newsletter - Parktown High School for Girls

NEWSLETTER
PARKTOWN HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
Issue No. 9
Tyrone Avenue, Parkview, Johannesburg 2193
Tel: 011 593 5900 Fax: 011 486 1828 Email: postmaster@parktowngirls.co.za
23 May 2014
GENERAL SCHOOL NEWS
“BRING BACK OUR GIRLS” CAMPAIGN FOR NIGERIAN SCHOOL GIRLS
MINISTER OF BASIC EDUCATION’S VISIT OF APPRECIATION
Mr Culling, Minister Angie Motshekga, Mrs Cereseto and Mr Mkhulise
The Minister of Basic Education, Mrs Angie Motshekga, attended the school assembly today
to express her appreciation to the Parktown Girls’ community for our campaign to motivate
the global community to do all in their power to Bring Back the Girls. She encouraged us to
join in the petition addressed to global leaders which she will hand over in early June.
We should have over one thousand signatures by the end of the day to add to this initiative.
The Minister was accompanied by the District Director for Johannesburg North, Mr Sipho
Mkhulise, and the Cluster Manager, Mr Harry Culling.
MATRIC DANCE
The night of the Matric Dance was one
of elegance. Every girl looked splendid and
it was only when we were able to peel our
eyes off the beautiful girls that we were
able to appreciate the hall - a dreamy blue
and white underwater scene that
transported us to the place where two
oceans meet. From start to finish the
night was one where everyone showed
their best moves on the dance floor. The
food was delicious and it gave us enough
energy to boogie the night away.
Samantha’s (our RCL Chairperson) speech
inspired us and filled all our hearts with
Parktown Pride. We would like to thank
everyone who made the evening a special
one. It will truly be a night that we will
never forget. After all, who could forget
the dodgy waltzing and the teachers who
sometimes had better moves than we
Matrics.
BLING DAY
Potted Sports held their annual Bling Day competition on Wednesday 21 May. Coins were
scrounged out from under car seats, the bottom of handbags and collected off parking lot floors.
The theme this year was “The Arcade: The games we will never forget”. The register classes were
challenged to make a picture of a classic electronic game, on the driveway, using the coins that
they had collected.
The girls were very enthusiastic in their
participation this year as they took
hundreds of selfies with the Bling Day
mascot “Lil Bling”. Many stockings and
dresses were covered in chalk and
hands dirtied by the “copper”
coins.
The winning class H2 will be
rewarded for their efforts with
delicious cupcakes baked by
the Committee. The whole
school is congratulated for their
fundraising efforts which will be donated
to our deserving charity – Guild Cottage.
COMMUNICATION
This is a request to all parents / guardians to please notify the school (House Heads) if
your daughter/ward is sick or has had an operation. This notification can be done
by emailing the respective House Head (see below for names) at
surname@parktowngirls.co.za. An original doctor’s certificate must still be handed
in on the learner’s return (the email does not replace the original letter; it just
allows the House Heads to be aware that there is a problem). This notification
should not be done through the Communicator.
HOUSE HEADS:
Alseids
(purple)
Dryads
(green)
Hesperides (pink)
Nereids
(red)
Oreads
(yellow)
Pleiades
(white)
– Miss Moreira
– Mrs Davidson
– Mrs Roos
– Ms Singh
– Mr Pasques
– Mrs Carstens
DISCIPLINE
At a recent disciplinary hearing a learner was found guilty of fraud, bringing the school’s name into
disrepute and defamation of character in terms of the South African School’s Act and the School’s Code of
Conduct. This was after the learner physically changed an official mark on her report to a
higher mark. She also forged a letter to a teacher, requesting that the report be reprinted
using the changed mark. This is a very serious offence and the learner has been given a written
warning, 20 hours of community service and compulsory extra lessons in the subject concerned
(although this is part of the sanction it is not intended as a punishment but rather as a means to
legitimately improve her mark in the subject). The learner did admit guilt and appeared to be genuinely
sorry for what she had done.
FIRST AID
On 10 May the First Aid Team spent the day at school to learn new skills. We had
two guest speakers. Mrs Gertzen, a physiotherapist, taught us many new ways to
deal with sport injuries we encounter every day, such as cramps and torn muscles.
Mrs Mok, a paramedic, talked to us about her experiences and gave us insight into
her profession. It was very interesting and particularly useful to those amongst us
who want to continue our training after school. We were able to question both Mrs
Gertzen and Mrs Mok and would like to thank them for sharing both their time and
their skills with us. We had fun together over lunch and felt better prepared to give our casualties
the best possible care.
We would also like to thank the Gertzen family for donating a new first aid kit to the school. It is the
backpack variety and is particularly useful for running onto the sports field in an emergency.
ACADEMIC NEWS
MINTEK QUIZ
Three learners, Klara Bunge, Laura Gertzen and Rebecca Houliston participated
in the Mintek Quiz competition last week. It was a challenging competition. The
girls did very well with Klara obtaining a gold certificate in the written round. Well
done girls!
CULTURAL NEWS
ISIZULU PUBLIC SPEAKING
The isiZulu Public Speaking girls participated in the semi-finals for poetry and public speaking
against Mondeor High School. The juniors and seniors did very well. The girls spoke with
confidence and made a lasting impression on the judges.
Congratulations to all the girls - you made us very proud.
SPORTS NEWS
EQUESTRIAN
Good luck to the Equestrian Team for the 3rd Qualifier this Sunday (25 May).
They are competing to qualify for the Provincial Team at Kyalami Equestrian Park.
ORIENTEERING
Congratulations to Jade Alberts who successfully completed the Campus Rogaine Night Event on
14 May and Julia Smythe who successfully completed the orienteering event at Heronbridge
College on 18 May.
The next event is on Sunday, 25 May, at Protea Ridge, Krugersdorp
PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION NEWS
Passionate & Proud
GRADE 8 LEARNERS ONLY – HELP US TO TRICK YOUR PARENTS!
Please use this weekend to think about a question from your syllabus that you think your
parents/guardians will NEVER be able to answer…slip the question and answer under Mrs
Bremner’s office door on Monday 26 May. There is a prize for the most valid (and trickiest)
questions submitted, so remember to add your name and Register class details. We want to make
sure we have some fun with your folks at the Are you Smarter than an 8th Grader? Quiz on Friday
30 May.
An Acer Notebook that INCLUDES Windows 8 Professional and Office 2013 Professional
plus Software for only R5???
The Raffle sheets have all gone out with our learners, so nag your daughter/ward for hers so that
you can take advantage of this incredible prize valued at almost R7000 including the software! Win
it for her, or for yourself, but make sure you have secured your chance by buying a few tickets.
The first few girls who hand back two fully completed forms are in for a treat so make sure your
daughter/ward is one of them. As always, the learner who submits the most completed forms wins
herself something extra special….. This laptop also comes with a beautiful bag, kindly donated by
the Mason Family, Passionate and Proud PA parents!
QUIZ NIGHT IS A WEEK AWAY –
MAKE SURE YOU DON’T MISS OUT ON A GREAT NIGHT OF FOOD,
FUN AND GENERAL HILARITY
A super new caterer has chicken lasagne, veg lasagne or Halaal options on offer
with salads and breads so we will fill our tummies as we empty our minds of all
we know in a bid to beat the teachers. There is a small dry bar available so please
bring your own drinks and remember you’ll need some money to bribe the MC for
clues and answers….this is a fundraiser after all. Bring a table of friends and
family and we dare you to dress up and follow the theme of Heroes and
Villains….tickets are only R100 each and available at the Finance Office. Where
else do you get a fun night including a meal for only R100? Who will be the heroes
this year…?
THANK YOU TO OUR WONDERFUL SPONSORS
Special mention must be made of some individuals who have gone out of their way to support our
fundraising efforts and have donated gifts and prizes that allow us to keep adding value to our
events. We are most grateful for your support.
THE SCHOOL ACCEPTS OUTSIDE ADVERTISEMENTS. WE ARE UNABLE TO TAKE
RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE NATURE AND QUALITY OF THE SERVICES OFFERED.
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