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Saturday, April 10, 2010
Parents please register to vote at AGM
Parents are reminded to register as members at the FINANCE OFFICE during the month of April in order to be eligible to vote at the Annual General Meeting to be held on Tuesday the 25th of May 2010 at 19:00 in the College Auditorium.
Arrangements for Monday 12 April
School re-opens for the 2nd Term on Monday 12th April at 07:40.
College (high school) learners will have registration, then an assembly, and then they will follow a DAY 5 timetable.
Learners may wear either summer or winter uniform until the 3rd of May, after which winter uniform is compulsory.
Please note that there will be hair and appearance inspection on Monday 12th. Please ensure that your child is dressed correctly, in full uniform and that their hair is trimmed and neat. Thank you.
College (high school) learners will have registration, then an assembly, and then they will follow a DAY 5 timetable.
Learners may wear either summer or winter uniform until the 3rd of May, after which winter uniform is compulsory.
Please note that there will be hair and appearance inspection on Monday 12th. Please ensure that your child is dressed correctly, in full uniform and that their hair is trimmed and neat. Thank you.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Mr Buys away at Scifest
Please note that Mr Buys will not be at school in the last week of term 1.
Arrangements:
Lampie must please collect normal charity money.
Lesha must please arrange for someone to read scripture and do prayer everyday.
Daniel must please make sure the register is filled in and signed off.
The junior & senior SRC & SCC must make sure that people do not play around during register and that it starts on time.
Arrangements:
Lampie must please collect normal charity money.
Lesha must please arrange for someone to read scripture and do prayer everyday.
Daniel must please make sure the register is filled in and signed off.
The junior & senior SRC & SCC must make sure that people do not play around during register and that it starts on time.
Class photos on Tuesday 23 March
We are taking class photos on the first Tuesday after camp, please look your best!
Ms Erasmus says that you are to wear summer school uniform.
Ms Erasmus says that you are to wear summer school uniform.
Flu Injections
If you have ordered and paid for your flu vaccine, please go and see Sister Pat at your convenience so she can give you your shot.
DAILY ROUTINE FOR END OF TERM 1 2010
Tuesday 23 March (Day 1)
CLASS PHOTOS
REGISTRATION 07:40 – 07:50
ASSEMBLEY 07:50 – 08:30
1 08:30 – 09:05
2 09:05 – 09:40
3 09:40 – 10:15
BREAK 10:15 – 10:35
4 10:35 – 11:15
5 11:15 – 11:50
6 11:50 – 12:25
BREAK 12:25 – 12:55
7 12:55 – 13:35
8 13:35 – 14:10
Wednesday 24 March (Day 2)
Normal Wednesday Times 13:00 closure
Thursday 25 March (Day 3)
Normal Thursday Times
Hymn practice during Island period
Level 1 First Aid Course
Friday 26 March (Day 4)
END OF TERM
REGISTRATION 07:40 – 07:55
1 07:55 – 08:25
2 08:25 – 08:55
3 08:55 – 09:25
4 09:25 – 09:55
BREAK 09:55 – 10:25
5 10:25 – 10:55
6 10:55 – 11:25
ASSEMBLY 11:25 – 12:00
Level 1 First Aid Course
CLASS PHOTOS
REGISTRATION 07:40 – 07:50
ASSEMBLEY 07:50 – 08:30
1 08:30 – 09:05
2 09:05 – 09:40
3 09:40 – 10:15
BREAK 10:15 – 10:35
4 10:35 – 11:15
5 11:15 – 11:50
6 11:50 – 12:25
BREAK 12:25 – 12:55
7 12:55 – 13:35
8 13:35 – 14:10
Wednesday 24 March (Day 2)
Normal Wednesday Times 13:00 closure
Thursday 25 March (Day 3)
Normal Thursday Times
Hymn practice during Island period
Level 1 First Aid Course
Friday 26 March (Day 4)
END OF TERM
REGISTRATION 07:40 – 07:55
1 07:55 – 08:25
2 08:25 – 08:55
3 08:55 – 09:25
4 09:25 – 09:55
BREAK 09:55 – 10:25
5 10:25 – 10:55
6 10:55 – 11:25
ASSEMBLY 11:25 – 12:00
Level 1 First Aid Course
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Kloofwater Camp Secret Info
I had a chat to some students who went to Kloofwaters and here are some tips:
1) Pack light...you walk your butt off and sleep at a new place every night. SERIOUSLY...pack light!
2) Expect to get sweaty, wet and dirty...bring clothes suited for it.
3) Bring at least 3 black rubbish bags to wrap up things so they do not get wet or as an emergency but light raincoat/windproof jacket on your daily activities.
4) Take tuck money... it helps to plug the holes if supper or lunch was not enough. Dont expect tuck to be open after every meal...plan and buy in advance.
5) Bring thick short cotton socks for the day of the long hike.
6) Bring 2 cozzies, none of which you expect to survive or be seen in public again.
7) On "Kloofing" day wear shoes that can get wet but still protect your feet...old running shoes or those rinse out type jobs will do the trick.
8) Bring extra food to snack on ...some previous people say they got lekker hungry others say there was a lot of food. Rather play it safe.
9) Youre in the sun a lot, wear a hat that gives you all round cover...like a bush hat.
10) NB! Sun block at least a water proof factor 40.
11) Youre bound to pick up scratches and who wants to wait for the medicine kit to eventually arrive...take a good couple of plasters with you, about 7. some anticeptic wipes will hekp as well.
12) If you hate mozziebite itch take some local anagesic gel that will help with sore muscles as well. Anti-histamine cream also works a charm.
13) Bug repellant like a Tabbard-stick or -spray.
14) If your mom is ok with it... 2 Panados.
15) Dress down, the only time your clothes will not get dirty is on the way there and on the way back. SERIOUSLY - DO NOT BRING NEW CLOTHES because it will be old when you leave.
16) Bring 2 good water bottles with a strap or belt to carry it with, holding it in your hand on a long walk is a real drag. You normally get satchels to mix into the water, if you do only mix it into 1 bottle as drinking sweet stuff makes you thirsty and does not quench your thirst.
17) Take a spare roll of toilet paper it better than getting to the loo at night and finding the dreaded empty loo holder. When youre out and about in the day keep about 1 metre folded up in your pocket for when you have to answer natures call in the middle between somewhere and nowhere.
18) Take a cheap torch...the light headlamp jobs work the best because they leave your hands free.
19) Remember a bad day at camp, still beats the heck out of a good day in class. :) Enjoy!
1) Pack light...you walk your butt off and sleep at a new place every night. SERIOUSLY...pack light!
2) Expect to get sweaty, wet and dirty...bring clothes suited for it.
3) Bring at least 3 black rubbish bags to wrap up things so they do not get wet or as an emergency but light raincoat/windproof jacket on your daily activities.
4) Take tuck money... it helps to plug the holes if supper or lunch was not enough. Dont expect tuck to be open after every meal...plan and buy in advance.
5) Bring thick short cotton socks for the day of the long hike.
6) Bring 2 cozzies, none of which you expect to survive or be seen in public again.
7) On "Kloofing" day wear shoes that can get wet but still protect your feet...old running shoes or those rinse out type jobs will do the trick.
8) Bring extra food to snack on ...some previous people say they got lekker hungry others say there was a lot of food. Rather play it safe.
9) Youre in the sun a lot, wear a hat that gives you all round cover...like a bush hat.
10) NB! Sun block at least a water proof factor 40.
11) Youre bound to pick up scratches and who wants to wait for the medicine kit to eventually arrive...take a good couple of plasters with you, about 7. some anticeptic wipes will hekp as well.
12) If you hate mozziebite itch take some local anagesic gel that will help with sore muscles as well. Anti-histamine cream also works a charm.
13) Bug repellant like a Tabbard-stick or -spray.
14) If your mom is ok with it... 2 Panados.
15) Dress down, the only time your clothes will not get dirty is on the way there and on the way back. SERIOUSLY - DO NOT BRING NEW CLOTHES because it will be old when you leave.
16) Bring 2 good water bottles with a strap or belt to carry it with, holding it in your hand on a long walk is a real drag. You normally get satchels to mix into the water, if you do only mix it into 1 bottle as drinking sweet stuff makes you thirsty and does not quench your thirst.
17) Take a spare roll of toilet paper it better than getting to the loo at night and finding the dreaded empty loo holder. When youre out and about in the day keep about 1 metre folded up in your pocket for when you have to answer natures call in the middle between somewhere and nowhere.
18) Take a cheap torch...the light headlamp jobs work the best because they leave your hands free.
19) Remember a bad day at camp, still beats the heck out of a good day in class. :) Enjoy!
General quizz results
Well done to our best general quizz finalists!
Bea Visser
Domenique Naude
Charl vd Merwe
Bea Visser
Domenique Naude
Charl vd Merwe
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
General Knowledge test - Thursday 11 March
The General Knowledge test will take place in the Island period tomorrow: Thursday 11 March.
This is a test which is to take place in register classes under strict test conditions please. The duration of the tests and the marking should take no longer than 45 minutes. During the last 15 minutes of the Island period, there will be grade assemblies at which final camp arrangements will be discussed. Mrs Erasmus will chat with the Junior College learners about camp in these grade meetings.
The General Knowledge Quiz is written during Island Period.
The papers will be delivered to your classroom before that.
You monitor your registration class who write in your classroom. This is done under test conditions. Please do not allow talking or group discussion.
You then mark the papers with the learners.
You then record the marks on a class list and highlight the top three marks in your class.
You then send the class list to Vanessa in F6.
The learners may keep the quiz papers or throw them away.
This is a test which is to take place in register classes under strict test conditions please. The duration of the tests and the marking should take no longer than 45 minutes. During the last 15 minutes of the Island period, there will be grade assemblies at which final camp arrangements will be discussed. Mrs Erasmus will chat with the Junior College learners about camp in these grade meetings.
The General Knowledge Quiz is written during Island Period.
The papers will be delivered to your classroom before that.
You monitor your registration class who write in your classroom. This is done under test conditions. Please do not allow talking or group discussion.
You then mark the papers with the learners.
You then record the marks on a class list and highlight the top three marks in your class.
You then send the class list to Vanessa in F6.
The learners may keep the quiz papers or throw them away.
Tea with Mrs Erasmus 11 March 2010
Please note that Caitlin Clancy is having tea with Mrs Erasmus in the Boardroom Thursday at 2nd break
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Bell Times Friday 12 March - Summer Sports Awards
REG 07:40 – 07:50
ASSEMBLEY 07:50 – 09:00
1 09:00 – 09:35
2 09:35 – 10:10
3 10:10 – 10:45
BREAK 10:45 – 11:00
4 11:00 – 11:35
5 11:35 – 12:10
6 12:10 – 12 45
BREAK 12:45 – 13:05
7 13:05 – 13:40
8 13:40 – 14:10
ASSEMBLEY 07:50 – 09:00
1 09:00 – 09:35
2 09:35 – 10:10
3 10:10 – 10:45
BREAK 10:45 – 11:00
4 11:00 – 11:35
5 11:35 – 12:10
6 12:10 – 12 45
BREAK 12:45 – 13:05
7 13:05 – 13:40
8 13:40 – 14:10
Monday, March 8, 2010
Kloowater Camp Special Medical & Dietary Information
Please confirm any special "medical conditions" or special food requirements for the kloofwaters camp with Ms Saffy.
30 second Speech by Bryan Dyson (CEO of Coca Cola)
"Imagine life as a game in which you are juggling some five balls in the air. You name them - Work, Family, Health, Friends and Spirit and you're keeping all of these in the Air.
You will soon understand that work is a rubber ball. If you drop it, it will bounce back. But the other four Balls - Family, Health, Friends and Spirit - are made of glass. If you drop one of these; they will be irrevocably scuffed, marked, nicked, damaged or even shattered. They will never be the same. You must understand that and strive for it."
WORK EFFICIENTLY DURING OFFICE HOURS AND LEAVE ON TIME. GIVE THE REQUIRED TIME TO YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS & HAVE PROPER REST TO HAVE TIME FOR GOD...
You will soon understand that work is a rubber ball. If you drop it, it will bounce back. But the other four Balls - Family, Health, Friends and Spirit - are made of glass. If you drop one of these; they will be irrevocably scuffed, marked, nicked, damaged or even shattered. They will never be the same. You must understand that and strive for it."
WORK EFFICIENTLY DURING OFFICE HOURS AND LEAVE ON TIME. GIVE THE REQUIRED TIME TO YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS & HAVE PROPER REST TO HAVE TIME FOR GOD...
Natural Science Expo - bookings
Check your times and venues for Expo on the board outside classroom F2. If you forgotten to book times you are to see Ms Barret asap.
Friday, March 5, 2010
Prayer for Cancer day
Healing God,
all of us know people who have been touched by cancer. Sometimes it's been those closest to our hearts. Often it's been a neighbor, a co-worker or someone in our community
It has affected and changed the lives of every family among us.When we look around we can name so many who have felt the pain of cancer's grip.
As a family of faith, a community of believers, we lift our voices together on this day to announce our hope that with every new day before us there will be better news about this disease in our midst.
We pray for those who will be diagnosed, to find strength to deal with the news.We pray for those who are making difficult decisions, to find guidance and discernment. We pray for those who are feeling weak and who don't know if they can go on, to find strength and encouragement.
We pray for those who are anxious, lonely or scared, to find reassurance that they are in your caring hands and not left to face this alone.We pray for those who are in healing professions, to find the wisdom and direction they need to help bring renewed life to those they serve. We pray for those who give care at home, to find the compassion, understanding and energy they need to support those they know and love.
Most of all, we pray for everyone living with cancer to know the tremendous power of your healing love. We ask that encouragement and hope be with them intimately on this journey. Uplift them. Bring peace to them. Carry them. Deliver them. Let them know that they are loved
Instill in them a spirit that is positive.
Bring the truth to them that will bless them and set them free to live well and to place their lives in you.
In your good and gracious name Jesus, we pray. Amen.
all of us know people who have been touched by cancer. Sometimes it's been those closest to our hearts. Often it's been a neighbor, a co-worker or someone in our community
It has affected and changed the lives of every family among us.When we look around we can name so many who have felt the pain of cancer's grip.
As a family of faith, a community of believers, we lift our voices together on this day to announce our hope that with every new day before us there will be better news about this disease in our midst.
We pray for those who will be diagnosed, to find strength to deal with the news.We pray for those who are making difficult decisions, to find guidance and discernment. We pray for those who are feeling weak and who don't know if they can go on, to find strength and encouragement.
We pray for those who are anxious, lonely or scared, to find reassurance that they are in your caring hands and not left to face this alone.We pray for those who are in healing professions, to find the wisdom and direction they need to help bring renewed life to those they serve. We pray for those who give care at home, to find the compassion, understanding and energy they need to support those they know and love.
Most of all, we pray for everyone living with cancer to know the tremendous power of your healing love. We ask that encouragement and hope be with them intimately on this journey. Uplift them. Bring peace to them. Carry them. Deliver them. Let them know that they are loved
Instill in them a spirit that is positive.
Bring the truth to them that will bless them and set them free to live well and to place their lives in you.
In your good and gracious name Jesus, we pray. Amen.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Round Square Gold Presidents Award (Internationally Recognised)
Dear Parents
We are looking for any scholars who want to do Gold Presidents awards(16 years and older) and ANY others, staff and families who would like to join in. So c’mon get those hiking boots on and block out August holidays as a focus on “ Friends Family Fitness and Fun !”
Below is the letter from the service provider, please direct all contact through me and not through Garry. RSVP ASAP!
Regards
Ms M Taylor
m.taylor@cornwall.co.za
_________________________________________________________________
Dear Michelle
I prefer to use the Wolkberg area in Limpopo f and would typically take the participants on a 5 day journey that would involve:
a day of paddling on the Ebenezer Dam
a hike up into the Wolkberg during which we will summit the Iron Crown. (highest peak in Limpopo.)
a short 8km hike where we abseil and do some rock climbing along the way.
a hike around Serala Peak and down through the Wonderwoud (a very big indigenous forest).
a hike to 3 waterfalls that fall into each other. A spectacular place to relax and swim during lunch.
I am a service provider that is recommended by the Presidents Award and this specific trip has been passed by them as a Gold level Journey.
I could help you in the August holiday and the best would be to have a min of 9 in a group. The cost then works out to R1700 a student which includes 2 guides and all the permits etc. it excludes transport, food and personal equipment such as backpacks.
Regards,
Garry Townsend
Townsends’ Adventure Lifestyles
082 321 5430
www.adventurelifestyles.co.za
We are looking for any scholars who want to do Gold Presidents awards(16 years and older) and ANY others, staff and families who would like to join in. So c’mon get those hiking boots on and block out August holidays as a focus on “ Friends Family Fitness and Fun !”
Below is the letter from the service provider, please direct all contact through me and not through Garry. RSVP ASAP!
Regards
Ms M Taylor
m.taylor@cornwall.co.za
_________________________________________________________________
Dear Michelle
I prefer to use the Wolkberg area in Limpopo f and would typically take the participants on a 5 day journey that would involve:
a day of paddling on the Ebenezer Dam
a hike up into the Wolkberg during which we will summit the Iron Crown. (highest peak in Limpopo.)
a short 8km hike where we abseil and do some rock climbing along the way.
a hike around Serala Peak and down through the Wonderwoud (a very big indigenous forest).
a hike to 3 waterfalls that fall into each other. A spectacular place to relax and swim during lunch.
I am a service provider that is recommended by the Presidents Award and this specific trip has been passed by them as a Gold level Journey.
I could help you in the August holiday and the best would be to have a min of 9 in a group. The cost then works out to R1700 a student which includes 2 guides and all the permits etc. it excludes transport, food and personal equipment such as backpacks.
Regards,
Garry Townsend
Townsends’ Adventure Lifestyles
082 321 5430
www.adventurelifestyles.co.za
Food for Thought - The Final Analysis
People are often unreasonable, self-centred: Forgive them anyway.
If you are honest, people may cheat you, but be honest anyway.
What you spend years to build, someone could destroy overnight. Build anyway.
The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow. Do well anyway.
You see, in the final analysis it is between you and God;
it never was between you and them anyway,
If you are honest, people may cheat you, but be honest anyway.
What you spend years to build, someone could destroy overnight. Build anyway.
The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow. Do well anyway.
You see, in the final analysis it is between you and God;
it never was between you and them anyway,
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Dress code for Cancer Awarness Day 5 March
Please note that the following are the regulations for civies tomorrow:
- denim “bottoms: - jeans, shorts (Not short), skirts (not short), White Shirt with Pink ribbon or Pink Shirt.
No makeup or flashy jewellery. Hair must be neat and tidy.
R10 payable – all goes to charity – Klipgat and CHOC.
- denim “bottoms: - jeans, shorts (Not short), skirts (not short), White Shirt with Pink ribbon or Pink Shirt.
No makeup or flashy jewellery. Hair must be neat and tidy.
R10 payable – all goes to charity – Klipgat and CHOC.
Start of Winter Sports Season
Winter sport practice will start on Thursday 4 March and include Rugby, Hockey, Tennis and Netball. Attendance is compulsory.
Interhouse Cricket postponed
Due to waterlogged fields the Interhouse Cricket has been postponed to next week Wednesday.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Tea with Mrs Erasmus 4 March 2010
Please note that Elmar Snel is having tea with Mrs Erasmus in the Boardroom Thursday at 2nd break.
E-mail: p.erasmus@cornwall.co.za
E-mail: p.erasmus@cornwall.co.za
Level 1 First Aid Course 25-26 March
Any learner interested in doing level 1 first aid on the 25th and 26th March to see Patricia Wessels to get a information letter. Please note that the course will take place during school time.
Tel: +27 12 667-5863
Cell: +27 82 442 8521
Email: p.wessels@cornwall.co.za
Tel: +27 12 667-5863
Cell: +27 82 442 8521
Email: p.wessels@cornwall.co.za
Mother Daughter Tea Postponed to term 2
Thank you to those who offered to attend or host a table. Unfortunately we do not have enough tables booked to warrant Emmanuel Castis or the event . The mother-daughter tea will thus be combined with/ form part of another charity event next term.
Thank you.
Jacky Saffy
Thank you.
Jacky Saffy
Monday, March 1, 2010
The week ahead 2-5 March
The week ahead:
Tuesday: English Olympiad; Summer Sports photos
Wednesday: Inter house rugby; Gr 7 Maths Competition at DSG – A Wood to accompany the learners
Thursday: Inter house cricket.
Friday: Golf day; Senior debating; Hair and uniform inspection.
Saturday: Mother and daughters tea; College Senior debating
Tuesday: English Olympiad; Summer Sports photos
Wednesday: Inter house rugby; Gr 7 Maths Competition at DSG – A Wood to accompany the learners
Thursday: Inter house cricket.
Friday: Golf day; Senior debating; Hair and uniform inspection.
Saturday: Mother and daughters tea; College Senior debating
Civvies day on Friday 5 March
There will be a civies day on Friday in aid of Cancer Awareness: R10 per learner – half to Klipgat and half to CHOC. Learners may ONLY wear jeans and white T-shirt with pink ribbon or pink shirt. No other variations allowed.
Uniform reminder
Uniform – please remember that there is a specific dress code for after sports practices and matches and adhere to this. Also learners are to wear blazers between lessons and before and after school Do not tell learners that it is okay not to wear them as this creates confusion
Honesty - The March & April Value
What Is Fair Play?
Fairness means sticking to the agreed rules, not using unfair advantages, equal opportunities, considerate behavior, respect for the opponent and acceptance of others. Fairness as basic sporting and moral principle is under threat in today's world, not only in sport, but also in other areas of civil society. Yet at the same time, fair play offers opportunities that can be understood for finding one's way in a very competitive world.
Here is the 1st of Ten principles for teaching & understanding fair play
1. Fair play is used to express a form of human behavior that is characterized by fairness towards one's self, towards others and towards society and the wider environment. Fair play proves itself in sport, but not only in sport but in life.
Fairness means sticking to the agreed rules, not using unfair advantages, equal opportunities, considerate behavior, respect for the opponent and acceptance of others. Fairness as basic sporting and moral principle is under threat in today's world, not only in sport, but also in other areas of civil society. Yet at the same time, fair play offers opportunities that can be understood for finding one's way in a very competitive world.
Here is the 1st of Ten principles for teaching & understanding fair play
1. Fair play is used to express a form of human behavior that is characterized by fairness towards one's self, towards others and towards society and the wider environment. Fair play proves itself in sport, but not only in sport but in life.
Kloofwater camp letter and admin
Regarding the returns for camp:
Please ensure that that you reply wheter your child is going or not.
If a pupil isn’t going all I need is the return slip.
If a pupil is going I need:
Return slip, Cornwall indemnity form (2 pages)
Medical admin indemnity form
Kloofwaters’ indemnity form (please staple each child’s stuff together)
a copy of the parent’s id and medical aid card
PLEASE default children from tomorrow. Keep the default and if they bring the form on Thurs – tear it up – please tell them this is how it will work.
I need all the forms in on Tomorrow if not its demerit time!
Please ensure that that you reply wheter your child is going or not.
If a pupil isn’t going all I need is the return slip.
If a pupil is going I need:
Return slip, Cornwall indemnity form (2 pages)
Medical admin indemnity form
Kloofwaters’ indemnity form (please staple each child’s stuff together)
a copy of the parent’s id and medical aid card
PLEASE default children from tomorrow. Keep the default and if they bring the form on Thurs – tear it up – please tell them this is how it will work.
I need all the forms in on Tomorrow if not its demerit time!
Interhouse cricket - Thursday 4 March
Interhouse cricket takes place on Thursday, both junior and senior.
Format: 6 a side
5 overs per innings
Each player, other than wicket keeper, bowls 1 over
2 points for a win, 1 for a tie and 0 for a loss
Matches to start at 2.30pm.
1st match: Bodmin vs Penzance (Juniors on Park de Terrace; seniors on Van der byl)
Cambourne vs Truro (juniors on Landsend; seniors on Bolus)
2nd match: Truro vs Bodmin (juniors on Landsend; seniors on Bolus)
Penzance vs Cambourne (juniors on Park de Terrace; seniors on Van der Byl)
3rd match: Cambourne vs Bodmin (juniors on Park de Terrace; seniors on Bolus)
Truro vs Penzance (juniors on landsend; seniors on Van der byl)
Format: 6 a side
5 overs per innings
Each player, other than wicket keeper, bowls 1 over
2 points for a win, 1 for a tie and 0 for a loss
Matches to start at 2.30pm.
1st match: Bodmin vs Penzance (Juniors on Park de Terrace; seniors on Van der byl)
Cambourne vs Truro (juniors on Landsend; seniors on Bolus)
2nd match: Truro vs Bodmin (juniors on Landsend; seniors on Bolus)
Penzance vs Cambourne (juniors on Park de Terrace; seniors on Van der Byl)
3rd match: Cambourne vs Bodmin (juniors on Park de Terrace; seniors on Bolus)
Truro vs Penzance (juniors on landsend; seniors on Van der byl)
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Things we do as a register class
1 We arrive on time for registration at 7h40 each morning and if we are late we go and get a late slip
2 Everyone in class gets a chance to read an inspirational message to the class from "Skateboards, Scooters & Scripture"
3 We pray together as a group with Mr Buys leading off followed by anyone else who would like to pray for someone special like a family member or friend that he/she would like us to keep in their thoughts. Mr Buys ends off the prayer.
4 Everyone helps with everything:
Daniel Liebenberg is collecting the daily register and dropping it off after roll call.
Lampie Van Der Westhuizen is our "staying onside" values champ for February
Liam Casey is our environmental rep for term 1
Caelynn Herbst is our charity rep for term 1
Lampie Van Der Nest collects the R10 for half charity/half pizza friday
5 Half charity/Half pizza fridays:
We collect R10 per person who would like a slice of pizza on Friday. As the name says half goes to charity and half goes to ordering pizza which we eat at 2nd break.
6 When we get a letter we bring back the return...EVEN if we are not interested.
7 If we stuff around during registration we know we will get a demerit from the head bouncer.
8 During test mornings we enter quietly and sit alphabetically in Ms Aposporis's class.
9 If we are unsure of where the class is for some reason we know that Mr Buys keeps a copy displayed in his class window.
10 We try to follow the school rules as they are laid out in the pocket planner
11 We stand up and properly greet a teacher that enters the class we are in even if they wave us down
12 When a class member is absent form a class whether it is just for a moment or wheter they are sick for a couple of days, that persons friend collects their homework and handouts untill they get back.
13 We know that the ping just before the intercom announcements starts means, that we have to immediately stop what we are doing and listen to the announcement.
14 We leave our sports bags, etc. at the back of the class and fetch them IMMEDIATELY after scool.
2 Everyone in class gets a chance to read an inspirational message to the class from "Skateboards, Scooters & Scripture"
3 We pray together as a group with Mr Buys leading off followed by anyone else who would like to pray for someone special like a family member or friend that he/she would like us to keep in their thoughts. Mr Buys ends off the prayer.
4 Everyone helps with everything:
Daniel Liebenberg is collecting the daily register and dropping it off after roll call.
Lampie Van Der Westhuizen is our "staying onside" values champ for February
Liam Casey is our environmental rep for term 1
Caelynn Herbst is our charity rep for term 1
Lampie Van Der Nest collects the R10 for half charity/half pizza friday
5 Half charity/Half pizza fridays:
We collect R10 per person who would like a slice of pizza on Friday. As the name says half goes to charity and half goes to ordering pizza which we eat at 2nd break.
6 When we get a letter we bring back the return...EVEN if we are not interested.
7 If we stuff around during registration we know we will get a demerit from the head bouncer.
8 During test mornings we enter quietly and sit alphabetically in Ms Aposporis's class.
9 If we are unsure of where the class is for some reason we know that Mr Buys keeps a copy displayed in his class window.
10 We try to follow the school rules as they are laid out in the pocket planner
11 We stand up and properly greet a teacher that enters the class we are in even if they wave us down
12 When a class member is absent form a class whether it is just for a moment or wheter they are sick for a couple of days, that persons friend collects their homework and handouts untill they get back.
13 We know that the ping just before the intercom announcements starts means, that we have to immediately stop what we are doing and listen to the announcement.
14 We leave our sports bags, etc. at the back of the class and fetch them IMMEDIATELY after scool.
Notices and parents to do list
25 February 2010:
Apologies this is a long one!
Have you paid R40 for the class banner? Please check the class list.
Have you paid R5 for Caitiln McGregors get well soon card and present? Please check the class list.
Have you replied on the letter whether you can help at school functions and organisations? Please check the class list.
Please note that there are now extra Sepedi lessons available.
Elmar Snel is having tea with Mrs Erasmus in the Boardroom Thursday 4 March at 2nd break.
There will be NO Afr/Eng Test during Registration on Tuesday 2 March but on Thursday 4 march there will be a Maths test.
Congratulations to Ms Liz Vincent who has been appointed to the head of Student Leadership
Parents please focus on your child's appearance and proper greeting of teachers and visitors
You should have received a mid term report with merits, demerits and days absent. If you did not you can get it on Tuesday 2 March.
We would like to welcome Ms Rene Welch to reception as of today. She will be assisting Ms Ronel Matcovich at reception, her email is r.welch@cornwall.co.za
It appears that our website has once again been illegally hacked. Please be patient while we debug and repair.
Please could any parent contact Ms Earsmus if there are any learners who are interested in going on a camp during the June / July holidays.
The grade 8 learners are fortunate enough to be part of a Gumboot Dancing Workshop on Friday, 12 March which forms part of the Arts and Culture syllabus. Jack Letsoala and his group will teach the learners how to gumboot dance - Collete Isaacs
The Golf day will cost R350 per player and R100 pp to attend the prize giving function. They are still looking for sponsors if you know of any.
Extra English lessons that will be presented across all grades in the college for learners who are struggling or wants to improve their mark. More info on the school website.
Have you downloaded the school communicator yet? Its a great way to stay in touch with the activities you want to know about without all the other irrelevant clutter that does not pertain to you and yours.
Please report any safety issues if you see them to Health and Safety Committee Representative for the College - to Mr Buys Esquire if you please.
A drive has been launched under the Gr 8’s to collect old sporting equipment and clothes. for the needy. Now is the time to clear out those old running shoes, golf clubs, dusty tennis racket etc!
The Natural Science Expo will take place on 8th March. Learners have been told to arrange with Sports Department, to be excused from all sporting commitments for that day.
Dates for New Jerusalem visits on Fridays:
19 Feb.
5 March
8 March
16 April
23 April
7 May
14 May
21st May
15/3-19/3 (gr10 outreach week at NJH) (Erica)
Top ten badges – please return
From Ms Phillipa Erasmus:
In an attempt to sharpen the 8 learners’ spelling (both English and Afrikaans) and mental mathematics abilities, we will be embarking on a testing programme during registration periods. What this entails is the following:
1: Each grade 8 learner will be issued with an exercise book to be used for this purpose. Please could these be kept in the register classroom.
2: The SEC members will administer the tests.
3: Marking will be done on a peer marking basis, supervised by the SEC.
4: The spelling will take place on a Monday (starting on Monday 8 February). They will be tested from a list of words which they will be given to learn from. There will be 10 English and 10 Afrikaans words each day. This will be done by means of the SEC member reading the word and the learners writing their answer. No repetition will take place. Therefore the test itself should take a maximum of 5 – 8 mins for the spelling and marking. This register period is 20 minutes long, so you are left time for your normal register activities.
5: The maths will take place on Thursday morning and the same procedure will be followed.
6: Marks will be recorded.
There is no need for reguster teacher staff involvement in this process apart from keeping the books.
From Ms Michelle Taylor:
Just a reminder of our values theme for the year is the 2010 soccer theme “Values for Victory!” The Value for Jan and Feb. is Responsibility with a focus on “ Staying onside.”
Apologies this is a long one!
Have you paid R40 for the class banner? Please check the class list.
Have you paid R5 for Caitiln McGregors get well soon card and present? Please check the class list.
Have you replied on the letter whether you can help at school functions and organisations? Please check the class list.
Please note that there are now extra Sepedi lessons available.
Elmar Snel is having tea with Mrs Erasmus in the Boardroom Thursday 4 March at 2nd break.
There will be NO Afr/Eng Test during Registration on Tuesday 2 March but on Thursday 4 march there will be a Maths test.
Congratulations to Ms Liz Vincent who has been appointed to the head of Student Leadership
Parents please focus on your child's appearance and proper greeting of teachers and visitors
You should have received a mid term report with merits, demerits and days absent. If you did not you can get it on Tuesday 2 March.
We would like to welcome Ms Rene Welch to reception as of today. She will be assisting Ms Ronel Matcovich at reception, her email is r.welch@cornwall.co.za
It appears that our website has once again been illegally hacked. Please be patient while we debug and repair.
Please could any parent contact Ms Earsmus if there are any learners who are interested in going on a camp during the June / July holidays.
The grade 8 learners are fortunate enough to be part of a Gumboot Dancing Workshop on Friday, 12 March which forms part of the Arts and Culture syllabus. Jack Letsoala and his group will teach the learners how to gumboot dance - Collete Isaacs
The Golf day will cost R350 per player and R100 pp to attend the prize giving function. They are still looking for sponsors if you know of any.
Extra English lessons that will be presented across all grades in the college for learners who are struggling or wants to improve their mark. More info on the school website.
Have you downloaded the school communicator yet? Its a great way to stay in touch with the activities you want to know about without all the other irrelevant clutter that does not pertain to you and yours.
Please report any safety issues if you see them to Health and Safety Committee Representative for the College - to Mr Buys Esquire if you please.
A drive has been launched under the Gr 8’s to collect old sporting equipment and clothes. for the needy. Now is the time to clear out those old running shoes, golf clubs, dusty tennis racket etc!
The Natural Science Expo will take place on 8th March. Learners have been told to arrange with Sports Department, to be excused from all sporting commitments for that day.
Dates for New Jerusalem visits on Fridays:
19 Feb.
5 March
8 March
16 April
23 April
7 May
14 May
21st May
15/3-19/3 (gr10 outreach week at NJH) (Erica)
Top ten badges – please return
From Ms Phillipa Erasmus:
In an attempt to sharpen the 8 learners’ spelling (both English and Afrikaans) and mental mathematics abilities, we will be embarking on a testing programme during registration periods. What this entails is the following:
1: Each grade 8 learner will be issued with an exercise book to be used for this purpose. Please could these be kept in the register classroom.
2: The SEC members will administer the tests.
3: Marking will be done on a peer marking basis, supervised by the SEC.
4: The spelling will take place on a Monday (starting on Monday 8 February). They will be tested from a list of words which they will be given to learn from. There will be 10 English and 10 Afrikaans words each day. This will be done by means of the SEC member reading the word and the learners writing their answer. No repetition will take place. Therefore the test itself should take a maximum of 5 – 8 mins for the spelling and marking. This register period is 20 minutes long, so you are left time for your normal register activities.
5: The maths will take place on Thursday morning and the same procedure will be followed.
6: Marks will be recorded.
There is no need for reguster teacher staff involvement in this process apart from keeping the books.
From Ms Michelle Taylor:
Just a reminder of our values theme for the year is the 2010 soccer theme “Values for Victory!” The Value for Jan and Feb. is Responsibility with a focus on “ Staying onside.”
55 Rules that Make a Difference
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26 February 2010
Some food for thought for parents.
Ron Clark was a country school teacher who with only 4 years of teaching experience took on one of the toughest and least performing grades in Harlem and turned them around by setting good ground rules and believing in them. He was amongst many other accalades awarded as the Disney teacher of the year and Given a sponsorship by Oprah Winfrey to open his own school, today known as the Ron Clark Academy of Excellence.
I often take inspiration from Mr Clark even though he is many times my junior in years.
“The Essential 55” by Ron Clark
Rule 1
When responding to any adult, you must answer by saying“Yes ma’am” or “No sir.” Just nodding your head or sayingany other form of yes or no is not acceptable.
Rule 2
Make eye contact. When someone is speaking, keep youreyes on him or her at all times. If someone makes acomment, turn and face that person.
Rule 3
If someone in the class wins a game or does something well,we will congratulate that person. Claps should be at leastthree seconds in length with the full part of both handsmeeting in a manner that will give the appropriate clapvolume.
Rule 4
During discussions, respect other students’ comments,opinions, and ideas. When possible, make statements like, “Iagree with John, and I also feel that…” or “I disagree withSarah. She made a good point I feel that…” or “I think Victormade an excellent observation, and it made me realize…”
Rule 5
If you win or do well at something, do not brag. If you lose, donot show anger. Instead, say something like, “I really enjoyedthe competition, and I look forward to playing you again,” or“good game,” or don’t say anything at all. To show anger orsarcasm, such as “I wasn’t playing hard anyway” or “Youreally aren’t that good,” shows weakness.
Rule 6
If you are asked a question in conversation, you should ask aquestion in return. Me: “Did you have a nice weekend?”You: “Yes, I had a great time. My family and I went shopping.What about you? Did you have a nice weekend?”It is only polite to show others that you are just as interested inthem as they are in you.
Rule 7
“When you cough or sneeze or burp, it is appropriate to turnyour head away from others and cover your mouth with thefull part of your hand. Using a fist is not acceptable. Afterward, you should say, “Excuse me.”
Rule 8
“Do not smack your lips, tsk, roll your eyes, or showdisrespect with gestures.”
Rule 9
“Always say thank you when I give you something. If you donot say it within 3 seconds after receiving the item, I will take itback. There is no excuse for not showing appreciation.”
Rule 10
“When you are given something from someone, never insultthat person by making negative comments about the gift or byinsinuating that it wasn’t appreciated”
Rule 11
“Surprise others by performing random acts of kindness. Goour of your way to do something surprisingly kind andgenerous for someone at least once a month.”
Rule 12
“Occasionally we may grade each other’s papers as a group. When grading other students’ papers, if you give someone anincorrect grade, whether it is higher or lower than theydeserve, the amount the grade differs from the actual gradewill be deducted from your paper. The only marks you areallowed to make on others’ papers are an “X” and the numberthey got incorrect.”
Rule 13
“When we read together in class, you must follow along. If Icall on you to read, you must know exactly where we are andbegin to read immediately”
Rule 14
“Answer all questions with a complete sentence. Forexample, if the question asks, “What is the capital of Russia?” you should respond by writing, “The capital of Russia isMoscow.” Also, in conversation with others, it is important touse complete sentences out of respect for the person’squestion. For example, if a person asks, “How are you?”instead of just responding by saying, “Fine,” you should say,“I’m doing fine, thank you. How about yourself?”
Rule 15
“At times throughout the year, I will give rewards for goodbehavior, academic performances and other acts worthy ofpraise. If you ever ask me for a reward, however, it will not begiven. It is rude to ask if you are getting something for goodbehavior. You should be good and try your best because youare trying to better yourself, not because you are anticipatinga reward. I usually give some sort of reward to everyone whoscores 100 on unit tests. If you make 100 and ask if you aregetting something, no one who made 100 will be givenanything.”
Rule 16
“Homework will be turned in each day for each subject byevery student with no exceptions.”
Rule 17
“When we are in transition from one subject to the other, thechange will be swift, quiet and orderly. We should beconsistently able to turn from one book to another, completewith all homework and necessary materials, as quickly aspossible. The opportune amount of time to spend in transitionshould be less than ten seconds, and we will work toward agoal of seven seconds.”
Rule 18
“You will make every effort to be as organized as possible.”
Rule 19
“When I assign homework, there is to be no moaning orcomplaining. This will result in a doubled assignment.”
Rule 20
“While you are with a substitute teacher, you will obey thesame rules that you follow when I am with you. (I know this ishard, but it is important.)”
Rule 21
“We will follow certain classroom protocols. We will beorganized, efficient, and on task. In order to do so, we willfollow these rules:1. Do not get out of your seat without permission. Exception:If you are sick, leave immediately.2. Do not speak unless:You raise your hand, and I call on you.I ask you a question and you are responding.It is a recess of lunch.I instruct you otherwise (for example, during group work).”
Rule 22
“You may bring a bottle of water and leave it on your desk. Donot ask me f you can get water while I am teaching a lesson.You can even have food at your desk as long as others don’t see it and I don’t hear you eat it.”
Rule 23
"Quickly learn the name of other teachers in theschool and greet them by saying things like, "Goodmorning Mrs. Graham," or "Good afternoon Ms. Ortiz. That is a very pretty dress." (Note: If you are inline with the rest of class, you are not allowed tospeak to the teachers at that time because theno-talking rule is in effect. You should speak toother teachers if you are entering or leaving theschool, on recess, on an errand, or changing classes.)
Rule 24
"Flush the toilet and wash your hands after using the restroom. When in a public rest room, get a paper towel beforewashing your hands. After washing your hands, use the papertowel to turn off the faucets and to press the dispenser to getanother paper towel to dry your hands. (Or use the towel topress the button to start the dryer.) The last thing you want todo is touch areas with clean hands that others have touchedwith dirty hands."
Rule 25
"We will often have visitors to our school. If someone iscoming to visit our class, I will send two students to the frontdoor of the building. You will have a sign welcoming theperson. When our visitor arrives, you will shake hands, tellhim or her who you are, and welcome the person to ourschool. You will then take the visitor on a small tour of thebuilding before bringing him or her to the classroom."
Rule 26
“Do not save seats in the lunchroom. If someone wants to sitdown, let him or her. Do not try to exclude anyone. We are afamily, and we must treat one another with respect andkindness.”
Rule 27
“If I or any other teacher in school is speaking to ordisciplining a student, do not look at that student. Youwouldn’t want others looking at you if you were in trouble orbeing reprimanded, so don’t look at others in that situation. Ifyou are the student I am talking to, do not get angry or fuss atstudents who are looking at you. Let me know and I willhandle the situation.”
Rule 28
"If you have a question about your homework, you may callme. If I am not there to answer the phone, please leave amessage in the following manner: "Hi, Mr. Clark, this is_______________. I need help with the _______________homework. You can call me back until ___:00. Thank you."There is no need to leave this message fourteen times."
Rule 29
“There are several manners dealing with food that you mustfollow: I call these my ABC’s of Etiquette.
A. When you first sit down for a meal, immediately place younapkin in your lap. If you silverware is wrapped in a napkin,unwrap it as soon as you sit down and place the napkin inyour lap.
B. When you are finished eating, place you napkin on the tableto the left of your plate. Place it loosely beside the plate. Don’tcrumple it, because you don’t want to seem untidy. Don’t foldit too neatly, because you don’t want the restaurant to thinkyou assume they are going to use it again. Never leave yournapkin on your chair. This implies that the napkin is too dirtyto be left on the table. Also, in some cultures, leaving thenapkin on the chair is known as a way to say that you don’tintend to return to the restaurant again.
C. Never place you elbows on the table.
D. Use one hand to eat, unless you are cutting or buttering food.Never have your fork in one hand and a glass in the other.
E. Do not lick your fingers. There is a napkin provided for thepurpose of cleaning your fingers. There is no need to lickyourself clean.
F. Do not smack you lips or chew noisily.
G. Do not chew with your mouth open.
H. Do not talk with your mouth full. Sometimes people will placea hand over their mouth and talk anyway. Don’t do that. Waituntil you have swallowed your food to speak.
I. If something is caught in your teeth, don’t go in after it; waituntil you are in the rest room to remove it.
J. D not slurp.
K. Do not play with your food.
L. If you drop your fork, napkin, or anything else on the floor, DONOT pick it up. It is very rude and unsanitary to placesomething on the table that has been on the floor. If you pickup something that has dropped and hand it to a waiter, thenyou will need to excuse yourself and wash your hands beforecontinuing with your meal. The best way to handle a situationwhen something has dropped on the floor is to ask a waiter fora replacement; leave the old one on the floor.
M. You are to use your utensils for eating almost everything.
Here are ten types of food you may use your hands to eat:
1.Pizza2.Bacon3.Cookies4.Bread (Always tear off a bite-sized piece to eat. If youare going to use butter, never butter the whole piece of bread;butter the piece you tore off, and eat that before tearinganother piece.)5.Corn on the cob (It is appropriate to eat across insteadof eating around.)6.Hot dogs, hamburgers, and sandwiches (includingbreakfast biscuits)7.French fries and chips8.Fried chicken9.Asparagus (yes, asparagus)10.Small fruits (like grapes on a stem), apples, oranges,carrots, etc.
N. Never reach over someone’s plate to get something. Youshould say, “Will you please pass the salt?”
O. Never start eating off of your tray until you are at your seat.
P. When we are eating at a restaurant, you are not to begineating until everyone at the table has received food.
Q. You should never complain if the line is too long, the food isn’tgood, or if there is a wait. You don’t want to be negative to thepoint where you spoil the enjoyment of the event for others.
R. If you are unsure which silverware to use, simply start with thefork, knife or spoon that is the farthest from your plate. On theleft, you will have your salad fork on the outside and yourdinner fork on the inside. On the far right, you will have yoursoupspoon. Beside it you will have the spoon you will use tostir your coffee or tea, then your salad knife, and then yourdinner knife. The utensils above your plate are to be used fordessert.
S. When you are finished eating, do not push your plate awayfrom you. Leave it where it is in the setting. If you want toshow you have finished eating, you should lay your fork andknife together diagonally across the plate. You should placethe fork with the tines down, and you should have the sharpside of the knife facing down. Of the two utensils, the forkshould be closest to you.
T. Never place a piece of silverware that you have used back onthe table. Leave it on a plate or saucer.
U. If you didn’t use a utensil, do not place it on a plate or saucerwhen you are finished. Just leave it where it is.
V. Always look a waiter in the eyes when you are ordering,asking a question, or saying thank you.
W. Make a point to remember the waiter’s name when heintroduces himself to you. Use his name as often as possiblethroughout the course of the meal.
X. If you have to go to the rest room, you should stand up andsay, “Excuse me,” as you leave the table.
Y. When you are offered desserts or asked a question such as“What sides would you like?” or “What dressing would you likefor your salad?” it is best to ask, “What are my options?” Thatway, you aren’t going through a process of naming things therestaurant might not have.
Z. Never talk to waiters or waitresses as if they are servants.Treat them with respect and kindness, and remember, theyare the ones who are fixing food and bringing it to you. You donot want to be on the bad side of a waiter.”
Rule 30
“After we eat, we will clean up after ourselves. This includescleaning off the tables and making sure we haven’t left anytrash on the floor or around the eating area. It is important tobe responsible for your trash no matter where you are and tobe sure not to litter.”
Rule 31
"When we stay in a hotel room, it is appropriate to leave a tipon the pillow for the hotel workers who are responsible forcleaning the room after our stay. Two to three dollars per nightis an appropriate amount, depending on the cost of the room."
Rule 32
“When we ride on a bus, we will always sit facing forward. Wewill never turn around to talk to other students, stick anythingout of the windows, or get out of our seats. When we exit thebus, we will always thank the bus driver and tell him to have agood day.”
Rule 33
"When we go on field trips, we will meet different people.When I introduce you to people, make sure that youremember their names. Then, when we are leaving, makesure to shake their hands and thank them, mentioning theirnames as you do so."
Rule 34
"Whenever you are offered food, whether it be on a buffet ortreats in class, never take more than your fair share. Younever want to be greedy and try to get more than you should,not only because it is wasteful, but also because it isdisrespectful to others when you do not leave enough forthem."
Rule 35
"Whether we are in school or on a field trip, if someone dropssomething, pick it up and hand it back to them. Even if theyare closer to the object, it is only polite to make the gesture of bending down to retrieve the item."
Rule 36
“If you approach a door and someone is following you, holdthe door. If the door opens by pulling, pull it open, stand to theside, and allow the other person to pass through it first, thenyou can walk through. If the door opens by pushing, hold thedoor open after you push through.
"Rule 37
"If we are on a field trip, it is a good idea to complimentsomething about the place where you are visiting. Forexample, if we visit someone's home, it would be a nicegesture to tell them that you think they have nice curtains.People are always self-conscious when they have guests visittheir home, so you want to make them feel at ease.
Rule 38
"During an assembly do not speak and do not look aroundand try to get the attention of your friends in other classes. Wemust uphold an image that shows we have our act together."
Rule 39
“If we are visiting other places, such as a museum or theater, itwould be nice to comment on how beautiful the architecture isor to tell the guide that you think the facility is very nice.”
Rule 40“During an assembly, do not speak and DO NOT look aroundand try to get the attention of your friends in other classes. Wemust uphold an image that shows we have out act together!”
Rule 41
“When you answer the phone at your house, you must do soin an appropriate manner.”
Rule 42
“When we return from a trip, you will shake my hand as wellas the hands of every chaperone. You will thank us for takingthe time to take you on the trip, and you will let us know thatyou appreciate having the opportunity to go. I am notconcerned with being thanked; I am concerned with teachingyou that is it appropriate to show appreciation when someonehas gone out of his or her way to help you.
Rule 43
“When we are on field trips and we have to go up escalators,we will stand to the right. That will give other individuals whoare in a hurry the option of walking up the left-hand side of theescalator. When we are going to enter an elevator, thesubway, or a doorway, we will wait for others to exit before weenter."
Rule 44
"When in a line; walk single file, two to three feet behind theperson in front of you with your arms at your sides. Youshould face forward at all times. There will be absolutely notalking."
Rule 45
“Never cut line. If someone cuts in front of you, do not say ordo anything about it. Let it happen, but let me know about it. Iwill handle the situation. If you fuss with someone who has cut in line, you could get in trouble as well. It’s not worth it; just letme know what happened. Please handle all disputes with other classmates in the same manner, by coming to me withany problems before you take matters into your own hands."
Rule 46
“When we go to a movie theater we do it quietly and respectfully and do not horse around.
Rule 47
"Do not bring Doritos in the school building."
Rule 48
"If any child in this school is bothering you, let me know. I am your teacher, and I am here to look after you and protect you.I am not going to let anyone in this school bully you or makeyou feel uncomfortable. In return, I ask that you not takematters into your own hands; let me deal with the student."
Rule 49
"Stand up for what you believe in. You shouldn't take no for ananswer if your heart and mind are leading you in a directionthat you feel strongly about."
Rule 50
"Be positive and enjoy life. Some things just aren't worthgetting upset over. Keep everything in perspective and focuson the good in your life."
Rule 51
"Live so that you will never have regrets. If there is somethingyou want to do, do it! Never let fear, doubt, or other obstaclesstand in your way. If there is something you want, fight for itwith all of your heart. If there is something you want to do, gofor it and don's stop until you make it happen. If there issomething you want to be, do whatever is necessary in orderto live that dream."
Rule 52
“Accept that you are going to make mistakes. Learn fromthem and move on.”
Rule 53
“No matter what the circumstances, always be honest. Even ifyou have done something wrong, it is best to admit it to me,because I will respect that, and oftentimes I will forget anydisciplinary measures because of your honesty.”
Rule 54
“Carpe Diem. You only live today once, so don’t waste it. Lifeis made up of special moments, many of which happen whencaution is thrown to the wind and people take action and seizethe day.”
Rule 55
“Be the best person you can be.”
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25 February 2010
Its 10.15 pm...mid term break...and yes I DO have no social life. :)
Actually I am just so dog gone excited about my great register class that I had to quickly nip down to class and finish setting up our blog, man o man I think it's gonna rock!
This blog will act as our regular interaction with what the ahem..."band members" of the rockin 8R's were supposed to tell their groupies aka parents as well as a place where we can celebrate eachothers joy and woes.
Cheers
Marius Buys
26 February 2010
Some food for thought for parents.
Ron Clark was a country school teacher who with only 4 years of teaching experience took on one of the toughest and least performing grades in Harlem and turned them around by setting good ground rules and believing in them. He was amongst many other accalades awarded as the Disney teacher of the year and Given a sponsorship by Oprah Winfrey to open his own school, today known as the Ron Clark Academy of Excellence.
I often take inspiration from Mr Clark even though he is many times my junior in years.
“The Essential 55” by Ron Clark
Rule 1
When responding to any adult, you must answer by saying“Yes ma’am” or “No sir.” Just nodding your head or sayingany other form of yes or no is not acceptable.
Rule 2
Make eye contact. When someone is speaking, keep youreyes on him or her at all times. If someone makes acomment, turn and face that person.
Rule 3
If someone in the class wins a game or does something well,we will congratulate that person. Claps should be at leastthree seconds in length with the full part of both handsmeeting in a manner that will give the appropriate clapvolume.
Rule 4
During discussions, respect other students’ comments,opinions, and ideas. When possible, make statements like, “Iagree with John, and I also feel that…” or “I disagree withSarah. She made a good point I feel that…” or “I think Victormade an excellent observation, and it made me realize…”
Rule 5
If you win or do well at something, do not brag. If you lose, donot show anger. Instead, say something like, “I really enjoyedthe competition, and I look forward to playing you again,” or“good game,” or don’t say anything at all. To show anger orsarcasm, such as “I wasn’t playing hard anyway” or “Youreally aren’t that good,” shows weakness.
Rule 6
If you are asked a question in conversation, you should ask aquestion in return. Me: “Did you have a nice weekend?”You: “Yes, I had a great time. My family and I went shopping.What about you? Did you have a nice weekend?”It is only polite to show others that you are just as interested inthem as they are in you.
Rule 7
“When you cough or sneeze or burp, it is appropriate to turnyour head away from others and cover your mouth with thefull part of your hand. Using a fist is not acceptable. Afterward, you should say, “Excuse me.”
Rule 8
“Do not smack your lips, tsk, roll your eyes, or showdisrespect with gestures.”
Rule 9
“Always say thank you when I give you something. If you donot say it within 3 seconds after receiving the item, I will take itback. There is no excuse for not showing appreciation.”
Rule 10
“When you are given something from someone, never insultthat person by making negative comments about the gift or byinsinuating that it wasn’t appreciated”
Rule 11
“Surprise others by performing random acts of kindness. Goour of your way to do something surprisingly kind andgenerous for someone at least once a month.”
Rule 12
“Occasionally we may grade each other’s papers as a group. When grading other students’ papers, if you give someone anincorrect grade, whether it is higher or lower than theydeserve, the amount the grade differs from the actual gradewill be deducted from your paper. The only marks you areallowed to make on others’ papers are an “X” and the numberthey got incorrect.”
Rule 13
“When we read together in class, you must follow along. If Icall on you to read, you must know exactly where we are andbegin to read immediately”
Rule 14
“Answer all questions with a complete sentence. Forexample, if the question asks, “What is the capital of Russia?” you should respond by writing, “The capital of Russia isMoscow.” Also, in conversation with others, it is important touse complete sentences out of respect for the person’squestion. For example, if a person asks, “How are you?”instead of just responding by saying, “Fine,” you should say,“I’m doing fine, thank you. How about yourself?”
Rule 15
“At times throughout the year, I will give rewards for goodbehavior, academic performances and other acts worthy ofpraise. If you ever ask me for a reward, however, it will not begiven. It is rude to ask if you are getting something for goodbehavior. You should be good and try your best because youare trying to better yourself, not because you are anticipatinga reward. I usually give some sort of reward to everyone whoscores 100 on unit tests. If you make 100 and ask if you aregetting something, no one who made 100 will be givenanything.”
Rule 16
“Homework will be turned in each day for each subject byevery student with no exceptions.”
Rule 17
“When we are in transition from one subject to the other, thechange will be swift, quiet and orderly. We should beconsistently able to turn from one book to another, completewith all homework and necessary materials, as quickly aspossible. The opportune amount of time to spend in transitionshould be less than ten seconds, and we will work toward agoal of seven seconds.”
Rule 18
“You will make every effort to be as organized as possible.”
Rule 19
“When I assign homework, there is to be no moaning orcomplaining. This will result in a doubled assignment.”
Rule 20
“While you are with a substitute teacher, you will obey thesame rules that you follow when I am with you. (I know this ishard, but it is important.)”
Rule 21
“We will follow certain classroom protocols. We will beorganized, efficient, and on task. In order to do so, we willfollow these rules:1. Do not get out of your seat without permission. Exception:If you are sick, leave immediately.2. Do not speak unless:You raise your hand, and I call on you.I ask you a question and you are responding.It is a recess of lunch.I instruct you otherwise (for example, during group work).”
Rule 22
“You may bring a bottle of water and leave it on your desk. Donot ask me f you can get water while I am teaching a lesson.You can even have food at your desk as long as others don’t see it and I don’t hear you eat it.”
Rule 23
"Quickly learn the name of other teachers in theschool and greet them by saying things like, "Goodmorning Mrs. Graham," or "Good afternoon Ms. Ortiz. That is a very pretty dress." (Note: If you are inline with the rest of class, you are not allowed tospeak to the teachers at that time because theno-talking rule is in effect. You should speak toother teachers if you are entering or leaving theschool, on recess, on an errand, or changing classes.)
Rule 24
"Flush the toilet and wash your hands after using the restroom. When in a public rest room, get a paper towel beforewashing your hands. After washing your hands, use the papertowel to turn off the faucets and to press the dispenser to getanother paper towel to dry your hands. (Or use the towel topress the button to start the dryer.) The last thing you want todo is touch areas with clean hands that others have touchedwith dirty hands."
Rule 25
"We will often have visitors to our school. If someone iscoming to visit our class, I will send two students to the frontdoor of the building. You will have a sign welcoming theperson. When our visitor arrives, you will shake hands, tellhim or her who you are, and welcome the person to ourschool. You will then take the visitor on a small tour of thebuilding before bringing him or her to the classroom."
Rule 26
“Do not save seats in the lunchroom. If someone wants to sitdown, let him or her. Do not try to exclude anyone. We are afamily, and we must treat one another with respect andkindness.”
Rule 27
“If I or any other teacher in school is speaking to ordisciplining a student, do not look at that student. Youwouldn’t want others looking at you if you were in trouble orbeing reprimanded, so don’t look at others in that situation. Ifyou are the student I am talking to, do not get angry or fuss atstudents who are looking at you. Let me know and I willhandle the situation.”
Rule 28
"If you have a question about your homework, you may callme. If I am not there to answer the phone, please leave amessage in the following manner: "Hi, Mr. Clark, this is_______________. I need help with the _______________homework. You can call me back until ___:00. Thank you."There is no need to leave this message fourteen times."
Rule 29
“There are several manners dealing with food that you mustfollow: I call these my ABC’s of Etiquette.
A. When you first sit down for a meal, immediately place younapkin in your lap. If you silverware is wrapped in a napkin,unwrap it as soon as you sit down and place the napkin inyour lap.
B. When you are finished eating, place you napkin on the tableto the left of your plate. Place it loosely beside the plate. Don’tcrumple it, because you don’t want to seem untidy. Don’t foldit too neatly, because you don’t want the restaurant to thinkyou assume they are going to use it again. Never leave yournapkin on your chair. This implies that the napkin is too dirtyto be left on the table. Also, in some cultures, leaving thenapkin on the chair is known as a way to say that you don’tintend to return to the restaurant again.
C. Never place you elbows on the table.
D. Use one hand to eat, unless you are cutting or buttering food.Never have your fork in one hand and a glass in the other.
E. Do not lick your fingers. There is a napkin provided for thepurpose of cleaning your fingers. There is no need to lickyourself clean.
F. Do not smack you lips or chew noisily.
G. Do not chew with your mouth open.
H. Do not talk with your mouth full. Sometimes people will placea hand over their mouth and talk anyway. Don’t do that. Waituntil you have swallowed your food to speak.
I. If something is caught in your teeth, don’t go in after it; waituntil you are in the rest room to remove it.
J. D not slurp.
K. Do not play with your food.
L. If you drop your fork, napkin, or anything else on the floor, DONOT pick it up. It is very rude and unsanitary to placesomething on the table that has been on the floor. If you pickup something that has dropped and hand it to a waiter, thenyou will need to excuse yourself and wash your hands beforecontinuing with your meal. The best way to handle a situationwhen something has dropped on the floor is to ask a waiter fora replacement; leave the old one on the floor.
M. You are to use your utensils for eating almost everything.
Here are ten types of food you may use your hands to eat:
1.Pizza2.Bacon3.Cookies4.Bread (Always tear off a bite-sized piece to eat. If youare going to use butter, never butter the whole piece of bread;butter the piece you tore off, and eat that before tearinganother piece.)5.Corn on the cob (It is appropriate to eat across insteadof eating around.)6.Hot dogs, hamburgers, and sandwiches (includingbreakfast biscuits)7.French fries and chips8.Fried chicken9.Asparagus (yes, asparagus)10.Small fruits (like grapes on a stem), apples, oranges,carrots, etc.
N. Never reach over someone’s plate to get something. Youshould say, “Will you please pass the salt?”
O. Never start eating off of your tray until you are at your seat.
P. When we are eating at a restaurant, you are not to begineating until everyone at the table has received food.
Q. You should never complain if the line is too long, the food isn’tgood, or if there is a wait. You don’t want to be negative to thepoint where you spoil the enjoyment of the event for others.
R. If you are unsure which silverware to use, simply start with thefork, knife or spoon that is the farthest from your plate. On theleft, you will have your salad fork on the outside and yourdinner fork on the inside. On the far right, you will have yoursoupspoon. Beside it you will have the spoon you will use tostir your coffee or tea, then your salad knife, and then yourdinner knife. The utensils above your plate are to be used fordessert.
S. When you are finished eating, do not push your plate awayfrom you. Leave it where it is in the setting. If you want toshow you have finished eating, you should lay your fork andknife together diagonally across the plate. You should placethe fork with the tines down, and you should have the sharpside of the knife facing down. Of the two utensils, the forkshould be closest to you.
T. Never place a piece of silverware that you have used back onthe table. Leave it on a plate or saucer.
U. If you didn’t use a utensil, do not place it on a plate or saucerwhen you are finished. Just leave it where it is.
V. Always look a waiter in the eyes when you are ordering,asking a question, or saying thank you.
W. Make a point to remember the waiter’s name when heintroduces himself to you. Use his name as often as possiblethroughout the course of the meal.
X. If you have to go to the rest room, you should stand up andsay, “Excuse me,” as you leave the table.
Y. When you are offered desserts or asked a question such as“What sides would you like?” or “What dressing would you likefor your salad?” it is best to ask, “What are my options?” Thatway, you aren’t going through a process of naming things therestaurant might not have.
Z. Never talk to waiters or waitresses as if they are servants.Treat them with respect and kindness, and remember, theyare the ones who are fixing food and bringing it to you. You donot want to be on the bad side of a waiter.”
Rule 30
“After we eat, we will clean up after ourselves. This includescleaning off the tables and making sure we haven’t left anytrash on the floor or around the eating area. It is important tobe responsible for your trash no matter where you are and tobe sure not to litter.”
Rule 31
"When we stay in a hotel room, it is appropriate to leave a tipon the pillow for the hotel workers who are responsible forcleaning the room after our stay. Two to three dollars per nightis an appropriate amount, depending on the cost of the room."
Rule 32
“When we ride on a bus, we will always sit facing forward. Wewill never turn around to talk to other students, stick anythingout of the windows, or get out of our seats. When we exit thebus, we will always thank the bus driver and tell him to have agood day.”
Rule 33
"When we go on field trips, we will meet different people.When I introduce you to people, make sure that youremember their names. Then, when we are leaving, makesure to shake their hands and thank them, mentioning theirnames as you do so."
Rule 34
"Whenever you are offered food, whether it be on a buffet ortreats in class, never take more than your fair share. Younever want to be greedy and try to get more than you should,not only because it is wasteful, but also because it isdisrespectful to others when you do not leave enough forthem."
Rule 35
"Whether we are in school or on a field trip, if someone dropssomething, pick it up and hand it back to them. Even if theyare closer to the object, it is only polite to make the gesture of bending down to retrieve the item."
Rule 36
“If you approach a door and someone is following you, holdthe door. If the door opens by pulling, pull it open, stand to theside, and allow the other person to pass through it first, thenyou can walk through. If the door opens by pushing, hold thedoor open after you push through.
"Rule 37
"If we are on a field trip, it is a good idea to complimentsomething about the place where you are visiting. Forexample, if we visit someone's home, it would be a nicegesture to tell them that you think they have nice curtains.People are always self-conscious when they have guests visittheir home, so you want to make them feel at ease.
Rule 38
"During an assembly do not speak and do not look aroundand try to get the attention of your friends in other classes. Wemust uphold an image that shows we have our act together."
Rule 39
“If we are visiting other places, such as a museum or theater, itwould be nice to comment on how beautiful the architecture isor to tell the guide that you think the facility is very nice.”
Rule 40“During an assembly, do not speak and DO NOT look aroundand try to get the attention of your friends in other classes. Wemust uphold an image that shows we have out act together!”
Rule 41
“When you answer the phone at your house, you must do soin an appropriate manner.”
Rule 42
“When we return from a trip, you will shake my hand as wellas the hands of every chaperone. You will thank us for takingthe time to take you on the trip, and you will let us know thatyou appreciate having the opportunity to go. I am notconcerned with being thanked; I am concerned with teachingyou that is it appropriate to show appreciation when someonehas gone out of his or her way to help you.
Rule 43
“When we are on field trips and we have to go up escalators,we will stand to the right. That will give other individuals whoare in a hurry the option of walking up the left-hand side of theescalator. When we are going to enter an elevator, thesubway, or a doorway, we will wait for others to exit before weenter."
Rule 44
"When in a line; walk single file, two to three feet behind theperson in front of you with your arms at your sides. Youshould face forward at all times. There will be absolutely notalking."
Rule 45
“Never cut line. If someone cuts in front of you, do not say ordo anything about it. Let it happen, but let me know about it. Iwill handle the situation. If you fuss with someone who has cut in line, you could get in trouble as well. It’s not worth it; just letme know what happened. Please handle all disputes with other classmates in the same manner, by coming to me withany problems before you take matters into your own hands."
Rule 46
“When we go to a movie theater we do it quietly and respectfully and do not horse around.
Rule 47
"Do not bring Doritos in the school building."
Rule 48
"If any child in this school is bothering you, let me know. I am your teacher, and I am here to look after you and protect you.I am not going to let anyone in this school bully you or makeyou feel uncomfortable. In return, I ask that you not takematters into your own hands; let me deal with the student."
Rule 49
"Stand up for what you believe in. You shouldn't take no for ananswer if your heart and mind are leading you in a directionthat you feel strongly about."
Rule 50
"Be positive and enjoy life. Some things just aren't worthgetting upset over. Keep everything in perspective and focuson the good in your life."
Rule 51
"Live so that you will never have regrets. If there is somethingyou want to do, do it! Never let fear, doubt, or other obstaclesstand in your way. If there is something you want, fight for itwith all of your heart. If there is something you want to do, gofor it and don's stop until you make it happen. If there issomething you want to be, do whatever is necessary in orderto live that dream."
Rule 52
“Accept that you are going to make mistakes. Learn fromthem and move on.”
Rule 53
“No matter what the circumstances, always be honest. Even ifyou have done something wrong, it is best to admit it to me,because I will respect that, and oftentimes I will forget anydisciplinary measures because of your honesty.”
Rule 54
“Carpe Diem. You only live today once, so don’t waste it. Lifeis made up of special moments, many of which happen whencaution is thrown to the wind and people take action and seizethe day.”
Rule 55
“Be the best person you can be.”
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25 February 2010
Its 10.15 pm...mid term break...and yes I DO have no social life. :)
Actually I am just so dog gone excited about my great register class that I had to quickly nip down to class and finish setting up our blog, man o man I think it's gonna rock!
This blog will act as our regular interaction with what the ahem..."band members" of the rockin 8R's were supposed to tell their groupies aka parents as well as a place where we can celebrate eachothers joy and woes.
Cheers
Marius Buys
Birthdays & Sport
BIRTHDAYS:
11 October Savanna Andreou
29 June Liam Casey
2 February Nina Cristoph
27 March Caitlin Clancy
30 April Kyla Fourie
22 August Jamie Fraser
25 May Matthew Harding
14 February Caelynn Herbst
27 July Claudine Kollner
4 December Daniel Liebenberg
15 July Linda Mbambo
13 April Caitlin McGregor
8 August Dominique Naude
10 October Olga Neveling
15 July Nkateko Ngondweni
25 June Lesha Pretorius
14 July Paul roberts
14 March Elmar Snel
21 August Arno Storm
12 August Mr Buys
14 February Hope Taylor
7 October Charl Van der Merwe
Lampie Van der Nest
26 January Michaela Van Zyl
17 June Bea Visser
3 December Mias Visser
21 May Nicole Wocke
TERM 2 SPORT:
TENNIS:
Savanna Andreou
Caelynn Herbst
Nkateko Ngondweni(2)
Daniel Liebenberg
Elmar Snel
Charl Van der Merwe
RUGBY:
Mr Buys
Arno Storm
Matthew Harding
Mias Visser
BOYS HOCKEY:
Paul Roberts
Jamie Fraser
Lampie Van der Nest
Liam Casey
GIRLS HOCKEY:
Nina Cristoph
Kyla Fourie
Dominique Naude(2)
Claudine Kollner
Bea Visser
Lesha Pretorius
Nkateko Ndongweni (2)
NETBALL:
Nicole Wocke
Linda Mbambo
RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS:
Caitlin Clancy
EQUESTRIAN:
Caitlin McGregor(injured broken arm)
Dominique Naude (2)
OTHER:
Olga Neveling (medical condition)
Hope Taylor?
Michaela Van Zyl?
11 October Savanna Andreou
29 June Liam Casey
2 February Nina Cristoph
27 March Caitlin Clancy
30 April Kyla Fourie
22 August Jamie Fraser
25 May Matthew Harding
14 February Caelynn Herbst
27 July Claudine Kollner
4 December Daniel Liebenberg
15 July Linda Mbambo
13 April Caitlin McGregor
8 August Dominique Naude
10 October Olga Neveling
15 July Nkateko Ngondweni
25 June Lesha Pretorius
14 July Paul roberts
14 March Elmar Snel
21 August Arno Storm
12 August Mr Buys
14 February Hope Taylor
7 October Charl Van der Merwe
Lampie Van der Nest
26 January Michaela Van Zyl
17 June Bea Visser
3 December Mias Visser
21 May Nicole Wocke
TERM 2 SPORT:
TENNIS:
Savanna Andreou
Caelynn Herbst
Nkateko Ngondweni(2)
Daniel Liebenberg
Elmar Snel
Charl Van der Merwe
RUGBY:
Mr Buys
Arno Storm
Matthew Harding
Mias Visser
BOYS HOCKEY:
Paul Roberts
Jamie Fraser
Lampie Van der Nest
Liam Casey
GIRLS HOCKEY:
Nina Cristoph
Kyla Fourie
Dominique Naude(2)
Claudine Kollner
Bea Visser
Lesha Pretorius
Nkateko Ndongweni (2)
NETBALL:
Nicole Wocke
Linda Mbambo
RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS:
Caitlin Clancy
EQUESTRIAN:
Caitlin McGregor(injured broken arm)
Dominique Naude (2)
OTHER:
Olga Neveling (medical condition)
Hope Taylor?
Michaela Van Zyl?
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
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