Our Grade 6 and 7 boys are currently on their annual camps in Hermanus and Tulbagh. For 2023, we opted to schedule these earlier in the year than in previous years. For us, camps serve multiple purposes, but primarily help our boys build strong relationships with their peers and teachers, setting the tone for a positive learning environment for the entire school year. We see our camps as an opportunity for our boys to take risks (in a safe space), challenge themselves, and succeed in new and different environments, which can contribute to their overall self-esteem and resilience.
Yesterday virtually the entire school got involved in World Read Aloud Day. WRAD is celebrated to raise awareness about the importance of reading and sharing stories, and to encourage people of all ages to engage in the joy of reading. The main goals of the day are to promote literacy, empower children and communities through storytelling, and to encourage lifelong learning and a love of reading.
It provided myself and Mr Rhode the opportunity to read in classes and share our passion for books and storytelling with the boys. As parents please do take the opportunity to read to your boys, and to let them read to you.
Next we we have a busy programme so please pay particular attention to our calendar and the details for each of the events. New to our programme is the Foundation Phase Athletics event that will take place on Thursday. The intention with having this as a stand alone event is to enhance the experience of our younger boys so that they can have fun.
Mr Cedric Poleman Headmaster
Grade 1 The Grade 1s have settled in well and it’s full steam ahead. By now the boys have had the opportunity to experience their full programme as it will be for the rest of the year. They have enjoyed music, computers, the library and Phys. Ed. lessons in between all the academic work in the classroom. In the pictures, boys can be seen participating in a jolly phonics lesson using their new letter cards. They had to identify sounds, check that their friends had the correct sounds out, and even had a go at building some words. We look forward to an exciting year ahead.
Drama Drama Club has started with a bang, with many 'strange characters' coming out of the woodwork this week. An exciting year lies ahead and it's been amazing to have so many new boys joining this creative group.
Athletics Intersen Phase Athletics Meeting Grades 4 - 7
The Inter-house Athletics Meeting will take place on the Silverhurst Fields at WBHS on Friday, 10 February. The field events will start at 08h30 and the track events will start at 09h00 until 11h30. All our Wynberg families are welcome to attend, click here for the programme.
Midweek Events
A separate midweek event will be hosted for Grade 4-7s (track event prelims and 1500m final) at WBHS on Tuesday, 07 February 2023. Please note that this event is closed to spectators.
Foundation Phase Inter-house Athletics Meeting
The FP Inter-house Athletics meeting will take place at WBJS on Thursday, 9 February. We hope to start promptly at 17h00 and will end approximately at 19h00. Parking will be available around WBJS and on the WGJS fields. All our Wynberg families are welcome to attend, click here for the programme.
Dress code
The learners in Grades 4 - 7 may come to school dressed in their house shirts and blue sports shorts on Tuesday, 7 February, & Friday, 10 February. In accordance with our school's Sun Hat Policy. A sun hat is compulsory for all learners who participate in an outdoor activity. Please be mindful of this policy and ensure your son has a Wynberg wide-brim hat or a Wynberg peak cap with him. We strongly recommend that Sun Cream be sent with your son.
Swimming On Wednesday, 8 February we will host our annual Senior Inter-House Gala from 15h00 - 17h00. This is for Grades 4 - 7. A tuckshop will be available as well as burgers on sale during the event. Please click here for the programme.
All boys (Grades 4 - 7) will be dismissed from their classes after the event has concluded.
Dress code: Boys who are swimming in the gala may come to school dressed in their house shirts, blue sports shorts with their speedo underneath, and a towel in their kitbag. Swimming caps will be supplied. Boys who are not swimming are to please wear their normal school uniform. In accordance with our school's Sun Hat Policy, a sun hat is compulsory for all learners who participate in or spectate an outdoor activity. Please be mindful of this policy and ensure your son has a Wynberg wide-brim hat or a Wynberg peak cap with him. We strongly recommend that Sun Cream be sent with your son.
Squash Any Grade 4 - 7 learners who would like to try squash are welcome to attend either a Tuesday or Wednesday squash practice. This is development squash and we are looking for new talent for the winter league.
Please remember that squash is a B team sport in Terms 1 and 4, so all boys are required to play an A team sport during this term.
Water Polo Reddam Action Tournament
Our U13 boys will be playing in the Reddam Action Tournament on Friday 3 & Sunday 5 February. Please click on the link to view the fixtures.
Fundraising Our U13A Water Polo boys will head on tour to Grey Junior in March. We have been given the Inter-House Gala (Grades 4 - 7), Foundation Phase Sports Day, as well as the Inter-House athletics as opportunities to raise funds. We ask all parents to please assist us in making our fundraising events successful. If you are able to help out - either helping on the day or donating - please click on the link. Burgers will be sold at a cost of R30.
Parkas
We have parkas available in all sizes at a cost of R520 from the fees office.
Secondhand Shop
The Secondhand Shop will be open on Friday, 3 February from 11h15 - 12h15. Only card payments are accepted.
School bags are back in stock at R320.00 available from the fees office Tuesdays & Thursdays between 07h30 and 08h00. Or email Mrs Rhode admin@wbjs.org.za
WBHS Golf Day 23 Save the date: Friday 24 March 23. WBHS annual Golf Day will be held at Westlake Golf Club. Two tee start from 11h20 until 13h08.
To reserve a four-ball or to be involved in sponsorship for this popular event, please contact Mrs Michelle Harley michelle@trickyt.co.za for more info.
Canterbury Online Store
To purchase Wynberg Boys' Junior School sports apparel, click here. To view how to navigate the website click here. The following information will be sent to parents:
Returns/Exchanges:
Parents who wish to return/exchange Canterbury items should inform Canterbury via email: enquiries@kingdomandco.co.za, please note that there will be an 8-day waiting period for exchanges.
Parents are to return items to the school's Arnold Lorie Hall from 07h30 - 08h00 on a Monday.
Parents who are exchanging items are to expect a return the following week Tuesday/Wednesday.
Please note that there will be no cost for this service.
MY SCHOOL CARD:
EVERY SWIPE MAKES A DIFFERENCE! A big thank you to all our Wynberg Families who continue to use their My School Cards as a passive fundraising tool for our School!
