Page 1 of 13 DELTA NEWS 2016 Term 3 - No 4 of 2016 FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE Dear Parents/Guardians It is almost impossible to think that we are already nearing the end of 2016. There are approximately 3 weeks of formal school left after the holidays before the learners will have to show their skills and knowledge they have acquired throughout the year. Our thoughts and prayers are especially with the Gr 12 learners who will start their final exams shortly after the holidays. Never underestimate how important your support is to all our learners during exam times – irrespective of the grade. As always we had a very busy Term 3. Our learners did exceptionally well at the NEA / Eisteddfod. A special word of thanks must be given to the foundation phase staff who took all 150 students (Gr R – 3), to compete and who received a junior diploma. Thank you to the staff as well, who spent many afternoons either practising, supporting, transporting or supervising the learners. You are amazing. To all the other learners who competed in this year’s NEA / Eisteddfod – thank you for being ambassadors for Delta Park School. We also enjoyed a term participating in cross country, soccer, Hip Hop dancing, kickboxing, tennis, girls club, Art club, Music club, wellness club, needlecraft, chess – and so the list goes on. Heritage day was a huge success, the learners and staff really put in a lot of effort in celebration of this special day. We celebrated all our diverse cultures but also celebrated our uniformity and the willingness to learn from each other. RENOVATIONS: The primary school has moved back into the school building and it is now the high school’s turn to face the mobile classrooms on the soccer field. There are still a few minor glitches in the primary school blocks but we are certain that these will be sorted out during the holidays. It would seem as if we are looking at the renovations being completed by the end of 2017. Any concerns (although the new contractors are very supportive and understanding) please contact Mr Jacobs via email, as he is teaching and is not always available. PARENTS FETCHING LEARNERS LATE: We still have learners who are being collected as late as 19.00. This is extremely dangerous, as most staff have left by then and Danny (security guard) is left with the responsibility of looking after the learners. PLEASE RESPECT YOUR CHILD’S SAFETY. We have had a few requests from parents: give the learners money and put them on a taxi, staff to let the learner stay over at the staff member’s house or the staff members to transport the learner home in their personal vehicles. THIS IS NOT PERMITTED SO PLEASE DO NOT REQUEST THIS FROM ANY STAFF MEMBER. Two documents are currently in the process of being drafted namely the parent code of conduct and also the duty of care which states that there will be supervision for learners 30 minutes before school starts or 30 minutes before any formal school event and will end an hour (60 min) after a school event and after a school day. As mentioned we have Danny to assist but he cannot be everywhere and you, as primary care giver, still have the responsibility to fetch your child on time. Repeat offenders will be referred to Social Development, as it can be interpreted as negligence. AGM: Do you think the finances of the school are important? This year’s AGM will take place on 18 October @ 19.00 in the staffroom. FAMILY DAY: Come and join us on this day from 9.00 – 14.00 for lots of fun. There will be inflatables, games, tea garden, talent shows and lots more. There will be space for a ‘braai’ to end the day. Date: Saturday 15 October. Kind regards Dr JJ Britz
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DELTA NEWS 2016
Term 3 - No 4 of 2016
FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE
Dear Parents/Guardians It is almost impossible to think that we are already nearing the end of 2016. There are approximately 3 weeks of formal school left
after the holidays before the learners will have to show their skills and knowledge they have acquired throughout the year. Our
thoughts and prayers are especially with the Gr 12 learners who will start their final exams shortly after the holidays. Never
underestimate how important your support is to all our learners during exam times – irrespective of the grade.
As always we had a very busy Term 3.
Our learners did exceptionally well at the NEA / Eisteddfod. A special word of thanks must be given to the foundation phase staff
who took all 150 students (Gr R – 3), to compete and who received a junior diploma. Thank you to the staff as well, who spent many
afternoons either practising, supporting, transporting or supervising the learners. You are amazing.
To all the other learners who competed in this year’s NEA / Eisteddfod – thank you for being ambassadors for Delta Park School.
We also enjoyed a term participating in cross country, soccer, Hip Hop dancing, kickboxing, tennis, girls club, Art club, Music club,
wellness club, needlecraft, chess – and so the list goes on.
Heritage day was a huge success, the learners and staff really put in a lot of effort in celebration of this special day. We celebrated
all our diverse cultures but also celebrated our uniformity and the willingness to learn from each other.
RENOVATIONS: The primary school has moved back into the school building and it is now the high school’s turn to face the mobile
classrooms on the soccer field. There are still a few minor glitches in the primary school blocks but we are certain that these will be
sorted out during the holidays. It would seem as if we are looking at the renovations being completed by the end of 2017. Any
concerns (although the new contractors are very supportive and understanding) please contact Mr Jacobs via email, as he is
teaching and is not always available.
PARENTS FETCHING LEARNERS LATE: We still have learners who are being collected as late as 19.00. This is extremely
dangerous, as most staff have left by then and Danny (security guard) is left with the responsibility of looking after the learners.
PLEASE RESPECT YOUR CHILD’S SAFETY. We have had a few requests from parents: give the learners money and put them
on a taxi, staff to let the learner stay over at the staff member’s house or the staff members to transport the learner home in their
personal vehicles. THIS IS NOT PERMITTED SO PLEASE DO NOT REQUEST THIS FROM ANY STAFF MEMBER. Two
documents are currently in the process of being drafted namely the parent code of conduct and also the duty of care which states
that there will be supervision for learners 30 minutes before school starts or 30 minutes before any formal school event and will end
an hour (60 min) after a school event and after a school day. As mentioned we have Danny to assist but he cannot be everywhere
and you, as primary care giver, still have the responsibility to fetch your child on time. Repeat offenders will be referred to Social
Development, as it can be interpreted as negligence.
AGM: Do you think the finances of the school are important? This year’s AGM will take place on 18 October @ 19.00 in the staffroom.
FAMILY DAY: Come and join us on this day from 9.00 – 14.00 for lots of fun. There will be inflatables, games, tea garden, talent
shows and lots more. There will be space for a ‘braai’ to end the day. Date: Saturday 15 October.
Kind regards
Dr JJ Britz
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STAFF MATTERS
Congratulations to the following staff who have given birth to babies this term:
Ms. Lameez Majiet – Baby boy
Ms. Caryn Reddy – Baby girl
Ms. Suzanne Cillie’ - Baby boy
Ms. Willemine van Velden – Baby boy
We welcome the following staff members who have joined our school this term:
4); Gift Ngongoma (Grade 5); Michael Entoch (Grade 6) and Lindo (Grade 7). They each received a book as a prize. The older children spent a
period reading to the younger children and the day was enjoyed by all.
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HERITAGE DAY
Delta Park School celebrated heritage day. Thank you to all parents and staff who made this day successful.
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FOUNDATION PHASE OUTINGS
The Grade R to 3 Art Club learners went to Johannesburg Art Gallery for an outing. They were given a tour around the gallery and
learnt about several of the artists and their work. It was an exciting experience for everyone.
As part of our themes on insects and pollution, the grade 3 learners went to Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens. We enjoyed a hot
and tiring walk up to the top of the waterfall where we stopped for a snack and a rest. We then went back down to the gardens to
look for different insects around the gardens.
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Grade 3 Outing to Pioneer Museum To learn more about our theme of ‘how people lived long ago’, the grade 3 learners went to the Pioneer Museum. They got to see how the Pioneer people dressed, how they travelled and the type of games the children played. The best part was getting to eat some freshly baked bread from a fire oven.
BIC ROAD SHOW
Bic came to present a show to the primary school. Their fun road show focused on bullying and the legacy we want to leave to the
future generations. The learners enjoyed the road show and being able to experiencingdancing on stage to dance with the Bic
team.
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EISTEDDFOD
The foundation phase learners took part in the Eisteddfod by performing a choral verse poem. They all practised hard to learn their
words and actions and they all did so incredibly well. Thank you to all those parents who were able to come and watch the
performances. Your support means a lot to the staff and to your children!
PUPPET SHOW
The grade 2’s and 3’s watched a puppet show on diversity. They learnt about several different cultures in our country and around
the world. It was a wonderful, interactive show. It was a great way for the children to learn about the cultures of others and the need
to respect each other.
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FROM THE HIGH SCHOOL
High School Cross Country
We had another very successful cross country season during the third term. Mr Basil Freitas joined the team and together with Mrs Prinsloo they diligently coached the learners. We had four cross country meets with the final meet being held at Roodepark School. Our learners improved at every meet. The learner who really showed great improvement was Morgan Mabuza in Grade 8. At the final meet he managed to place 10th. We look forward to seeing him in action next year.
OUR NEWLY APPOINTED RCL FOR 2017
Congratulations to the following learners who were appointed as RCL members for 2017. We trust that these learners will enjoy
their leadership role and that they will serve the school with pride.
SIBUSISO HLONGWANE - PRESIDENT
MEGAN GREAVES - VICE PRESIDENT
TAMSIN PATTISON - SECRETARY
NASTASSJA BREET - TREASURER
GREGORY NIEKERK - PRO
ZAKHITI PONDO ABRAHAM ZIMBA
GEORGE WESTCOTT TRÉ VILJOEN
NTOKOZO KUNENE MANUEL DE MENDONCA
ALEXIA GALBRAITH OONAGH SMIT
ZANDISILE NDLOVU OBAKENG SELLO
On the 21st of August these RCL members joined Project Summit for a Leadership development day. Here their leadership skills
were pushed to the limits, some new friends were made and some excellent team building was enjoyed. The day ended with
some lovely pizza, colddrinks and ice creams. They are now looking forward to their camp in January 2017.
FROM THE HIGH SCHOOL
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HOSPITALITY OUTINGS
The Grade 11 learners enjoyed an outing to Lesedi Cultural Village on 9 September. A DVD presentation and introduction to the
Ndebele theatre was given and various cultural dancing and singing was held in the Giant Ngoma. Thereafter the learners were
taken through the village and introduced to the Zulu, Basotho, Xhosa, Pedi and Ndebele tribes. To end off the morning a delicious
traditional lunch of pap and boerewors was served. Some were even brave enough to try Mopani worms!!
On 5 September, the Grade 10 learners enjoyed an outing to Café Food at Cresta Shopping Mall. The learners were exposed to
the establishment’s industrial kitchen and beverages area. Thereafter they enjoyed a scrumptious breakfast where they were
exposed to different breakfast styles and breakfast menus. This formed part of the curriculum which was covered this term.
NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD AWARDS
The following learners recently took part at the National Eisteddod. All of these learners excelled in various categories and really
made Delta Park School proud. A special word of thanks must go to Mrs Estelle Gates and her team who gave up many hours of
their time assisting these learners:
TYRESE LUNGU
MATHAPELO SAM
BONTLE DITHLOISO
MORGAN BARNARD
HUGO GOGELA
PHENDULO KGATITSWE
NDALO KHULU
NELLE GUESS
MAHLATSE PHEEHA
HLOKOMA CELE
SHOBA SIBRAN
GRADE 11 CAREER ASSESSMENTS
The reports of the Grade 11 Career Assessments that were conducted in the beginning of the 3rd term will be handed out on Wednesday, 19 October with the Term 3 school report.
SPRING DANCE
Thank you for supporting the Spring Dance on
2 September 2016
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TEA GARDEN
Hosted by the Psychology Department
The Ladies Tea originally scheduled for August has been transformed to a Tea Garden taking place on Saturday, 15 October at the
Family Fun Day.
Please join us in our tea garden whilst relaxing under shade for a cup of tea / coffee with a delicious tea-time treat such as; quiche,
cupcakes and various cakes. Gluten-free treats will also be available.
R30 for a cup of tea / coffee with a savoury / sweet treat.
Spend R60 or more and you will receive a complimentary box of chocolates.
Spot prizes will be given during the course of the day.
There will be a hamper consisting of a camp chair, drinks, chocolates and sweets that will be raffled at R5 a ticket.
SOCCER
Congratulations to all of our soccer teams (Primary and High School), they did exceptionally well over the past two terms. A special
mention must be made to the u14’s and u16’s who made it to the semi-finals in their respective leagues.
Reminder: Please can all outstanding soccer kits be signed back to Mrs Biley as soon as possible.
GIRLS SPORTS CLUB
Term 3 has seen many girls attend regularly to participate in various sports. This term the girls have played soccer, cricket, volleyball and some of them took part in Hip-Hop dancing classes. Please note the dates for Term 4. Remember to arrange transport on the relevant Mondays, as Sports Club takes place from 2:00pm – 2:45pm.
11 August 18 August 25 August 7 September 14 September 21 September 28 September
Term 4 Dates
17 October
24 October
31 October
November Exams
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FROM THE PSYCHS
PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT
SPUR EVENING
Thank you for supporting the SPUR evening on 1
September 2016!
It was a great success!
See you again next year
SCRIPTURE UNION CAMP
Delta Park Scripture Union Camp August 12 -15
We really thank God who made it possible for us and the children to have fun during our S.U. Camp in August. We
empowered the children with the Word of God about Friends of God. Thank you to Marina, Meisie Harmse, Siya,
Pertunia, Johannes and Mr Moyo for accompanying the children.
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IMPORTANT DATES
October 2016 10 October 2016: School reopens Gr. 12 VA PAT Delta’s got talent (practice) 11 October 2016: Gr. 12 VA PAT Delta’s got talent (practice) DA music festival (Gr. 10) 12 October 2016: Gr. 12 VA PAT Delta’s got talent (practice) 13 October 2016: Gr. 12 VA PAT Delta’s got talent (practice) Gr. 8-11 Eng. Paper 3 14 October 2016: Gr. 12 VA PAT Delta’s got talent (practice) Gr. 11 tourism outing 15 October 2016: Family day *please support* 18 October 2016: AGM meeting DA movie festival 19 October 2016: Gr. 12 CAT PAT – final exam December 2016 Reports handed out for Gr. 4 – 12 7 December 2016: School closes (2pm-3pm)(5pm-6pm) Reports to be 20 October 2016: Gr. 8-11 Afr. Paper 3 handed out 21 October 2016: Grade 12 final assembly (8am-10am) (8am-10am) 26 October 2016: Grade 12 NSC exam starts 28 October 2016: Toy sale
November 2016 4 November 2016: Cake and candy sale 7 November 2016: Merit day for Grade R-5 High School exam start 8 November 2016: Merit day for Grade 6-7 11 November 2016: Ice-cream sale Grade 4-5 Grade 7 exam start – Eng. Paper 3 14 November 2016: Grade 7 Afr. Paper 3 15 November 2016: Exams start for Primary School 18 November 2016: Exams start for Grade 4-6 23 November 2016: Grade 3 camp 24 November 2016: Grade 3 camp 25 November 2016: Grade 3 camp High School and Primary School exams ends 28 November 2016: Gr. 12 NSC exams ends
