Mvurachena Primary School Member of Association of Trust Schools in Newsletter 21st June 2018

Welcome to the mid-term break. It has been a hectic time. To make matters even worse, the term has been shortened.

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.

Kyle Prep School - Rugby and Hockey Festival - We travelled to Masvingo on 2nd June 2018 to play hockey and rugby at this festival. Our teams played according to their abilities.

South Eastern Districts (SED) Under 13 Rugby and Hockey Trials - were held in Masvingo on 9th June 2018. Congratulations to those players who are being considered for the SED team to compete against other provinces. Final selection will be made at Murray Mac Festival.

Mountain Madness – Mvurachena Festival - A weekend with a variety of sport on offer was thoroughly enjoyed by participants. We thank parents for their continued support. Our festival also created an opportunity for the SED selectors to test various combinations.

Donations - We want to express our gratitude towards all the donors who supported our festival. Without your donations a festival of this magnitude would not be possible.

Thank you to Tanganda Tea Company, Busi Tea Estate, Makandi Estates and Chipinge Banana Company who are supporting the school with donation of promotional material, transport and supply of goods throughout the year. We received our tear drop banners displaying the school’s badge and contact details just in time to use at our festival. These will be used to promote the school at other events as well.

Assessments - Reading and spelling assessments are behind us. We are now busy with Internal Examinations, which continue next week.

Murray Mac School – Rugby and Hockey – Friday 29th / Saturday 30th June 2018 - We will be travelling to Triangle on Friday 29th June returning Saturday 30th June. Boys will participate in Boys’ Hockey and Rugby and girls in and Hockey matches. Indemnity forms must be returned to office on Tuesday.

Common Entrance Assessment (CEA) – 7th July 2018 - This will take place for Grade 7 pupils at their High School of choice on 7th July 2018. Parents please make sure that you have already enrolled your child into a high school. Assessment will take place at that school. Please contact the relevant school if you need more information. Please be on time and wear your school uniform.

Bullocks and Chicks Rugby and Hockey Tournament – 7th July 2018 - We will travel to Masvingo for their tournament. More details and indemnity forms will be provided nearer the time.

Owen Davies Inter Provincial Rugby Tournament - 13th/14th July 2018 at Ruzawi School Inter Provincial Girls Hockey Tournament – 20th /21st July 2018 at Hillcrest Prep School Inter Provincial Boys Hockey Tournament - 20th /21st July 2018 at Springvale School More details and indemnity forms for those selected to play for SED teams will be provided nearer the time.

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 Tuesday 26th June 2018 Pupils back to school after Half Term - ASSEMBLY at 07.55 am Friday 29th – 30th June 2018 Murray Mac Festival Saturday 7th July 2018 Grade 7 Common Entrance Assessments at High Schools Bullocks & Chicks at Kyle 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

Psalm 115: 1

“Not to us, O Lord, not to us but to your name be the glory, because of your love and faithfulness."