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Hi Moms and Dads
This newsletter will be emailed every Monday to those of you on our mailing list. We would rather email to keep 'paper wise', but if you need a hard copy please let Jane know in the office and she will put one in your child's message pocket.
Please read these Monday Newsletters each week as IMPORTANT and all relevant information about the school, your children's classroom activities and the functions at the school will be written in it.
This newsletter is a very important form of communication.
Our school cell: 079 408 2575.
This phone can be used mornings as well as afternoons.
WISHING ALL OUR MUSLIM STAFF AND FAMILIES EID MUBARAK.
Saadiqah, Elraine and Aneeka will be celebrating today with their families and will return to work tomorrow. Thank you to Mastoera who will be looking after the Penguin Class and Monica who will be with the Sea Horse Class today.
AFRICA A+
Wow we had a super team building morning here at school on Saturday. We tapped into our creative sides and had loads of fun exploring art, painting and drawing with different art tools and waste materials and media. Our creations are up around the school. Have a look at what we came up with remembering that we started with a blank piece of paper!!!!!!!!!
Creativity being the centre focus of the morning and awaking in us the need and necessity to encourage creativity amongst the children. We came up with many new ideas and ways to promote and encourage creativity in our school with our children. Creative thinkers are the necessity of our times!!!!!!
Jane is off this week and will only return to the office in the second week of next term. I will be in the office as well as Kay who is coming in to answer the phone this week and during the first week of next term.
HOLIDAY CARE IS AVALIABLE AS USUAL FOR THE JUNE/JULY HOLIDAYS.
A roster will be up in Stay and Play room letting you know all the activities and happenings for the 3 weeks.
The children will be using the Sea Horse Classroom for art, as well as Stay and Play and the Shark room, to do activities and have fun. The Rainbows remain in their section as usual.
Casual Holiday care (Those who are not full day or half day children)
R60 for the morning until 2.30pm includes lunch.
R100 for full day.
If you have any questions or need to contact the school:
JO BAIILEY WILL BE HEADING UP HOLIDAY CARE DURING THE MORNINGS: 076 4128157
INGRID RIX WILL BE AT SCHOOL FOR THE AFTERNOONS: 083 5053451
(Assistants and Stay and Play staff will work on a roster basis throughout the holidays)
TERM 2 BEGINS ON MONDAY 24TH JULY 2017
Keep safe and enjoy the holidays with your families and your children.
YOUR CHALLENGE FOR THE HOLIDAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Be creative and get back to basic guys!!!!!
Let’s encourage our children to build forts with the lounge with blankets and pillows and the dining room chairs!!!!
Play card games and set up large puzzles on the kitchen/ dining room table to complete throughout the holidays!!!!
If you want to help children develop creatively, then give them an opportunity to explore the world without a house full of toys!
If you provide them with a toy for every occasion, then how can they possibly learn to use their own creative imaginations?
-Give them some time to invent their own lasers, rather than buying them cheap toys that they will come to rely on.
-Allow them to make their own clubhouse, rather than having it pre-built out of cheap plastic.
-Let them learn the joy of building their own swords, rather than buying them battery-equipped toys that send off electronic lights to destroy their imaginary enemies.
-Allow them to invent their own games, rather than always buying them games that they soon tire of. In other words, give your child an opportunity to use his or her creative genius, rather than supplying it courtesy of a manufacturer.
-While you are at it, turn off the television for several hours each day and encourage the children to get outdoors and get involved with life. If you fill up all of their movements with gadgets and programmed entertainment, you are dulling their senses and teaching them to rely on someone else in order to make their lives fun and interesting.
-Allow them to express their creative urges by letting them have free rein without a large supply of toys and gadgets.
-A child who watches television all day long soon thinks that television keeps him from being bored. In reality it is causing boredom. The creative child needs to learn to take care of his own needs and never know boredom. Certainly some television is not harmful, but when you consider that the average child spends far more time just watching commercials than he does in creative enterprises, you might just want to consider allowing your child to rely on themselves more frequently.
While toys are wonderful, they are not the source of creativity. The application of the toys and the ability to invent one’s own toys are the true marks of a creative child. Be creative when buying gifts. Get them logs and blocks that they can use to build their own castles, art equipment and blackboards to make their own creations, or puzzles and books that will stimulate rather than dull their creative urges. You make a big difference in a child’s creativity, simply by the purchasing decisions you make, so use your own creativity to its maximum when shopping for children.
Dad’s Day, 30th June 2017. 8am-12 noon
We invite all our Dads to join us for the morning.
Come and see what we learn and do all day, be involved in our morning ring with your child and do some art or play in the garden if the weather allows.
Braais will be set up early so that we can braai some sausage for snack time.
There will be a raffle for the dads so bring some money with you!!!!! R5 per chance to win.
PLEASE DONATE TOWARDS THE RAFFLE FOR OUR WONDERFUL DADS!!!!!!!
DONATIONS CAN BE BROUGHT TO THE OFFICE BY WEDNESDAY THIS WEK PLEASE AND I WILL SORT THE DONATIONS INTO 6 CLASS HAMPERS. IDEAS: BILTONG, DRIED FRUIT, WINE, BEER, VOUCHERS, MEN’S TOILETRIES, ETC, ETC
Moms please pack in a bit of sausage or boerewors on 30th June that we can braai. All the wors and sausage will be shared amongst the children and the dads. IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIAL SAUSAGE DUE TO ALLERGIES ETC, PLEASE LABEL IT CLEARLY!!!
SPEECH THERAPIST
A group of 4th year UCT Speech and Language Pathology students completing their final year Thesis, would like to include Fish Hoek Pre-Primary in their study.
Their research focuses on speech development of four year old bilingual or trilingual children learning English in Cape Town.
If you are happy for your child to participate, consent forms are required. Parents will not be charged for the assessment. Should a speech delay/difficulty be detected, necessary referrals will be made. In addition, feedback will be provided to all parents regardless. Please note that all information obtained will be kept confidential in the report and publication of the research study.
Please let your teacher know if you do not want your child involved in this research study.
The students will be here on Wednesday to assess the children with consent forms.
WORMS! WORMS! WORMS! AND WORM TEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We have some deliciously fat worms in our wormery at school as well as worm tea that we would like to sell or swop for some vegetables for our veggie garden or plants, particularly cacti for the bed at the front gate.
We are having trouble with vagrants sleeping in the flower bed and need to plant some ‘spiky’ plants to deter them.
Please come and chat with us in the office if you have an interest in the worms.
FACEBOOK
If there are parents or family members still waiting to be accepted into our closed facebook group, please let me know so that I can accept them. Sometimes I do not recognise the name.
WANTED
WE HAVE PLENTY OF NEWSPAPER ONLY DRAWING PAPER NEEDED PLEASE! ALSO PLEASE NO MORE EGG BOXES FOR A WHILE WE HAVE PLENTY!
Thank you to those parents who have brought in paper for us. Please continue to bring it in.
We really are desperate for paper for the children to draw and paint on. It seems that businesses don’t seem to have re-cycled paper for us either. I guess it’s our paperless world!!!! It’s good in a way but doesn’t make it easier for us.
If you know of any businesses that could assist us please let us know. |
SCHOOL FEES
Please make contact with Phyllis if you have any fee related questions. (accounts@fhpps.co.za)
Please check your statements and let us know if you have any queries. |
SPARE CLOTHES
Please remember to pack in a change of clothing for your children including underwear and socks. The weather is cooling down now and if the children get wet at the water play or in puddles when the rain comes they need to change. |
CLASS REPS
Thank you for your support! |
GATE SECURITY SYSTEM
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT THINK IT RUDE IF YOU CLOSE THE GATE IMMEDIATELY BEHIND YOU EVEN IF ANOTHER PARENT IS APPROACHING!!!!!!! YOU ARE BEING RESPONSIBLE AND CARE ABOUT THE SAFETY OF OUR CHILDREN. |
SOUP FOR A FRIEND EVERY WEDNESDAY
So wholesome and nutritious!
Some bread with the soup would be wonderful too.
We have a roster on the notice board. Please fill it in on a week that will suit you. We require 4 x 2 litre containers each Wednesday, so two people could provide on one day. If you do not have containers please fetch ours from the office a day or two before.
Vegetable soup is the best option for the children.
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PLEASE! PLEASE! PLEASE! IT IS MOST IMPORTANT THAT YOU CLOSE BOTH GATES BEHIND YOU WHEN YOU ENTER AND LEAVE THE SCHOOL GROUNDS. THIS IS FOR THE CHILDREN'S SAFETY!!!! |
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Don't Forget!
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PLEASE CHECK LOST PROPERTY DAILY!! |
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Dad's Day and Sausage braai- Friday 30th June. all our dads are invited to join us at school for the morning. We will braai sausage and have a sing song at 10am. The dads will get an opportunity to see what we do at school and play in the classroom and garden with their child. Don't forget to take the day off dads!!!!!!!!! |
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MY SCHOOL CARD
Do you know about the ‘The My School Card?’ It is a great and easy way to make money for our school!!
MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet is one of South Africa's biggest fundraising programmes and allows you to make a difference, just by shopping. Every time you use your card at any of our partner stores they'll give back a percentage of your purchase value, on your behalf, to the school or charity you choose at absolutely no cost to you! Get your free card today. Every swipe counts! Apply on line: www.myschool.co.za |
NEWS FROM STAY AND PLAY
Ingrid's cell no is 0835053451 if needed.
Please contact Stay and Play on the school cell: 079 408 2575
If you are running late in the afternoons and it's getting close to 6pm, please phone me to let me know.
We are looking forward to looking after your precious children.
Ingrid and her team. |
Class News
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Sea Horse |
IQ THEME: Seasons
EQ: Solving a difficult problem
Enjoy the holidays
Aneeka and Monica
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Sharks |
EQ: We will discuss and recap themes focusing on being People and Self Smart
General: Same/ Different and Old / New
Language: Letter K k Kangaroo, kettle, kennel
Math: Revise all concepts
The class thoroughly enjoyed the pyjama day. Thank you for sending in games. The children found them interesting and were eager to play them. I encourage you to play games with your child as it develops concentration, maths skills and the important social skills of waiting your turn and accepting that you can't always win and that it is fine to lose.
This week in EQ I will recap the various themes we have been discussing. The topic of stranger danger arose and we spoke about feeling safe and being safe. We mentioned that at school we have many adults to go to for help and if you ever feel unsafe you just need to go to an adult as quickly as you can or call for help. In shops you can go to the people at the tills and in restaurants to the waiters. It is an important topic but it has to be handled carefully as one does not want to make children feel concerned or scared.
We will be looking at pictures of clothes, transport and appliances and comparing them through the ages. We will discuss inventions such as the telephone, electricity and engines and how they have helped us. We will discuss the similarities and differences in the modern object and the old object.
Our last letter of the term is Letter K. Thank you for helping your child bring things for the table. During the holidays please continue to make your children aware of writing and print in the environment and in books and magazines. Please also get them to identify numbers and make them aware of numbers that are smaller/ bigger and discuss the concept of many and few.
Father’s Day on Friday 30 June . The children have been counting down the days to Dad's Day at school. I hope you can join us for an hour or two between 8-15 am and 11-30 am. Please remember to bring sausage to braai and share. If you eat Halaal food or are vegetarian then keep your food separate as their will be a special braai provided for you.
We wish you all a wonderful winter holiday. If you are travelling, be safe and take care on the roads.
Blessings Dee and Merle.|
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Starfish |
EQ: Solving difficult problems with friends
IQ: Transport and Road Safety
We had such a wonderful "creativity" team build on Saturday with our FHPPS staff. Thank you A+ schools!
I can't believe we have come to the end of Term 2. We have so enjoyed seeing how much our Starfish children have grown and developed in these first 6 months.
We will be discussing "Transport and Road safety" this week, along with "solving difficult problems with friends". Please encourage your children to bring factual/story books to do with transport. They are welcome to bring any transport items to school to show their friends. Maybe they have a wonderful crane-truck or fire-engine. I will keep them safely on my shelf and use them during morning ring.
Please continue to play number games and other games during the school holidays to consolidate all we have learned this year. Encourage them to use their gross and fine motor skills by taking them to the park or playing ball games with them. Encourage them to make tents using blankets and pillows etc. Encourage them to be creative by making things. The library is always lovely for "Story-time" or encouraging them to choose their own books.
Please remember "Dad's day" at school on Friday 30 June. All children to bring sausage, which the dads will cook. If dad is unavailable please organise someone to take his place or keep your child at home if they will be upset.
Reports will be handed out this week. If you would like to see me after receiving your child's report, please chat with me.
This Friday 30 June is break up day until Monday 24 July. We wish you all a wonderful and safe holiday. Enjoy sleeping in and spending quality time with your children.
Love Colleen and Mama Patience x
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Angelfish |
EQ: Solving difficult problems with friends
IQ: Transport and Road Safety
Enjoy the holidays
Kimberly and Cheryl
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Penguins |
IQ Theme : Transport
EQ Theme :
Hello!!
Trust you all had a Stunning weekend! Last week of term!!!! Time flies when you're having fun.
We've got a busy and fun week ahead of us. We will be discussing the theme transport. Please encourage children to wear shoes and socks as the weather has become a tad bit chilly! Especially in the mornings. Barney has started his rounds on Friday. Same concept as George. Every Friday Barney will be sent home with a different child. Everyone will be getting a turn. We are still looking for some dress up clothes please. Any old dresses, trousers etc for our fantasy area. Thank you for all your love, help and support this term. Saadiqah and I appreciate it. On Wednesday the 28th June we will be having a Malaysian Eid party. If you have any scatter cushions that we can use for Wednesday will you please send them to school. We have 6. We need 6 more. Please see notice board for details. Dad's day will be on Friday 30th. Dad's join us for the morning. If dad is unable to make it please send another special person. Children get quite upset when they don't have a special person. Dads please bring some sausage and NO rolls.
Dates to Diarise:
28 June - Malaysian Eid party
30 June - Dads day at school and last
Day of term.
Respond to every call that excites your spirit.
Have a great week
Elraine & Saadiqah
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Rainbow |
Welcome to the last week of the second term! We had a great term and we are looking forward to yet another exciting time next term.
We are handing out reports in the course of the week. Any concerns please feel free to chat with me particularly the children who started with us this term.
Please remember Braai day for fathers on Friday the 30th of June, bring a packet of sausages and enjoy with the children at school.
School closes on Friday the 30th and aftercare continues in the holidays.
This week we will revisit the themes and skills we learnt. We will be doing lots of games. If you have books and games appropriate to their age we would appreciate them.
Special thanks to you all for the support and co-operation this term.
Have a good week and holiday!
Stella and Faith
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Emotional Literacy |
| Children need love, especially when they do not deserve it. - Harold S. Hulbert |
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Important Dates |
EXTRA MURALS ON OFFER AT FHPPS
PLEASE COULD I ASK IF ALL PARENTS FETCHING THEIR CHILDREN FROM SOCCER STARS AND TUMBLING STARS ON A THURSDAY AT 1.30PM, AS WELL AS PLAYBALL ON A TUESDAY AT 1.30PM, PLEASE COME THROUGH THE BACK GATE, TO AVOID DISTURBING THE CHILDREN WHO ARE RESTING.
Monday – Dynamic Kidz 2pm (Development through Sport, Kinetics & Occupational Therapy
Type: Cricket, Soccer, Rugby, Hockey, Basketball, Netball, Kinetics & Occupational Therapy
Coach: Grant Rosenkowitz
Cell: 084 777 1212
Email: dynamickidzcoachgrant@gmail.com
Cost: R320 per term
Tuesday – Ballet(2pm-3pm
Wednesday – Playball (12.30pm-1.30pm)
Thursday – Soccerstars 12.30pm
-Tumbling Stars (12.30pm-4pm)
- Steps Ahead ( 2pm-3.30pm in Starfish Classroom)
Friday – Tumbling Stars (12.30pm-4pm)
Judo_ with Jessica Butcher (073 6238019)
Lessons will be held at the Moya Center on Kommetjie Road and not at school.
Children turning 5 this year and Grade R children are welcome to go for a free trial lesson.
Tuesdays : 1.30pm-2.30pm
EQ THEME
Keeping calm and relaxation/ Being a good friend
DATES TO DIARISE TERM 2
Week of 26th June- Reports out to parents and interviews if necessary.
Friday 30th June- Last Day of term 2. Dad’s Day and sausage braai here at school during the morning. 8am-12.30pm
Monday 24th July- Start of Term 3 |
For more details view the website events page
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This Week's Menu |
Mon- Hawaiian savoury dish and chicken nuggets
Tues- Veg soup (Peas with bacon)
Wed- Fish and veg
Thurs- Macaroni and cheese
Fri- Cheese and tomato rolls and curls |
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The Usual Bits |
SPARE CLOTHES
Please remember to pack in some spare clothes for your child each day, particularly the younger ones. The children often need to change for various reasons and it becomes a little tricky when there is nothing for them to wear!!!
FACEBOOK
We love sharing pictures from the school day. Teachers only put photos up on Facebook once a week. Any parent who does not want their child’s photos to appear on Facebook should let their teacher know. www.facebook.com/fhpps. |
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And on that note... |
A dad is patient, helpful and strong
He is there by your side when things go wrong
He’s someone who guides you to do the right thing
And helps you solve problems that life sometimes brings.
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Regards, Paula
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Birthday parties |
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Our school offers a superb venue for children’s parties, and is available for hire!!! Please come and chat to us in the office if you are interested or email Jane
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