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……….…….….……….