Page 1 of 16 DELTA NEWS 2016 Term 4 - No 5 of 2016 FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE Dear Parents / Guardians / Care givers So we have come to the end of yet another year. We would like to thank those parents / guardians / care givers who have supported the learners and school throughout the year. Those, who attended the functions at school have contributed to creating memories to talk about in the years to come. The renovations are still a challenge and it would seem as if they will only be completed at the end of next year. The high school look set to remain in the mobiles until the end of term 1 (earlier than that will be a bonus). Please take note that renovations to the admin block are due to commence on Thursday 8 December and therefore there will be no channels of communication until 2017. You may have noticed that some building has started in the parking area. A new guardhouse is being erected, as a second Gr R class will be built for 2017. We are privileged to say that we have had a very busy year. Activities and events have included the class braai, Delta Dash, various camps, Eisteddfod, merit awards, parent feedbacks, parent days, extra-mural activities, AGM, Family Day, outings……..and so the list goes on. Busy means opportunities to interact, grow, learn and prosper. The SGB has been working on a Code of Conduct for parents. This document will be sent to you early in 2017. It contains important guidelines which will be given to you as parents / guardians / care givers. Delta Park School has also been given the instruction from the Department of Education to act as a resource centre. That means, that staff members will be visiting and training identified schools (Diepsloot, Cosmo City, Orlando, Pimville, Brixton, Bosmont, Claremont) in order to empower the staff at those schools and to assist learners who are experiencing learning challenges but do not have the opportunity to attend a school like Delta Park School. We are very excited about this and parents need not worry that time will be taken away from DPS learners. Please take note of the following VERY IMPORTANT dates / events: School starts on Wednesday 11 January 2017 at 7.45 sharp. Learners MUST be dressed in accordance with the school code of conduct. This includes wearing the correct uniform, having neat and tidy hair and boys to be clean shaven. We want to instil a sense of pride in our learners and we need your support in this regard. We wish you all a blessed and wonderful festive season. Should you be travelling, please travel safely and enjoy the time with friends and loved ones. Festive regards Dr. JJ Britz
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DELTA NEWS 2016
Term 4 - No 5 of 2016
FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE
Dear Parents / Guardians / Care givers
So we have come to the end of yet another year. We would like to thank those parents / guardians / care givers who have supported
the learners and school throughout the year. Those, who attended the functions at school have contributed to creating memories to
talk about in the years to come.
The renovations are still a challenge and it would seem as if they will only be completed at the end of next year. The high school look
set to remain in the mobiles until the end of term 1 (earlier than that will be a bonus). Please take note that renovations to the admin
block are due to commence on Thursday 8 December and therefore there will be no channels of communication until 2017. You may
have noticed that some building has started in the parking area. A new guardhouse is being erected, as a second Gr R class will be
built for 2017.
We are privileged to say that we have had a very busy year. Activities and events have included the class braai, Delta Dash, various
camps, Eisteddfod, merit awards, parent feedbacks, parent days, extra-mural activities, AGM, Family Day, outings……..and so the list
goes on. Busy means opportunities to interact, grow, learn and prosper.
The SGB has been working on a Code of Conduct for parents. This document will be sent to you early in 2017. It contains important
guidelines which will be given to you as parents / guardians / care givers.
Delta Park School has also been given the instruction from the Department of Education to act as a resource centre. That means, that
staff members will be visiting and training identified schools (Diepsloot, Cosmo City, Orlando, Pimville, Brixton, Bosmont, Claremont)
in order to empower the staff at those schools and to assist learners who are experiencing learning challenges but do not have the
opportunity to attend a school like Delta Park School. We are very excited about this and parents need not worry that time will be taken
away from DPS learners.
Please take note of the following VERY IMPORTANT dates / events:
School starts on Wednesday 11 January 2017 at 7.45 sharp.
Learners MUST be dressed in accordance with the school code of conduct. This includes wearing the correct uniform, having
neat and tidy hair and boys to be clean shaven. We want to instil a sense of pride in our learners and we need your support
in this regard.
We wish you all a blessed and wonderful festive season. Should you be travelling, please travel safely and enjoy the time with friends
and loved ones.
Festive regards
Dr. JJ Britz
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STAFF MATTERS
We bid farewell to the following staff members and wish them all the best for their future.
Mrs. K Heyneke Mr. B Freitas Mrs. M Venter High School teacher High School teacher Occupational Therapist Mrs. E Brown Ms. L Jooste Ms. J Beck Primary School teacher Class Assistant Occupational Therapist (substitute)
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FROM OUR FINANCE OFFICE
NEWSLETTER- SCHOOL FEES 2017 At the Annual General Meeting of parents held on Tuesday, 18 October 2016, the budget, school fees and exemption procedures for 2017, as proposed by the Governing Body were approved unanimously by all parents present. The following resolutions were passed:
1. Delta Park School is a fee paying school; 2. School fees are due payable on the first day of school 2017; 3. That the School Fees for 2017 increase by 6.08 % & 6.48 % and be set as follows:
Grade R - 9 @ R 19 000/ learner/ annum, (R 1 583.33 x 12 equal monthly payments (R96.45/Day)) Grade 10 - 12 @ R 21 190/ learner/ annum (R 1 765.85 x 12 equal monthly payments (R107.56/day))
4. Discount of 15% if full payment for 2017 is received by 31st December 2016; 5. Discount of 10 % if full payment for 2017 is received by 28th February 2017; 6. Exemption criteria as proposed by SASA for total-, partial-, special- and no exemptions will be upheld; 7. Exemption application forms are to be collected on/before 28 February 2017 and completed and returned within 30 days; 8. That Delta Park School may pay top up payments to GDE staff as per Section 38A of SASA regulation; 9. The Budget does include curriculum based talks, but does not include Outings, Talk & Shows, Camps & Subject requirement
Clothing & Equipment; 10. Budget does include a basic stationery kit per learner; 11. All Foundation Phase stationery requirements included in annual school fees.
Payment Options:
1. Full settlement of 2017 School Fees before 31 December 2016, entitles you to 15% discount; Full settlement of 2017 School Fees before 28 February 2017, entitles you to 10% discount.
2. Debit Order: ALL CURRENT DEBIT ORDERS EXPIRE on 21 December 2016.
3. Cash/ cheque payments can be made at the Finance Office from 7:15 to 15:00 Mondays – Thursdays from 7:15 – 15:00 and
from 7:15 – 14:00 on Fridays during school terms.
4. Electronic payments can be made to: Standard Bank Northcliff 00 63 05 Account: 003276147
PLEASE USE FOUR DIGIT ACCOUNT NUMBER AS REFERENCE. Any other information required can be obtained from the finance office at 011 888 7228 ext. 211. Kind Regards Mrs. R Weideman
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FROM THE PRIMARY SCHOOL
We have come to the end of another year and the staff of Delta Park School would like to extend a warm thank you to all the parents for their help and assistance throughout the year. We look forward to your valued support and interrelationship 2017. Monitors Sadly we bid farewell to our monitors of 2016. The school would like to thank you for your dedication, hard work and assistance and wish you all of the best for the future. Outgoing Monitors:
1. ABIGAIL DEVENISH 2. CHLOE GOLIATH 3. DILLON WILLIAMS 4. GCINILE MOTAUNG 5. JAMIE-LEE PYLMAN 6. LINDO PHIRI 7. MALEFO MAILULA 8. SARAH MC TURK 9. TAYGEN NAICKER 10. TRAVIS STEYN 11. TSHEPISO MOSIA 12. TSHOLOFELO MOTSEBE 13. TYRECE AFRICA 14. TYRIQUE AFRICA
Congratulations to the learners who have been elected as monitors for 2017. We wish them everything of the best and are looking forward to working with them next year. Incoming Monitors for 2017: 1. AIDAN BURNS 9. KABELO DIUTLUILENG
2. AIDAN KEMP 10. LEO HUMAN
3. AMANDA VAN DER WESTHUIZEN 11. LIAM BEZUIDENHOUT
4. CASSIDY GERMISHUYS 12. LUCY XUBA
5. DANIKE SPIES 13. LWAZI MOYO
6. DISNEY MOLEPO 14. MPHO MOSESE
7. EMMANUAL DHAIDHAI 15. PALESA ZULU
8. JULIA GEERDTS 16. TSOARELO FOJI
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Academic achievements The following learners are acknowledged for their outstanding academic achievements.
Grade 4 – 3rd Alexia Lizamore and Shen Jackson 2nd Somila Mahlangu 1st Luke Nortje
Daniel Ololade (Grade 4) Ndumiso Khumalo (Grade 5) Trent Nel (Grade 7)
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Sport Achievers
Daniel Wilken Thandolwethu Duze
U/9 Soccer player of the year (Attacker) KFC Bowler of the year
Tariq Nannan David Cockrell
U/9 Soccer player of the year (Defender) KFC Batsmen of the year
Lehlonololo Mofokeng Matthew Erlank
U/10 Soccer player of the year (Defender) U9-10 Bowler of the year
Albert Oelofse William Turner
U/10 Soccer player of the year (Attacker) U9- 10 Batsmen of the year
Ayanda Nyathi Eric De Bruyn
Junior Athlete of the year Most improved junior chess player
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Cricket Jordan Lamprecht Best Batsman Tsholofelo Mashigo Best Bowler u/11 Soccer Thando Shabalala Best Defender Jamie Francke Best Midfielder Xabiso Gamalitshoyo Best Striker u/12 Soccer Tsholofelo Mashigo Best Attacker Ethan Linch Best Defender Athletics Luke Jorrisen Best Athlete Cherie Majjee Mpapi Kaapu
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From left: Aiden Kemp, Lusanele Xuba, Mduduzi Nkosi, Yasteel Sephali, Caleb Rees, Amanda van der Westhuizen,
Chloe Goliath, Victor Ogbonna, Siyabonga Xaba, Charles Lamani, Charles Ngantweni, Refentse Mgadi and Lindo Phiri
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FAMILY FUN DAY
On 15 OCTOBER 2016 WE HELD OUR ANNUAL FAMILY FUN DAY AND WHAT A FUN DAY IT WAS!!
THE WEATHER WAS EXTREMELY KIND TO US AND MANY FAMILIES SPENT THE DAY AT OUR SCHOOL INTERACTING WITH
OTHER PARENTS AND STAFF ALIKE. THE LEARNERS ENJOYED THE NUMEROUS EXCITING INFLATABLES, GIRLIE TENT,
NUMEROUS FOOD STALLS AND SPENDING TIME WITH THEIR FRIENDS. THE LADIES TEA GARDEN WAS A HUGE
SUCCESS, SOME LOVELY PRIZES WERE HANDED OUT AT THIS STALL AND TICKETS FOR BEAUTIFUL HAMPERS WERE
SOLD.
HOWEVER, THE HIGHLIGHT OF THE DAY WAS THE “DELTA’S GOT TALENT” CONTEST. HERE SEVERAL OF OUR LEARNERS
PUT THEIR TALENTS TO THE TEST AND IT WAS PHENOMINAL TO SEE THE AMAZING TALENT WE HAVE AT OUR SCHOOL.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING LEARNERS WHO WON THE DIFFERENT CATEGORIES:
SINGING: BONTLE DITHLOISO AND JODIE HEMMENS
LYRICAL POETRY: GEORGE VERMAAK
DANCING: TUMELO MOGOBOYA
RAPPING: CALUCIAS MATHIBA
A BIG WORD OF THANKS MUST GO TO MINDSHARE FOR HOSTING OUR TALENT CONTEST AND FOR PROVIDING THE
MARQUEE TENT. THANK YOU ALSO TO EVERY SINGLE ONE OF OUR STAFF WHO GAVE OF THEIR TIME TO MAKE THIS
DAY THE ENORMOUS SUCCESS IT WAS. THANK YOU TO OUR VARIOUS SPONSORS AND PARENTS WHO PROVIDED
PRIZES FOR THE DAY.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ALL AT THIS EVENT AGAIN IN 2017!!
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MATRIC DANCE 2016
MATRIC DANCE 2016
One special night, one special group and one beautiful evening. Our gr 12 learners had their matric dance at the beginning of term 4 at Usumbara. We were SO very proud of each and every learner. They all looked
amazing!
But don’t just take my word for it, look for yourself . . .
As a final token of their memories of Delta Park School, our Grade 12 learners made a spontaneous and generous donation by leaving their shoes, blazers and stationery in the exam venue after completing their final exam on 8 November 2016.
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IMPORTANT DATES
January 2017: 11 January 2017: School reopens 12 January 2017: Gr. 8 induction until 4pm Gr. 8 parents meeting @ 8am (gym hall) 13 January 2017: Monitor / RCL camp 14 January 2017: Monitor / RCL camp 15 January 2017: Monitor / RCL camp 17 January 2017: Gr. 6/7 parents evening 18 January 2017: Inter-house for High School Gr. 4 parents meeting 19 January 2017: Inter-house for Primary School Gr. 8 – 11 parents meeting @ 6pm 24 January 2017: 10th day STATS – ALL LEARNERS TO BE AT SCHOOL 30 January 2017: Parent feedback 31 January 2017: Parent feedback February 2017: 1 February 2017: Spur evening Parent feedback (Gr. R-5) March 2017: 2 February 2017: Parent feedback (Gr. R-5) 3 February 2017: Parent feedback (Gr. R-5) 1 March 2017: Spur evening Career expo (Gr. 11/12) @ Hope school Swim & Slipper day (HS) Monitor cake sale 3 March 2017: Foundation phase camp out Class Braai (Primary School) Gr. 10 Hospitality outing 6 February 2017: Parent feedback (Gr. R-5) Career expo (Gr. 11/12) 7 February 2017: Parent feedback (Gr. R-5) 4 March 2017: Foundation phase camp out Gr. 4 – 5 tests starts 6 March 2017: High School Language week 10 February 2017: High School valentines dance 7 March 2017: Primary School photos 11 February 2017: Paired reading launch 8 March 2017: High School photos 14 February 2017: Civvies day 9 March 2017: Rugby Tournament 17 February 2017: High School merit awards @ 10am 10 March 2017: Spell-a-thon (HS) 18 February 2017: Study skills workshop for Gr. 4 17 March 2017: Civvies day (Gr. R-7) 24 February 2017: Career expo (Gr. 11-12) Ice-cream sale 28 February 2017: Athletics (North / South) Coffee & Cake sale 18 March 2017: Athletics (SA’s) 20 March 2017: School Holiday 21 March 2017: Public Holiday 23 March 2017: Gr. 8 camp 24 March 2017: Gr. 8 camp 31 March 2017: School closes
