....2 also set up interviews with coaches and Home Field: ........ Billy J. Murphy Track & University President ...................................3 players, which will be scheduled around the Athletcs Communicatons ....................................... Soccer Complex Athletcs Director ........................................4
    [Show full text]
  • 6Th Issue-June 06
    6 June 2008 St Mary’s Matters St Mary’s Diocesan School for Girls From the Head’s Desk Dear Parents, The term continues to provide a busy life for the girls and teachers alike. The sports girls have been particularly active play- ing matches up to three times a week. The successes have been impressive in both the Senior and Junior Schools and it is a real pleasure to see the improvement in the standard of play. The league matches are mostly over and I must thank every- one involved in coaching and sport administration for all their hard work. The results have been impressive, particularly as we are now playing in stronger leagues in most of the sports. Where teams have lost they have done so by very narrow margins. In the Senior School, the U14A hockey team won their league section and will participate in the playoffs. We have yet to hear if other teams will be invited to their playoffs. The U14A and U15A netball teams were placed 2nd in the playoffs, and the U16A team were the overall winners of their league- a wonderful achievement. In basketball, the Open, U16 A and B, and U15A and B teams are all involved in playoffs this weekend. Three hockey girls have been chosen for Northern Gauteng B teams. One of our girls has also been chosen for each of the U14A, U16A and U18A teams. Three of our U16 girls have been chosen to play netball for Northern Gauteng, one of whom went on to be selected for the Gauteng team.
    [Show full text]
  • 2014 Integrated Annual Report
    2014 INTEGRATED ANNUAL REPORT the future TODAY OUR PURPOSE We aim to build and grow a high quality organisation in education, training and placement that is widely recognised for passionate commitment and success in enriching people’s lives and future. build We aim to grow a reputation for our ability to make a real difference to the people we serve, for our connectedness and grow partnerships with African and global markets and players, for the relevance, quality and usefulness of our offerings, and for the achieve enterprising and agile way in which we tackle our task. We will achieve this by focusing on our customers and taking a lead from our markets, by our innovative approach, especially in harnessing the power of technology, and by striving for excellence and sustainability in all we do. Ethics We seek to set an example to our learners, students, candidates and clients through our own ethical conduct. High quality We aim to create and add quality in everything we do. Caring and responsible leadership We take special responsibility for the young people OUR VALUES who are learners, and clients, by our example and by caring for their safety and needs. People centredness Sound education and placement depends on empowered and successful human interaction on a personal level. Sustainability By using resources wisely, and within the means created by our income, we aim to ensure that our establishments continue to serve future generations. CONTENTS GROUP OVERVIEW 2 Our brands 4 Business model REVENUE OPERATING PROFIT 9% 16% 5 Strategic objectives 8 Scope of operations 9 Performance at a glance 10 Five year financial review 11 Ratios and statistics 12 Acting chairman’s letter 14 Operational report 20 Value added statement The outstanding feature of the year was the accelerated level of investment in laying a strong foundation for future growth.
    [Show full text]