Bryandale News Vol 004 - 2006 02 23

Bryandale

+27(0)11 706 6087 +27(0)11 463 3862 www.bryandale.co.za [email protected] Std Bank 009953 Acc No 023390360

Primary School

Cumberland Avenue, Bryanston, Gauteng PO Box 69597, Bryanston, 2020, South Africa (9) 11 January – 30 March Vol01 Vol02 Vol03 Vol05 Vol06 Vol 04 19Jan 26Jan 09Feb

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CRICKET

Week ending 10 Feb The matches on Monday were “Rained Off”. U11s played against St. Stithians, the A Side bowled them out for 59 runs and went on to win by 7 wickets. Jan Postumus took 2 wickets in one over and Sheldon de Robillard batted very well and took 2 wickets. The B Side bowled them out for 38 runs and Bryandale won by 10 wickets. The 1sts also played St. Stithians and bowled them out for 63 and went on to win by 9 wickets. Kevin Steyn made 44 Not Out and Windham Davies got 3 wickets. The B Side made 109 runs and beat St. Stithians by 19 runs. The U13C Side played against Rivonia and bowled them out for 60 runs. Bryandale won by 7 wickets. Cameron Ramsay batted well and Jared Kreel took 2 wickets for 3 runs. Well played boys!

SWIMMING

Our Annual “Buddy” Gala was held on Saturday 18 February. Highland won and received the Esprit de Corps Trophy. Well done! Congratulations to Jessica Kelsey who took part in the Central Gauteng Aquatics Level 2 Junior Champs in Germiston at the end of January. She took a Gold medal in the 50m Butterfly and also came 4th in both the 100m Butterfly and 200m Freestyle. She has also made a qualifying time for the South African National Level 2 for the 50m fly and will swim in Newcastle in March. What an achievement!! Good Luck for that one Jessica!!!

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CRICKET NEWSFLASH

The 1st Team Cricket boys will be playing their next matches in the Montrose Night Series on Friday 24th at George Lea Park (off Sandton Drive.) There is food and drink on sale and the younger kids have their own fun in the nets during proceedings. Please come and support them - it is a lot of fun and our support adds great atmosphere.

SCHOOL TERMS 2006

There are only 193 school days this year. Please schedule your time-share and holidays to fit in with the School Holidays as disruptions and days-away are NOT in your child’s best interest. T

1 2 3 4

Dates (9)11 Jan 30 Mar 18 Apr 23 Jun 17 Jul 22 Sep 2 Oct 1 (5) Dec Total

Weeks

Days 57 (59)

Public

49

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10

50

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9 (10) 41 (42)

45 (47) 201 (205)

12 10

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0 6+2

School 54 (56) 45 49 45 (47) 193 (197)

(dates in brackets apply to teachers) www.info.gov.za/aboutsa/school_cal/2006.htm

CELL PHONES

We have decided to put a complete ban on cellphones. Please do not allow your children to bring cellphones to school. We have some children who are accessing pornographic sites while waiting for parents in the afternoon. Please help us to keep your children safe.

FISHING

Bryandale is very proud of Michael Elmira who represented Central Gauteng in the National Fishing Competition in Jeffery’s Bay in January 2006.

Our grateful thanks to the parents who support us in all we do. We are well aware that there are times when you may not agree fully with what we do, yet you do support us. This is especially noticeable in the sporting disciplines. We expect the children to “respect the decisions of the coaches and referees”. Please could this apply throughout?

SHHHHHHH…..

We would like to appeal to parents who wait for their children to please sit in the tennis court area where there are benches and shade. It is very disruptive for the teachers and pupils when parents sit on the steps outside the classrooms.

DRIVE ANTI-CLOCKWISE

Please don’t use the admin parking area for drop-offs and collections of your children. This is preventing the staff and teachers even getting into the school.

Instead, please use both Cumberland and Stirling Roads and try driving anti-clockwise around the school. Then your children don’t have to cross any roads and you don’t have to park on the wrong side of the road, facing oncoming traffic, causing congestion and delays for everyone else. You can also try stopping at Bryanpark Spar for your first cup of coffee of the day and walk your children across the street :o)

RETURN OF PROPERTY

EQUESTRIAN

At the Equestrian Interschools held in early February, Alessandra Masella and Kayla Privett placed well in the Class 3 (4th and 20th out of 35) and Class 4 (3rd and 18th out of 26) Dressage Pre-Novice. They scored a total of 359 points for their school. Well done Girls!!!

be patient, we will get it right! Watch the Newsletter, SMSs and our website for the “Change Date”. We hope to do this before the end of term.

STARTING TIME

We are aware of the parents’ concerns with regard to the new school starting time and the traffic congestion. We have been working on this and will inform you of various changes that will take place. We plan to start at 07h30 and close at 13h30. We will also extend the first break. The school timetable will have to change. Please

Our stock-take at the end of last year revealed that many children have not returned school property. Please will you check that there are no Bryandale text books, reading books, number cards, alphabet cards or plastic blocks at home (mainly Foundation Phase equipment). The high cost of replacing this equipment forces us to make every effort to retrieve all Bryandale property. We have had such a good response and really would like it to be a 100% retrieval exercise.

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS TERM 1

Wed Mon Tue

01 March 20 March 21 March

Local Elections Extra School Holiday Human Rights’ Day

Support businesses that support our school…

airmedia.co.za

Dieter Harck (082) 800 7585

Bryanpark (011) 706 3897

Bryanpark (011) 463 6775

Bryanpark (011) 706 7341

WATCH OUT FOR

Golf Day / Camp-out / Survivor Day Remember, these events serve a dual purpose - Fun (meet other children and parents) and Fund-Raising (to keep our school fees the lowest in our area.)

P.I.P. PARENTS IN PRAYER

Now on Thursdays 12h15 – 13h15 Room 3.

BULB FUNDRAISING

The BPA will be distributing order forms to each class for bulb orders. A ice-cream will be given to each to pupil in the class which raises the most money. The pupil who raises the most money will get R200 in Fourways Mall vouchers. The second prize will be R150 and the third prize R100. Please order your Spring bulbs through your child and the school.

COMMUNITY NOTICES

CORPORATE MOM seeks half day or flexi hours position in Bryanston and surrounding areas. Have marketing, management and account management experience. I am flexible but no sales positions please. (082) 520 0766.

Survivor Day ‘05

SCHOOL FEES

This year’s fees are R7,800 per learner. Have you paid? Our bank details are at the top of this newsletter.

HEAD LICE

It’s nit-picking time again. Please will you check your children’s hair? We must reiterate that if your child has head lice (pediculosis) he/she may not come to school. Speak to your pharmacist, who will give you advice on what to do. Head lice is contagious. Spreading occurs by direct contact with hair or objects such as hats, combs, headphones, etc. Symptoms • Itchy scalp • Gray lice in hair • Red bite marks on scalp • White nits (eggs) in hair or on scalp

PRE-PRIMARY

APPLICATIONS FOR 2007 CLOSING DATE 30 MARCH 2006. Special preference cannot be given to those siblings who apply after this date.

The Knowledge Base offers children and adults the opportunity to sharpen their technical skills, be it computer-related skills or technical skills and offers a unique venue consisting of: • State-of-the-art Pentium 4 based computer education and training facility; • Technolab - offering children and adults courses in technical education; • Central Hub ideal for product launches, exhibitions, conferences, meetings and much, much more. Di MacDonald (011) 463 0987 [email protected]

My children don’t listen. They will get hurt. I don’t have enough time. My mother thinks she knows everything. Thoughts like these run through your mind on a daily basis. Who would you be without your story? Workshop on PARENTING with the WORK of BYRON KATIE. Find a way to deal with stress and anxiety simply yet effectively. Tuesday 4 April 14h00-17h00, Investment R250 in Auckland Park. Jocelyn (072) 202 6198 or [email protected]. www.thework.com The “Growing Creatively Art Studio” offers your child the opportunity to explore and make art in a fun-filled environment. Here children will develop a confidence in their ability to be creative and learn to apply this to school projects and every day tasks. Sabine Joubert (082) 847 5225 (011) 467 3599.

ALLIED SCHOOL BUS SERVICE (the Yellow Bus) Will transport your children to and from school. (086) 111 2845 www.school-bus.co.za

SERVICES

PHYSIOTHERAPIST Holly Hogan (BSc Physio Wits). Works from home. Treats all muscularskeletal conditions, chests etc. (011) 787 4351 or (082) 589 2843.

CLASSIFIED ADVERTS

START KARATE NOW with Hans Haupt (7th Dan) on Mondays from 13h30 – 14h30 at Bryandale Primary School. Hans (082) 442 6701 or (011) 918 2406 (mornings). BELLY DANCING Inviting grandmothers, mothers and daughters. It' s highly enjoyable, wonderful exercise and easier than you think. Just for fun or nationally accepted exam classes! 30 years of teaching. Founder member of the belly dancing association of South Africa. Shalimar (072) 273 9320 www.bellydance.org.za PIANO TUITION Master piano playing through my unique, quick and easy method. It works and it’s great fun! All ages.Carl Boonzaaier (011) 706 4444. STUDY COURSE R500 How to Study? How to summarise? How to plan ahead? Memory techniques. Grades 4 – 7. Saturday 4,11 and 18 March 2006 08h30 – 11h30. Jocelyne (083) 379 2801.

“ALL OF US ARE HUM AN BECOMINGS RATHER THAN HUMAN BEINGS” Psychologists working with children, adolescents and adults. (011) 706 2269 or (011) 706 0979. www.bryanwood.co.za LEARN TO RIDE HORSES Either for enjoyment or for serious competitive riding. We teach all ages from beginners to advanced levels. We also have holiday camps, team building, organising and running of inter-school teams and children' s party facilities. Qualified instructors. Professional collection and drop-off service! Tamar (082) 905 7465.

DON’T LET BAD RESULTS GET YOU DOWN! Let A+ Tutors lift your spirits and your marks. We offer Maths, Science, Afrikaans and Accounting lessons. Check our website for some of our great results or call Tessa on (082) 775 5853 or (011) 465 5196 for more information. www.aplustutors.co.za DryZone CARPET CLEANERS for Carpet cleaning, mattress sanitizing, Persian Rugs, Upholstery, Domestic and Commercial. No water, effective stain removals. Kills fleas, dustmites, and fishmoths. Kills bacteria and fungus. No musty smells. Prolongs carpet life. Non-toxic and environmentally friendly. Call for a quotation. Rose (082) 555 9252.

TAP AND MODERN DANCE CLASSES Offering children' s and adult’s classes for all levels. Saturday mornings, Rivonia Recreation Club. Stella CampbellBruyns (011) 803 0737 or (072) 783 4332. KNOW SOMEONE MOVING TO BRYANSTON? Research has told us that when people intend to buy or sell a property, the school is one of the first institutions to be approached. If you refer these people to Dieter Harck, the owner of Remax 100 in Fourways, and a sale results, they will pay up to 10% of their commission directly to the school! Dieter Harck (082) 500 7585. www.remaxonehundred.com

Our 1-On-1 sessions by trained, professional Supervising Tutors. Our tutors clarify, guide and apply structure to primary school learners'home and classwork. We also offer tutors for high school students. For more information phone us on (086) 12 TUTOR i.e. (086) 128 8867. www.hireeducation.co.za

LEAD BY EXAMPLE

Support businesses that support our school…

airmedia.co.za

Dieter Harck (082) 800 7585

Bryanpark (011) 706 3897

Bryanpark (011) 463 6775

Bryanpark (011) 706 7341