Wynberg Girls' Junior School News
Newsletter 12
8th Jun
Dear WGJS Family
There have been a number of events this term that have been cause for immense pride in our school.
The soccer day was a great occasion for all who attended and I must thank all those involved in a successful day.
The new winter sports uniforms saw our girls looking smarter and more professional than any other school. The girls wore their uniforms with so much pride, it was a joy to watch.
The Prestige Concert was a highlight that at times, gave me goose bumps. Our girls achieved very well in the various music eisteddfods. These included the choir eisteddfod where our girls achieved 90 - 100% and 80 - 90% and several girls achieved the highest marks in their particular music categories over the term. Sonja Stock achieved 92% in her Unisa exams last week, which is a major achievement as she will be added to the Unisa Roll of Honour. The clarinet choir achieved a diploma at their eisteddfod (90 - 100%). Well done girls!
Our general knowledge team won the first interschools' event of the year. Some of the girls involved in the team were the same girls who came second in South Africa in the "Kids Lit Quiz".
On the sporting front, Lauren Jonathan made it into the Western Province netball training squad. Lauren, Jamie Southgate and Tasneem Rawoot made the Zonal B Hockey team, while Nicole Hendricks made the A team. Emily Suttle and Saleehah Domingo made the Western Province Gymnastics team and went on tour to Oudtshoorn. We are proud of all these girls.
As I have read and signed all the academic reports this last week, it was interesting to note how many of the girls were commended for their positive approach to academics and how much they have improved over this term.
There are so many other girls who have achieved in and outside of school.
Well done to all of you. We are proud of every Wynberg girl.
PA/Fundraisers And Events Co-Ordinators - Lyn Makinson
Well done to everyone who took part in our "Two Thousand and Ten Global Cup of Soccer" and what an awesome final match between Denmark and Spain, with Denmark taking home the coveted trophy with a victorious 1 - 0 win. We could see that all the girls and their parents thoroughly enjoyed themselves on a truly beautiful morning in true South African style, with plenty of cheering and with the odd vuvuzela being blown. To everyone who was involved in ensuring that the day was a great success - THANK YOU for your time, effort and enthusiasm. We look forward to our last fundraiser of the year, our Fun Run/Walk which takes place at the beginning of the 4th term.
Flowers - Miss Weston
Thank you very much to the parents who provided flowers for 'The Prestige Concert' on Thursday. We are also very grateful to Giulietta Harrison for her beautiful flower arranging.
News from the Library - Mrs Baerecke
Next term is our very exciting READATHON 2010 (26 - 30 July). The theme this year is "Children's Classics", (eg Oliver Twist, Wind in the Willows, Heidi, all Fairy Tales, Alice in Wonderland, Secret Garden etc) so put on your thinking caps! A list of titles to help you is on the notice board outside the library. Fancy Dress Day is on Friday 30 July. A detailed letter and the sponsorship form will be handed out on the first day of school. During the holidays, please secure at least 5 sponsors for the "Big Read", which will take place on Friday 30 July.
The "FAMILY READING CHALLENGE" will be held on Thursday 12 August.
As a family, experience the joy and fun of reading together - and then join us for a quiz evening based on the book list. Teams will answers the questions by writing down the answers after they have discussed them as a team.
Throughout the evening there will be spot questions with prizes - aimed at the younger children to keep them involved. This is a fun evening to get together with other reading families and learn
more about the books and authors on the list and challenge your memories too! Your team may have up to 6 people and the cost is R30 per family. Should you be interested, contact Mrs Baerecke in the Library for further details.
"There is no substitute for books in the life of a child". (Mary Ellen Chase, 1952)
DATES TO REMEMBER:
June 9 School closes at 11h30
July 13 School opens
Extra-murals begin
26 - 30 Readathon week
IN CONCLUSION
There is a concern that the girls who are left to fend for themselves on the school grounds after school hours are in a vulnerable position both physically and socially. Some of these girls are left until after 18h00 each day. Although there are only a few girls, the Governing Body feels that in the interest of the wellbeing of the girls, we must insist that arrangements are made for all girls to be collected at least half an hour after their school day or extra-mural ends. As from next term, any girl not collected on time will be escorted to the aftercare, where they can be cared for. There will be an aftercare charge of R50 levied for each occurrence. I am sure that as parents you will support the Governing Body's decisions around caring for our girls.
Thank you to all the Wynberg families for all the support and the hard work throughout the term. We look forward to Mrs. Cawcutt's arrival next term and all that lies ahead for Wynberg in the second half of the year.
If you are lucky enough to be able to enjoy some time off with your families may it be a time of joy and good memories. If not, please ensure that your girls are well cared for in a structured and caring environment.
Best wishes
SR PAYNE
ACTING PRINCIPAL