RGHS Weekly Bulletin 13 February 2020

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Notices & Reminders

Vehicle Red Alert Stickers
Please collect your 2020 Red Alert sticker from the Front Office. From 15 February 2020, vehicles not displaying the new (green) sticker will have their vehicle and driver's licences scanned on entry to the campus.

Grade 7 Open Days
Our last Open Day will take place on Wednesday 19 February from 4pm. Please note that there will be a lot of visitors on our campus so please be patient with parking and traffic congestion.

Individual Photo Orders (Grade 8 & 12)
Grade 8 & 12 individual school photos are available to order on www.capefoto.co.za. Click here for more information and instructions. The deadline for orders is tomorrow Friday 14 February 2020.

Wellness Day - Friday 21 February
Next week Friday (21 February) will be a Wellness Day for learners. Learners may use the time at home to catch up on school work and projects. There will be a staff development workshop for all staff. Parents who are unable to accommodate their daughters at home, may drop them at school where they will be able to work in a suitable venue.

News

Thank you to all parents, guardians, staff and students who supported the fantastic, enriching talk on Racial Literacy by Lovelyn Nwadeyi this past week.

Sports News and Results 7 February 2020

Highlights:

Indoor Hockey, Tennis and Water Polo Notices
Feedback from the U16A Alex Road Water Polo tournament in Port Elizabeth
Inter-house Gala results.

READ THE FULL SPORTS REPORT HERE

Follow Sport on Instagram for regular news and updates

This year's Inter-house Gala was yet again a memorable event. Well done to the Marchand swimmers who took first place. Marchand House Captains are pictured (right) with our 1st Swimming Team Captain's father, Mr Faure.

Congratulations to Bleby who won the Spirit Cup!

Click here for more Interhouse Gala photos

Photos: Yasmeen Kazi

Bleby were the convincing winners of both the Junior and Senior 2020 Inter-house Forum Discussions. Read more...

Habitat for Humanity Cyclathon

This past weekend our school, together with some of our neighbouring schools, had the privilege of participating in the 2020 Habitat for Humanity Cyclathon, This 25-hour event took place at the V&A Waterfront on 7 and 8 February. There were many talented acts and incredible prizes were won. A total of R250 000 was raised. This will go towards building houses through Habitat for Humanity South Africa. We thank all friends, family and students for contributing to this incredible cause and for joining in the school spirit. Photo: Emma September

Ignition Society Camp

The annual Christian Union camp, with learners from WGHS, WBHS and RBHS, took place in the first weekend of February at the beautiful Rocklands Centre in Simonstown. Thank you to Megan De Villiers and the Ignition team, along with the committees from the other schools, for making the camp a success. We had quality speakers and a great band that helped the learners engage with their faith. Ms Jordan Tame

LO Matters

Grade 8-12 Study Skills Programme by Optimyze on 21 & 28 February 2020. Click here for more information and bookings.
Career Assessment for Grade 11 & 12 using the Morrisby Test - Click here to download the flyer
University of Stellenbosch: Undergraduate Diploma in Sustainable Development information sessions. View the invitation

Adverts

Friends of Rustenburg Picnic at the Pool

Rustenburg families are invited to come and relax together at the RGHS Pool on Saturday 29 February. The pool will open at 15:30 and close at 19:00. Bring a picnic or come and throw something on the braai.

This event is ticketed and limited tickets are available. Adults: R25, Scholars: Free entrance. The proceeds from this event will be used to pay a lifeguard and cleaning crew. Click here to book.

Contact: Melanie Williams at email: mel@optimyze.co.za or cell: 072 508 4002

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