Count down ..... Exam starts in 2 weeks!

Exam

The school will be closing at 13:00 from Monday, 27 May 2019. This will give our learners the opportunity to prepare properly for the exam.

The After-care will also have a third study session available. Times will be set accordingly.

Study rosters I visited the classes, this past week, in order to motivate learners to compile study rosters for the exam. I am thankful that many learners already did that and started preparing for the coming exam. It is wonderful to hear that parents support the learners at home to start preparing for the mid-year exam.

Remember: “Planning takes the ‘crises’ from ‘management’.

Guidelines for the exam

See that your child has a day planner in which the subjects, as well as when it must be revised, is written down.

Let him / her mark down what he / she already wrote or studied.

When he / she is finished with studying, do revision with him / her and ask questions to see if he / she knows the work.

Help your child by getting everything ready for the next day, the night before the exam and lessen the stress in the morning.

Help your child to set reachable, measurable and realistic goals for himself / herself.

Listen when he / she talks about the exam. Help him / her with study methods and give him / her the opportunity to give input.

Edition 23 | Number 16 | 9 May 2019 | d6 Communicator www.riebie.co.za

Saam bou ons ’n nalatenskap ~ vandag!

Building a legacy together ~ today!

Headlines “At the end of the day, the most

overwhelming key to a child’s success is the positive involvement of parents.”

~ Jane D. Hull ~

2

Aim to acknowledge and reward positive behaviour, rather than focusing on what he / she is doing wrong.

Be realistic about your child’s abilities. Compliment him / her when he / she does well in the exam, be aware of remarks such as: “Boy / Girl, you normally get 90% for Maths, why did you only get 70%.”

After-Care As you know, the school has an After-Care where there is supervision for learners in the afternoon. The After-Care offers meals and homework classes until 17:15 every afternoon. This service is presented at a minimal fee of R680-00 per month and creates a safe environment in which there not only is supervision for your child but also the opportunity to do homework and prepare for the coming exam - THERE WILL ALSO BE THREE STUDY SESSIONS AVAILABLE DURING THE EXAM.

Sing in Harmonie Congratulations to both our choirs that qualified for the next round of kykNET’s Sing in Harmonie competition. Thank you to the Riebie parents and staff for your positive support - you are winners!!!

“The only thing better than singing, is more singing.” ~ Ella Fitzgerald ~

On-Line Applications

As in the past few years, the Grade 1 and Grade 8 learners for 2020 must apply on-line at

schools. The On-Line system will be activated from 08:00 on 13 May 2019. Parents must still watch out for more information in the media, as well as our school’s

newsletter.

According to the system, learners in Hasie Kwassie are not assured of a space in Grade 1 at Van Riebeeckpark Primary. The system gives preference to learners, who stay in the

school’s vicinity. Parents must please apply on 13 May 2019 and hand in all the necessary documents at the office within 7 school days.

For any inquiries, contact Ms Naomi Cornelessen in the office.

Grade R (2020) enrollments

We remind parents that applications for the Grade R (2020) enrollments are already open. The closing date for Grade R applications is 31 May 2019 but it will be advisable to apply as soon as possible.

Application forms are available in the office from Ms Naomi Cornelessen.

“Improvement begins with I”. -Arnold H Glasgow-

V Botha | Principal

3

Academics

Foundation Phase Waiting class roster 13 - 16 May 2019:

DATE GRADE 1 GRADE 2

Monday, 13 May Ms A Miessner Ms T Wood

Tuesday, 14 May Ms A Miessner Ms T Wood

Wednesday, 15 May Ms A Miessner Ms T Wood

Thursday, 16 May Ms A Miessner Ms T Wood

“Reading Rocket” Reading programme “Reading Rocket” is a good reading programme that develops your child’s comprehension, reading speed and spelling. The school presents this programme for the Grade 1 - 3 learners. The development of reading skills is very important to each learner to reach success in Grade 4 where their comprehension is an important factor when they complete exam papers.

Special offer: We would like your child to continue with his/her reading development on the programme. Stimulus Maksima provides this service free; the only requirement is that you have a computer to install the programme. Should you be interested, please send an email to Hannelie at roodepoort@stimulus.co.za for more information.

Intersen Phase Exam Demarcations Learners already received the exam roster and demarcation for the coming exam. We request that parents help learners to compile a study roster. Should you have any inquiries regarding the demarcation on a specific subject, please contact the subject teacher directly. Academic inquiries We request that parents with academic inquiries please contact the subject teacher. If you do not receive the necessary feedback, you may contact the head of the subject and thereafter the subject controller. If you send an email, you are welcome to send a copy to the two deputy principals.

Subject Head of Subject Controller

Afrikaans Ms A van Staden Ms D Neuhoff (Term 2)

Ms J Ruthven

English Ms S Venter Ms J Ruthven

Maths Ms H van Heerden

NS & Technology, Gr 4 - 6 Ms A Marais Mr M vd Westhuizen

NS, Gr 7 Ms A Marais Mr M vd Westhuizen

Technology, Gr 7 Ms A Marais Mr M vd Westhuizen

SS - Geo & History Ms T Abrahams Ms A Mulder

4

LV - Art Ms S Blunden Ms A Mulder

LV - PT Mr W Bester Ms A Mulder

LV - SOC Mr H Venter Ms A Mulder

EMS, Gr 7 Ms D Neuhoff Mr M vd Westhuizen

Creative Art, Gr 7 Ms S Blunden Ms A Mulder

Life Orientation, Gr 7 Mr MJ de Kock Mr M vd Westhuizen

kept in a sa place.

Netball Practice Monday 13/05 & Thursday 16/05 U/10A&B; U/11A&B : 14:45 – 15:45 U/10C ; U/11C ; U/12C ; U/13C ; U/12A&B ; U/13A&B : 15:45 – 17:00

League dates 14 May : vs. L/s Jan van Riebeeck (Home) 15 May : vs. L/s Randhart (Away) 28 May : vs. L/s Edleen (Away)

Mini-Netball Practice Monday 13/05 & Wednesday 15/05 U/7A,B,C & U/8A,B,C : 13:45 – 14:45 U/9A : 14:30 - 15:45 U/9B&C : 14:30 - 15:30 Development Team : 13:45 - 14:45

Thursday 16/05 U/9A : 14:30 - 15:45 U/9B&C : 14:30 - 15:30

Note: Learners must please wear the correct netball clothes with short socks and tackies. The netball clothes are available at Boundary Silk Bazaar.

Matches 14 May : vs. L/s Jan van Riebeeck (Home) 28 May : vs. L/s Edleen (Away) Tentative

Sport

5

Rugby Practice (Note: No practice on match days)

Monday 13/05 ; Wednesday 15/05 ; Thursday 16/05 U/9A&B : 14:15 – 15:15 U/10A&B : 14:15 – 15:15 U/11A&B : 15:15 – 16:15 2nd & 3rd : 15:15 – 16:15 1st : 15:15 – 16:30

Matches: League dates 14 May 2019 : vs. L/s Impala (Home) 21 May 2019 : vs. L/s Dalview (Away) 23 May 2019 : vs. Kruinsig (Away) 4/5 June 2019 : Semi-final at Hoërskool Die Anker 11 June 2019 : Final at Hoërskool Die Anker

Valkie Rugby Practice Tuesday & Thursday : 17:30 - 18:30

(Note: Should league matches be played at the school on Tuesdays, practice will move to Wednesday).

Matches 11 May : at L/s Birchleigh 18 May : at Van Riebeeckpark Primary 25 May : at L/s Impala

Costs for the rugby jerseys are R340-00 per jersey and must be ordered from Nick Retief.

Chess Practice for League Teams Juniors Wednesday : 15:30 – 16:30

Seniors Wednesday : 16:30 – 17:30

Beginners No practice for the week. We will be playing our last match against Laerskool Kruinsig on Monday, 13 May 2019. We would like to thank all for their positive attitude and input during the season. League dates 13 May 2019 : vs. L/s Kruinsig (Home) 3 June 2019 : Semi-Final 10 June 2019 : Final (at L/s Kruinsig)

6

Hockey Trials - Super 12

Super 12 - hockey trials for U/10 - U/13 boys will take place from 15:00 - 16:00 on Thursday, 16 May 2019. Boys, who would like to do trials, must write their names, as well as the position they want to play on the list in Mr Armin’s class, as soon as possible.

Choir Junior Choir Practice Thursday, 09/05 : 13:45 – 14:45 Thursday, 16/05 : 13:45 – 14:45

Parents must please see to it that choir members know the words of the songs.

NB: We remind parents of the following FORMAL CHOIR DRESS for performances : Girls : White long sleeved button shirt, blue dress, black tights and black school shoes.

Boys : White long sleeved button shirt, formal long black pants, black socks and black

school shoes. (Braces and bow ties will be provided)

Take note that choir girls, who are in the Gr 1 and Gr 2 netball teams, will ONLY practice choir on Thursdays, not Netball. (Netball practice on Thursdays is only skills practice and not team related).

Some parents have not paid the R200-00 choir money for 2019, (that covers the T-shirts and all accessories), yet, please do so urgently. Please use the FNB school account with reference 9726 plus child’s name and surname.

Performances 11 May 2019 : Super 12 (Groenkloof Campus) 18 May 2019 : ATKV (Dutch Reformed Church - Skuilkrans)

SENIOR CHOIR Practice Thursday, 09/05 : 16:00 – 18:00

We remind parents, who pay for the choir tour monthly to please be prompt with it. Parents will receive a letter where we indicate how much money we received and what amount is still outstanding. We request that parents please check it and send the necessary proof of payment should the amount, indicated, differ from your amount.

Some parents have not paid the R200-00 choir money for 2019, (that covers the T-shirts and all accessories), yet, please do so urgently. Please use the FNB school account with reference 9726 plus child’s name and surname.

Letters with information regarding the performances below will be given to choir members in time.

Culture

7

Performances 11 May 2019 : Super 12 (Groenkloof Campus) 16 May 2019 : ATKV (Dutch Reformed Church - Skuilkrans)

Revue Practice Monday, 13/05 : 17:00 – 20:00

Eisteddfod Poems for the Eisteddfod have been handed to learners. Item numbers, dates and venue will be handed to learners as soon as it has been received from the Eisteddfod Association.

Olyf (Internal projects for needy Riebie learners and families) We are still looking for parents, who will be able to help with providing lunch on Wednesdays. A lunch consists of a sandwich and, if possible, a fruit or something nice. Contact Ms Teresa Abrahams at the school or send an email to teresa@riebie.co.za, should you be able to assist. For any enquiries regarding Olyf, please contact Ms Ansa Mulder at 011-9762633 or 073 945 4503, or send an email to ansa@riebie.co.za.

Clothes Bank Monday to Friday : 07:00 – 07:30 Monday to Wednesday : 13:00 - 13:30

Riebie Rascals Contact numbers, between 12:00 & 17:30 Juniors: 076 515 5497 Seniors: 082 265 4909

The After-Care closes promptly at 17:30. Fines will be levied at R50.00 for every 15 minutes after 17:30.

After-Care exam arrangements There will be three study sessions during the exam, from 27 May 2019 to 13 June 2019. Details, as follows:

1st session : 13:30 – 14:15 (compulsory) 2nd session : 14:30 – 15:15 3rd session : 15:30 – 16:15

Learners must attend, at least one session. Learners must bring the books for the subject they will be writing the next day. Learners may not draw pictures or write letters during the study sessions.

8

Menu for the week: 13 - 17 May 2019:

Monday, 13 May Rolls & Cold Meat Sandwich and Cooldrink

Tuesday, 14 May Pasta & Frankfurters Fruit & Cooldrink

Wednesday, 15 May Curry & Rice Sandwich & Cooldrink

Thursday, 16 May Macaroni & Cheese Fruit & Cooldrink

Friday, 17 May Hot Dogs Chips or Ice-Cream or Sandwich

(Menu may change)