NEWSLETTER 6 OF TERM 2 OF 2019: 06 - 12 MAY
FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK
The Giving Tree
Once upon a time in a village, there was an old man named Jerry. He hadn’t seen his son for few
years and wanted to meet his son who lived in a city. He started his journey and came to a city
where his son used to work and stay. He went to the place from where he used to get letters long
back. When he knocked the door he was excited and smiled with joy to meet his
son. Unfortunately, someone else opened the door. Jerry asked, “I suppose Thomas should be
staying in this place.” The person said, “No! He had left the place and shifted to a different
location.” Jerry was disappointed and just thinking how to meet his son.
He started to walk in the street and the neighbours asked Jerry, “Are you looking for Thomas?”
Jerry responded by nodding his head. The neighbours gave the present address and office
address of Thomas to the Jerry. Jerry thanked them and started towards the path which will lead
to his son. Jerry went to the office and asked at the reception counter, “Could you please tell me
the location of Thomas, in this office?” The receptionist asked, “May I know how you are related to
him?” Jerry responded politely by saying, “I’m his father.” The receptionist said, Jerry to wait for a
moment and rang up to Thomas and conveyed the same. Thomas was shocked and told the
receptionist to send his father to the cabin immediately.
Jerry entered the cabin and when he saw Thomas, his eyes were filled with tears. Thomas was
happy to see his father. They had a simple conversation for a while and then Jerry asked Thomas,
“Son! Mom wants to see you. Can you Come home with me?”
Thomas responded, “No father. I can’t come. I am very busy working for my success and it’s hard
to manage a leave to visit as my hands are full with loads of stressful work ” Jerry gave a simple
smile and said, “Okay! You may do your work. I’ll be going back to our village today
evening.” Thomas asked, “You can stay for few days with me. Please.” Jerry responded after a
moment of silence, “Son. You are busy with your tasks. I don’t want to make you uncomfortable or
become a burden for you.” Continued, “I hope if ever had a chance to meet you again, I would be
happy.” He left the place.
After a few weeks, Thomas wondered why his father came alone after a long time, he felt bad for
treating his father in a weird manner. He felt guilty for it and took a leave in office for few days and
went to his village to meet his father. When he went to the place where he was born and grew up,
he saw that his parents were not there. He was shocked and asked the neighbours, “What
happened here? My parents have to be there. Where are they now?” The neighbours gave the
address of the place where his parents are staying.
Thomas rushed to the place and noticed that the place was like a graveyard. Thomas eyes were
filled with tears and started to walk slowly towards the place. His father Jerry noticed Thomas in a
far distance and waved his hand to draw his attention. Thomas saw his father and started to run
and hugged him.
Jerry asked, “How are you?” and continued, “What a surprise to see you here. I didn’t expect that
you would be coming to this place.” Thomas felt ashamed and kept his head down. Jerry said,
“Why are you feeling bad. Has anything wrong happened?” Thomas responded, “No father”
continued, “It’s just I never knew that I would be seeing you in this position in our village.”
Jerry smiled and said, “I had taken a loan when you moved to a city for your college to pay for
your education, then again when you wanted a new car, but due to a loss in farming, I couldn’t
repay the loan. So I thought of approaching you for a help, but you were very busy and stressed
with your work. I just didn’t want to burden you with this problem and remained silent and I had to
let go of our home to repay the loan.”
Thomas whispered, “You could’ve told me. I’m not an outsider.” Jerry turned around and said,
“You were very busy and stressed with your work which made me remain quiet. All we wanted
was your happiness. So I kept quiet.”
Thomas started to cry and hugged his father again. He apologized to his father and asked to
forgive him for his mistake. Jerry smiled and said, “No need for that. I’m happy with what I got
now. All I want is that you spare some time for us, we love you very much and at this old age it’s
hard to travel to see you often.”
Moral: Parents will always be there and give everything they could just to make you happy. We
take them for granted, we don’t appreciate all they do for us until it’s too late. When you find a
path of success in your life, carry on but don’t leave your parents behind as they are the true
reason of your success.
BUDDY & BUDSY BULLETIN NO 6 OF TERM 2 2019
Dear Disa boys and girls
This week we are focusing on giving compliments and
being KIND. Why? Kindness is a-MAZE-ing! Have fun
working your way through the maze with your friends!
Don’t forget, ‘Niceness is priceless!’
DISA’S LIFE SKILLS & VALUES
# 12 Giving Compliments
⬧ Look at the person
⬧ Use a pleasant voice
⬧ Smile
⬧ Speak clearly and enthusiastically
⬧ Tell the person exactly what you like
Lifelong Learning to Serve “I gain wisdom so that I can Serve”
▪ I have a hunger for knowledge and wisdom
▪ I use my knowledge to improve my community
▪ I read about and question the world
▪ I discover myself so that I can lead
BIRTHDAYS: 06 - 12 MAY 2019
STAFF:
04 May – Mrs Phumeza Kosi – Grade 5 Assistant Teacher
04 May – Mrs Phumza Mboniswa – Grade 2 Assistant Teacher
05 May – Mrs Celeste Loggenberg – Grade R Teacher & Grade Head
07 May – Mrs Gi-Che Abrahams – Grade 6 Teacher
LEARNERS
07 May – Lilitha Dlakana – 2A
07 May – Olwethu Tshapile – 4F
07 May – Tashwal Arendse – 5K
08 May – Prudence Mdepha – 4M
08 May – Simamkele Somdaka – 5K
10 May – Siyamthanda Yeki – 7H
11 May – Standiwe Mazeka – 2A
11 may – Aaliyah Niewenhuizen – LS1
12 May – Lihlume Matsoko – 1C
12 May – Akohlulwa Duda – 3Me
2019 SCHOOL UNIFORM PRICES
UNIFORM ITEMS 2019
Short Sleeve Golf Shirt R145
Long Sleeve Golf Shirt R155
Fleece Top R190
Tracksuit (Grade R – 3) R455
Sport Shorts R85
Blazer (Grade 4 – 7) R435
Poncho R150
School Bag R225
Stockings (Grade 4 – 7) X3 Pairs R160
COMMUNICATION WITH THE SCHOOL
1. CONTACT INFORMATION
Telephone: +27(021)200 0790 Fax: +27(021)200 0789 Email: [email protected] Website: www.disaprimaryschool.co.za
2. SOCIAL MEDIA http://www.facebook.com/DisaPrimary http://twitter.com/DisaPrimary
3. OFFICE HOURS
Monday to Thursday: 07:30 – 15:30 Friday: 07:30 – 14:30
4. POSTAL ADDRESS
P.O. Box 26983 HOUT BAY 7872
5. PHYSICAL ADDRESS
O.R. Tambo Road Imizamo Yethu HOUT BAY 7806
Any parent / guardian is kindly invited to please meet with the Principal about any positive / negative matters relating to the school / children of the school. Please arrange an appointment in your child’s diary or by phoning the school.
THOUGHTFUL THURSDAY
A kind request to all parents, learners and staff,
to extend their kindness and thoughtfulness by
taking part in Disa’s
“Thoughtful Thursday Drive”. Please donate tinned food to help families in need.
WEEK 6 OF TERM 2 OF 2019: IMPORTANT DATES
M A Y 2 0 1 9 WEEK 6
Monday
06 May
Assembly: Ms Smit
Life Skill 12: “Giving compliments”
Value: “Lifelong learning to serve”
Intersen Phase Scope of Work Term 2 to be provided to learners
GRADE 4 – 7 EXAM: isiXhosa ORAL (PAPER 1)
Tuesday
07 May
GRADE 4 – 7 EXAM: isiXhosa ORAL (PAPER 1)
Wednesday
08 May
PUBLIC HOLIDAY: SOUTH AFRICAN ELECTION DAY
Thursday
09May
THOUGHTFUL THURSDAY
GRADE 4 – 7 EXAM: AFRIKAANS ORAL (PAPER 1)
Friday
10 May
GRADE 4 – 7 EXAM: AFRIKAANS ORAL (PAPER 1)
Saturday
11 May
08:30 DPS MOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATION
Sunday
12 May
MOTHER’S DAY
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS & SCHOOL HOLIDAYS DURING TERM 2
Saturday 27 April Freedom Day
Wednesday 01 May Worker’s Day
Wednesday 08 May Elections
Thursday 30 May Disa Primary School closed for Ascension Day
Sunday 16 June Youth Day
FOUNDATION PHASE & INTERSEN PHASE EXAMINATIONS:
GRADE R – 3 LEARNERS (FOUNDATION PHASE) Formal Assessment Tasks
20 – 31 May 2019
GRADE 4 – 7 LEARNERS (INTERMEDIATE & SENIOR PHASE)
Oral Examinations 06 – 14 May 2019
GRADE 7 LEARNERS (SENIOR PHASE)
Written Examinations 15 – 23 May 2019
GRADE 4 – 6 LEARNERS (INTERMEDIATE PHASE)
Written Examinations 17 – 23 May 2019
QUOTE FOR THE WEEK:
FOR PARENTS / GUARDIANS: HOW TO ENGAGE WITH KIDS:
BRILLIANT BEHAVIOUR
Asange Mengezeleni – RM
Princess Zisengwe – RL
Zaafirah Petersen – RL
Tauriq Booi – 1S
Kendra van Rooyen – 1S
Lichume Ngalwa – 1S
Favour Ngukube – 3L
Sbusiso Sabisa – 3Me
Tanya Chibaya – FP Afrikaans
Batabile Sitole – FP Afrikaans
Tendai Ngadya – FP Afrikaans
Yakanani Klaas – FP Afrikaans
Aaliyah Niewenhuyzen – FP isiXhosa
Aphelele Khunene – 4F
Lecisher-Lee James – 4F
Joshua Nkhata – 4F
Ephraim Mvalo – 4F
Vusi Mbina – 4M
Linam Tyholwana – 4M
Nazma Natus – 4M
Mulalo Nhubunga – 4Y
Afftyn-Lee Buchener – 4Y
Anita Mhlakaza – 4Y
Tylo van Nelson – 5R
Unisia Isaacs – 5R
Zervario Carolissen – 5R
Tinotenda Khombedza – 5K
Siposethu Time – 5K
Ashanti Majavu – 6P
Athandile Kantso – 6P
Esethu Nongabe – 6P
Simnikiwe Nguqu – 6J
Lilitha Gasamba – 6J
Winnie Mposelwa – 6M
Vimbainashe Jeke – ISP Afrikaans
Liyabona Sifo – ISP isiXhosa
Afikile Nombewu – ISP isiXhosa
Yanela Siswana – LS6
Chulumanco Damoyi – LS7
C-Jay Mentor - RMi
Kupakwashe Tawuro – RMi
Asekhona Mqotololwana – RMi
Simamnkele Koliwe – RMi
Avuyile Makhambi – RL; Lesli Kaluba – RL
Riony Carelse – RL; Yankho Motope – RL
Zaituniesa Adams – 1S; Sarah Mashece – 1S
Cleo Barnett – 2Sa; Nyasha Manyuruke – 2Sa
Skye Opperman – 2Sa
Lelethu Xaso – 2Sm; Travolter Rushika – 2Sm
Xhanti Nodilinga – 3L
Onwabo Gqoboka – 3L
Tylo da Silva – 3Me
Phakiso Khaba – 3Me
Eza Dani – LS1; Aldino Konstabel – LS1
Joshua Buchener – LS1; Cayla Stanbull – LS1
Favour Banda – FP Afrikaans
Nenyasha Chindimba – FP Afrikaans
Olothando Feni – FP Afrikaans
Ivakela Mhlonyane – FP Afrikaans
Esthella Matenga – FP isiXhosa
Phaphama Mahasana – FP isiXhosa
Akohlulwa Duda – FP isiXhosa
Imange Mantambo – 4F; Anam Sibara
Tamica Pelston – 4F; Jamie Mosedie – 4F
Alazene Williams – 4M; Yokuma Makwayiba – 4M
Martha Qunta – 4M
Destiny Nyasulu – 4Y
Jody-Ann Wichman – 4Y
Tashreeq Adams – 4Y
Kwazi Gladile – 5R
Puala Hendricks – 5R
Nolanga Sabawu – 5R
Endinako Esona Metuso – 5K
Yama Maqhina – 5K
Ashanti Majavu – 6P
Kezia Wesso – 6P
Baxolele Nenani – 6J
Keshia Abrahams – 6J
Sivuyisiwe Mcaciso – 6M
Xara-Leigh Alexander – 6M
Lwazi Skoti – 6M
Tamica Pelston – ISP Afrikaans
Zeah Ockhuiz – ISP Afrikaans
Tyra-Lee August – ISP Afrikaans
Neleh Guenantin – ISP Afrikaans
Caitlin Leonard – ISP Afrikaans
Alakhe Bobotyana – ISP Afrikaans
Tashreeq Adams – ISP Afrikaans
Afftyn-Lee Buchener – ISP Afrikaans
Jerluker Yon – ISP Afrikaans
Tinotenda Makuwaza – LS6
Alisa Da Silva – LS7
Chulumanco Damoyi – LS7
Academic Behaviour
RAMADAN 2019
Ramadan 2019 will begin in the evening of Sunday 05 May and ends in the evening of Tuesday 04 June. We are kindly asking all parents/guardians of learners who will be fasting during the Holy Month of Ramadan, to please notify the school in writing whether your child will be fasting for half or full day, and the times of fasting during the day. Only black headscarves will be allowed with the school uniform.
Disa Primary School wishes all our Muslim families a Very Blessed Ramadan.