Newsletter #6_2017 10 February 2017 Dear Parents I see Nando‟s are offering a „little order‟ only 350 metres from Parliament! Sometimes humour is our only response to a situation that is beyond our control… So, if you were a little down after the State of the Nation address, your spirits would have risen in our Assembly this morning when we started with a music video (rap type) shot in Imizamo Yethu, featuring one of our pupils. The theme of the video was “Education in Important for our Nation, We Need Education!” [Check it out on YouTube, under “Kingz of 1Y”]. So well done to Batandwe who gave us the balance today, it was just what we needed after last night‟s chaos. Pupil Safety On Friday afternoon, after the Sports Day, five of our pupils went to the rocks next to Maidens Cove to enjoy the beach. They were mugged by three thieves, and one boy was stabbed. They returned to school and we mobilized Camps Bay Watch‟s Tactical Unit, the paramedics and police. Unfortunately we were unable to track down the thieves even though we followed the signal from one of the stolen iPhones. On Monday in Assembly, I spoke to the school about not being fearful, but being careful. We can‟t let criminals stop us from enjoying our beaches and restricting our freedom of movement by making us scared. On the other hand we do need to be aware of potential danger and so be careful and alert when we are out. In this situation on Friday, the pupils affected were not doing anything wrong, nor were they doing anything that would make them an easy prey. They were simply attacked by three criminals who had come into this area to mug people at the beach. It was bad luck that they happened to be the people that these criminals came across. I have written to our councillor Shayne Ramsay and asked for more visible policing in our community, especially along the beach front area. The School‟s Governors will be meeting next week and we will discuss these issues at the meeting. Our number one priority is to ensure that our children are safe. Sports Results It gives me great pleasure to share this week‟s Sports Results with you. BASKETBALL: Girl’s vs Settlers U14 B : Lost 6 - 0 U14 A : Won 13 - 9 U16 : Won 16 – 8 U19 : Lost 6 – 10 Boys vs Fairmont: U14 : Lost 6 - 9 U19 : Won 11-10 from behind Girls 5 – A – Side Soccer A – Team : Won 4 – 2 B – Team : Lost 2 – 3 CRICKET U14 v Groote Schuur Camps Bay High scored 185 after 20 overs, Lochlan Williamson scored 70 runs off 50 balls. Groote Schuur scored 100 runs and Camps Bay High won by 85 runs. U15 v Cannons Creek Camps Bay High scored 188 runs off 20 overs with Lochlan Williamson scoring 110 not out with 16 (4‟s) and 3 (6‟s), Joshua Finnish scored 30 off 18 balls. Cannons Creek was bowled out for 70 runs. Redau Hayat and Eathan Shirley took three wickets each. U19 v Norman Henshilwood Norman Henshilwood batted first and made 102 runs. Camps Bay High made 103 for no loss. Lochlan Williamson scored 38 runs and Sean Pape made 48. Camps Bay won by 10 wickets. NB: Lochlan Williamson made 218 runs for Camps Bay High School and was not out in any of his innings! Well done to all our sports men and women for their efforts this week. Career Expo Explore career options at the free Student Expo! http://www.parent24.com/Events/explore-career-options-at-the-free-student-expo-20170130 The Week Ahead 11 – 12 February: Cross Fit competition on our grounds. 12 – 13 February: Bronze Table Mountain Hike. Depart 07h30 from Constantia Nek 13 February: Host Interschool‟s athletics on our field from 13h00 to 17h00 15 February: Interhouse Gala: Start ± 12h00 [Parents welcome]. 16 February: Waterpolo Tour leaves for PE at 07h00 School Governing Body Meeting. 19 February: Waterpolo Tour returns. Looking Further Ahead Monday 20 – 21 February: Grade 12 Play, “The Actors Nightmare”. Cost R80-00 for parents [includes snacks] Wednesday 22 February: Open Day: Grade 7 pupils and their parents are invited to visit the school from 12h00 to 14h00. Thursday 23 – 25 February: Grade 11 Leadership Camp Friday 24 – 26: Girls‟ Surf Camp at Arniston In Conclusion Thank you for helping us smarten up the uniform and „look‟ of our pupils. We continue with our programme to „look good‟. The focus this week has been the boys chino‟s as we move towards a uniform look and the end of super skinny pants. Yours sincerely David De Korte PRINCIPAL Parent Liaison Body (PLB) Dear Parents, Firstly, it was a pleasure meeting you all at the new parent meeting on Wednesday, 25th January 2017. Thank you for coming forward and giving me your details, much appreciated. As advised, we will hold a get together so that you can all meet each other, and I will introduce you to Michele Harvey who handles the Special Project portfolio with Wendy Foster. We will show you what projects we have in the pipeline that might interest you. There are some really amazing ones... We understand that many of us have work commitments and are unable to commit to time consuming projects, however, there are many projects that you can get involved in, that won't impact in your work commitments. Any help is welcome, no matter how small. Look at it as contributing something towards your children's school, community and getting to know the workings of the school. Should you know of any other parent that is interested but didn't give me their contact details, please tell them to come. Details of Meeting: Venue: Camps Bay High School Date: Wednesday, 22th February 2017 at 17h45 Tea/Coffee/Snacks will be served. Thank you and looking forward to seeing you. Paula Valadas 082-372-0155 SECOND REQUEST FOR SPONSORSHIP (NB: ERROR WITH PREVIOUS DONATION LINK) One of our top matrics of 2016, Sipho Fanti, is trying to pay for a trip to Orlando, Florida to represent SA at the “Applause Rising Talent Showcase‟. You will remember him as the talented hip-hop performer at Celebration. So if you want to assist by donating please go to the following link. The new campaign is: https://gogetfunding.com/siphosethu-fanti-arts-showcase/ AFRIKAANS TUITION AVAILABLE FOR PRIMARY AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Centrally situated at Growing Minds Learning and Therapy Centre at 4 Gordon Street, Gardens, qualified and experienced teacher, Ilouise Gauche, offers weekly group tuition and one-on-one lessons to primary and high school learners. Adapted to your own school‟s curriculum, Ilouise can provide the resources, support and strategies to help your child conquer the Afrikaans language, comprehension and creative writing. For more information contact: Ilouise on 076 845 3929, e-mail [email protected] Growing Minds Learning and Therapy Centre 078 120 4704, e-mail [email protected] PENTHOUSE ACCOMMODATION One bedroom, with stunning views; For single or couple; One Year lease, rental at R15 000 p.m.; Hely Hutchinson Ave; Available from 1st of May 2017; Interview [email protected] No agents EXTRA MATHS TUTOR NEEDED for a Grade 5 Pupil residing within walking distance of Camps Bay Primary School. Must be highly proficient in Maths (top matriculant), with excellent communications skills. Own transport needed. To apply please e-mail [email protected] ATTENTION ALL AIR BNB OWNERS: Kiff Kombi Tours has just launched in early 2017 and has already been rated one of the Top 10 Day Tours in Cape Town by CapeTownMagazine.Com. Please get into contact with Drew ([email protected] or on 072-213-3888) who can supply flyers for your AirBnb guests. Scheduled and private tours available.” HOUSE FOR RENT IN HOUT BAY 2,5 Bedroom House in Hout Bay with Garden and Pool Available from 1st March 2017. 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1 study or small children‟s bedroom, Open plan lounge-dining-kitchen, 1 Garage, Garden and Pool. R19,000 plus utilities, Deposit R38,000, long lease only, Small animals allowed Non-smoking Please contact the owner Tina Kohn on 071-254-7085 or e-mail to [email protected] To see pictures please go to: http://www.privateproperty.co.za/to-rent/western-cape/cape-town/hout-bay/hout-bay-and- surrounds/RR1290026 AFRIKAANS TUITION Does your child need help with Afrikaans? Contact Sigrid McGregor on 082-934-7211 for extra lessons Good afternoon to all of our wonderful Parents, Teachers, Guardians and pupils and a huge thank you for all your holiday swiping. A whopping R8383.91 was given to our school for your shopping in December. If you don‟t have a My School card or haven‟t changed you beneficiary it‟s as easy as getting an application form from the reception desk. It doesn‟t cost you a cent, just swipe your card after every purchase at Woolworths or any other participating retail partners and a percentage of that purchase goes to Camps Bay High School. Easy Peasy! .