From the Principal’s Desk – 6th June 2019

Dear Parents

On Wednesday morning I had the pleasure of enjoying breakfast with a group of our Year 7 parents.  A relationship between parents and staff is an integral part of a student’s journey through their years at school.  Often we take decisions, with the students’ best intentions at heart, but without understanding or realizing the impact it could have at home.

It is therefore imperative that we maintain an open line of communication, as it is only through such communication that misunderstandings are prevented and potential bugbears addressed.  It was a thoroughly productive Wednesday morning, with ideas shared through direct and honest communication; our discussions driven by the tacit agreement that the students are our number first priority.

It is through such brainstorming sessions that we are able grow and develop our school into the school of choice in the community. Thank you to every parent who joined me in these discussions, your contributions are valued and appreciated.

On Saturday night I had the privilege of joining our mathematics teacher, students and parents at the annual Horizons Math Awards Evening.  Three of our students, Maya Mthwana, Darian Iyer and Faith Chivaka are in the top 170 of the 15 000 students who entered the competition in the Western Cape.  They made it to the final round and placed 167th, 82nd and 59th respectively.  We are incredibly proud of these students and wish to encourage all the Year 5 to 7 students to participate next year.

With only one week left of term, I am sure our teachers are looking forward to a well-deserved break.  Teaching is the one profession that creates and influences all other professions and I wish to thank all our teachers for their hard work and dedication.

Thank you to the parents with us on this journey and who keep the name of our school in high regard.

Kind regards
Edna