6 Classes of Mixed Ability
142 boys - 23 boys in a class
REGISTER TEACHERS
8B:
8E:
8F:
8J:
8M:
8T:
MR K LYNCH
MR M WAGNER*
MR G DAVIES*
MR K RAHME*
MR R SILENO
MR L COTHILL
A LIGHT IN THE WORLD
“…let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven…”
Matthew 5:16
Pastoral
School Councillor – Ms Tonia Lennox
Appointments through front office of College
lennoxt@stbenedicts.co.za
Father Vitalis Marole
Family councillor
Appointments through front office of College
Year Heads
Mrs Sonette Strydom
Mr Frank van der Linde
All matters strictly confidential
Pastoral
Channels of Communication
• Phone/Fax/Mail preferred
surnameinitial@stbenedicts.co.za
• Response time 24 hours – please follow
procedure below
Academic Matters
• Address with teacher first
• Please make an appointment with the
relevant
teacher
• Address to academic head of department
Pastoral
Pastoral
• Procedure as follows:
• First - Year Head Mrs Strydom and Mr van
der Linde
• Then - Deputy Headmaster
• Lastly - College Headmaster
Complaints Please DO NOT
• Arrive without an appointment
• Apprehend the teacher/coach/leader
• Partake in car park complaints
Conduct Record
Communication tool
• Digital record of his “application to school”
• Teachers insert comments into Pencilbox, eg
homework not done OR test not signed OR
unprepared for lesson OR poor behaviour
• Positive (Blue) and Negative (Red) Entries
• 3 Blue’s cancel I Red
• Checked by grade head once per week
• 3 Red Entries and you will be alerted by Grade
Head via email of his indiscretions
• Ensure your email addresses are correct – the Read
Receipt is an acknowledgement of receipt
Guide to Policies & Practices
Issued to each child
Explained by me during this camp and signed for
Part of your enrolment contract is your acceptance
Parents familiarise yourselves – Parent Portal
Familiarise himself with the document
Level 1 Detention – 1 hour for minor offences
Level 2 Detention – 4 hours Friday afternoon; often
include demerits
• Detention Letter will be issued which must be
signed and returned to the College
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Zero tolerance
• Bullying, Fighting, Drugs (steroids included), Theft
and Alcohol
Guide to Policies & Practices
Absenteeism
• Letter of explanation on day of return
• Cycle Tests require a doctor’s note - NB
• Test will be written as soon after returning as
possible
• Planned absenteeism eg sports tours, provincial
representation, special occasions
• Mid-term break and end of term early holidays
Guide to Policies & Practices
Lates and Excuses
• 7:20 Registration
• Lates require a letter of explanation. No letter will
result in break detention
• Letter of request to be excused from school early
• Handed to Year Head at least ONE day before event
• Work missed his responsibility to catch up
• Collect boys from foyer. He will have received a Sign
Out Slip
Security
Responsibility
• Stolen, Gave it to, Left it outside
• All items to be clearly marked, reducing possibility
of loss and theft
• Lost property checked
Theft
• CCTV throughout almost entire College
• Boy must ensure that their belongings are placed
in a secure area. Bags left unattended on the fields
are difficult to monitor
• Report theft to Mr van Der Linde or Mrs Strydom
Academics
Homework
• 1.5 - 2 hours per day EVERYDAY
• Written in diary or entered into telephone
Assessment
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Academic term planner
Weekly Cycle Test
Check website on a regular basis
Tests must be signed by parents
Extra lessons
• Monday Afrikaans 3:15 – 4:00
• Tuesdays Maths 3:15 – 4:00
• English by arrangement
Millennium Club
• Purpose to broaden the base of the College’s
outreach programme.
• Designed to assist needy boys identified by the
College who will benefit from the use of the
boarding facility.
• Membership base 1000 people
• Contribution per member is R1 000 per annum or
R100 per month
• Six annual draws draw prizes are 1st R5 000 2nd
R2 500 attendance R1 000.
Compulsory Summer Sport
• Summer Sports
• Primary sport
– Aquatics: Swimming and Water polo
– Basketball
– Cricket
– Rowing
– Tennis
• Boys may also opt to be part of the College Pipe Band During
the Summer & Winter months
Compulsory Winter Sports
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Rugby
Hockey
Tennis (only if you are part of the 1 team, consists of only 7 boys)
Boys may also opt to be part of the College
Pipe Band During the Summer & Winter
months
• If your son has a serious health Problem,
which prohibit him from doing sport, please
make an appointment to see Mr Nel
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Secondary Activities
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Athletics Term 1 and Term 3
Golf
Soccer Term 3
Squash
Air Rifle Shooting
Cultural Activities
• Wide range of Cultural activities include:
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Bible Quiz (winners 1999-2012)
Chess
Public-Speaking
EADS Drama festival
One-Act Plays
Raps One-Act Play Festival (2009 Winners)
Major Production
Debating
Music and NEA Eisteddfod(Gold Certificates in 2013)
Pipe band – The Drum Corps Current
SA Champs
– Scotland in August 2013 for World
Champs and Won the Perth Gathering
Sports Council
• Promote, foster and safeguard the sporting and cultural activities
– Formulate and implement policies
– Regulate sport uniform and touring kit
– Awarding the following awards
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Team Awards
Merit Certificates
Service Certificates
Junior Certificates Gr 8/9
Gr 10,11 and 12 boys can be awarded Half and Full Colours a Lapel Pin awarded on
Selection for the first team. A Team Blazer awarded at the end of their season (will
have to qualify according to each sports criteria)
• Honours Blazers
– Three full colours in Three different Activities provided these awards represent
excellence in at least two of the following three areas Academic, Sport or Cultural
– Two Full colours and Two Half's in any Four different activities provided these awards
represent excellence in at least two of the following three areas Academic, Sport or
Cultural
• Magna Cum Laude Blazers
GENERAL
• Integrated day
– Monday’s & Friday’s for gr. 8
– Pre-season On Wednesday last two lessons
• Dress code
– Golf Shirts and new shorts
– Tracksuits.
– Red white and blue Practice shirts.