Manor Gardens Primary School
New
Newsletter No. 1
26 January 2015
“Life’s like a boom-a-rang. The more good you throw out, the more you receive in return.” – Josh S. Hinds
WELCOME
The School Management Team and School Governing Body of Manor Gardens Primary School warmly welcomes all returning and new
children, their families and staff to this new academic year.
We extend a hand in friendship and collegiality to the following new staff members who have joined the School: Mrs Victoria Joubert and
Miss Fathima Sader as Grade 5 teachers, Miss Trisha Anderson as a Grade 1 teacher and Mr Caleb Womack as the Junior Primary Sports Coordinator. We look forward to their valuable input and are confident that they will enjoy being members of the Manor Gardens Primary
School family.
We are delighted that Mrs Annie Andrew-Govender has returned from her maternity leave to teach a Grade 3 class.
A hearty welcome to all MGPS parents, our partners in education, as the following aptly conveys:
“I dreamed I stood in a studio and watched two sculptors there. The clay they used was a young child's mind and they fashioned it with
care. One was a teacher and the tools s/he used were books, music and art. One was a parent who worked with a guiding hand and a
gentle, loving heart. Day after day the teacher toiled with a touch that was deft and sure while the parent laboured by her/his side and
polished and smoothed it o’er. Then at last their task was done. They were proud of what they had wrought, for the things they had
moulded into the child could never be sold or bought. Each agreed they would have failed if s/he had worked alone, for behind the teacher
stood the school and behind the parent, the home.” (Author Unknown)
We look forward to your contribution and collaboration in accomplishing the MGPS vision and mission statement which is, ‘To nurture
children to their full potential in a harmonious and dynamic learning environment and to develop innovative, responsible individuals who are
able to contribute positively within a diverse and changing society.’
STUDENT TEACHING PRACTICE AT MGPS
We welcome the following fourth year Bachelor of Education students: Ashlea Jorgensen in Grade 1, Adrienne Stening-Smith in Grade 2 and
Tamlyn Quirk in Grade 3. We look forward to working with them and learning new teaching ideas from each other.
FIRST AND SECOND ADDITIONAL LANGUAGES
A survey will be sent out shortly requesting parents to choose whether their children must study Afrikaans as a First Additional Language
and isiZulu as a second additional language or isiZulu as a first additional language and Afrikaans as a second additional language. The
outcome will require timetable changes later this term.
APOLOGIES
We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the delay in distribution of the Newsletter last week.
DATES TO DIARISE
26 January
26 January
26 January
26 January
27 January
27 January
28 January
28 January
29 January
30 January
02 February
03 February
10 February
13 February
13 February
17 February
18 February
20 February
09 – 12 March
19 March
27 March
31 March
2nd Term
Extra Mural Activities Begin (Grades 2-7)
Parent Information Evening: Grade R in classrooms at 17h30
Parent Information Evening: Grade 2 in classrooms at 17h30
Parent Information Evening: Grade 1 in classrooms at 18h30
Parent Information Evening: Grade 6 in the AV room at 17h30
Parent Information Evening: Grade 7 in the hall at 17h30
Parent Information Evening: Grade 4 in classrooms at 17h30
Parent Information Evening: Grade 5 in classrooms at 18h30
Parent Information Evening: Grade 3 in classrooms at 17h30
Grade 7 Leadership
Extra Mural Activities Begin (Grade 1)
Reading Talk – Grade 1 at 18h00
‘Welcome to Manor Gardens Primary’ function for new parents at 18h00
Pre-primary Principal’s breakfast
Valentine’s Day - Civvies
Senior Phase Gala
Inter-school Lit Quiz
Open Day - 2016
Swim-a-thon
Foundation Phase Gala
Grade R and 1 at Open Air School
Grade 1 – 3 Movie Night
Extra Mural Ball Skills Activity Begins (Grade R)
SCHOOL TIMES
Starting time
Break times
Monday – Friday
Grades R – 7
07h30
Monday - Thursday
Grade R - 7
1st Break
2nd Break
Grades R - 7
09h50 – 10h10
12h30 – 12h50
10h00 – 10h30
Grades R, 1and 2
Grades 3 – 7
Grades R, 1, 2 and 3
Grades 4 – 7
12h30
13h50
12h30
13h00
Break Times
Friday
Closing times
Monday – Thursday
Closing times
Friday
NATIONAL PUBLIC AND SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
01 January
New Years Day
21 March
Human Rights Day
03 April
Good Friday
06 April
Family Day
27 April
Freedom Day
01 May
Workers’ Day
15 June
School Holiday
16 June
Youth Day
09 August
National Women’s Day
10 August
Public Holiday
24 September
Heritage Day
25 September
School Holiday
16 December
Day of Reconciliation
25 December
Christmas Day
26 December
Day of Goodwill
EARLY ARRIVALS
Please note that children are not allowed entry into the school or onto the school grounds before 07h00. MGPS staff members, including Mr
Zama Mpanza, our Security Guard, are not responsible for supervising children who arrive too early. The main entrance gate to the school
will not be opened before 07h00. Your full co-operation in this matter would be appreciated.
LATE ARRIVALS
It is important that children arrive at school on time and begin their academic day in a calm, positive, cheerful and organized manner. You
are requested to make the necessary arrangements to have your child arrive at MGPS before 07h30 every day which gives them enough
time to report to their classroom before the bell rings. Your co-operation in training your child to be punctual will be greatly appreciated.
Parents are to bring late children to the office to sign the Late Arrivals register before children may go to their classroom. If your child is late
more than 3 times, they will have to attend a Friday afternoon detention class.
STAFF MEMBERS
Principal
Grade R
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
isiZulu
Afrikaans
Media Centre
Music
Remedial
SP Sports
JP Sports
Administration
Bursar / Finance
Maintenance
General Assistants
Aftercare
Gym
Sport Coaches
Swimming Coaches
Security
Miss Carol Lottering
Mrs Michelle Oosthuizen, Mrs Tamarin van Dijk
Mrs Mandy Hayes, Miss Charlene May, Miss Trisha Anderson
Mrs Cynthia Devere-Loots (FP HoD), Miss Debi Oosthuizen
Mrs Annie Andrew-Govender, Mrs Michelle de Fleuriot
Mrs Loraine Meyer, Ms Mia Hortop
Mrs Peggy Marshall-Connellan, Mrs Tori Joubert, Miss Fathima Sader
Miss Yvonne Sullivan, Miss Kim Day
Mrs Judith Sibson (SP HoD), Mrs Colleen Van Heerden
Mr Adam Grest, Mr Bhekani Msimang
Mrs Anien Akker
Mrs Isobel Sobey
Miss Mandy Wilken
Mrs Beryl Winter
Mr Brett Goodwin
Mr Caleb Womack
Mrs Sharon Kriel, Mrs Youlene Daniels
Mrs Magda Strydom
Mr Rod Hallet (Manager)
Mr Wellington Xulu (Supervisor), Mr Norman Xulu, Miss Prunella Shezi, Miss Beryl Shezi , Mr Siphiwe Kweyama,
Miss Christina Thato (Grade R)
Mrs Shiralee Mill (Supervisor), Mrs Leone Lemmer, Mrs Mandy Barnes, Mrs Heather Vleghert
Mrs Gail Adamson and Assistant, Mr Sandile Ntombela
Mr Scott, Mr Sunkari, Mr Ferreira: Cricket and Mr Gavin Griffiths, Miss Teagan Botha: Touch Rugby
Beavers Swimming Club - Mr Ryan Fincham
Mr Zama Mpanza
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SCHOOL GOVERNING BODY (SGB) MEMBER CONTACT DETAILS
NAME
REPRESENTATIVE
CONTACT DETAILS
EMAIL CONTACT
Mr Roy Ballantine
Chairperson
Parent
Vice-Chairperson
Cell: 082 456 3746
roydenballantine@gmail.com
Cell: 074 294 6808
johan.ecotopic@gmail.com
Treasurer
Parent
Parent
Cell: 084 523 0374
broberts@hsrc.ac.za
Cell: 082 655 6031
prawlallattorneys@gmail.com
Mrs Mpume Mkhize
Parent
(Co-opted until elections in March)
Cell: 073 836 5369
Miss Carol Lottering
Principal
(W) 031-261 1401
Cell: 083 6432 212
clottering@mgps.org.za
principal@mgps.org.za
Mrs Judith Sibson
Educator
(W) 031-261 1401
jsibson@mgps.org.za
Mrs Isobel Sobey
Educator
(W) 031-261 1401
isobey@mgps.org.za
Mrs Magda Strydom
Non-educator - Bursar
(W) 031-261 1401
bursar@mgps.org.za
Mr Johan Van Der Molen
Mr Ben Roberts
Mrs Samantha Prawlall
MkhizeMV@eskom.co.za
COMMUNICATION WITH STAFF
We enjoy a close rapport with the parent body and encourage discussion between the teaching staff and parents. However, it would be too
disruptive if parents simply walked in unannounced to see teachers before school, during lessons, lunch breaks or even after school, when
the teachers are still working. Furthermore, parents should not phone teachers at home. Please write a note in your child’s homework book
or contact Mrs Kriel, skriel@mgps.org.za, should you wish to make an appointment with the teacher. Teachers may also be contacted
through email, but be aware that they do not open their emails on a daily basis. The email address for staff is the initial of the first name
followed by the surname@mgps.org.za except for Mrs Akker (afrikaans@mgps.org.za), Mr Womack (jpsport@mgps.org.za) and Mrs Strydom
(bursar@mgps.org.za)
PROTOCOL – LINE OF COMMUNICATION
a) When you have a particular concern about an aspect of your child’s performance, the correct channels to follow are:
Step 1: Phone the school secretary, Mrs Kriel, to request an appointment with the child’s teacher or place your concern in writing
for the teacher’s attention;
Step 2: If the matter is unresolved or you feel that you cannot talk directly to the class teacher, then the next point of contact is the
appropriate Head of Department;
Step 3: If you remain dissatisfied after following the above steps, then approach the Principal; contact Mrs Daniels (principal’s
secretary) to make an appointment or send an email to ydaniels@mgps.org.za
Step 4: As a rule, the Governing Body does not get involved in professional matters; however, if after following the above procedure
you feel that your concerns have not been adequately addressed, write a letter to the Governing Body Chairperson.
b)
When you have a particular concern about the performance of a MGPS staff member or the quality of MGPS curriculum provision, then
contact the Principal via letter; email (principal@mgps.org.za); telephone or appointment.
MGPS MARKETING COMMITTEE – Mrs Sobey
Any parents interested in being part of the Marketing Committee, whose main aim is to promote and market Manor Gardens Primary School,
can contact Mrs Sobey on 031- 261 1401 or email: isobey@mgps.org.za
MGPS WELCOMING NEW PARENTS FUNCTION
The School Governing Body, Principal and Staff invite all new parents from Grade R to Grade 7 to attend our “Welcome to Manor Gardens
Primary” function on Tuesday 10 February 2015 at 18h00. Invitations will be sent home with your children. Please RSVP by Friday 6
February 2015.
SCHOOL FEES – Mrs Strydom - Bursar
The school management, governors and teachers at Manor Gardens Primary strive to provide an excellent education for your children.
Whilst the expenses incurred to provide this education have been kept to an absolute minimum, they are covered by your children’s school
fees, payable in advance either as a single amount in January (take advantage of the discounts), or monthly (over 10 months). I urge all
parents to ensure that your children's fees are kept up to date throughout the year so that the school's financial commitments can be met.
Many thanks to those committed parents who are on track, having already paid their school fees.
Please Note: Please do not send cash with the children. Bank deposits and EFT’s are preferred due to safety issues.
Public School fees are a statutory duty in terms of the South African’s Schools Act No.84 of 1996 (as amended). These
school fees are payable annually in advance at the beginning of each school year.
Please Note: With respect to credit card payments, the discounts mentioned below will be adjusted to account for the cost of the school
processing the payment.
GRADE R R 19 782.00
1.
2.
In Full R 18 662.00 before 31 January 2015. This allows for a discount of R1 120.00
In Full R 18 852.00 before 28 February 2015. This allows for a discount of R930.00.
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3.
4.
Monthly R 1 978.20 X 10 months from 31 January 2015 to 31 October 2015.
Monthly Debit Order R 1 978.20 x 10 months.
Debit order forms will be sent home on request for completion and to be returned with
acknowledgement in the homework book.
GRADE 1 - 3 R 19 215.00
1.
2.
3.
4.
In Full R 18 095.00 before 31 January 2015. This allows for a discount of R1 120.00
In Full R 18 285.00 before 28 February 2015. This allows for a discount of R930.00.
Monthly R 1 921.50 X 10 months from 31 January 2015 to 31 October 2015.
Monthly Debit Order R 1 921.50 x 10 months.
Debit order forms will be sent home on request for completion and to be returned with
acknowledgement in the homework book.
GRADE 4 - 7 R 18 815.00
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
In Full R 17 695.00 before 31 January 2015. This allows for a discount of R1 120.00
In Full R 17 885.00 before 28 February 2015. This allows for a discount of R930.00.
Monthly R 1 881.50 X 10 months from 31 January 2015 to 31 October 2015.
Monthly Debit Order R 1 881.50 x 10 months.
Debit order forms will be sent home on request for completion and to be returned with
acknowledgement in the homework book.
Bank Details:
Name of Account
Name of Bank
Account No.
Branch Name
Branch Code
Reference
:
:
:
:
:
:
Manor Gardens Primary
FNB
507 102 870 68
DAVENPORT
250655
Child’s name and surname and SF (School Fees) or AC (Aftercare Fees) ie: Brian Adams SF or Brian Adams AC.
AFTERCARE FEES FOR 2015
Mrs Shiralee Mill is the supervisor and she can be contacted on 082 061 1777.
RATE
1
TIME SLOT
12h30 - 14h00
MONTHLY FEE
R 200.00
JANUARY –NOVEMBER
R2200.00
DECEMBER
R90.00
YEARLY TOTAL
R2290.00
2
14h00 - 17h00
R 350.00
R3850.00
R157.50
R4007.50
3
12h30 - 17h00
R 500.00
R5500.00
R225.00
R5725.00
Casuals
12h30 - 17h00
R 50.00 per day
Casuals B
14h00 - 17h00
R 35.00 per day
Casuals C
12h30 - 14h00
R 35.00 per day
Changes 2015: * Casual fees: The daily cost associated with Casuals B and C has been equivalised. Costs on all casual fees
will no longer be capped at the value of the monthly fee rates.
Fees for children who attend on a permanent basis are payable monthly in advance from 1 January 2015 until 9 December 2015.
Fees for children who attend on a casual basis are payable at the end of the month but earlier in December 2015.
ENTRANCE TO THE SCHOOL
Please use the stairs and main entrance gate to come into the school. It is not safe for children to walk across the staff car park or to come
through the electronic gates. Children may NOT use the administration block as a thoroughfare to their classrooms. Please say
goodbye to your child at the gate and allow him/her to walk to his/her classroom in the morning and to meet you at the gate at home time.
This will develop your child’s independence.
CAR PARK RULES
Every family has been issued with a copy of these rules which were developed to ensure your child’s safety. Should you have misplaced
your copy, please make a note in your child’s homework book and the class teacher will send you another copy.
CAR PARK SAFETY
In the interest of safety, please comply with the following:
 Drive slowly
 Do not park parallel to Dale Road. This reduces the number of children crossing the car park and endangering themselves by not
being visible to the motorist of oncoming or reversing vehicles.
 Only park on one side of the car park, in the diagonal parking bays.
 Additional parking is available on the grass verge beyond the parking area in Dale Road.
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CO-OPERATON NEEDED REGARDING CARPARK
Traffic cones have been placed in the car park to stop parents from parking parallel with Dale Road and obstructing the view of pedestrians
and motorists and putting their lives and vehicles at risk.
We urge parents to stop parking on the pavement on either side of Dale Road to drop off and collect children because you increase the risk
of children and adults being involved in an accident. The allocated car park has been designed for quick, efficient and safe collections.
TIMEOUS DEPARTURE AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Children may not remain unsupervised on the school grounds after school hours. They must be collected within 15 minutes
after class lessons and extra mural activities, or they MUST go to Aftercare. Children may not wait unsupervised for older siblings. If you
are going to be late to fetch your child on a particular day, please write a note to your child’s class teacher and arrangements will be made
for your child to go to Aftercare. If your child has an extra-mural activity later on in the school afternoon, he/she should attend Aftercare
between the end of school and the time the activity begins.
Please note that children are required to report to the relevant Aftercare assistant, when they are leaving Aftercare and they may not go to
the stairs to wait for their parents or lift club driver to collect them. Please park diagonally and walk to the Aftercare area to collect your
child.
NAME BADGES
If your child needs a replacement name badge, please send R15.00 in a clearly marked sealed envelope to the class teacher by
Friday 27 February 2015.
MGPS UNIFORM SHOP
The School Uniform Shop is open every Wednesday morning from 07h00 to 08h30 and Friday morning during the school term from 07h00 to
08h00. A debit/credit card machine is available for card payments.
TUCK SHOP
The tuck shop will open again on Friday 30 January 2015.
Any parents who would like to offer assistance once or twice a term, from 08h00 to 11h00, please contact Jacqui Hardman on 0828985051.
FUNDRAISING
School fees cover the expenses to maintain our very high standard of facilities but fundraising is essential to allow the School to develop and
enhance its facilities. Our fundraising events are great fun and are a marvelous way to get to know each other. We plan to be as ambitious
for 2015 as we were in 2014. Thank you to our 2014 parents who supported the fundraising events throughout the year.
NEWSLETTER VIA EMAIL
In the interest of MGPS being an eco-friendly school, we will be sending newsletters via email to parents to save on the cost of paper and
printing. Kindly complete the reply slip at the end of this newsletter specifying whether you would like to receive the newsletter electronically
or if you would require a hardcopy.
CAROL LOTTERING
PRINCIPAL
REPLY SLIP: Newsletter hard copy or email
I, ____________________________________________________________________________________ parents of
____________________________________________________________________________ (name/s of child/ren)
in Grade/s ________
Tick applicable box:
1.
I/we would like to receive the newsletter via email
2.
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Father email address:
_______________________________________________________________________________
Mother email address: ______________________________________________________________________________
Father contact nos:
___________________ (work) ________________ (home) ____________________ (Cellphone)
Mother contact nos:
_________________ (work) ________________ (home) ______________________ (Cellphone)
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