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15 February 2018

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Credit: P2T Professional

Thank you to each of you who took the leap of faith with us and attend the family picnic last week Friday. Despite

the thunder, lightning, very dark clouds and the odd drop or two, it turned out to be a magical, perfect evening.

The St Patrick’s family is a special group of people and I am so thankful to each one of

you and the trust you place in the school on a daily basis.

Thank you for also opening your hearts and wallets to support the CANSA Shavathon

event hosted at the picnic. A phenomenal amount of R3575.00 was raised. I would like

to make a special mention of Primary School teacher, Mrs M Ward, who donated 25

cm of her hair towards a wig for a cancer survivor. Thank you for the example you set.

Congratulations to the following pupils who were announced as the Primary School’s

head prefects for 2018: Head of Ethos – Chimkamara Ogu, Deputy Head Girl – Rethabile

Moyahi, Deputy Head Boy – Joshua Misdorp, Head Girl – Megan Hugo and Head Boy – Amogelang Phetlhu.

After much discussion with the SANDF, the Board of Governors has agreed for the school to be closed on

Wednesday, 21 February 2018 due to the Armed Forces Day celebrations taking place in close proximity to the

school next week. The roads around the school are being closed at 4AM on the morning of the 21st, which will

make it extremely difficult for staff, parents and pupils to access the school. Please also aim to be at school by

7AM on Monday, 19 and Tuesday, 20 February 2018 as the training sessions taking place on both these days may

delay your trip to and from school. The Defense Force/Traffic Department have agreed to allow all parents

through, so please do not keep your child/ren out of school on these days. It was recommended by them that

parents access the school via Elsmere Road, into Salisbury Road and cross over to the school grounds (Cornwall

Street). Then exit via Henderson, right into Milner and then left or right into Dalham Road. This is the latest

information we have received from the SANDF amidst many mixed messages doing the rounds, so we apologize

in advance for any inconvenience experienced.

For ease of access, it is recommended that high school pupils use the pedestrian gate in Synagogue Street.

Primary school pupils may be dropped off on the corner of Henderson and Milner Street from where they will be

accompanied by staff to the school.

St Patrick’s CBC Weekly Information Sheet 5 - 2018

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Primary School pupils and parents, kindly note that due to St Patrick’s CBC being closed on 21 February 2018, the

weekly test period will move to Thursday, 22 February 2018.

Just a reminder, the Edupac Parents’ Portal Module and Mobile Application Guide for Guardians is active. This

means that you are able to access your children’s’ marks on a secure internet based platform. To register, please

follow the step-by-step process at the end of the WIS.

Similar to the quilted winter jackets available to the pupils, parents may now order

supporter jackets at the Finance office. It will look exactly the same, except there will be

nothing on the back, a school crest of the front, and SUPPORTER embroided below the

crest. The cost is R450.00 per jacket and orders should please be placed at the Finance

Office on or before Friday, 23 February. You can now show that you are proudly part of

this extraordinary family.

We are currently in the period of Lent. During Lent, participants eat sparingly or give up a

particular food or habit and is traditionally observed by Catholics and some Protestant denominations. It begins

with Ash Wednesday and ends with Easter Sunday. It is six weeks of self-discipline. Just as we set aside time to

spiritually prepare for Christmas Day, it makes sense to set aside time to prepare for the other most important

days of the Christian year, so that when Easter comes, it is not just another day at church but an opportunity to

receive the overflowing of graces God has to offer.

A very big thank you once again to the following families/businesses who contributed towards the ECD Centre’s

food stall at the family picnic: Party and More, Dina Ruiters’ family, Heidi van Gensen’s family, Daniel Dreyer’s

family, Caleb Corns’ family, Eliah Cloete’s family, Eve Hugo’s family, Seaward Fitness, Ruben Moroka’s family,

Panino’s Bakery and Forlee’s Supermarket.

The Clothing shop will once again be open from Monday.

Enjoy your weekend!

Yours sincerely,

Jacques Tredoux

Executive Head

TALENT SEARCH OLYMPIAD

The annual Computer Talent Search Olympiad will be held from 6-9 March this year.

No studying needs to be done for this Olympiad. However, early exposure to attractive,

challenging questions sharpens reading and problem solving skills. Tasks are set by

international experts to international levels. Talent Search is an aptitude test and at the

same time, an aptitude development tool.

The Olympiad is free and takes 45 minutes to do.

All grade 8 and 9 learners will write this Olympiad as follows:

Grade 8RB – during their double computer period on 7 March

Grade 8MSc – On Tuesday 6 March from 14h10-15h00 Grade 9MH – during their double computer period on 6 March

Grade 9SN – during their computer period (and 5 minutes into second break) on

9 March

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ONLY the Grade 10 – 12 Information Technology and Computer Applications Technology will write the Olympiad

as follows:

Grade 10 CAT and IT – during their CAT/IT period on 8 March

Grade 11 CAT and IT – during their CAT/IT period on 7 March (and 5 minutes into break)

Grade 12 CAT and IT – during their CAT/IT period on 7 March

WORLD KNOWLEDGE OLYMPIAD

This year the World Knowledge Olympiad for Grade 8-12 in the High School will again

be held on the 17th of May (14h00-15h15). All learners are encouraged to participate

as for almost 30 years, it has attracted bright and curious young minds who are self-

starters wanting to know more about the world around them.

The Olympiad is open to ALL learners at South African schools so it is an opportunity to

challenge learners to test their general knowledge against the rest of the country.

The question paper consists of multiple choice questions. The questions on current

topics are drawn from a wide range of popular media sources, including newspapers, periodicals, books, radio,

TV and online news portals. Approximately one third of the questions are from mainstream newspapers.

The cost is R25.00 per person and must be paid in at the Finance Office. The receipt should then be taken to

Mrs Nel. All payments may be done at the Finance office or with Ms M Sikhakane by 14h00 on 9 March 2018.

GRADE PR & R LONG-SLEEVE T-SHIRTS

We are now taking orders for Grade PR and R long-sleeved t-shirts to be worn

underneath the tracksuit tops in winter or on cold days. It is exactly the same quality,

fabric and size as the short-sleeved ones, except of course, the longer sleeves. The

cost is the same as last year, R150.00 per shirt. The supplier will manufacture as we

place the orders, so the lead time for delivery will be approximately 3 weeks. Orders

should please be placed at the Finance Office before Tuesday, 27 February 2018.

It was a very quiet week in the sports department due to all the wonderful rain we

have had.

On Thursday our U/9 mini cricket teams played their weekly fixtures.

Their results are as follows:

Team 1 played against HPS and won by 4 runs. Team 2 played against KJS and won by 20 runs and team 3 played

against Kimberley Christian School and lost by 5 runs. Well done to all the cricketers.

There will be no Primary School extramural activities or High School tennis and cricket, on Thursday, 22 February

and Friday, 23 February due to the U/13 Summer Games which is being hosted at St Patrick’s CBC next week.

The program for the tournament is as follows:

Thursday 22 February

09h30 Teams arrive

10h00 Registration

10h30 Managers’ Meeting

11h30 Mass

12h30 Lunch

14h00 Matches Commence

18h00 Fixtures End

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Friday 23 February

09h00 Matches Commence

13h00 Lunch

14h30 Matches Resume

Saturday 23 February

09h00 Matches Commence

13h00 Lunch

14h00 Teams Depart

SUMMER GAMES - CRICKET FIXTURES (U/13)

Thursday afternoon

14h00

Boksburg vs St Dominique’s on Back Field

Mount Edmund vs Veritas College at Keeley Park

16h00

St Patrick’s vs Boksburg on Back Field

Mount Edmund vs St Dominique’s on Keeley

Friday Morning

09h00

St Patrick’s vs Mount Edmund on Back Field

Boksburg vs Veritas College at Keeley Park

Friday Afternoon

14h30

Mount Edmund vs St Patrick’s on Back Field

Veritas College vs St Dominique’s at Keeley Park

Saturday Morning

09h00

St Dominique’s vs Boksburg on Back Field

Veritas College vs Mount Edmund at Keeley Park

SUMMER GAMES - TENNIS FIXTURES

Thursday

Doubles.

Friday

Singles.

Saturday

Remaining singles and doubles fixtures.

Supporters are welcome.

A reminder to pupils who are unable to attend an extramural practice, a formal apology needs to be submitted

timeously to the coach in person.

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GRADE 4 – 7 TEST PERIOD TIMETABLE

The grade 4 – 7s will write their formal assessments during a test period each Wednesday morning, instead of a

mini exam. Please see the timetable for the different subjects below:

DATE SUBJECT (Paper)

Thu, 22 February 2018 FAL (Comprehension and creative writing

skills)

Wed, 28 February 2018 Mathematics

Wed, 7 March 2018 Natural Sciences (Practical)

Wed, 14 March 2018 Social Sciences (Practical)

Grade 4 – 7 Continuous assessments during Week 6 (19 – 23 Feb 2018)

Gr Mon 19/02 Tue 20/02 Wed 21/02 Thu 22/02 Fri 23/02

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English HL:

Shorter creative

writing

(Unprepared)

4CA:

Maths: Class

task

Sc

ho

ol c

lose

d

*Formal

assessment: FAL

(Comprehension

and creative

writing skills)

4CdV:

Maths: Class task

English HL:

Literature class

test

4LS:

Maths: Class

task

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NS: Practical

assignment

5MH:

Afrikaans FAL:

Mondeling

*Formal

assessment: FAL

(Comprehension

and creative

writing skills)

5RH:

Afrikaans FAL:

Mondeling

English HL:

Listening

assessment

SS: Research

project due

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6NT:

LO: Class test

NS: Open

book test

6NT, 6MvdH:

Afrikaans FAL:

Mondeling

6KB: Afrikaans

FAL: Mondeling

*Formal

assessment: FAL

(Comprehension

and creative

writing skills)

English HL:

Listening

assessment

SS: Research

project due

7 SS: History

assessment

*Formal

assessment: FAL

(Comprehension

and creative

writing skills)

English HL:

Listening

assessment

SS: Research

project due

Please note: Since St Patrick’s CBC will be closed on 21 February 2018, the test period will move to

Thursday, 22 February 2018.

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T H E W E E K I N P I C T U R E S ECD Centre Valentine’s Tea

Family picnic (*Credit: P2T PROFFESIONAL)

High School Pancake Relay

High School Valentine’s Assembly

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PROGRAMME OF THE WEEK

Saturday, 17 February 2018

Birthday: B Lithakong 5 MH; T Thole 3-4 NO

Sunday, 18 February 2018

Birthday: B Daka 4 CdV; M Ebrahim 5 MH; A Makwene 1 LV

10h00 UK tour: leaving for Johannesburg for visa applications

Monday, 19 February 2018

Birthday: Z Coetzee OO LS; M Gadzama 2 SO

HS Day 2

07h30 PS Assembly - Chapel

09h30 HS Assembly - McManus Hall

UK tour: arriving late from Johannesburg

Tuesday, 20 February 2018

Birthday: L Manuel 6 KB; R Möller 8 RB; O Pholoholo 6 MvdH

HS Day 3

Grade 9 tea with the Executive Head

Wednesday, 21 February 2018

Birthday: N Jansen 1 BH; R Michaels 2-3 MC; K Pholoholo 7 AdB

SCHOOL CLOSED (see Executive Head’s letter – page 1)

Thursday, 22 February 2018

Birthday: A Hohne 2 AR

HS Day 5

Primary School Summer Festival (Cricket & Tennis) start - St Patrick’s CBC

09h00 ERS Rally - Assisi depart

18h00 Speaker’s Circle (Grade 11s) - HS Room 2 & 8

Grade 8 tea with the Executive Head

Friday, 23 February 2018

Birthday: B Peterson 2 LV; L Solani 5 MH

HS Day 6

PS Summer Festival (Cricket & Tennis) - St Patrick’s CBC

Land Service Area Camp - Warrenton (TBC)

ERS Rally – Assisi

Grade 10 tea with the Executive Head

16h00 U/18 friendly hockey matches vs Upington – GHS

Saturday, 24 February 2018

Birthday: J Booysen 11 SF; A Crisp RDvZ; R Motene 3-4 MK; A Rodger 7 MW;

C Samson 4 CdV; K Seleke 3 AvN

09h00-12h00 English Olympiad class - HS Room 8

PS Summer Festival (Cricket & Tennis) - St Patrick’s CBC, Kimberley

Land Service Area Camp

ERS Rally - Assisi

10h00 U/18 friendly hockey matches vs Upington – GHS

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EduPac Guardian Portal

St Patrick’s CBC has a Parents’ Portal Module and Mobile Application Guide for Guardians. This means that you

will be able to access your child’s marks on a secure internet based platform. Please allow for one week from

date of assessment for marks to reflect. Below please find the step-by-step Login Help Guide:

1. Open your web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer) and type the following web address into the

address bar at the top of the screen:portal.edupac.co.za

2. You will then see the following screen. Please click on “Register” in order to create your account:

3. You will be redirected to the Create Account page. Please complete all of the information fields required:

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If you have successfully created your account, the following will be displayed:

4. You will receive an activation email similar to the example below. Please click the “Activate Now” link to

finalise the registration process:

5. After clicking the “Activate Now” link, you will be sent back to the EduPac guardian portal to choose which

school your learner is enrolled in. Simply type “St Patricks” into the search bar, select the match which is

displayed (St Patrick’s Christian Brothers), then click “Next”:

(Example)

(Example)

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6. Then select only the “Guardian” role and click “Next” as below:

7. Then finally click “Done”

8. Your account will be reviewed as a security measure by our IT Department after which you will be able to log

in and access your learner’s information. Please allow 48 business hours for the confirmation process.

If you experience any difficulty with downloading this portal, please contact our IT department on

kbegley@stpatricks.co.za.