18-10-2019 | TERM 4 | NEWSLETTER| ISSUE 13

ST URSULA’S SCHOOL

CONTENT:

DIFFERENT WAYS WE COMMUNICATE WITH YOU

GRADE 12 FINAL EXAMS

ACADEMIC TOP TEN

ANNUAL PRIZE GIVING

CALENDAR: UPCOMING EVENTS

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GENERAL NEWS

ONLY 2 DAYS TO GO

BREAK UP DAY

PLEASE TAKE NOTE:

URSULA’S SCHOOL APPLICATIONS FOR 2020

We are still accepting applications for 2020, Grade 0000 – Grade 12

If you know of any friends or family who are still looking for a school for

their children and who would like to consider St Ursula’s School, please let

them know that they should contact Mrs. Thatcher at the admissions

office, on

011 953 1078/9, or on admissions@stursulas.co.za.

DIFFERENT WAYS OF COMMUNICATION WITH YOU

INFORMATION EVENING FOR PROSPECTIVE PARENTS

Please spread the word to friends and family that we will be having an

information evening on Wednesday, 23 October at 6:00pm for 6:30pm, to

provide the opportunity for all parents that are still looking for a school for

their children to find out more about St Ursula’s School.

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D6 School Communicator

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StUrsulasSchoolSA/

Instagram: st_ursula_

Website: www.stursulas.co.za

Grade 10s spent their retreat at the Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden South Africa.

They discussed the value of woman in today's society.

NEWS FROM THE HIGH SCHOOL

GRADE 12 FINAL EXAMS

To the matrics of 2019: we wish you every success in your upcoming exams take heart from the comforting

words expressed in the epistle to the Philippians chapter 4:6-7: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in

every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of

God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”

Perhaps some of these quotes will also guide you, God Bless.

Examination quotes:

Don't watch the clock. Do what it does. Keep going. — Sam Levenson

It’s not that I’m so smart, it’s just that I stay with problems longer. — Albert Einstein

Well, tests ain't fair. Those that study have an unfair advantage. It's always been that

way. ― Allan Dare Pearce

Striving for success without hard work is like trying to harvest where you haven’t

planted. ― David Bly

Don’t wait. The time will never be just right. — Napoleon Hill

Recipe for success: Study while others are sleeping; work while others are loafing;

prepare while others are playing; and dream while others are wishing. ― William A.

Ward

Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is to try just

one more time. ― Thomas Edison

Success seems to be connected with action. Successful people keep moving. They

make mistakes, but they don’t quit. ― Conrad Hilton

When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. — Thomas Jefferson

Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment. — Jim Rohn

I’m not telling you it is going to be easy — I’m telling you it’s going to be worth it. — Art

Williams

It always seems impossible until it is done. — Nelson Mandela

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ACADEMIC TOP 10

Congratulations to our Top 10 Academic achievers.

“A dream doesn’t become a reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination, and hard

work.” Colin Powell

1. Rose Mpangele

2. Boitumelo Masuku

3. Matthew Mossop

4. Busi/Didi Nhlapo

5. Koketso Mphahlele

6. Esihle Magcuntsu

7. Mikayla Naidoo

8. Buhle Malinga

9. Luyanda Sithole

10. Nomagama Cele

1. Yorke Coulson

2. Nwabisa Ndzamela

3. Bokang Ramphore

4. Beli Maseko

5. Tlotliso Phajane

6. Victor Gomes

7. Junior Mohlala

8. Tsholofelo Tlholoe

9. Zena Mlilo

10. Reabetswe Maoba

1. Tamsin Quelch

2. Letlotlo Manake

3. Vitoria Gomes

4. Hannah May De Beer

5. Regomoditswe Lekoane

6. Khanyisile Mpangele

7. Onthatile Molefe

8. Katlego Molefe

9. Ashley Mabuza

10. Kamogelo Molefe

1. Tristan Fisher

2. Bothlale Gune

3. Simasile Mnisi

4. Tshegofatso Molefi

5. Mpho Mbulawa

6. Phumla Geya

7. Rati Selebano

8. Naledi Motlhabane

9. Samantha Van der Nest

10. Aobakwe Madonsela

GRADE 8 GRADE 9

GRADE 10 GRADE 11

ANNUAL PRIZE GIVING

Dear Parents please note that our annual high school Prize giving will take place this coming

Thursday, 17 October 2019. Please be seated in the chapel at 17:45 for 18:00.

Attire is semi-formal; all pupils are expected to attend in their school uniforms.

Reports were sent out last week Friday, 11 October 2019. Prize giving awards are based on terms

1-3 results.

Secure parking is available on the school grounds. The security guard will direct you to the available

parking on the night.

Please ensure that you RSVP with Mrs Lategan, our receptionist, by Tuesday 15 October 2019.

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Olyeen Sithole

INTERVIEW

Interview with the new Life Orientation teacher: Mr. McCallum.

Mpho Mbulawa: What was your first impression of the school?

Mr. McCallum: When I first arrived at the school, my first impression was how peaceful the school was.

It brought a sense of serenity and tranquillity when first stepping on the holy grounds. The school is

aesthetically pleasing from its archaic architecture to the meticulous fine statues and wooden floors carrying

so much school history. The school truly leaves a huge impression.

Mpho Mbulawa: Were you nervous when you first arrived?

Mr. McCallum: I was extremely nervous. I thought I made a mistake because it was my first time teaching

high school students but fortunately after my first few periods with the students, all that nervousness

washed away.

Mpho Mbulawa: Why are you passionate about teaching?

Mr. McCallum: I love children, I love communicating with children, I love helping them and impacting

their lives in whatever way I can. I always try to make my classes fun and I provide my learners a space

where they can be free and express themselves.

Mpho Mbulawa: What benefits can be found at St Ursula’s?

Mr. McCallum: The school provides a small and intimate atmosphere, the teachers are extremely caring

towards their students, the atmosphere provided by the school is peaceful, allowing learners to focus on

themselves and their future. Many of the learners within St Ursula’s will agree that the school provides an

atmosphere where learners can easily connect with each other and form close bonds.

Mpho Mbulawa: Please briefly tell us about yourself.

Mr. McCallum: I have been married for twenty-seven years and I have three sons, I previously taught

at Maragon Ruimsig for seventeen years so teaching has always been a part of me.

Mpho Mbulawa: Where do you think the school will be in five to ten years?

Mr. McCallum: I truly believe this school is a gem, I believe it is an undiscovered gem within the West

Rand. It is a place that creates leaders, pioneers and visionaries. Our sports and culture is expanding and

our academics is soaring. I believe this school has the potential to be one of the best schools, not only

within the West Rand, but also within our country.

Interview conducted by Mpho Mbulawa (Grade 11)

SERVIASCHOOL

NEWS FROM THE PRIMARY SCHOOL

Our new afternoon clubs are up and running with lots of enthusiasm from both the

learners and the teachers involved.

Reading Club: The reading club had many children attending the first meeting, all bubbling

with excitement to dive in and have fun with books!

The Grade 2 - 4 group started reading The Dog’s Secret. They are now waiting

with bated breath for the next time they get together to see if Tracker, the lost

dog, will be found, thanks to the LOST DOG posters they created… watch this

space!

Gr 3’s, Ayanda and Kgathli,

engrossed in the story.

Art Club: Mrs Nys’s Art Club drew the masses for their first meeting this week. The Grade 1 -3’s gathered with much

excitement, crayons at the ready, to tackle their first project.

Welcome back to all the learners, parents and staff! We trust you had a relaxing break and are ready and raring to dive into

this final term.

Term 4 is going to be a very busy one with many events planned, so please keep an eye on your D6 communications for any

reminders and news updates.

We welcome all the Pre-school learners, parents and teachers to their new home at the Primary school. Our school grounds

are abuzz with all the little voices and we are so happy to have them here.

Senior phase parents, please remember that this is an exam term and your children need to start with exam preparation from

DAY ONE. Please help them to set up a study space, away from TV and cell phone distractions, and to get into a study routine

which will assist them in preparing for the end of the term.

We wish you all the best for this busy, final term. God bless.

Claire Conradie

ACADEMIC TOP 10

GRADE 4 GRADE 5

1. Elih Ncube

2. Kganya Hlalele

3. Andile Sibanda

4. Lwandile Mabizela

5. Jade Rito

6. Keletso Matlawe

7. Keamogetswe Tleane

8. Danielle Kock

9. Elethu Motshele

10. Bokamoso Monakedi

1. Michelle Kake Deffo

2. Neo Maake

3. Katiso Moketeli

4. Mmathabo Mothwa

5. Lungile Pii

6. Tlotlo Seshuane

7. Thutego Magano

8. Leshanya Naidoo

9. Shiloh Fisher

10. Bohlokwa Makosholo

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OUR TALENTED RACA PARTICIPANTS

GRADE 6 GRADE 7

EXAM TIMETABLE - TERM 4 2019

Date Exam Grade

Wednesday, 13 November EMS 7

Thursday, 14 November ART & LO 7

Friday, 15 November TECH 7

Monday, 18 November MATHS 4 to 7

Tuesday, 19 November ENGLISH 4 to 7

Wednesday, 20 November SS 4 to 7

Thursday, 21 November NS 4 to 7

Friday, 22 November AFRIKAANS 4 to 7

1. Leruo Molefe

2. Reitumetse Mahume

3. Tshenolo Dampies

4. Azania Gallens

5. Chloé Joseph

6. Onthatile Ranaka

7. Ushe Usada

8. Neo Mzimela

9. Sfiso Nzama

10. Katlego Majwafi

1. Botsang Mosalakae

2. Lethinjabulo Sethuntsa

3. Neo Masemola

4. Rebone Selebano

5. Mvuleni Mnisi

6. Rebaona Motshepe

7. Botshelo Legodi

8. Zamamvuleni Mnisi

9. Prince Moyo

10. Koketso Kgosana

NEWS FROM THE PRE-PRIMARY SCHOOL

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! Children love playing with water, why not learn while doing it. Mrs

Fouchè and her class had a wonderful time seeing how the different

containers and amounts fit into each other, learning about

conversions from millilitres to litres.

BALLET TEA – SATURDAY, 9 NOVEMBER

Please keep this date free and look out for an invitation that will soon be coming home

with your daughter. More information to follow!

IMPORTANT NOTICE: CHANGE OF DATES!

Parents and Guardians, please note that it has been decided to move the concert date from

Saturday, 26 October to SATURDAY, 23 NOVEMBER, to give the children a little more time to

prepare.

The Grade R graduation ceremony will also take place on the same morning. More information

regarding the program for the day will be communicated soon.

THEME FOR THE WEEK 14 - 18 OCTOBER

All Grades – Birds

During the coming week, we will be learning about birds. We will talk about where they live, what they eat,

and about the many different varieties of birds that exist. If you have access to a bird book, it would be

wonderful to sit and page through it with your child, looking at the pictures and discussing the different birds

that have been so fascinatingly created by God.

There is a spectacular variety of shape and colour that makes up the bird species. It is almost impossible to

teach the children about them all.

THEME FOR THE WEEK 21 - 25

OCTOBER All Grades - Reptiles

During the week ahead, the children will learn about reptiles. It is usually with squeals of delight and awe that

children approach any reptile and most adults recoil. Children will eagerly move forward, to touch, feel and

hold these often-elusive creatures.

Reptiles are cold-blooded, and are covered in protective scales. They lay eggs and are born on land, and are virtually independent from birth. Crocodiles, snakes, lizards, chameleons, and various types of ‘dragons’, are some of the creatures that are part of the reptile species. If you are able to, we would encourage you to take your children to visit a pet store that specialises in reptiles. It is always beneficial for children to experience the topic of their school theme, in some way, outside of school, as this reinforces all that they have learned.

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DATE:

EVENT:

Thursday, 17 October Feast of St Ursula: Whole school Mass at 8:15 – School Chapel

Friday, 18 October

Primary School: St Ursula’s Learners Science Fair display at Key West Mall Matric Art Display in the Hall Exams: Life Sciences Day: Grade 12 Grade 7: Regina Mundi Mass

Monday, 21 October Grade 3 Retreat High School

Wednesday, 23 October Grade 11: 14:30- 16:45, Film Study#3

Wednesday, 23 October Information Evening for prospective parents. (Not for existing parents of the school)

Thursday, 24 October Reconciliation Service: Grade 3-11

Friday, 25 October Grade R- 7: Mobile Planetarium visit to the school

Monday, 28 October Grade 4: Retreat High School

Wednesday, 30 October Grade 11: 14:30-16:45, Film Study#4

Thursday, 31 October Prize Giving – High School Grade 8 and other new learners for 2020, Information Evening in Hall at 18:00

Friday, 1 November Grade 1 2020 Party during school time. More information to follow.

Saturday, 9 November PLEASE SAVE THE DATE! Pre-school – Grade 3 girls: Ballet Tea 9:30 for 10:00 am

Monday, 11 November Pre-school learners to entertain the elderly at the Noordheuwel Methodist Church

Saturday, 23 November PLEASE SAVE THE DATE! Grade R Graduation ceremony PLEASE SAVE THE DATE! Pre-school Concert, directly after the graduation ceremony

Monday, 25 November A+ Edutainment Show: “Christmas” 9:00 am

Tuesday, 26 November

Christmas dress up and picnic day Last day of school for the Pre-school learners St Ursula’s School Christmas Carol Service at Key West Mall Panarotti’s school fundraiser evening

ST URSULA’S SCHOOL

CALENDAR 18 OCTOBER TO 31 OCTOBER

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