Pre-Primary Weekly Memo
30 August 2024
Dear Parents
This week, we’ve seen a mix of weather, from cold and rainy spells to sunny, yet chilly days. Despite the chill, it was wonderful to celebrate Special Person’s Day with our various classes. We loved having the special guests join us and experience the engaging atmosphere of our learning environment. As we look ahead to spring, we’re excited to embrace the new season and will kick it off with Crazy Hair Day on Monday.
Report Feedback Meetings
We encourage every parent to make the time to book and diarise a report feedback meeting. This is a very important meeting in terms of learning more about how your child is progressing and finding out more about their days at school. It is also a wonderful opportunity to have the teacher’s undivided attention and really focus on your child. It is a vital aspect of the home-school partnership and it greatly assists each child’s development and progress when we work together. Please click on the class links below to choose a preferred date and time.
Tiny Tots 1 Report Feedback meetings
Tiny Tots 2 Report Feedback meetings
Tots 1 Report Feedback meetings
Tots 2 Report Feedback meetings
Piglet's House Report Feedback meeting
Tigger's House Report Feedback meetings
Pooh Bear's House Report Feedback meetings
Roo's House Report Feedback meetings
Kanga's House Report Feedback meetings
Grade R Outing - ROSEN CASTLE
We are thrilled to announce the first school outing for our Grade R children at the Rosen Castle Activity Centre! This special outing aligns with our current theme on occupations and promises to be an engaging and educational experience for our little ones.
About the Outing:
Date and Classes:
3 September: Kanga’s House
4 September: Rabbit’s House
5 September: Owl’s House
Venue: Rosen Castle Activity Centre
The centre is exclusively open to our small group, ensuring a safe and interactive environment. The children will have the opportunity to role-play various occupations in a miniature grocery shop, baking corner, animal hospital, bank, and TV studio.
Transportation:
Our school buses and drivers will transport the children to and from the centre, with Springbok Bus Services providing transport on Thursday.
Schedule:
Departure from school: 08h15
Arrival at Rosen Castle: 08h45 - 09h00
Departure from Rosen Castle: 11h30
Arrival back at school: 12h00 - 12h15
Snacks:
We will pack mid-morning snacks for the children, and they will enjoy a tea-time break between their role-playing activities. There is no need to pack any additional snacks for your child.
For your peace of mind, we will send daily updates to the respective class parents regarding the departure and safe arrival of the children.
The teachers and classroom assistants will accompany the children to ensure a smooth and enjoyable outing. If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to reach out to your class's teacher.
We are looking forward to a fun and educational day at Rosen Castle!
Spring Quarter Extra Mural Sign-up Form
We plan to finalise the spring quarter sign-up list by the end of this quarter, as all administrative staff will be involved with the ISASA Deputy Heads Conference during the holidays.
📣Extra-mural activities will commence on the first day of school next quarter, Wednesday, 2 October.📣
📣The cut-off date for sign-ups is on Thursday, 12 September 2024📣
Kindly click the link to complete the: Spring Quarter Extra Mural Sign-up Form
Monthly Cake
Each grade has the opportunity to contribute to their grade cake sale, and there is much excitement as the children eagerly look forward to their little monthly treat.
We request that items such as cupcakes, popcorn, crisps, muffins, etc. be sent to the class on their allocated cake sale date. We also recommend that your child spend no more than R2 at the cake sale to save some appetite for lunch! You are welcome to send the term’s money in advance (i.e. 3 x R2 coins) or send in the R2 on cake sale days in a sealed envelope/packet. Please ensure that items donated for cake sales do not contain nuts and that no sweets are sent in. We love healthy goodies, especially popcorn!
Winter Quarter
6 September: Grade 000 and Crackerjacks
Spring Quarter
11 October: Grade R
8 November: Grade 00
29 November: Grade 000 and Crackerjacks
Parents wanting to assist with their class/grade cake sale are welcome to notify their child’s teacher. Kindly arrive no earlier than o9h45 to help with the setting up items.
A Library Adventure
We have recently been extending our supply of Just So stories as the children enjoy them so much and they always teach valuable lessons. This one is reported to have been a bedtime story told by Rudyard Kipling to his daughter and was first published in 1900 in Ladies’ Home Journal.
It seems to have been inspired by a visit to Australia and tells the story of the rather arrogant kangaroo who used to look quite different. He had four short legs and was grey and woolly. He loved to dance on the rocks for all to see. He longed to be famous and to be followed around by fans. However, when his wish was granted, it was not quite what he had expected and he found himself followed across Australia by a Dingo.
Be careful what you wish for… Another story that entertains and stirs the imagination!
Elise Crouse - Librarian
Health
Dental care for preschoolers (1).pdfRegistered Nurse: Amy Dolley
Parent Business Directory
Parklands College and Christopher Robin Pre-Primary parents who are in business are able to list their businesses in our Parent Business Directory – www.parklands.co.za/parent-business-directory/
LISTINGS ARE FREE and include contact information as well as the opportunity to include a business logo or advert. Listings are available 24/7 on the College website and will be updated each quarter.
Should you be interested in marketing your business to over 1000 families, email: marketing@parklands.co.za to get started.
All listings will be subject to the College’s final approval.
This week's feature business is...
Parking
We kindly ask that you refrain from parking on the grass in front of the school. Doing so can cause damage to our irrigation system, which is essential for maintaining the grounds. Your cooperation in keeping the school environment safe and well-maintained is greatly appreciated.
The Brick Show
The Brick Show presented by LEGO® Certified Stores, CapeLUG (Western Cape LEGO® User group) and SAFOLs (South African Fans of LEGO®) will be showcasing the very latest and amazing custom-built models by the CapeLUG members. Come visit and be blown away by these displays.
Dates:
Saturday, 31 August 2024 from 9h00 - 19h00
Sunday, 1 September 2024 from 9h00 – 18h00
Venue: Centre Court
Free Entry
2025 DATES
Please note that there has been a slight change to the 2025 dates indicated in blue below:
Provisional dates for 2025
Summer Quarter: 20 January – 28 March
Autumn Quarter: 08 April- 25 June
*Mid-term break: 29 April – 2 May
Winter Quarter: 23 July – 02 Oct
Spring Quarter: 14 October – 05 December
Conclusion
Thank you to all who joined us for Special Person's Day! Your presence made the day extra special for them, and we appreciate your support. The children had a wonderful time making keepsake items and singing with their special person.
The benefits of children singing.mp4Enjoy the weekend!
Riëtte Pieterse
Principal: Christopher Robin Pre-Primary
E-mail: rpieterse@parklands.co.za
Tel: 0861 EDUCATE
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