Dear Parents and Friends
I hope this newsletter finds you in good health. I am pleased to report that 2023 has started well and there is a very clear sense that we are returning to normal. As we move into the middle of the first quarter the school, clearly, is in a good place and we have a real sense that things are returning to some familiarity. However “normal” is not without challenges but we embrace the demands of the “new normal”.
As always, we have a number of exciting events coming up that we would like to bring to your attention.
Please consult the calendar below for the dates of these events. We encourage all parents to attend and support our students in these events.
FEBRUARY 17 18:00 to 21:00 Valentines Social
FEBRUARY 24 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Inter-house Athletics
MARCH 3 ECD and Foundation Phase Athletics Day
MARCH 11 7:00 – 15:00 Eagles Nest Sports Day Polokwane
MARCH 11 8:00 – 15h:00 – Kruger Park Netball Tournament
March 15 – ECD & Foundation phase last day of school. Reports handed out
MARCH 16 All day MECS Golf Day ( Break up Day for learners – reports collected at 8:00)
MARCH 17 Break up for staff. End of Term 1
In addition to our upcoming events, we would like to bring to your attention a fundraising effort being coordinated by our Muslim community to support the communities affected by the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria. We encourage all parents to join them in their effort to make a positive impact. Details on how to contribute are provided below.
Congratulations to our new Junior Leaders for 2023 .
Vaping
I need to raise my concern regarding the issue of t Vaping, or the use of electronic cigarettes. This poses a serious health risk to young people. Studies have shown that the nicotine and other chemicals in vaping products can have detrimental effects on the developing brains and bodies of adolescents. Additionally, the use of e-cigarettes has been linked to an increased risk of addiction to other substances, such as traditional cigarettes and habit-forming drugs.
I want to make it clear that our school has a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to vaping. Any learner caught in possession and/or using vapes on the school premises, will be dealt with in the same manner as bringing an illegal substance to school and will face immediate disciplinary action.
We look forward to the Valentine’s ball which will be held this evening and hope that the weather plays its part. Parents are requested to collect their child/children promptly at 9pm. As usual once inside the school grounds learners will not be allowed to leave until the end of the social
As always, we would like to remind you to stay up to date with your child’s academic progress and encourage them to strive for excellence. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events.
Warmest regards
