 Family Picnic at Rustenburg with "Fully Covered" - Saturday 12 March 2016
Rustenburg is hosting a family picnic on the school grounds with music provided by “Fully Covered”, a 6-piece band playing what they describe as “pop, rock and a few reggae/Afrikaans/blues numbers in between”.
- Entry is FREE and gates open at 18:00;
- Music from 7pm until late;
- Bring your own picnic, drinks and seating – arrive early to get the best spots.
An optional collection will be taken in support of “Miracle Kidz”, a safe house for abandoned babies and toddlers (http://www.miraclekidz.co.za/), during the course of the evening.
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NOTICES
- All visitors, including parents, must report to reception and receive a visitor's tag before entering the school building.
- Photo order form: The online photo order form for school photos taken in Term 1 can be found here http://bit.ly/1Rih2Rl. All orders and payments are handled by Cape Foto directly.
- The Tuckshop will now be open for an hour after school each day (i.e. 3-4 pm Mon-Thurs & 2-3 pm on Friday)
- Grade 12s: Stellenbosch University Applications are now open online.
- House play tickets (R25 each) available to Grade 10, 11 and 12 learners from Monday and to Grade 8 and 9 learners from Tuesday. No tickets will be sold at the door.
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“Peace” is the word! The Grade 12 History class added some sixties’ flavour to the section on the Vietnam War and Civil Society Protests.
They viewed some excerpts from the 1969 Woodstock concert on Friday 26 February. Photographer: Lily van Rensburg
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GRASS HOPE PROJECT – helping desperate farmers to feed their animals
The Earth Children Society is calling for help – as a result of the terrible droughts, many farmers are unable to feed their animals. The Earth Children are collecting our school's grass clippings which will be turned into food pellets. We desperately need help in transporting the grass clippings to the drop off point in Stellenbosch on a weekly basis. We are hoping that there are parents who travel through to Stellenbosch for work who between them would be able to drop off a few bags each or every other week. PLEASE let Ms. Chambers at chambersj@rghs.org.za know if you are able to help.
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Sports News and Results
Highlights include:
- Hockey and Netball Trial dates and notices;
- Indoor Hockey, Swimming, Tennis, Water Polo and Touch Rugby results;
- Non-school sports: Mountain biking, Equestrian, Life Saving, Open Water Swimming results.
Click here to read the full report...
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Newlands A-league gala
Congratulations to our swimmers who participated in the A-league gala held at Newlands on Wednesday 2 March. Rustenburg came 2nd in the girls' competition. There will be more detail in next week’s newsletter. Thanks to all the Rustybugs who supported them from the sidelines!
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PRESIDENT'S AWARD: Great news. The huge price increase for enrolment in the President’s Award has been postponed until 1st April so if you enrol this month it is still R280 but next month it will be R400 for bronze & silver and R800 for gold!
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BLOOD DONOR CLINIC
We are scheduled to have a blood donation clinic at Rustenburg on Friday 11 March. In accordance with the National Health Act, we now need written consent from a parent or guardian for anyone under 18 years old to donate blood. Anyone wanting to donate blood , who is 16 or 17, must please get the form signed and bring it with them to the clinic. The form has to be signed whether they are new donors or have donated before. They will have to bring a signed form every time they donate.
Madame Williams
Head of First Aid & Blood Donor Clinic.
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 Sunflower bandana blankets
Interact Society recently ran a collection of old Sunflower Fund bandanas and other sewing materials in the school. Yvett Haarburger, who sewed together the knitted squares Rustenburg collected last year, has been sewing these materials into beautiful blankets and pillows for St Antonine’s Home for the Aged and a children’s home in Masiphumelele. It has been a great way to re-purpose material that was going to waste into something sorely needed by the homes.
Debating update
Congratulations to Katia da Silva Valente, Mikayla Shaw, Jade Smith, Caitlin Millard and Raeesah Shaik (Captain) who have been selected to participate in the Durban Festival in April this year. More debating news...
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Lion’s Tokai Bag a Burger Day in Vrygrond:
A few of the World Challenge girls joined Amy Luxton and her family and the Lion’s Tokai club for a wonderful morning in Vrygrond last Saturday. Read more...
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Coming up
Saturday, 5 March
Recorder Symposium (Charlie's Hope)
Monday, 7 March
Afrikaans Day and Games Afternoon (pannekoek for sale!)
Computer Talent Search
Interhouse Play rehearsals
Debating: Round 2 Rotary League vs. SACS
Tuesday, 8 March
Computer Talent Search
Gr 10 Geography field trip
Inter-house Play rehearsals
Wednesday, 9 March
Computer Talent Search
Maths Olympiad (1st Round)
Mazinter/Waller Cup Water Polo finals @ Newlands
Gr 9 Market Day
Thursday, 10 March
Computer Talent Search
Inter-house Play Festival
Friday, 11 March
Closing date for all Hostel applications.
Computer Talent Search
First Aid Blood Donor Clinic (Thomson Hall)
School Admissions close (WCED)
Interact: Stop Hunger Now (packing food parcels) Kemp Hall
Saturday, 12 March
Family Picnic with "Fully Covered"
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Adverts
Ex-Rustybug and experienced teacher available late afternoons and evenings for extra-Afrikaans lessons in your own home. I work between Pinelands (around Forest Drive) and Meadowridge. References available from Rustenburg Girls' Junior, Micklefield and Grove Primary moms. email Belinda at blindabee@gmail.com
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