From The Head’s Desk SP Newsletter SP Newsletter Special points of interest: Reddam House 22 November 2013 See Overleaf:... From The Head’s Desk Cultural Dept: 1/2 2 Senior Prep Communiqué! 3 Last Week Term 4 Arrangements Art Shop News Second Hand Text Books Laser Show Invite Sports News! Sport Report Upcoming Event Reddam Foundation Cycle Tour 4 5 6 7 8 9 Inside this issue: The end-of-year examinations are proceeding well. Our SPs have completed all their papers. We are so impressed with the maturity and sensibility shown in particular by our Gr 4s as they made their exam debut. College and IEB Matrics finish next week. An important post-assessment process is for students (and SP parents) to carefully go through exam scripts. Please do this- it is a most meaningful and worthwhile undertaking. Thank you to all our teachers for the many long hours spent setting and marking the examination papers. Several College teachers go up to Jo- hannesburg in December to assist with the marking of IEB papers. Matrics: please note IEB re- sults will officially be released after mid-night on 30/31 December. Details of the SP and College end-of-term programme have been distributed. Teach- ers have gone to great lengths to plan an interesting, worthwhile and engaging pro- gramme. Please make sure your child comes to school each day up to 4 December to benefit from the varied and enriching activities. As the end-of-year approaches, there are numerous functions to which all parents are warmly invited- in particular the Gr 7 Farewell, Carols Evening, Awards Assemblies and Twilight Picnic/ Laser Show. Please support your child. Our Annual Registration and Administration process has been completed. If you require any assistance with any documentation for the 2014 Academic Year, please contact Reception. Please ensure you have all the documentation related to the 2014 Gr 5 to 11 January Camps. The impressive RH-ASB 2013 Magazine is available. An order form was sent to all parents. If you require any assistance, please contact Admin. We compliment Mr Wouter Oelofse on compiling this stylish and professional publication. Congratulations to these students on their success in external music examinations: - Chelsea Du Toit (Gr 8) Royal Schools of Music Grade 5 (Flute) - Thaaqib Edwards (Gr 6) Royal Schools of Music Grade 1 (Clarinet) - Caitlin McNiff (Gr 7) Royal Schools of Music Grade 1 (Flute) - Helena Merkling (Gr 4) Trinity Schools Grade 1 Theory - Helena Merkling (Gr 4) Trinity College Grade 2 (Piano) The P ‘n F Committee of 2013 held its last meeting. The P ‘n F has supported several organisations this year, including: Atlantic Home of Hope, Somerset Hospital, Little Lambs, James House Child and Youth Care Centre, Hout Bay Soccer Club, Zip Zap Circus, Matric Charity Weekend Camp, Red Cross Memorial Children’s Hospital Breastfeeding Clinic and the Salesians Institute. The P ‘n F has also quietly supported several individuals in need this year. We acknowledge and thank our parents for all they have undertaken this year via the P ‘n F. An interesting article: What schools can do to help boys succeed (Christina Hoff Sommers, Time Ideas, 28 Oct 2013) Bring back recess Turn boys into readers Work with the young male imagination See: http://ideas.time.com/2013/10/28/what-schools-can-do-to-help-boys-succeed/
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From The Head’s Desk SP Newsletter
SP Newsletter
Special points of interest:
Reddam House
22 November 2013
See Overleaf:...
From The Head’s
Desk
Cultural Dept:
1/2
2
Senior Prep
Communiqué!
3
Last Week Term 4
Arrangements
Art
Shop News
Second Hand Text
Books
Laser Show Invite
Sports News!
Sport Report
Upcoming Event
Reddam
Foundation
Cycle Tour
4
5
6
7
8
9
Inside this issue:
The end-of-year examinations are proceeding well. Our SPs have completed all their papers.
We are so impressed with the maturity and sensibility shown in particular by our Gr 4s as they
made their exam debut. College and IEB Matrics finish next week. An important post-assessment
process is for students (and SP parents) to carefully go through exam scripts. Please do this- it is a
most meaningful and worthwhile undertaking. Thank you to all our teachers for the many long
hours spent setting and marking the examination papers. Several College teachers go up to Jo-
hannesburg in December to assist with the marking of IEB papers. Matrics: please note IEB re-
sults will officially be released after mid-night on 30/31 December.
Details of the SP and College end-of-term programme have been distributed. Teach-
ers have gone to great lengths to plan an interesting, worthwhile and engaging pro-
gramme. Please make sure your child comes to school each day up to 4 December to
benefit from the varied and enriching activities.
As the end-of-year approaches, there are numerous functions to which all parents are
warmly invited- in particular the Gr 7 Farewell, Carols Evening, Awards Assemblies
and Twilight Picnic/ Laser Show. Please support your child.
Our Annual Registration and Administration process has been completed. If you
require any assistance with any documentation for the 2014 Academic Year, please
contact Reception. Please ensure you have all the documentation related to the 2014
Gr 5 to 11 January Camps.
The impressive RH-ASB 2013 Magazine is available. An order form was sent to all
parents. If you require any assistance, please contact Admin. We compliment Mr
Wouter Oelofse on compiling this stylish and professional publication.
Congratulations to these students on their success in external music examinations:
- Chelsea Du Toit (Gr 8) Royal Schools of Music Grade 5 (Flute)
- Thaaqib Edwards (Gr 6) Royal Schools of Music Grade 1 (Clarinet)
- Caitlin McNiff (Gr 7) Royal Schools of Music Grade 1 (Flute)
- Helena Merkling (Gr 4) Trinity Schools Grade 1 Theory
- Helena Merkling (Gr 4) Trinity College Grade 2 (Piano)
The P ‘n F Committee of 2013 held its last meeting. The P ‘n F has supported several
organisations this year, including: Atlantic Home of Hope, Somerset Hospital, Little
Lambs, James House Child and Youth Care Centre, Hout Bay Soccer Club, Zip Zap
Circus, Matric Charity Weekend Camp, Red Cross Memorial Children’s Hospital
Breastfeeding Clinic and the Salesians Institute. The P ‘n F has also quietly supported
several individuals in need this year. We acknowledge and thank our parents for all
- Wed 27 Nov: Carols Evening (remember a gift for a child in need)
- Thur 28 Nov: SP Fun Sports Day
- Mon 2 Dec: SP Awards 09:00
- Tue 3 Dec: College Awards 11:00
- Tue 3 Dec: Twilight Picnic + Laser Show
- Wed 4 Dec: End of term
- Wed 15 Jan 2014: School opens
Today, 22 November in History
- 1497: Vasco da Gama rounds Cape of Good Hope
- 1842: Mt St Helens (Washington, USA) erupts
- 1890: Charles de Gaulle born
- 1910: Steel shaft golf clubs patented
- 1913: Benjamin Britten born
- 1928: Ravels ‘Bolero’ first performed
- 1935: First trans-Pacific airmail flight
- 1956: Olympic Games in Melbourne open
- 1963: Aldous Huxley dies (69)
- 1963: J F Kennedy assassinated in Dallas, Texas (46); 50th anniversary today
- 1980: Mae West dies (87)
- 1986: Oscar Pistorius born
- 1990: Margaret Thatcher resigns
- 1995: First draft of new South African Constitution published
- 2005: Angela Merkel becomes Germany’s first female chancellor
- 2012: Bryce Courtenay dies (79)
Senior Preparatory Communiqué!
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Dear Mums and Dads
I recently came across an interesting article in the 11th to 17th October 2013 Guardian
Weekly. George Monblot suggests in his article entitled, “Our children are just not wild
enough”, that children in the UK now spend very little time in outdoor education. The
main reason? Budget cuts. Children in the UK are now being overly confined to the
classroom. Outdoor education is a vital part of the schooling process. This is something, I believe, that we get right
here at Reddam House. For example, in the Grade Seven year alone, a pupil would have had the opportunity to go
on a Bonding Camp, a trip to Johannesburg, as well as a weekend away River Rafting. Our varied sports programme
contributes significantly too. This is what true education is all about. Giving every child every opportunity to experi-
ence life and learning in all of its various formats. “Getting wet and tired and filthy and cold, immersing yourself,
metaphorically and literally, in the natural world: surely by these means you discover more about yourself and the
world around you…” (G. Monblot)
(Please feel free to contact me should you wish to receive a copy of the article)
Academic matters:
By the time you read this newsletter, your child will have finished writing their examinations. Congratulations! Today
and early next week your child will receive their examination scripts to take home. Teachers will have gone through
the papers carefully with your child. We encourage you to also go through the papers with your child. This is an im-
portant time of consolidation and reflection. Be positive and constructive with any criticism. Don’t forget to give praise
Well done to all our pupils
for finishing the November
2013 Examinations. You are
a star!
National Science Olympiad:
Thirty-one Grade Seven pupils wrote the National Science Olympiad Examination during September. Seventeen
pupils received Certificates of Achievement. This is for a mark that is 60% and above. Special mention goes to
Jake Rabbets who came first at Reddam House ASB. Special mention goes to Daniel Coetzee and Richard Kam-
buyi who came joint second place. Congratulations to everyone who participated. Certificates will be handed out in
our final assembly on the 4th of December.
Summer School Workshops:
You will have received a notice explaining our exciting Summer School Programme to be held on the 27th of No-
vember. This is a new and innovative extra-curricular activity that our staff has designed in order to enrich and
stimulate our pupils. Divergent thinking and the validation of personal intuitive thought is all part of the education
process!
Get to know your teachers: Mr Andrew Thomas
I grew up in Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape and went to school at Kingswood College before attending Rhodes
University. I enjoy travelling and the great outdoors. Since leaving school, I have lived in England, South Korea
and Taiwan and it was here where I found my passion for teaching.
Head’s Awards: D. Sa (5).
Head’s Honours Awards: Jade Rahmani- Gr 4 G. Hubbard (7), J. Lamprecht (7), M. Tullis (7), TJ Lamani
(7), E. Roberts (7), D. Coetzee (7).
Congratulations!
SP Programme: 27 November to 4 December
Darron Misplon
Date Activity
Wednesday 27 November SP Summer School until 12:40 Carols at 18:00
Thursday 28 November Fun Sports Day until 12:40
Friday 29 November General Knowledge Quiz School ends at 12:00 (No holding)
Monday 2 December SP Academic Awards at 09:00 School ends at 12:40
Tuesday 3 December Beach Clean Up – letter to follow School ends at 12:40 Twilight Picnic
Wednesday 4 December Assembly and Class Parties SP Reports issued via email School ends at 11:30
Last Week of Term 4 Arrangements
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SPOT OUR ART
Over the examination period the Grade 5 pupils played the games they made from natural materials for a Science and Technology/Art project. The pupils enjoyed the newness of some of the games presented, as well as the challenge of playing the games according to the rules on the rule cards. Some fun time after writing an examination.
Marja de Witte
Grade 5 Pupils working hard
at the games they created
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Second Hand Text Books..
Parents can please send an email to me of books they would like to sell and also attach a list of books they would like for their child next year. I will then compile a list of what is available and get back to them. Please note: I would prefer emails which will allow me to keep track of every-one’s requests. Email: [email protected] However, my contact numbers are below should someone need to contact me urgently. Kind regards Jill Coetzee Cell: 083 708 2098 Tel: 021 422 0778 Fax: 021 422 0781
SHOP NEWS!
Tuesday 3 Dec: Annual Twilight Picnic and Laser Show
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Reddam House Atlantic
Seaboard’S
Annual Light
and
Laser Show !By
To be held on the Astro:Tuesday 3 December 2013
19:00Bring your own refreshments and
picnic blanket
Sports Report
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SPORTS REPORT Our summer sport for 2013 ended last week and all our pupils deserve a pat on the back for their dedication and commitment to Reddam House sport. We hope to continue with the good work next year.
ATHLETICS Please be reminded that there will be athletics practice after the exams for all children in Grade 4 to 6 who made
the school team this year. This is in view of preparing them for next year’s inter schools athletics meet. Please take note of the following times:
Thursday 21st November to Wednesday 27th 13:00 to 14:30
MATCH RESULTS
Tennis
A Squad vs Herzlia Middle School: The tennis A team played their last match of the
season against Herzlia Middle School on Wednesday, 13 November
2013. Reddam won 6 – 0. The players all played well and displayed a good
team spirit, both on and off the court. Reddam has some promising players. We
look forward to the tennis season next year. Well done to all the team
players and good luck to those who are going to High School next year.
Keep up with your tennis!
Congratulations to Noah Maclou and his brother
Jordan in Grade 2, who recently participated in the third and final round of the
2013 Engen Cycle Challenge at the Paarl High School boys ground. Both Noah
and Jordan entered the kids under 12 and 10 age groups, with the distance
being 18 km. Noah came through in 2nd place and Jordan came through in 1st
Place. Well done boys, we are extremely proud of you.
(Noah) (Jordan)
The U11 cricket team held an end of season party last week. The boys and girls had great time celebrating a good season. Well done!
Client Musamba
CRICKET
Reddam House student, Gabriel
G a d , ( R e d d a m H o u s e
Constantia) and Head of
Cricket, Dean Anthony (Reddam
House Atlantic Seaboard)
receive their Provincial colours
last night at the Western Province Cricket Association
Youth capping ceremony at Newlands ahead of the
National tournament in December.
Congratulations to you both!
Reddam Foundation Argus Pick ‘n Pay Cycle Tour 2014
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"We urge all cyclists (novice and experienced!) to sign up for TEAM REDDAM that will be cycling the Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Race in 2014. The intention behind having you ride in the awesome Team Reddam colours is to raise awareness of the won-derful work that the Reddam Foundation does to provide bursaries for students who would otherwise not be able to afford a Reddam House education. All proceeds raised from this initiative go directly to the Foundation’s bursary pro-gramme. Please sign up soon … time for registering is running out fast!"
For more exciting information please use the link below:
