EDITION NO. 9 TEACHING TOMORROW, TODAY 20 MARCH 2014

DATES TO DIARISETERM 1 2014:

15th JAN28 MARNUMBER OF SCHOOL DAYS: 52

MARCH

25 Interhouse Public Speaking

26 Grade 4 visit to Bird Park

26-27 Parents Evening

28 School Closes

BPS SCHOOL TIMES

Mondays Tues-Fri

Grades 1 and 2 07h25 13h25 07h25 13h10

Grades 3 to 7 07h25 13h55 07h25 13h40

SCHOOL SHOP HOURSDay Time

MON, WED 12h30 to 15h00

TUES, THURS 07h00 to 11h30

FRIDAY 12h30 to 14h30

Email address: bpsschoolshop@gmail.comPhone: (011) 706-0524 (Wendy)

Payment: EFT, CASH, CARD

LOST PROPERTY HOURSDaily (except Tuesdays) 07h30-08h00Mondays and Thursdays 13h30-14h00

DIRECT PHONE NUMBERSMrs. L. Fyfe (Business Manager) (011) 244-0903

Mrs. M. Britz (Admissions/Principals PA (011) 244-0905

Ms. C. Devlin (Bookkeeper/ Suppliers) (011) 244-0923

Mrs. L. Baard (School Fee Office) (011) 244-0904

SCHOOL BANKING DETAILSBank: Standard Bank Fourways Crossing

Code: 009953Account Number: 023385103

CONTACT USTelephone: (011) 706-1263/706-0524 | Web: www.bryanstonprimary.co.za | Electronic newsletter:newsletter@bryanstonprimary.co.za

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTSSecurity Warning

We have been warned by a number of sources of a possible elderly lady involved in child kidnapping operating in our area. We have informed our security company to be on the lookout for any suspicious looking people or vehicles.

Our staff have been made aware too. Please be vigilant with your child at all times.

School Closing Times 28 MarchTerm will finish next Friday, 28th March. School will not close early, but will be at

normal closing times (see sidebar to the right)

Fee Exemptions 2014Application forms for School Fees Exemption are now available.

Parents must kindly collect application forms, in person, from the school Finance Office. Closing date for applications: 28th March 2014

School ShirtsMcCullagh and Bothwell are the official suppliers of the BPS school uniform. The official school shirt with the school badge is only available from them. Shirts pur-chased from other retailers are not allowed.

Afrikaans/English dictionariesIf you have paid for a bilingual Afrikaans/English dictionary and havent received it yet Please send your proof of payment to Mrs. Bezuidenhout in the media centre in order to get it.

Lost Property Jumble SaleThis will take place on Monday 24th March, 13h00 14h30.

Holiday Care 31 March 4th AprilAvailable for school holiday period on Bryanston Primary premises. Learners may attend for the entire period or on occasional days. BOOKING ESSENTIAL.

Times: 07h30 17h00 Supervised by qualified teachers Daily arts and crafts, fun sport activities Cost: R85.00 per dayContact Cheryl de Melo on 011 463-7926 or 083 283 3770. Please book in ad-

vance to facilitate catering and planning.

Soccer and Netball Team Tryouts

(See Sports section for details)

2DID YOU KNOW?Mr. Arthur Andrews - Principal July 1969 to December 1987Mr. Charles Arthur Andrews was born in Durban but moved to the Transvaal where he attended schools in Potchefstroom and on the West Rand excelling both academically and on the sports field. On Matriculation, Mr. Andrews was awarded a Chamber of Mines scholarship to the University of the Witwatersrand and he completed his Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1949, majoring in Geography, History and Psychology. Mr. Andrews was later to return to the University in 1954 where he read for an honours degree in Geography.

Staff ProfileName: Shalini LutawanMessage to learners: The hardest arithmetic to master is that which enables us to count our blessings - Eric Hoffer. Never put yourself down. Y ou are a f irework waiting to burst. Show your colours and be proud. If a genie gave you a wish what would you wish for: Watch a live Liverpool match. Most famous person you met:I believe that every individual is unique and has a specia l quality. Though the people I have met may not be famous, they have left an indelible mark

in my life. I have been blessed to have come across people who have inf lu enced my life in a positive way and I have learnt many lessons along the way. Describe yourself in three words: Compassionate, dedicated and ambitious

SPORTS NEWSWhy is taking part in sports good for children? It teaches them how to win. Being a humble winner who doesnt gloat, or make the loser feel bad, is hugely important. It teaches them how to lose. Everyone loses. Learning how to lose without putting the blame on others, other cir-cumstances, giving up, quitting, or pouting is an important life lesson.

Success without honor is an unseasoned dish; it will satisfy your hunger, but it wont taste good. Joe Paterno, college football

ResultsThere are no results for this week due to extra murals taking a break!

Holiday Sports ClinicThe second term is fast approaching and its time for us to get ready for our up and coming Soccer/ Netball season. We have decided to run a 3 day clinic for all girls and boys interested in the first three days of the holidays. A letter has gone out regarding the clinic.

We will be outsourcing coaches for the clinic and the children will learn new skills and have lots of fun at the same time. The clinic will start at 8h00am and finish at 12h00pm daily. All coaches are SAFA accredited or provincially recognized. We have now also entered our mini netball girls into a league for the first time ever!

The costs are R120 a day which includes lunch. If you decide to pay daily, it will cost R360, but if you decide to pay upfront, it will cost you R300. Please return the reply slip by 20 March 2014 and your money in a sealed envelope to Miss Keating or Mr Moodley no later than Thursday 27 March 2014.

The dates are as follows:Monday 31 March 2014: 8h00 12h00 Tuesday 1 April 2014: 8h00 12h00Wednesday 2 April 2014: 8h00 12h00

SOCCER Dear parents please be aware for the upcoming soccer season, shin pads are compulsory as well as the correct school kit, which can be pur-chased at the school shop.

3NETBALL AND SOCCER TEAM TRYOUT TIMESNETBALL

DAY AGE GROUP TIME PLACE

MONDAY 24 MARCH Mini Netball (Grade 1 and 2) 13h15 -14h15 Top courts near swimming poolU/9 14h15 -15h15 Bottom Courts

TUESDAY 25 MARCH Mini Netball (Grade 1 and 2) 13h15 -14h15 Top courts near swimming poolU/10 14h15 -15h15 Bottom Courts

WEDNESDAY 26 MARCH Mini Netball (Grade 1 and 2) 13h15 -14h15 Top courts near swimming poolU/11 14h15 -15h15 Bottom Courts

THURSDAY 27 MARCH Mini Netball (Grade 1 and 2) 13h15 -14h14 Top courts near swimming poolU/12 and U/13 14h15 -15h15 Bottom Courts

SOCCER

MONDAY 24 MARCH Mini Soccer (Grade 1 and 2) 13h30 -14h30 Davidson FieldU/9 14h30 -15h30 Hedding Field

TUESDAY 25 MARCH Mini Soccer (Grade 1 and 2) 13h30 -14h30 Davidson FieldU/10 14h30 -15h30 Hedding Field

WEDNESDAY 26 MARCH Mini Soccer (Grade 1 and 2) 13h30 -14h30 Davidson FieldU/11 14h30 -15h30 Hedding Field

THURSDAY 27 MARCH Mini Soccer (Grade 1 and 2) 13h30 -14h30 Davidson FieldU/12 and U/13 14h30 -15h30 Hedding Field

Soccer and netball practices and team tryouts will be taking place next week. All interested children should attend as we prepare for Bryan-stons best season yet!

Every child can make a team and the whole school will be trying out! Dates and times are below:

BPS ART GALLERY

Bryanston Classifieds

THE BRYANSTON CLASSIFIEDS(Adverts are placed on a monthly basis at the beginning of the month and removed at the end of the month)

This service is offered by Bryanston Primary School for advertisers to market their products or services to the BPS community in the school newsletter. The school cannot be held responsible or liable for any damages or misleading claims resulting from the information con-tained in the classifieds. Placing an advert in the Bry-anston Classifieds does not mean that the school en-

dorses or recommends the product or service on offer.Price structure for BPS Classifieds: BPS Families R150 per advert Maximum 30

words. Non-BPS Families R300 per advert Maximum

30 words.

Payment and Advertising materialBy EFT only. Bank: Standard Bank Fourways Crossing | Branch Code: 009953 | Account Number: 023385103. Please use the reference: CLASSIFIEDS+Your Name and send proof of payment and advertising material to Mrs M. Braghini on mandyb@bryanstonprimary.co.za.

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Visit www.boogaard.co.za or contact Lisa Boogaard on 072 116 4121

IFIHLILE TRANSPORT

Providing transport services to children who are from Northriding, Douglasdale, Olivedale and Fourways.

Contact Mpho on 076 242 5489 or emails mpho.kgosi@gmail.com

BRYANDALE PRE-PRIMARY FUN DAY

The Fun Day includes entertainment, fun rides, interactive stalls, DJ, dancers, boerewors rolls, tea garden, sky divers and much much more!

All Ages. Family Day.

Date: 17 May 2014

Time: Starts 8am and Finishes 1pm

Venue: Bryandale Pre-Primary School, Cumberland Avenue, Bryanston, JHB.

FREE Entrance

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