Hi Moms and Dads
Hope you all had a super weekend!
PLEASE DRIVE SLOWLY AND CAREFULLY DOWN ABINGTON CIRCLE AS YOU APPROACH AND LEAVE THE SCHOOL. WE HAVE SEEN CARS SPEEDING ALONG AND THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS CONSIDERING THERE ARE SO MANY YOUNG CHILDREN AND PARENTS ABOUT. I HAVE SENT AN EMAIL TO PAUL GREYLING ON THIS SAME ISSUE AS THEY TOO DRIVE TOO RECKLESSLY AT TIMES.
ABINGTON CIRCLE IS ALSO A ONE WAY ROAD!!!!
THE TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT HAVE BEEN INFORMED AND WE ARE WAITING NOW FOR NEW ROAD MARKINGS WHICH MAY MAKE THINGS A LITTLE EASIER TO MANAGE.
OPEN DAY ON SATURDAY
We had a super morning on Saturday with many visitors to our school. A beautiful day and lots of fun had by all. It was lovely to meet new people and potential children and parents to our school and share what we do here.
MOTHER’S DAY- 11th May 8am-12 noon.
Please make a note of Mother’s Day here at FHPPS on Friday 11th May. We invite all our moms to please spend the morning or a part of the morning with us and your child. You will have an opportunity to play in the garden, take part in activities and morning ring with your children. We will do a sing song at 10am with the whole school if the weather is ok, otherwise a sing song in the classrooms.
After the sing song, please enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and a treat.
If you are not able to attend, please see if you can send a granny or aunty or a friend so that your child has a special person to be with that day!
NB, NB, NB, -We are looking for items to put into a Mother’s Day raffle.
If you have any things at home, -hand creams, lotions, soaps, yummy treats, etc etc, Please bring them into the office.
The raffle tickets will cost R10 and will be available for the week of 7 May. The draw will take place on Friday 11 May.
FUNDRAISING FUNCTION THIS TERM!!!!
TRIVIA QUIZ EVENING!!!- FRIDAY 18TH MAY
Please join us on Friday 18th May for our annual Trivia Quiz evening.
It is a great social event and loads of fun.
(An evening of Questions- sports, music, general knowledge, geography, science, etc where tables compete to win prizes.
Come along and join a table or book a table of friends. (Table seats 8.)
We will put a notice outside each classroom where you can book a table or add yourself to a table.
Cost: R50 per person
Time: 6.30 for 7pm until approximately 10pm
Venue: Paul Greyling or Catholic Church Hall
Babysitting Available: YES!!!! Teachers will be available to babysit your children at school, at a cost of R50 per family. ( Children up to Grade 2 are allowed)
Bring: Bring along a plate of eats for your table to share and your own drinks.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR!!
*****ITEMS FOR OUR MOTHER’S DAY RAFFLE
*****PRIZES FOR THE TRIVIA EVENING. ( We need 8 similar prizes for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd table prizes as well spot prizes for funnies during the evening!!!)
**Thank you for helping us by bringing in paper. We need it for art and drawing for the children.
Please let us know if you may have a contact for paper. We are happy to have used paper with one blank side.
PUBLIC AND SCHOOL HOLIDAYS THIS WEEK
Please note that the whole school is closed on the school holiday Monday 30th April.
NO HOLIDAY CARE ON THAT DAY.
We will therefore have a very long weekend this weekend.
Freedom Day, 27th April until Workers Day, 1 May 2018, coming back to school on 2 May. |
SECURITY GATE SYSTEM
For your child’s safety, please note that we have a gate security system that involves a fingerprint entrance device. Please use the bell, a button on the left hand side, in the little box at the gate if you have not registered your fingerprint yet. Cards will be issued to those whose fingerprints do not register properly.
PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU CLOSE BOTH GATES WHEN ENTERING AND LEAVING THE SCHOOL FOR THE SAFETY OF YOUR CHILDREN! |
SCHOOL FEES
Please note that April School Fees are now overdue. Please pay timeously!!!
Please be sure that you have returned your signed fees commitment form to Jane in the office. We keep this on file and it is a commitment to pay your school fees.
Please note we are an Independent school and rely heavily on School Fees to pay teacher's salaries and the upkeep of the school. We only receive a small subsidy from the WCED for our Grade R children. |
EXTRA MURALS OFFERED AT FHPPS
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
Tuesday – Ballet(1.45pm-2.45pm)
-Possible Fitkids
Wednesday – Playball (12.30pm-1.30pm)
- Rugby-12.35pm - 1.05pm
Thursday – Soccerstars 12.30pm-1.30pm
-Tumbling Stars (12.30pm-4pm)
- Steps Ahead (2pm-3.30pm in Shark Classroom)
Friday – Tumbling Stars (12.30pm-4pm)
Extra mural:
Please note that all extra murals are for your account and you need to liaise directly with the coaches. There are wooden boxes in the passage just as you go into the morning care room. You are most welcome to place any correspondence into the relevant boxes. |
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Important
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SPARE CLOTHES
Please remember to pack in spare clothes as the days are getting a little chillier and wetter. Please pack in extra socks and shoes too in case they get wet in the puddles!!!! (Yes hoping for rain this winter!!)
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Don't Forget!
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FOOD FOR A FRIEND
Donations to Rainbow Preschool
This term, we will provide soup each Wednesday to take to the school for the children. Anyone able to make soup please let me know so that I can put a roster together for the term. (2 litre containers will be provided in the office for the soup)
Thank you!
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Mother's Day at FHPPS- 11 May. ( We invite all our moms to join us at school for the morning. Come and see what we do each day, take part in the morning ring and have fun doing art and activities with your child. There will be a sing song with the whole school at 10am followed by tea and cake. Don't miss out - organise to take the day off work if necessary. If you are not able to attend please organise someone else to be here for your child. We look forward to seeing you all!!) |
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NEWS FROM STAY AND PLAY
Welcome to all new and old aftercare children.
Sun hats to be worn daily please- we will apply sun cream as well.
My cell no is 0835053451 if needed. (Ingrid)
(Jo) 0764128157
(Merle) 0847652020
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. |
As the days and evening get a little chillier!!!! Please remember…..
Wood for sale!
HARDEKOLE
Supplier of Namibian Kameldoring. Taste the difference!!!!!
R60 (18 kg bag)
Delivery can be arranged
Call Steve: 0833166594 |
OVERARCHING CONCEPT
Our Overarching Concept is COMMUNICATION.
WE NEED TO COMMUNICATE AND LEARN HOW TO COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY, OPENLY AND HONESTLY, WITHOUT REGRET BUT ALSO WITHOUT HURTFULNESS.
This term we will be looking at how we communicate with each other, you as parents and of course with the children. We will be encouraging and teaching the children to communicate effectively and sharing with them the importance of communication with others. Being honest and respectful in your communication and also communicating in times of conflict to find suitable solutions.
EQ THEME
Working cooperatively in a group |
Class News
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Sharks
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EQ: Being a good friend
General: Dinosaurs
Language: Letter V violet, volcano, volvo, vacuum
Maths: Ordinal number and length
The children really enjoyed playing the various co-operative games and are definitely getting better at working together as a team during guided lessons. On Friday we discussed being selfish, bossy and bragging. I did this as they are negative characteristics that do not show that you are kind, caring and considerate. This week we are discussing how to be a good friend and will talk about what it means to be a good friend. We will make up a list of words that describe a good friend and a list that consists of characteristics that are not good. I will remind them of our stories and role playing of the negative traits. Since returning from the holidays I have noticed that the children are finding it difficult to share and take turns and there is constant arguing and fighting over toys and the creative equipment. When I speak about it the girls are quick to point out that it is the boys and they are unfortunately correct but I have been asking the children what they can do to resolve the problem. Teacher Rudo and I do assist them when problems and conflict arise but we are trying to teach them how to resolve conflict independently. We also spoke about complaining as that is a constant battle as they love to tell tales on each other. If the complaint is a petty thing I ask the children what they would like me to do about it. They then often realise that it is a silly thing and that it doesn't need addressing. One of the things they often tell me is someone pushed them when lining up but it is often a touch or an accidental bump. When I reverse the complaint back to them and ask how they think they can resolve the issue they quickly realise that there actually isn't a problem they are just complaining unnecessarily or "telling on!".
Our general theme is a great hit with the boys, Dinosaurs. Please send in books and anything you have about the subject. I like to link dinosaurs to measurement as they were huge. I take the children into the garden and we measure how long the various dinosaurs were and how much space they took up. The children love doing this and I bring different tape measures that vary in length to show them how long they were. They quickly realise that the 5 m tape is too short and the 15 m tape is better to use. A T-Rex tooth was the length of a ruler 30cm and his jaw was 1 m.
In maths we will continue with numbers, more, less and equal. We will be concentrating on 1st, 2nd, 3rd - 5th and position in space.
Last week the children enjoyed retelling and role playing the Wordworks story "Baby bird finds his mother" and on Friday they were given words to "read " and identify. They immediately noticed the letter"c" was for the cow, "n" for nest and "m" for the mother. It is so good to see them "reading" and getting excited about recognising and matching letters and words. Make them aware of letters in the environment and especially when shopping. Shopping can be difficult with children so give them a letter eg C ask them to look for the letter on labels.
Friday 11 May is Mother's Day at our School. Moms please remember to ask for time off work to celebrate this special day with us. We understand that most of you cannot attend from 8 -11 am but ask you to try and come for about an hour so that each child has someone there for them. If you cannot attend an aunt or a grandmother can attend in your place. It is important for your child to have someone there during the morning.
Skills to practise at home Months of the year, days of the week, date of birth. Name writing, tying a shoe lace, identifying numbers and letters in the environment.
Please note school is closed on Fri 27 April, Mon 30 April and Tues 1 May.
Dates to diarise:
Fri 11 May Mother's Day
Have a great week and a wonderful long weekend
Dee and Rudo |
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Starfish
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EQ: Being a really good friend
IQ: Shapes
Focus: Visual Discrimination - Shape/Colour recognition, ability to copy 2D shape pattern/3D shape pattern/Peg pattern
Number Concepts: Introduce number 7, Patterns/Sequencing using shapes, Size using shapes
We will be discussing "being a really good friend" over the next two weeks, along with "Shapes". Any friendship stories or books to do with shapes are most welcome. Encourage your children to spot shapes in their environment e.g. different leaf shapes or letter boxes. Play games involving shapes, especially threading, sequencing and pattern games. Make a shape pattern and ask them to copy it. Then ask them to make a pattern for you to copy. This will also indicate if they understand what a pattern is.
We have been playing "Colour Dominoes" this week, along with "Pick up sticks" which the children have enjoyed. Play games involving numbers and counting, especially games involving dice, where they need to count the dots.
Please note we have a lot of Public/School holidays over the coming two weeks.
Mother’s Day is coming up on Friday 11 May. Please put in your half days leave, so you can come and spend the morning at school with your child. This gives you an opportunity to see how they spend their days at school. You can join us for morning ring, creative art, a special "Mother's Day" sing song and a special tea. There will be a raffle during the Mother's Day week.
Please note that the mornings are getting colder and FHPPS is always in the shadow of the mountain until mid-morning. Layers are always good so that the children can strip down as it warms up. It can still be quite warm midday, often suitable for shorts.
Dates to Diarise:
27 April - Freedom Day - No school
30 April - School holiday - No school
1 May - Workers Day - No school
7 May - Mother's Day raffle week
8 May - BOG meeting
11 May - Mother's Day at FHPPS
13 May - Official Mother's Day
18 May - Trivia evening (babysitting at school)
Wishing you a wonderful "shape-filled" week
Colleen and Faith |
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Angelfish
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EQ: Being a really good friend
IQ: Shapes
Focus: Visual Discrimination - Shape/Colour recognition, ability to copy 2D shape pattern/3D shape pattern/Peg pattern
Number Concepts: Introduce number 7, Patterns/Sequencing using shapes, Size using shapes
We will be discussing "being a really good friend" over the next two weeks, along with "Shapes". Any friendship stories or books to do with shapes are most welcome. Encourage your children to spot shapes in their environment e.g. different leaf shapes or letter boxes. Play games involving shapes, especially threading, sequencing and pattern games. Make a shape pattern and ask them to copy it. Then ask them to make a pattern for you to copy. This will also indicate if they understand what a pattern is.
Please note we have a lot of Public/School holidays over the coming two weeks.
Mother’s Day is coming up on Friday 11 May. Please put in your half days leave, so you can come and spend the morning at school with your child. This gives you an opportunity to see how they spend their days at school. You can join us for morning ring, creative art, a special "Mother's Day" sing song and a special tea. There will be a raffle during the Mother's Day week.
Dates to Diarise:
27 April - Freedom Day - No school
30 April - School holiday - No school
1 May - Workers Day - No school
7 May - Mother's Day raffle week
8 May - BOG meeting
11 May - Mother's Day at FHPPS
13 May - Official Mother's Day
18 May - Trivia evening (babysitting at school)
Have a lovely week parents!!!!
Aneeka and Monica |
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Penguins
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IQ theme: Under the sea
EQ theme: Being a good friend
Hello!
Trust you all had a lovely weekend.
We will be discussing the theme Under the Sea for the next 2 weeks. Please encourage children to bring items pertaining to the theme for the theme table.
We will continue with our water donations. So whenever you're ready you may send in some water. Thank you to those who have been sending water.
Please encourage your child to walk into school instead of being carried.
Please encourage children to unpack their own bags and please label items as far as possible.
Please make sure that your child has some spare clothes in their bags. Most of them are fine with going to the toilet but sometimes accidents do happen.
NO TOYS AT SCHOOL PLEASE!
Please check your pockets daily as well as our notice board.
Saadiqah and I will continue with house visits this term. Please chat to me if you would like us to visit.
NO SCHOOL- 27th, 30th and 1st.
Thank you for all of your love and support!
Have a lovely week and a fantastic long weekend.
" You're like a Unicorn who brings ice cream and cupcakes, you're too good to be true"
Elraine and Saadiqah |
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Rainbow
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Theme : My house
Skill : Intellectual skills - colours and shapes EQ : I can wait for my turn to say something in a group.
Greetings all
Hope you had a good weekend.
This week we will be learning about 'My house' children can bring pictures of their homes for show and tell and display in their classroom. Children will make their own creations (homes) using basic shapes in different primary colours.
Talk to your child about different patterns on clothing, in nature and on their homes or buildings.
Please note, the school will be closed from the 27th to the 1st of May, NO aftercare 30th April.
Have a great week
Stella and Lorraine |
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Turtle
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Theme : Toys
EQ Theme : I can say sorry when I have been unkind Skill : counting from 1-5.
Hello parents, Trusting you had a good weekend.
Our theme this week is 'toys'
Children will identify and learn about different types of toys. We will also be using toys to learn sharing and caring. Please encourage your child to share and pack away their toys at home.
Please bring child's favourite stuffed toy to school on Wednesday, we shall be having a picnic. An item of sweets will be appreciated.
Please remember to label children's clothes and also send in bib's or aprons for children when feeding themselves.
Have a wonderful week
Paula, Tania, Mama Patience and Mastoera. |
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Emotional Literacy
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| Children are not things to be molded, but are people to be unfolded. - Jess Lair |
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Important Dates
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DATES TO DIARISE
APRIL
Friday 27th April- PUBLIC HOLIDAY (Freedom Day)
Monday 30 April-SCHOOL HOLIDAY-PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE WILL BE NO STAY AND PLAY, HOLIDAY CARE ON THE DAY. THE WHOLE SCHOOL WILL BE CLOSED!!)
MAY
Tuesday 1st May- PUBLIC HOLIDAY (Worker’s Day)
Tuesday 8th May – BOG Meeting for Board Members- 7pm
Friday 11th May- Mother’s Day at FHPPS
Friday 19th May –Trivia Evening |
For more details view the website events page
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This Week's Menu
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Mon: Macaroni and cheese
Tue:. Mince and vegetables and rice
Wed: Fish bites with mashed potato and butternut, cucumber
Thurs- Chicken burgers and chips |
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The Usual Bits
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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 our closed Facebook page 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...
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When in doubt, choose the kids!!!
There will be plenty of time later to choose work!!!
-Anna Quindlen
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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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