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` is Newsletter 09/2017 16 March 2017 Dear Parents, Guardians and Learners The Life Skills curriculum starts off each year, for Grade 8 to Grade 12, with a focus on personal development. One of the common themes that is discussed and explored in the grades is self-esteem. Self-esteem can be defined as ‘confidence in one’s own worth or abilities or self-respect’. One of my saddest experiences as a teacher is observing how some learners with low self-esteem value themselves according to how many ‘likes’ or ‘followers’ they have. Low self-esteem is non-discriminate; it affects many teenagers at some point and sadly, many adults too. The causes of low self-esteem - although not limited to - are the following: Systematic punishment, neglect and abuse Failing to meet the standards of parental expectations Failing to meet peer group standards Bullying and intimidation Being on the receiving end of other people’s stress An absence of praise, warmth and affection Being the odd one out at home or at school Distorted beliefs about oneself Low self-esteem has so many negative consequences for our teenagers. It limits them from trying new activities and exploring new sides to themselves. It stunts personal growth and creates an avoidance-type behavioural pattern which can then continue into adulthood. Negative emotions and behaviour such as tension, anxiety, stress, unhappiness, depression, cutting and suicidal ideation are all commonly linked to teens with low self-esteem. These are frightening for both parents and teens! Some tips for parents: Encourage open and honest communication and provide a loving, accepting and supportive home. This can often help to reverse low self-esteem. Be an active participant in your child’s emotional journey. In chatting with many of my learners, their biggest wish is that their families would spend more time together, laugh more and have real conversations. They long to feel wanted! They want their parents to be their biggest supporters and to be told that they will always be there for them. Buying them ‘things’ has never come up in our conversations! Be bold parents. Know your child’s friends. Yes, it may be “uncool” but it is awesome parenting! Negative peer influences can have devastating long-term effects on children. Be a confident role-model for your child! Be truly happy - too many days are wasted comparing and judging ourselves to others and wishing we were something we are not. We all have our own gifts and it is only when we accept everything we are, that we will truly succeed. Have an awesome week, you deserve it! Yours sincerely V LESSER (MRS) HOD: LIFE ORIENTATION / GRADE 8 TUTOR
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Newsletter 09/2017 16 March 2017 Dear Parents, Guardians and Learners
The Life Skills curriculum starts off each year, for Grade 8 to Grade 12, with a focus on personal development. One of the common themes that is discussed and explored in the grades is self-esteem. Self-esteem can be defined as ‘confidence in one’s own worth or abilities or self-respect’. One of my saddest experiences as a teacher is observing how some learners with low self-esteem value themselves according to how many ‘likes’ or ‘followers’ they have.
Low self-esteem is non-discriminate; it affects many teenagers at some point and sadly, many adults too. The causes of low self-esteem - although not limited to - are the following:
Systematic punishment, neglect and abuse Failing to meet the standards of parental
expectations Failing to meet peer group standards Bullying and intimidation Being on the receiving end of other people’s
stress An absence of praise, warmth and affection Being the odd one out at home or at school Distorted beliefs about oneself
Low self-esteem has so many negative consequences for our teenagers. It limits them from trying new activities and exploring new sides to themselves. It stunts personal growth and creates an avoidance-type behavioural pattern which can then continue into adulthood.
Negative emotions and behaviour such as tension, anxiety, stress, unhappiness, depression, cutting and suicidal ideation are all commonly linked to teens with low self-esteem. These are frightening for both parents and teens!
Some tips for parents: Encourage open and honest communication and provide a loving, accepting and supportive home. This can often help to reverse low self-esteem. Be an active participant in your child’s emotional journey. In chatting with many of my learners, their biggest wish is that their families would spend more time together, laugh more and have real conversations. They long to feel wanted! They want their parents to be their biggest supporters and to be told that they will always be there for them. Buying them ‘things’ has never come up in our conversations!
Be bold parents. Know your child’s friends. Yes, it may be “uncool” but it is awesome parenting! Negative peer influences can have devastating long-term effects on children.
Be a confident role-model for your child! Be truly happy - too many days are wasted comparing and judging ourselves to others and wishing we were something we are not. We all have our own gifts and it is only when we accept everything we are, that we will truly succeed.
Have an awesome week, you deserve it!
Yours sincerely V LESSER (MRS)
HOD: LIFE ORIENTATION / GRADE 8 TUTOR
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
SPEECH AND DRAMA FESTIVAL NEWS Our Grade 10 Public Speaking teams, coached by Mrs Breslauer, must be commended for achieving “A” symbols at the Public Speaking competition held at St Stithians Boys’ College on 6 March.
Team One comprised Saige Fourie, Jordan Henry, Jabulile Mbanjwa and Caitlin You-Lee and their chosen idiom was ‘Women’s Empowerment is not a piece of cake’. Team Two comprised Layla Khan, Amira Jadwat, Robin Strydom and Mahlape Matsoso and their chosen idiom was ‘Talking about religion is like setting a cat amongst the pigeons’. Congratulations!
Grade 8 Public Speakers, coached by Miss Stewart, took part in the Public Speaking event held at Rand Park High on 7 March. Team One’s line from a musical was ‘Beauty and the Beast’ and comprised Olivia Davies, Denise Kondic, Diyaana Jadwat and Immaculate Masunungure. Team Two’s topic was ‘Singing in the rain’ and comprised Caitlin Rivalland, Jaden Isaacs, Megan Rushworth and Lisha Matobole. The results were as follows:
Rand Park High 1 B+ Rand Park High 2 B+ Trinity House Little Falls B Wendywood C+
Jordan Macfie represented the school in the Individual Speaker’s category on Tuesday, 14 March. He presented a prepared speech entitled ‘Perception is greater than Reality’ and an impromptu speech entitled ‘Fear’. He was commended on being an accomplished and talented public speaker:
Results: St John’s A Trinityhouse A Greenside A St Stithians A St Mary’s A+ Rand Park High A+
Reminders
School is closed for a school holiday on Monday, 20 March and for the public holiday on Tuesday, 21 March. Exams begin on Wednesday, 22 March. Timetables and exam schedules have been posted on the D6 School Communicator
and distributed to learners.
Grade 8 Public Speakers:
Olivia Davies, Immaculate Masunungure, Denise Kondic and Diyaana Jadwat (front)
Jordan Macfie obtained an A+
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Hours during Examinations:
Wed 22 March 12h00 - 12h30 Fri 24 March 12h00 - 12h30 Wed 29 March 12h00 - 12h30
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
LIGHTNING SAFETY PROCEDURES
Lightning is a frequent weather hazard that affects outdoor activities and school sports. The School has updated its “Lightning Procedure” with particular emphasis being placed on the suspension and resumption of activities as well as the steps to be followed to ensure that learners, educators and campus visitors are evacuated and sheltered. The Procedure document will be posted on the D6 School Communicator. Educators will be trained and learners will be informed of the school’s requirements to ensure their safety and
preparedness.
Congratulations to our RCL Executive Committee on their recent appointment.
Pictured from left to right: Martin Trifonov (President); Thando Manyoni (Deputy President); Thabang Machaba (Public Relations Officer); Havana Blume (Deputy Secretary); Kelvin Chishimba (Deputy Treasurer); Tinodaishe Naka (Secretary) and Matthew Jeoffreys (Treasurer).
SPORTS RESULTS
Hockey vs Trinityhouse Saturday, 11 March
Girls: U14A Lost 1-0 U14B Drew 1-1 U15A Drew 2-2 U15B Lost 1-0 U16A Drew 0-0 U16B Lost 2-0 2nd Team Lost 3-1 1st Team Drew 0-0
Boys: U14 Lost 2-1 U15 Lost 7-0 2nd team Lost 2-1 1st team Lost 6-0
Netball vs Trinityhouse Saturday, 11 March
U14A Lost 3–31 U14B Won 8–7 U14C Won 19–8 U14D vs RPHS U14E Won 9-6 U15A Lost 7–14 U15B Won 18–7 U15C Won 15–8 U16A Lost 16–20 U16B Lost 3–29 U17A vs Trinity 2nds Won 21–11 1st Team Won 31–18
Chess Tuesday, 7 March vs Vorentoe A Team Lost 1–7 Thursday, 9 March vs Dominican Convent C Team Lost 2,5–5,5 Saturday, 11 March vs Trinityhouse
A Team Lost 7-17
Rugby vs Trinityhouse
Saturday, 11 March U14A Won 10–7 U15A Won 10-0 U16A Won 14–5 2nd Team Lost 0-26 1st Team Lost 5–50
OTHER SPORTS RESULTS
Water Polo & Cricket Top Awards Congratulations to the following learners who received prestigious awards at the Water Polo and Cricket Awards Dinners held last week:
Water Polo Boys Junior player of the season: Dominic Horwood Senior player of the season: Michael Van Vuuren
Water Polo Girls Junior player of the season: Shakira January Senior player of the season: Tiandra Nain
Cricket Junior player of the year: Bryan Robinson Senior player of the year: Cameron Brunner
Congratulations!
Dominic Horwood Shakira January Bryan Robinson Cameron Brunner
Michael van Vuuren Tiandra Nain
SPORTS FIXTURES
With the forthcoming exams, the number of sports fixtures has reduced significantly. We have published the scheduled games below and will not issue a separate fixture list to parents via email. The D6 will be updated if additional fixtures take place.
Rugby Fixture Schedule vs CBC Boksburg
Saturday, 18 March Venue: Rand Park High School
A-Field B-Field
Time Teams Time Teams
07h30 3rd Team 08h00 14A
08h20 16A 08h50 15A
09h10 16B 09h40 14B
10h00 2nd Team 10h30 15B
11h00 1st Team
Rugby North Area Trials Saturday, 25 March vs Beaulieu College 1st Team Venue: Fourways High School 13h00
Girls’ Hockey Tuesday, 28 March vs Brescia House U14, U15, U16, 2nd Team Venue: Brescia House 15h15 – 17h00 1st Team Venue: Randburg Astro 16h30 – 17h30
For away fixtures, click on the hyperlink provided.
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ANABEL BRIDAL & MATRIC DANCE WEAR: Custom-made dresses for all special occasions. Find us on Facebook and Instagram. Tel 083-574-4255.
BEYOND DISTINCTION MATHS CLINIC FOR GRADE 11 & MATRIC LEARNERS: Beyond Distinction is a 2-day Maths Clinic running for June and end-of-year exams. The clinic will help learners grasp concepts, understand the questions that will be asked as well as how to answer them and provide past papers with solutions. For detail, please visit www.beyonddistinction.com or send an email to: [email protected]
CAREER COUNSELLING & SUBJECT CHOICE ASSESSMENTS: Are you in Grade 11/12 and uncertain about your future? It is never too early to start planning your career. Career counselling can assist you to make the right career decisions. I offer career guidance to Grades 11 and 12 as well as to adults and subject choice assessment for Grade 9. Early bookings for assessments during March holidays are crucial to avoid disappointment. Contact Dr Boshoff on [email protected] or 079-749-3700.
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FREE YOURSELF: A half-day workshop specifically designed for teens. Groups are limited to 4 and workshops run during the holidays. Life as a teen is stressful and in this workshop I will teach teens about how they define themselves, how to improve self-image and how to make good decisions for themselves. We will explore this and much more and get to do groundwork with a horse – no horse or riding experience necessary. Free yourself and find your inner peace to cope with life. Contact Faye 084-805-6791. Email: [email protected].
GYM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: In excellent condition, 3-in-1 all body machine plus complete set of free weights: R4 000. For more information contact Dianne on 082-829-0596.
HONEYDEW SCHOOLWEAR: Shop 20, Honeydew Shopping Centre, (011) 795-1617. We stock the full range of school wear for Rand Park High School.
JOB OPPORTUNITY: An Office Automation Company is looking for young, ambitious salesmen. Must have reliable transport. Basic plus commission. Please call Jason on 072-274-9284.
LOOKING TO GET THAT GRADE HIGHER: Don’t wait for the exams or until you fall behind. Tutoring available now for your child’s high school subjects. Please contact Andrea on 062-304-0502 for more information on your individual tutoring needs.
MANUFACTURING JEWELLERS: Michael J Solomon Jewellers specialise in repairs, diamonds, valuations and buying of old gold jewellery in any condition. Shop 31, Boskruin Village Shopping Centre, cnr Hawken & President Fouche Drive, Boskruin. Michael Solomon (011) 792-5292.
MY ACADEMICS TUTORING SERVICES: Teacher/Tutor travel to you. We have eleven years of success assisting students in all grades and all subjects! Competitive rates, excellent tutors. Please call Bronwyn on 082-820-0879. Email: [email protected]. For YOUR success!
PENGUIN TUTORING: Does your child need a tutor? We provide home-based private tuition in all subjects and all grades. Our tutors also help with exam preparation. All our tutors are carefully selected and screened, offering you the best quality in home tuition for your child. Please visit www.penguintutoring.co.za or call us today on 071-288-8919.
SCHOLASTIC, SUBJECT CHOICE & CAREER ASSESSMENTS: Samantha Furniss, Clinical Psychologist, Randpark Ridge. Psycho-Educational Assessments for general academic/learning difficulties, subject choice and career assessments. Psychotherapy for children and adolescents. Contracted to most medical schemes. Contact Sam for further information on 072-597-7125 or email: [email protected]
XL MATHS & SCIENCE: Personal tuition, support and inspiration to help learners from Grades 7 – 12 achieve their best in Maths and Science. Tuition in small groups or one-on-one. Customised individual learning track, suitable for learners at all levels. Contact Ernest Rangaka on 083-658-0756 or email [email protected]. Visit our website on www.xlmathsandscience.co.za
