Nuusbrief / Newsletter 1/2020

Borgliggaam/Sponsoring Body: BADISA

NG Kerk in SA/ Dutch Reformed Church in SA

Geregistreerde Welsynsorganisasie

Fondsinsamelingsnommer 002-970 NPO

Registered Welfare Organisation

Posbus/P.O. Box 140

Privaatsak/Private Bag X09

Roglandstraat/Street, BRACENFELL, 7561

Tel: 021 981 5555/6

Faks/Fax: 021 981 7833

Epos/Email: admin@paarlskool.org.za

Datum / Date: 2020-03-18

As a language teacher, parents have often asked how they can help their children to master their language. The secret is simple: read, read and read! The sooner a child learns to read, the better. The home is the best place for a child to learn to read, write and do basic mathematics, but in an informal way.

I heard from an educational psychologist how fantastic informal reading can be. She suggested reading a colourful illustrated book to small children, while the child is sitting on a parent/grandparent’s lap. The physical contact provides security. This is like killing two birds with one stone - the secure (safe) interaction with your child and learning new words at the same time! So what about our little ones who struggle with reading? They are listening to the story while feeling safe and secure in mommy's arms! “Reading is indispensable for the formation of a child's personality.” (M.C. Grové – Educator) Enjoy the well-deserved rest and stay safe.

Paarl School greetings Stoffel Kruger

Prefects Paarl School's leadership camp was held from 17-19 January at Langebaan. Once again it was a weekend filled with leadership activities to prepare our new leaders for the year ahead. Each and every leader was challenged to step out of the box in order to open themselves up for personal growth and self-enrichment. Paarl School's leaders are taught to be lifelong learners and each one of these leaders is ready to experience new responsibilities and challenges and give their best! We are excited to see how these learners will develop during the course of the year.

Prefects: Xandré van den Berg, Ashleigh Coetzee, Zoë Philander, Herman Ellman, Yusrah Kassiem, Matz de Beer, Dihan Britz, Quanika van der Walt, Ronell Abrahams and Ryan Madell. Teachers responsible for the prefects are: Mrs.. Hester Faure and Mr. Hein van der Merwe.

Congratulations to Quanika van der Walt and Xandré van den Berg who was appointed head prefects for the 1st term.

Congratulations to Adri de Waal, Shane Nanongkham & Molemo

Mphomela who were elected as monitors for the 1st term.

NEW STAFF MEMBERS Welcome to the following staff members who joined Paarl School during this term. Ms. Anel Zeelie (SP: educator) Ms. Carlé Jordaan (PP: educator) Ms. Charine de Ridder (Intern psychologist) Ms. Clementine Jafta (hostel) Ms. Minette Swart (private facilitator) Ms. Khululwa Nyange (private facilitator) Ms. Suretha van der Westhuizen (private facilitator) Mr. Carlico Gous (general assistant) Mr. Jan Jansen (busdriver) Mr. Nicholas de Necker (part time) RELIEF STAFF Thank you to: Mrs. Janine van Tonder who is in the place of Mrs.

Lehandri de Necker (Intermediate Phase). Mrs. Annari Laker who is standing in for Mrs. Yvette

Punt (psychologist). Both are on maternity leave. ACHIEVEMENTS Congratulations to the following 2019 matriculants: Mr. and Mrs. Stoffel and Elsabé Kruger’s son, Armand Ms. Reinet Barnard’s daughter, Madeleine Ms. Jacky Williams’ daughter, Chanelle CONGRATULATIONS TO: ENGAGEMENTS Ms. Tammy Ann Galeshewe (class assistant PP) and

daughter of Mrs. Cecelia Galeshewe (educator in die PP). Mrs. Elsabé Pienaar’s son Mrs. Marlene Marais’ daughter WEDDINGS Mrs. Elsa Fourie’s daughter, Hestie, got married this term.

Mrs. Esmé Tucker’s son, Liam, married Elzette Smith on 29 February.

Mr. Gallor Solomons’ daugter got married in the Dec/Jan school holiday.

We pray God’s blessing on their marriages. BIRTHS Mr. Stoffel & Mrs. Elsabé Kruger: grandson (WJ) in March Mrs. Annaline Norman: grandson (Nicolaas) in February Mr. Cassie & Mrs. Rachel Wagener: grandson (Elizah) in

February Mrs. Yvette Punt: daughter (Karla) in January Mrs. Lehandri de Necker: daughter (Lea-Nické) in February May these little ones bring great joy to their parents and grandparents! 2020 GRADE 1’s Ms. Hildegard Diedericks’ son Mrs. Charine de Ridder’s son Good luck to these parents whose children are starting their formal school career. 2020 MATRICULANTS We are keeping our staff members whose children are in

matric this year in our thoughts and prayers: Mrs. Hester Faure’s son, Daniël Mrs. Alet Marais’ daughter, Mia Mrs. Annari Laker’s daughter, Jana ILLNESS/HOSPITALIZATION Mr. Stoffel Kruger Mrs. Monique Hougaard Ms. Janet Goliath LOSS Our deepest sympathy with Ms. Leanda Ackerman who

lost her grandmother this term.

On 27 February Charlie from Pets as Therapy brought much joy to learners in the Foundation and Practical Phase when she came to be introduced to them.

Our athletes performed very well at the recent WP LSEN trials. Xandré van den Berg: 1st in long jump and 2nd in high jump, Jayden Gain: 2nd in long jump and 3rd in discus, Morgan Wewers: 1st in high jump, Quanika van der Walt: 2nd in long jump. Paarl School is very proud of these athletes!

TROPHY WINNERS - INTER-HOUSE ATHLETICS LSEN ATHLETES

Mini athlete of the day Girls U/8 - U/10

Kira Swartz

Mini athlete of the day Boys U/8 - U/10

Divan Kotze

Junior Victrix Ludorum U/11 - U/12

Charné Hunn

Junior Victor Ludorum U/11 - U/12

Lincoln Nimmerhout

U/13 Boy Dominic Windvogel U/15 Boy Jayden Gain Senior Boy U/16 – U/18 Xandré van den Berg Best Long distance Boy Xandré van den Berg Best Long distance Girl Thalita Myburgh Best Senior Field athlete Boy Xandré van den Berg Best Senior Field athlete Girl Morgan Wewers Best Shot Put Xandré van den Berg Senior Victrix Ludorum Morgan Wewers Senior Victor Ludorum Xandré van den Berg

PARASPORT Boys U/12 or U/14 Dian van Schalkwyk Girls U/12 or U/14 Thalita Myburgh Boys U/16 or U/18 Molemo Mphomela Girls U/16 or U/18 Kaylynn Scholtz Electrical Wheelchair Slalom Perciville Timmy Manual Wheelchair Slalom Molemo Mphomela Victrix Ludorum Kaylynn Scholtz Victor Ludorum Molemo Mphomela WINNING TEAM Blue

Our annual hour athletics meeting was a huge success. A lovely warm evening where excellent athletics was enjoyed. Thank you to Westcliff, Vista Nova, Jan Kriel, Hebron and Slot from Paarl who attended the evening.

Our annual inter-house athletics was great fun for everyone. We had mass participation and good results. Congratulations to the Blue team for doing it two years in a row and to all the athletes who had fun and came out to do their best.

Our annual Triangular athletics meeting once again proves that sport brings people together! Athletes from Tafelberg, Vista Nova and Paarl School competed at this event. Our athletes performed extremely well and won in all the junior events. Xandré van den Berg was awarded the Senior Victor Ludorum on the day.

Thursday, 6 February was a highlight on our sports calendar when many learners participated in our annual swimming gala. Thank you to every learner who contributed to the success of the day by participating with great zeal and good sportsmanship. We are especially proud of Dylan de Jager (Junior Victor Ludorum), Mariet Gerber (Junior Victrix Ludorum), Joalet Viljoen (Parasport Victrix Ludorum), Jonathan de Robillard (Senior Victor Ludorum), Teniel Morton (Senior Victrix Ludorum) and Amile Sogidashe (Parasport Victor Ludorum). Congratulations to our trophy winners: Dylan de Jager (boys U/12), Ethan Klopper (boys U/13), Jonathan de Robillard (boys U/14), Kian Smith (boys U/15) and Storm van Heerden (boys OPEN). Well done to the Blue team who won with 184 points. Thank you to every staff member and parent for your enthusiastic support!

On 28 February, Paarl School participated in the annual Triangular Swimming Gala where our swimmers competed against Vista Nova and Tafelberg School. It was a successful event and our learners enjoyed it immensely. Thank you to Tafelberg School for organizing a wonderful event. We are proud of every Paarl School learner who participated with so much passion and perseverance.

Congratulations to the following learners who were chosen as hostel prefects for 2020: Aneswa Fetile, Amile Sogidashe and Joshua Meyer. Morgan

Wewers and Molemo Mphomela were appointed head prefects for 2020.

The following learners were included in the Western Cape Team that was going to participate in the National Championships for the Physically Disabled from 20—25 March 2020 in Port Elizabeth: Luke Adams, Marli Blom, Margot Conradie, Gift Gxilishe, Cassidy Hoffman, Liam Isaacs, Thalita Myburgh, Kaylynn Scholtz, Amile Sogidashe, Joalet Viljoen and Tatum Whelan. The following staff members were going to accompany the learners and/or be involved in the championships in different capacities: Reinet Barnard - Boccia head referee, Sandrè Jordaan - Boccia ramp assistant, Elanza Jordaan - Boccia athlete and Bulelani Gomba - Boccia assistant. Unfortunately this event was cancelled due to the Corona Virus (COVID-19)

On Tuesday, 11 February, the Foundation Phase

held their annual Fun Gala. Led by our own "Water

Fairy", our little ones spent the day enjoying

themselves in the pool with hoops, kicking boards

and pool noodles. Some learners were even brave

enough to show their diving ability. We would like

to thank everyone who helped us in the water as

well as next to the pool.

On the 19th of February an excited group of learners and staff members of the Preschool Phase visited the Aquarium at the V & A Waterfront in Cape Town. The children enjoyed watching the big sharks and other fish in the shark tank. The penguins and smaller sea creatures were very popular and the Nemo photo booth was a hit! We are deeply thankful towards everyone who helped to make this an unforgettable experience for all. A special word of thanks to a kind gentleman who treated everyone to a delicious ice cream afterwards.

Congratulations to our Warriors on Wheels who participated in the Cape Cycle Tour (106km) on Sunday 8 March. Tiaan Louw, rider Marc Ruwiel and supported by Luca Ruwiel, finished the race in 4 hours 30 minutes. J.J. Booysens, rider Marc Wyllie and supported by Schalke Booysens and Daniel Enslin, finished the race in 7 hours 2 minutes.