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Term 2.Issue 10
19 June 2015
LEARNERS WHO ARE WORKING SMART!!!
WELL
DONE,
KEEP UP
THE
GREAT
WORK!!!
Autumn
and
winter
dress up
dolls
IP Reading
Champions
for Term 1,
they got
vouchers to
spend at The
Book People
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FROM THE EXECUTIVE HEAD’S DESK…
Lost Property
All the lost property on both the Pre-Primary and Primary school will be collected by a charity on
Friday, 26 June.
Welcome to Curro Century City – a school full of smiles.
This was the message we sent out to over 112 teachers and lecturers this past term as our school
played host to numerous training sessions for the Curro Group. Curro schools from all around the
Western Cape travelled each day to attend lectures on Managing Diversity, Reputation
Management training, Literacy and Numeracy, Choice Theory, Science and Technology. The
school children were complimented on their positive interaction with the guests and it was noted
how vibrant, thriving and a very happy school of some 745 boys and girls we are. Above all, we
are a happy school. Our children understand that if they enjoy school and try their best in all that
they do, there is nothing more that we can ask of them.
We are building a very strong reputation for excellence in the education of young children.
Numerous students have not reached our level in the admissions test. Our carefully differentiated
teaching and support for those who need it mean that all of our children progress fast at their own
level, whether they are academically high achievers or learners benefiting from a steadier pace.
As well as our commitment to ensuring excellent academic progress, we are passionate about
providing a broad curriculum including a wide range of high quality opportunities in sport, music,
drama, art and design. It is our job to nurture the skills, abilities and talents of each individual,
wherever these may lie. I will be the first to acknowledge when a coach or trainer is not performing
to the required level and appreciate the parent’s calls and input. We have taken action in all
departments where there has been a lack of care or seemingly lack of coaching direction.
Parents are welcome to see me with any concerns or issues; your input is vital and valued. The
Parent Action Group is working hard at the Sports Festival Day on 19 September 2015, the next
big fun day on our calendar.
My congratulations to all the learners on their assessments this past term and may all your hard
work and dedication towards academics show in the end result. We look forward to a set of good
results. To those who feel that they could have done better, it is never too late to make the
change. We will be there for you.
Our Best Wishes to the learners competing in the National tournaments during this holiday around
the country. Train hard, and play hard and may you come home victorious. To the families
travelling, please drive safely and return refreshed from the break.
Wishes for the Holy Month of Ramadan
To all our community celebrating Ramadan; welcome the month of Ramadan with a heart filled
with peace, harmony and joy and wishing you all the blessings for the holy month.
SEAN FRIEDENTHAL
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NURSERY PHASE
Student Teacher
We welcome student teacher Chelsea Mills who will be with us until the end of term. She will be
doing her teaching practical in Group 4 and Group 5. We hope you enjoy your time with us,
Chelsea.
Grade R Inting
Next week Tuesday 23 June, the Grade Rs will enjoy a reptile show presented by the Imhoff
Snake Park and Reptile Sanctuary. I am sure all our Grade Rs will find this experience very
exciting, especially as we will be able to hold some of the reptiles.
Recycling for Art
Please send empty and washed out egg shells for us to use during Art. Thank you!
Dates to Diaries
21 June – Father’s Day
22 June – Group 4 and 5 reports to go home
24 June – Group 4 and 5 parent teacher meetings
26 June – Last day of Term 2
22 July – Grade R parent teacher meetings
ROISIN STUTTAFORD
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FOUNDATION PHASE
Father’s Day
I wish all Dads a Happy Father’s Day for Sunday. Dads are very special people, and no matter
how old we get, they remain a big part of our lives. I hope that you will be spoilt rotten and that you
take the time to appreciate the little items your child has made you at school. It is a privilege to be
a parent. Thank you for all that you do for our children at Curro Century City.
Last Week of School
The term is not over yet! We still have work to do. For the remainder of the term, the teachers are
finalising reports and during class we are finishing Term 2 work and getting a head start on Term
3s work. We will also do some creative and fun activities. Please make sure your child brings their
books and stationery to school, as there is still much to be done. Please replace any lost items of
stationery.
Upcoming Gotcha Day
The last day of Term 2 will be our Gotcha Day, where the teachers will reward children who
displayed good behaviour. This term will be “Minute to Win It” games in the morning. The children
will move from station to station playing a variety of games and the winner of each station will be
awarded a prize. If there are any parents who could donate 6 similar small prizes (e.g. slabs of
chocolate) for each of the Grades, please make contact with me. Thank you to parents who have
offered to donate already.
8 + Gotchas = Gotcha Day and school uniform
12+ Gotchas = Gotcha Day and PE clothes
20+ Gotchas = Gotcha Day and civvies
Last Day of School
The last day of school is 26 June and school ends at 11:00. Reports will be handed out at the end
of the day and can be collected and signed for from your child’s class teacher. If you are unable to
collect the report at 11:00, reports will be left with Holiday Care and can be signed out there during
the holidays.
Term 3 Parent-Teacher Evening
Our parent-teacher meetings will be held next term on Wednesday, 22 July from 14:30 until 19:00.
Appointments will be 15 minutes long. You are invited to make an appointment with the relevant
teachers to discuss any concerns that you might have. However, please note that this meeting is
not compulsory. If you are happy with your child’s progress and have no concerns to discuss, or
have recently met with the teacher, you do not need to make another appointment.
Appointments will be made on a first-come, first-served basis. An appointment booking sheet will
be left at reception from Monday morning for you to reserve a time. Alternatively, you can email
Santina: santina.d01@curroholdings.co.za
Wild Animal Masks
MICHELLE GILDER
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INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR PHASE
Last Week of School
Now that the exams are over, the buzz of excitement and the scent of holiday are in the air. Even
though we are all dreaming of long mornings snuggled in bed, fun times with friends and delightful
adventures outdoors, the term is not over yet! We still have work to do. For the remainder of the
term, the teachers are finalising assessments and marks and during class we are finishing Term 2
work and getting a head start on Term 3’s work. Please make sure your child brings their books
and stationery to school, as there is still much to be done.
Upcoming Gojo Day
The last day of Term 2 will be our Gojo Day, where the teachers will reward children who
displayed good behaviour. This term will be “Minute to Win It” games in the morning. The children
will move from station to station playing a variety of games and the winner of each station will be
awarded a prize. If there are any parents who could donate 6 similar small prizes (e.g. slabs of
chocolate) for each of the Grades, please make contact with me. hazel.d@curro.co.za.
In the Intermediate and Senior Phase we make use of the Class Dojo system, to reinforce positive
behaviour. Therefore we will be working on percentages according to Class Dojo. Parents and
learners are able to logon to their individual accounts to check their status.
We will be looking at the learners’ positive behaviour over the last two terms.
If you are in range of: 30 % - 49 % positive, you may attend Gotcha Day in school uniform.
If you are in range of: 50 % - 79 % positive, you may attend Gotcha Day in PE Clothes.
If you are in range of: 80 % - 100 % positive, you may attend Gotcha Day in civvies.
There will be a class champion per class. The champion is the person who has the most positive
Dojo points
Unfortunately, those who do not meet the minimum requirement of 30% will have to attend Holding
Class and may not participate in the Gojo Day Games.
Last Day of School
The last day of school is 26 June and school ends at 11:00. Reports will be handed out at the end
of the day and can be collected and signed for from your child’s class teacher. If you are unable to
collect the report at 11:00, reports will be left with Holiday Care and can be signed out there during
the holidays.
Term 3 Parent-Teacher Evening
Our parent-teacher meetings will be held next term on Wednesday, 22 July from 14:30 until 19:00.
Appointments will be 15 minutes long. You are invited to make an appointment with the relevant
teachers to discuss any concerns that you might have. However, please note that this meeting is
not compulsory. If you are happy with your child’s progress and have no concerns to discuss, or
have recently met with the teacher, you do not need to make another appointment.
Appointments will be made on a first-come, first-served basis. An appointment booking sheet will
be left at reception from Monday morning for you to reserve a time. Alternatively, you can email
Santina: santina.d01@curroholdings.co.za.
-8Grade 5: Real Life 4 Kids
The Grade Fives are now employees of the school and not learners anymore as they embark on
their adventure through the Real Life 4 Kids programme that will be running through Term 3. They
are very excited about all of their new roles and responsibilities.
Every day they come to school they will be “paid”. If they do not attend school they will not be paid.
Financial bonuses are given for good work, showing initiative, favours etc. Any money they have in
the bank will earn 10 % interest each week. Learners are therefore encouraged to deposit as
much money into the bank as possible.
Learners have started earning their salaries and some of them have even started buying medical
and dental aid. The doctor will collect the medical fees that any person owes for being ill or injured
during that week.
The town is divided into four suburbs. Plots of land will be sold to learners by auction. They are
working very hard to earn more money so they can start buying land and start building their
properties.
The players have the opportunity to write their driver’s license. They are required to learn the
driver’s license handbook and when they feel they are ready, they can write the test. Learners are
very excited about this and some are already studying for the test!
We look forward to seeing their houses go up and each class’s town come to life!
Father’s Day
Happy Father’s Day to all Dad’s out there. We hope that you get spoilt rotten and have a
wonderful weekend!
HAZEL DIQUE AND MARTHINUS VAN STADEN
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Tuckshop
will be
OPEN
before
and
during
the
event
Concert in the Dark
Tickets are on sale for this year’s “Concert in the Dark”. Come and
enjoy an evening of music entertainment presented by learners of the
Music Department. Tickets are R50.00 for reserved seating and
R100.00 for VIP’s. Included in the VIP ticket is a platter of snacks and
some warm winter beverages. For bookings, please contact Ms. Paula
Oosthuizen on 087 315 2200 or email: paula.o@curroholdings.co.za .
Tickets are limited soCULTURE
please book early. We look forward to
performing for you.
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SPORT AND CULTURE
Horse Riding
Teacher Jaime-Lee Lake participated in a showing show last weekend and came third on her
horse, Flying Wind. She rode Flying Wind in the best trot class!
Handwriting Eisteddfod Results
Name
Result
Abbi Dennis
78%
Caitlyn Art
70%
Connor Maritz
70%
Aaleyah Adam
68%
Carla Bouwer
68%
Kgalalelo Goliath
68%
Kiara Mitoo
68%
Gabriella Schroeder
68%
Megan Speedy
68%
Danika Cottle
67%
WELL
DONE!!!
MARTHINUS VAN STADEN AND MALCOLM FREEMAN
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AFTERCARE NEWS
SADLY HOLIDAY CLUB REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
BUT HAPPILY, We have prepared an incredible Holiday Club programme for those attending.
CURRO CENTURY CITY HOLIDAY CLUB SCHEDULE GRADE 1 - 6
29 JUNE - 3 JULY
29-Jun
30-Jun
01-Jul
02-Jul
03-Jul
TROPICAL
RAINFOREST
SA N D I N A
BOT T L E
BUBBL E UP
CHOCOHALICS
HOP ON POP
6 - 10 JULY 2015
06-Jul
07-Jul
08-Jul
09-Jul
10-Jul
S UN
CA T CH ER S
MASTER CHEF
JNR BAKE-OFF
SA N D, SEE &
FUN
CURRO
OLYMPIAD
SOMETHING
MAGICAL
13 - 20 JULY 2015
13-Jul
14-Jul
15-Jul
16-Jul
17-Jul
20-Jul
FOI L FOI BL ES
LITTLE
DRUMMMER BOY
CUPCAKE
CARNIVAL
J I GGL E
J UGGL E
LET'S TWIST
AGAIN
CANDY
CRUSH
CURRO CENTURY CITY CASTLE HOLIDAY CLUB SCHEDULE
29 JUNE - 3 JULY
29-Jun
30-Jun
01-Jul
02-Jul
03-Jul
TROPICAL
RAINFOREST
STAR BRIGHT
W I N T ER
W ON DER S
MUPPET THE
PUPPET
BANANAS IN
PAJAMAS
6 - 10 JULY 2015
06-Jul
07-Jul
08-Jul
09-Jul
10-Jul
J UNI OR
MAST ER
CHEF
CURRO
CASTLE
OLYMPICS
HEROES
GALORE
BUTTERF LY
PICNICS
MAGICAL
MOMENTS
13 - 20 JULY 2015
13-Jul
14-Jul
15-Jul
16-Jul
17-Jul
20-Jul
DR A GON
FL Y S
FOR EV ER
LI'L DRUMMMER
BOY
SA N D
SCUL PT UR E
PERKY
PENGUINS
SCOOTERAMA
FROST Y T HE
SNOWMAN
CHERIE IRISH