Newsletter #10 2019
15 March 2019
Dear Parents,
We are at the end of Term 1 of 2019 and you will now have your child’s report for the Term. This was a non-exam Term and so these assessments will be based on two or three tasks. These could include tests, projects, assignments or worksheets. Some may have been under exam conditions in class while projects are traditionally done at home. As such we usually find pupils’ marks are slightly higher this Term than in an Exam Term.
Having said this, we are generally very happy with the results across all Grades this term and the vast majority of our pupils deserve a well-earned rest.
Bush Clean-Up
The Grade 8s and 9s started today with a ‘Bush Clean-up’. We spent two hours picking up a mountain of litter from the area immediately below the school [across Lower Kloof Road and above Victoria Road]. The vast majority of this rubbish is carried into the bush by people who have been living in this area. So as part of our clean-up, the City of Cape Town also removed building material from the area. I think our pupils were shocked with how much litter was in the bush just out of sight of the road. About 250 pupils worked for two hours and we were still not able to totally clean the area. We learned some lessons, one of which is that the surgical rubber gloves we issued were not really up to the job and many broke and had to be replaced. We also needed to organize the areas better as some children had very little to collect while others had mounds of rubbish to collect and put in bags.
Working with the children, I was amazed that many seemed to have never ever done any cleaning duties at home. So now that they have had some experience of cleaning up, you can make use of this new skill at home. Just a thought. We will have to do this clean up at least once a year if we want to rehabilitate this area completely. For 2019, the Grade 8s and 9s have done their bit and so we will be looking to the Senior Grades next.
Camps Bay's Bush Clean-Up Trends on Social Media
The Bush Clean-up was picked up by Good Things Guy and SouthAfriCAN on Social Media which both of followers in excess of 70 000. To view the posts, follow the links here: https://www.goodthingsguy.com/environment/trashtag-challenge-hits-sa/
Nepal Trip
We are excited to announce we’re launching a team to go on an expedition to Nepal this year, working with an organisation called Global Vision International (GVI).
GVI was established in 1998 and operates award-winning Service Learning programmes focused around global issues. The tour experience will provide them with a wealth of new skills which they will find invaluable in school, at varsity and in the world of work. These British-initiated adventures have excellent safety, support and management.
Please click the link below for more information about this organisation: https://www.gviafrica.co.za/group-travel/schools/nepal-community-development-experience/
This is also an opportunity for those completing their President’s Awards portfolio.
The proposed dates are either 21 - 29 September 2019 or the March school holidays in 2020. As it stands the approximate cost is R25 000, which includes all flights, accommodation and food for the duration of the trip.
The trip is open to all Grades and we need a minimum of eight pupils to go for the trip to be feasible. If you are interested please mail me at [email protected] and I can send you more information.
Grade 11 Leadership Camp
Our Grade 11s went to Camp Nelu Adventure Centre at Mizpah for this year’s leadership camp.
To view the full gallery of pictures from the camp, go to the Camps Bay High School Facebook page.
Visiting Touring School
Our Rugby and First Team Hockey Teams played matches against touring team, Hoërskool Martin Oosthuizen from Kakamas in the Northern Cape.
Grade 9 PR Team member, Gemma Webb, took these pictures of the U-16 Game.
Nikki Cross & Allie Alexander Farewell
At the end of this term we say a sad and fond farewell to two valued staff members:
Allie Alexande:
Our Foreman retires after 23 years of service. There are few venues in the school that have not benefitted from his cabinet- making skills. I think it is safe to say that every cupboard in the school has been built by him over the 23 years; his three children passed through the school as well.
He leaves us to work full-time at the travel business he has developed from a hobby. We wish him every success.
Nicola Cross:
Mrs Cross leaves us to take up a position closer to home. She has taught here for six years as an English teacher. In this position she has become loved by all her pupils. We are really going to miss her, but we are sure she will make the same impact at her new school as she has made here. Our best wishes go with her.
To view a clip that was played in assembly to say goodbye to Mrs. Cross, go to the Camps Bay High School YouTube Channel or click here: https://youtu.be/sLMzhA5YFo0
Debating Teams Win
Well done to both our Senior and Junior Debate Teams who debated against Good Hope Seminary last night and won their debates. Nwabisa Mbisholo, Francois Kemp and Gia Abbott made up the Senior Team, and Kukhanya Finca, Abigail van der Spuy and Laylah Wiltshire represented the Juniors. Well done to Francois Kemp and Kukhanya Finca who were Best Speakers.
Music Cultural Assembly
The music department showcased some of their talented musicians in Cultural Assembly on Tuesday. To view their performances, go to the Camps Bay High School YouTube Channel or click on the links below:
Senior Rock Band - https://youtu.be/TJMN3vxD2yU
Kathryn Sandham - https://youtu.be/Y16R1Slwt1o
Kiera Krestfelder - https://youtu.be/dFA7hSAcn9U
Muzaffar Hendricks - https://youtu.be/iFq8AbkOchY
#ClimateStrike
The Camps Bay High School Environmental Club and PR Team have been hard at work this week making #climatechange banners and posters for #climatestrikecapetown today at Parliament.
PLB Notice
Please see attached, appeal from the PLB for benches.
Winter Sports
Please see the winter sports schedule attached.
Clothing Shop
Please see the updated price list attached.
Holiday Activities
The following activities will take place in the school holidays:
1. The Thailand trip; 2. The French exchange [where we travel to Tullu]; 3. The Hockey tour to George; 4. The Rugby Festival to Graaf Reinet; 5. The Netball training camp at school ; 6. The Presidents Awards Silver Hike; 7. Marimba band playing on 24/3 at the 12 Apostles Hotel.
So a big thank you to all the teachers and parents who will be facilitating these holiday activities.
I wish you all a restful and enjoyable holiday.
I will be attending the Global Education and Skills forum in Dubai. This is a conference I attended last year as a representative of the South African Principal’s Association, who fortunately pay for the trip. I am looking forward to this experience as it gave me many valuable ideas last year.
Yours sincerely, David de Korte PRINCIPAL
CAMPS BAY HIGH SCHOOL -WINTER SPORTS PROGRAMME - 2019 SPORT TEAM TEACHER PRACTICE DAYS PRACTICE TIMES MATCH DAYS
CROSS COUNTRY ALL KD Mon/Wed Mon: 15:00 – 16:00 Wed Wed: 14:50 – 17:45 HOCKEY (GIRLS) U19 MJ* Mon/Thurs 14:50 - 16:30 Sat
U16 Tue/Wed 14:50 - 16:30 Sat LV U14 - Mon/Wed 14:50 - 16:30 Sat
HOCKEY (BOYS) ALL SP*/MN Tue/Thurs 14:50 - 16:30 Fri/Sat
NETBALL U19 CM* Mon/Wed 14:50 - 16:30 Thur
U16A, B, C DN/SK Mon/Wed 14:50 - 16:30 Thur
U14A, B, C JM/HC Mon/Wed 14:50 - 16:30 Thur
RUGBY U19A MZ/RC* Mon/Wed/ Fri(Capt's Run) 14:50 - 17:00 14:30 - 15:45 Sat
U19B BF Mon/Wed/ Fri(Capt's Run) 14:50 - 17:00 14:30 - 15:45 Sat
U16 MH/AE Mon/Wed 14:50 - 17:00 Sat
U15 RN Tue/Thur 14:50 - 16:30 Sat
U14 KK Tue/Thur 14:50 - 16:30 Sat
RUGBY (GIRLS) U19 CR Mon/Wed 14:50 - 16:30 Sat
SOCCER BOYS U19 JB Mon 15:00 - 16:30 Wed
U16 KJ* Mon 15:00 - 16:30 Thur
U14 BA/RI Mon 15:00 - 16:30 Tue
SOCCER GIRLS U19 AM* Fri 15:00 - 16:30 Tue
U15 CS/YM Fri 15:00 -16:30 Wed
SQUASH (BOYS) ALL OV* Wed 16:00 - 17:00 Fri
ALL CP Fri SQUASH (GIRLS) Mon 15:00 - 16:00 Fri SURFING ALL AE* Tue 15:00 - 16:30
CLOTHING SHOP Monday to Thursday: 07:30 to 15:30 Tel number: 021 438 1507 Email : [email protected]
Bank account details: Camps Bay High School Clothing Account First National Bank: Sea Point Branch Code: 201 809 Account no: 620 695 342 14
PRICE LIST – updated April 2019
ANORAK BOYS COSTUMES 6/7 to 13/14 …………..….….………...R420 24 to 30 ………………….……....…. R230 Sm to XL ………………….………... R450 32 to 42 …………………….……….. R250
AQUATICS PARKA…………….…… R480 BOYS SHORTS 4/5 to 13/14 ………….…….…..……. R250 BAGS Sm to 4XL ……………………………R280 Junior Backpack.……………….….…. R260 Senior Backpack.…………….…….…. R320 BOYS SHORT SLEEVE GOLF Drawstring bag ……………………….…R60 4/5 to 13/14……….…….….……….. R220 Large tog bag ……………………….... R340 Sm to XXL ……………..…………... R250 Mini Tog……………….…………..…….R240 Hockey stick bag.…….…………….…. R320 CAPS AND BEANIES Beanie ….…….…….……….……..…...R80 Lunch cooler bag ……………………...R130 Cap with flaps (Prep)…..….…..…..….R100
Cap without flaps….…...….………….. R85 BLAZER……….………….…………… R570 Sun visors…. ….……. ….…………..…R85
BOYS ATHLETICS SHORTS 5/6 to 4XL …………………..………. R180 GIRLS CHINOS 4/5 to 4XL.. ………………………...R150
BOYS CHINOS
4/5 to 13/14 …………………….…….. R280 GIRLS COSTUMES Sm to 4XL …………...…………..……R300 24 to 32 …………………….….….R300 34 to 42 …………………………...R340
GIRLS COSTUMES - Water polo SOCKS 30 to 38 ………………………….R420 Khaki ……………....………….…..……...R50 40 to 42 ……………………..…...R460 Red …………………………….………….R60 White…………………………….………...R30 GIRLS SHORT SLEEVE GOLF 4/5 to 13/14…………………….....R220 SHOES S to XXL ….…………………… R250 GREEN CROSS from R420 – R600 BRONX SANDALS from R220 – R250 GIRLS SKORTS WHITE PT TRAINERS Size 11 to 5 – R240 4/5 to 4XL.. …..…………………...R250 BUCCANEERS from R350 – R450
GIRLS SPORT SKORTS 4/5 to 4XL ……..………………….R220 SCHOOL TIGHTS 5/6 to SL…....………………..…….... R50
LONG SLEEVE GOLF 4/5 to 13/14…….………………...R240 SWIMMING CAPS………….…………...R80 Sm to XXL...………….…………. R270 SWIMMING GOGGLES………………..R120
MATRIC TIE….……..……. ….……. R80 TRACKSUIT JACKETS 5/6 to 13/14.………………..……. .R320 S to 3XL.………….……………...R340 POLAR FLEECE 5/6 to 13/14…….…..….………..R280
Sm to XXL……….….…………..R300 TRACKSUIT PANTS 5/6 to 13/14.………………..……. R200 SPORTS SHIRTS S to 3XL.………….……………...R230
Athletics Vests …...…….….……. R170 OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE
Laundry marker….…….…….……………R25 Green or White 7/8 to XL….……..…….….……. R180 Black or blue pens…….…….………….….R4 Blazer buttons (non-sew)……….….……...R5 PT t-shirts Branded pen (on string).…………….…...R10 4/5 to 13/14……..………………. R180 Glue stick…………………….…………… R15 Sm to XXL .….…..…………...... R200 Hair scrunchies …….………………...... R12 Hair elastic…………....…….….…….……. R1 SCARF Long or short………………….…. ….R80 Hair alice bands…………………….……. R15 Mathematics set………………………..... R25 Padlock (keys).…….……………...... R40 Lock (combination)…………...... R60 Scientific calculator…………………...... R280 PLB (PARENT LIAISON BODY) MEETING FEEDBACK
Camp Bay High School PLB hosted a Cheese & Wine evening to welcome new and existing parents to connect and be part of the discussion around the projects for 2019.
The PLB is a partnership of passionate parents focused on enhancing the life of students at Camps Bay High School. We believe in teamwork, to brainstorm, plan, create and implement products that are driven by a individuals or a Team.
Parents and guardians have the opportunity to bring their gifts and talents, their time and energy to the team whether it be skills, connections, creativity, etc. We welcome all who would like to be part of a group of parents that are interesting in bettering school life at Camps Bay High School.
SGB Delegated co-ordinators: Wendy Foster – Special Projects and Janine Thetard hosted the event with the assistance of Carol Van Der Spuy - Marketing and Communications and her brilliant team of PR Team students, who set the venue up in advance. Thank you for such an excellent function.
We were very pleased with the turn out, despite there being numerous other functions on that night. Thank you to all who were able to attend.
We discussed the role of the PLB, shared some past projects with the group and then launched new projects for 2019, before closing with a brainstorming session around ideas for the year and add some fantastic suggestions to the list.
We are delighted to announce that PLB Veteran, Simone Segall will be in the role of Chair for the 2019 PLB take the lead, and we thank her for once again being prepared to take on this demanding role.
The Team will consist of Wendy Foster and Janine Thetard (SGB representatives) as well as Project leaders who will be able to create teams to run with the projects and any parents/guardians wishing to get involved.
Thank you to all those who put their hands up to lead and assist on Projects. Please could we ask you to send your contact details along with the projects you offered to volunteer on so we can create a comprehensive database.
We invite those who were not able to attend the PLB meeting as well as new and interested Parents/Guardians to review the table below and add your time and energy to these projects. You can email [email protected] your contact details and the projects you would like to be involved in so that we can connect you with your team. (eg-5.Past Pupils) PROJECTS 1 Curtains The Classrooms need curtains and we are looking at 2 options that 2 parents are investigating. 2 Fans Fans were obtained for most of the classrooms but we will need to fundraise for more to complete the project 3 Stands More Seating is required for students. This is an ongoing project that requires marketing to parents – Wendy Foster is running this project at present 4 My School Card My School Fund will benefit the learners involved in courses, extra-mural activities where not all are able to contribute on the same level financially. Every time we swipe our card the learners themselves will benefit 5 Past Pupils Union CBHS will be relaunching the Past Pupils Union – a drive to see past pupils return to the Camps Bay Family. More participation opportunities, more social events and a fundraising initiative to see our pool covered to benefit all 6 Sport Reused Project to benefit others, sponsorship/fundraising for kit/ tours 7 Music Reused Project to bring previously used musical goods 8 Teachers Staffroom Project to add touch ups and a lift to the facilities the teachers are and Toilet revamp using. 9 Sponsorship School sponsorship for facilities, equipement, etc 10 Swimming Awareness around swimming, lessons provided and lifesaving equipment 11 Grade 8/ 9 Family A Team to arrange one social a year for families to connect and social meet new Parents. 12 Afrikaans Bringing Afrikaans into our Culture at Camps Bay – evenings, exchange. 13 Dance Parents to assist with making costumes, etc for Showcase (To contact Ms Scarborough directly )[email protected] 14 Recycling Team will take on Recycling projects around the school with the environmental clubs assistance. 15 Volunteers for Parents are welcome to assist around exams with Invigilation of Invigilation, Matrics (provided you do not have a learner in matric, and hold a Reception, Library south African Passport) This involves the june, prelim and final Duty exams and is paid by the WCED Parents can assist with Scribing, as well as assisting Staff with Reception and Library duties where needed. There is a huge need for this and can take be done in your free time.
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MATRIC STUDY SKILLS WORKSHOP
T i m e to g e t o r g a n i s e d , s e t y o u r g o a l s , p l a n y o u r s t u d y s c h e d u l e BE READY FOR FINALS
This workshop will take you through the practical steps needed for planning your workload realistically and effectively through setting goals and taking personal responsibility for your work schedule;
You will be shown how to create a manageable and realistic work timetable based on your own time frame; Where: You will review the most effective ways to summarise and make study notes; Foundations for Life, A large part of exam success is how you answer the exam paper. We will 2 Hemyock Road, explore exam-writing techniques to make every point count; Plumstead.
Very importantly we will help you to manage your emotions through self- When: awareness & self-management techniques (coping with work pressure, stress 20 March 9.30 - 12.30 p.m. and anxiety). 26 March 9.30 - 12.30 p.m.
For more information or to book please contact Bettina on 021-7618144 Cost: or e-mail [email protected] R370 (incl. manual)
Invite your friends!
Social and Emotional Skills Group for Teenage Girls and Boys (13-16 Yrs)
This group is designed to use simple techniques and ideas to encourage self-discovery to help teenagers develop authentic and meaningful connections within themselves and their interpersonal relationships with peers and adults. These skills help teenagers navigate their emotional and psychological worlds more effectively and lead to better- balanced individuals and ultimately adults. Through mindful activities, role-playing, breathing techniques, sensory awareness, guided visualisations and art they will learn to identify, understand and regulate their feelings and emotions through the skills learnt. All of the above happens within a safe, non-judgemental and intimate group setting.
Competencies taught:
Self-awareness / Self-Regulation / Social-Awareness Relationship Skills / Personal Responsibility / Goal-Directed Behaviour / Responsible Decision-Making / Optimistic Thinking.
BOOKINGS: Workshop Time: 9.30 –11.30 Contact Bettina [email protected] Date: Tel: 021-761-8144 Saturday: 6/4, 13/4, 20/4 & 27/4
Place:
Foundations for Life,
2 Hemyock Road, Plumstead
COST: R1600 per child