Dear Parents, Friends and Staff
I write to you as Spring approaches and with it the hope of a better tomorrow and a sense of optimism that the awful pandemic may yet be beaten if we remain vigilant and do not relax our guard.
Examinations and assessments
I need to remind you that the September assessments begin on the 3rd September for all Grade 7 to 12 learners and will take place at school under strict COVID protocols. All Grade 4,5 and 6 learners must attend normal school on 3 and 4 September.
Foundation Phase Parents
Assessments for new learners are taking place on the 4 September. Current Foundation Phase learners must not attend school that day.
Enrolments for 2021
We are circulating a response form to assist in our planning for 2021. Please indicate if your child/children will or will not be returning to the school for the 2021 academic year. Please also use the opportunity to update your contact details on this form. Please return by 15 September.
2019 Floating Trophies
If you are in possession of floating trophies that were awarded last year, would you kindly return these to the school. Thanking you in advance
Grade 9 Subject meetings
- Grade 9A Parents Monday31 August 17h30 room 16
- Grade 9B Parents Tuesday 1 September 17h30 room 16
This year is almost drawing to a close and it is time for the Grade 9’s to make the very important decision about their subjects for 2021. You are requested to attend an information/question and answer evening to guide you in this decision making process.
Mr. Dawson, Mrs. Schroder, Mrs. Lourens and Mrs. Neethling will be in attendance. It is of critical importance that as parents you understand the implications of a subject choice that is academically realistic and compliments chosen career paths.
The effects of the COVID pandemic will make the subject choice process more demanding and it is vitally important that Grade 9 Parents attend
Please refer to the following links for more information on the importance and process of selecting grade 10 subjects
- https://mecschool.co.za/grade-9-subject-choice-guide/ and
- https://educonnect.co.za/grade-9-how-to-choose-the-right-high-school-subjects/
- The Via Afrika Carer Compass App available of Google play store
Matric Farewell
As we have been unable to host the traditional Matric farewell this year, we will instead, be hosting a farewell dinner for our Matrics and for their teachers on the 12 October . This promises to be an evening of laughter tears, reflection and nostalgia and may even become at tradition itself.
Community reminder…
IF your child presents with the following please, do NOT send him/her to school
- Diarrhoea
- Sore joints
- Temperature exceeding 37.5 degrees Celsius
- Sore throat
- Persistent dry cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Do remember to follow the three basic rules
- Wash your hands regularly
- Practice social distancing – including visiting with friends & family over weekends
- Wear your mask whenever outside your house (it is law)
