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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Christian School- Page 2

Our Learners: Page 4

Important things to remember:

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Term 2 Calendar: Page 9

Fund raising: Page 10

Story time: Page 11

Ways to contact the school; Page

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NEWSLETTER TERM 1 2019

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Christian School

Most people want the best for their children. Especially, when it comes to education they are looking for a

school with outstanding principles. They not only prefer a school with academic standards, but are also looking

for a place where their children will learn specific values. Because many parents have to work from early

morning to late afternoon, they choose a school where their children not only receive teaching, but also

experience worthy examples of teachers living according to certain norms. The school has to be a safe place,

physical and spiritual, because children spend such a lot of time at school.

As a result of the above mentioned, many people choose Christian schools. Your choice was Christian School

Lesedi la Ditshaba in Soshanguve, block GG.

However, the question is, do you know the identity of Lesedi Christian School? What is belief of the

schoolboard and staff of Lesedi? What is the educational goal of Lesedi? What is the ‘outcome’ they strive to?

Which teaching methods can you expect? What are your children learning or going to learn at Lesedi?

Lesedi la Ditshaba is a Christian school, which means that Christ is Master of the school and His Word determines every aspect. The identity, goal, methods, outcomes, as well as the learning content is subordinate to what God says in Scripture. God reveals Himself, He bears His very self to us clearly and openly in His only and divine Word. The Bible, God’s inspired Word, is a gift of God. Because of God’s great care and concern for His people and their salvation, He commanded His servants, the prophets and apostles to commit His oracles to writings. Through His Word and grace we know how to live a God-pleasing life and thereby can we focus on His eternal blessings. Therefore, to define the identity of the Lesedi School, we have to start with God. Who is God, what He has done and is He still doing for His children and what does He expect from us, are some of the questions we have to answer in advance, because God Himself determines education. Who is God? The Belgic Confession summarises the Biblical teachings about God in the following words, We believe in the heart and confess with the mouth that there is a unique and simple spiritual Being, Who we call God, eternal, incomprehensible, invisible, unchangeable, and infinite, Who is wise and the overflowing source of all good things (BC 1). Joined to this truth and the Word of God, we believe in one God alone (Who is one essence, with incommunicable properties in three persons, having had a real distinction of affairs from eternity), certainly in accordance with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. For the Father is the cause, origin, and beginning of all visible and invisible things. The Son is the Word, the Wisdom, and the Image of the Father. The Holy Spirit is the true power and strength that emanates from the Father and the Son. Nevertheless, this distinction does not make it that God is divided, as if into three parts, seeing that Scripture teaches us that the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit each has a hypostasis, or a subsistence, distinguished by their properties. Thus these three Persons are nevertheless one God alone. Therefore, it is certain then that the Father is not the Son, nor is the Son the Father, nor is the Holy Spirit either the Father or the Son. At the same time, however, these persons, so distinct, are neither divided, nor confused, nor mingled together. For the Father did not take on human flesh, nor the Holy Spirit, but only the Son. The Father never was without His Son, nor without His Holy Spirit, since these same Persons are of the same eternal essence. Far from these, there is neither a first nor a last, for all three are one, in truth and power, in goodness and mercy (BC 8). We belief in the sacred Trinity of God. God’s work God created all visible and invisible material and life in six days. He formed man out of the dust of the earth and made a covenant with him by bending down to him to give him promises. Although the first married couple broke God’s covenant, God kept on bowing down to humankind (Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, David etc.) and

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promised them salvation in and through Christ. Even today God bows down to His (small) children and promises them redemption through belief in Christ. Jesus Christ came to this world, to die for the sins of those who receive the grace of believing God’s Word. He justifies and sanctifies sinners and blesses them with the gift of His Holy Spirit. He renovates their hearts to obey Him. Through Christ believers already have eternal life. God entrusts children to parents who are responsible to teach the young ones about their heavenly Father and the loving answer He expects from them. The Christian school is a means to parents who want to obey God. Christian teachers are indebted to speak with the children about God and His great deeds, to teach them diligently how to behave as heirs of God’s kingdom. Living a Christian life is not something anybody can do himself. God’s Spirit empowers His children to live according to His will. He works in them to bear fruit to glorify God’s name. However, He calls parents, teachers and children through the preaching and reading of His Word, to convert daily and to believe consistently. Light of Nations Lesedi la Ditshaba Christian School strives to educate children holistic to the praise of God, through Whom they will shine as lights in a dark world. Raising children God’s way will have effect! If parents and educators live and teach God’s Word in total commitment, God will send His blessings to make Lesedi la Ditshaba a bright shining light in Soshanguve. Henria Stolper. Please also read Deut. 6,1-7; Ps. 78,3-8 and Acts 2,39 Challenge March 2019 Read the article, answer the following questions and hand them over to the administrator Anybody can participate!!! In the next issue the names of those who did, will be mentioned Name:

Nr. Statement √ or x

1 Lesedi la Ditshaba School is characterized by worthy examples, specific values and academic standards

2 Christ is Master of Lesedi la Ditshaba School and the whisper of His Spirit, as experienced by the staff, determines every aspect.

3 Lesedi la Ditshaba is always subordinate to what government dictates.

4 God reveals Himself through dreams, voices, nature and Scripture.

5 The Holy Spirit as the true power and strength, emanates from the Father.

6 The one God is divided in three Persons, which we call the trinity.

7 Believing and obeying God’s Word is a choice we have to make ourselves.

8 True believers are sinners who are justified, sanctified and already have eternal life.

9 Christians are citizens and heirs of God’s kingdom.

10 God made a covenant with Adam and has the right to demand a loving answer from him and his offspring e.g. all of humanity.

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GRADE R- Newest members

of the school

Class teacher: Martha

Sebotsane

Assistant teachers:

Elianne

Monniccah Matlaela

GRADE 1- Longer time in

class and doing most work

on desks and chairs still

needs some getting used to.

Class teacher: Esther

Khumalo

GRADE 2- The middle of

foundation phase. Still

learning ow to write some

alphabets correctly but

surely getting there

Class teacher: Kedibone

Baloyi

“I would like to welcome you to a new year, 2019. It’s by grace

of God that we are where we are today. Having new grade 7

class and some notable developments in terms f infrastructure,

we keep on striving to excel in achieving the vision and the

mission of the school.”

Principal Gabriet Makanda

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GRADE 3 Preparation for

Intermediate phase.

Class teacher: Patrick

Makina

GRADE 4- Getting used to

multiple teachers,

separated learning areas

and writing exams requires

a lot of support.

They know what to read

and write but they have 8

subjects because they are

slow

Class teacher: Sizakele

Ndlovu

GRADE 5- Learners are now

almost excelling in

everything. There is lots of

motivation needed for them

to excel in their work.

Motivation

Class teacher: Luckson

Misihairabwi

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GRADE 6- Lots of language

improvement. Some are

already sharpening their

leading skills. Previously

called the cream of the

school

Class teacher: Susan

Mopane

GRADE 7-Final year at a

Primary School.

There is low absenteeism

till the last day of the term

and common general

participation. The love to

read and know more is

unquestionable.

Assessment is different

from other grades. “Come

high school we are ready for

you!!!”

Class teacher: Pascaline

Takawira

Computer Teacher:

Monniccah Matlaela

Grade 7 Class teacher

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School start time- School starts at 08:45. All

learners must be at school, in class or in

assembly when the clock rings.

School end time- All learners must have left

the school by 14:30 LATEST. Please

remember that the school does not have after

care services at the moment

School fees- School fees must always be paid

up-front, irrespective of when you gate paid in

the month. Arrangements for late payment

can only be done once in a year. This

arrangement can only be done with the

principal and NO ONE ELSE.

School fees must be paid up by the 7th

of November 2019.

School fees is the main income for the

school

Uniform- must be worn plain. No belts on

hands, necks and waists will be allowed at

school. If any of these items are found they

will throw in the bin without parents’ or

guardians’ consultation and any form of

compensation.

Uniform must be worn as directed on

the papers. It is the responsibility of

parents and guardians to make sure

that their children uniform is clearly

marked to be easily found if lost. Any

lost and found items not claimed will

be placed with all other lost and

found items to be given to any parent

who might want it.

The school will authorise multi

suppliers of uniform this year. Parents

will decide who they buy the uniform

from.

Learners’ pocket money- No learner is

allowed to bring money to school except on

fund raising days which will be communicated

beforehand to all parents and guardians. If

any money is found with the learner it will be

confiscated and added to fund rising.

Cell phone- learners are not allowed to go in

class with cell phones. Any learner with a cell

phone must hand it over to the reception

before the school starts and will only receive

it at the end of the day. However under no

circumstances will the school be responsible

for loss of cell phones.

Christian Calendar-The school will celebrate

all Christian days. During these days learners

will be expected to leave the school earlier. It

is the parents and guardians responsibility to

make sure that learners leave on time as

prescribed by the school.

Parents’ participation- parents and guardians

are always invited to participate in

Raising their children to the honour

and glory of the Lord

any games held at school,

phase meetings,

and need of parents which can be

communicated by the school

ideas on how the school can continue

to run better to the glory of Christ

Parents/ guardian’s channel of

communication- All concerns about the

learner in and outside the classroom must be

communicated to class teachers. Teachers are

the primary carers of your children at school.

If the matter is not resolved, the Vice

principal should be notified

immediately.

The principal will only intervene if the

vice principal and class teacher failed

to assist.

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If the matter is not resolved the

school board will handle the issue

Parents called to school in special cases-

parents and guardians will be contacted for

any issue that concerns their children

especially if it’s recurring. Parents and

guardian must make it a priority to the school

for the well- being of their children a priority.

Bullying or misbehaviour at school- The

school is responsible for learners who bully

and those who are bullied. Parents will be

notified if any of their children are involved in

such cases as long as they are known to the

school. Learners whose behaviour affects

others negatively might be suspended as per

the policy if there are no changes.

School opening and Closing days- You must

take note of the opening and closing days of

the school as per the calendar given.

The school closes at 11:00 on all

closing days.

Learners must continue to come to

school till the last day of school

otherwise they are at a risk of losing

some of the learning content.

Report collection day- This day is intended

neither to discuss school fees nor to check

learners’ books. Parents must make sure that

all queries about fees are attended to before

the report issue day. - Reports are always

issued after the 7th of the month, when the

school fees must be up to date.

Learner reports will only be given to

aunts, uncles or any other relatives if

they bring a signed letter from the

parents or guardians responsible for

the child.

Phase meetings- Dates for these meetings are

recorded on the calendar. Parents and

guardians can view their children books and

ask as many questions as they want, relevant

to their children performance in class, on the

phase meetings.

Excursions- All learners must go for

excursions. Specific indemnity forms must be

signed and no learner will be allowed to go

without the signed form. All learners must

wear the prescribed school uniform and take

their student card with.

Homework- Learners will receive homework

and parents and guardians must make sure

that all the work is done. Where activities are

not understood the relevant class teacher

may be contacted.

Transport- The school is not responsible for

transport. Parents and guardians must make

sure that they appoint roadworthy transport

and public licenced drivers for the safety of

their children.

School letters- Parents and guardians must

check the bags every day for newsletters.

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DATE DAY ACTIVITY

2 April Tuesday OPENING 6 April Saturday Parents Meeting 18 April Thursday Good Friday celebration

(11:00) 19 April Friday Good Friday (Holiday) 22 April Monday Family day (Holiday) 1 May Wednesday Workers day (Holiday) 15 May Wednesday Phase meeting 17 May Friday Fun day 20-28 May From Monday Midyear examinations 30 May Thursday Ascension day (11:00) 6 June Thursday Day of Pentecost (11:00) 7 June Friday Excursion 10 June Monday Ball games 13 June Thursday Report collection 14 June Friday CLOSING (11:00)

The school still needs to raise funds for the following

Additional computers and software

Brick pavement

Garden chairs

Reading corners

Admin Office (building and resources)

Prayers and support goes a long way.

Donations can also be made with reference directly to the school account:

Account holder: Christian School Lesedi La Ditshaba

Bank: ABSA

Account number: 4057855204

Branch: Pretoria North

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GRANDMA’S TEA CUP by Bonnie G. Lucas

Grandma’s house was wonderful! She had a beautiful room where

she kept all her “special” things -- handkerchiefs, old dresses and hats that Stella would play dress up in. But what Stella loved most was Grandma’s tea cups. Grandma had hundreds of old tea cups in white cupboards with shiny golden handles. The tea cups were decorated with colourful pictures. But her favourite was the ballerina. It was so dainty and beautiful! Every time she visited, Stella begged to hold the ballerina, but Grandma always said she was too young, that she might break it. Finally, Grandma said the next time she visited she would her hold it. She was going to visit Grandma today. She could hardly wait!

When she arrived Stella jumped out of the car and ran up the steps into Grandma’s waiting arms.

“I have a special surprise for you, my dear,” said Grandma with a smile.

“Oh, I love surprises!” exclaimed Stella. She just knew she was going to finally hold the ballerina tea cup!

“Well, I was cleaning the attic and found a trunk of old clothes. I thought you might like to play dress up,” said Grandma.

“Oh, that’s nice,” said Stella.

“What’s the matter, my dear? You don’t seem very excited,” said Grandma. “I thought you liked to play dress up.”

Stella didn’t want to hurt Grandma’s feelings. Maybe she forgot her promise about the tea cup.

“I do, I guess I am just tired from the trip,” she said.

“Well, you will feel much better tomorrow after a good night’s sleep,” said Grandma.

She was so disappointed that Grandma had forgotten her promise. She had been looking forward to this trip all year and now that she was here, she was not going to get to hold the ballerina.

“Stella, would you like to walk to Mr. Thompson’s store with me?” said Grandma.

“No, thank you, I’ll stay here,” said Stella.

“Okay, I’ll be right back,” said Grandma.

“I’m a big girl now; I can hold tea cups and not break them,” said Stella to herself. So she ran upstairs and took out the ballerina tea cup. Just as she picked it up she heard a noise. As she twirled around to see what it was, the tea cup fell out of her hands and crashed to the floor.

“Oh, no!” cried Stella. She had broken Grandma’s favorite tea cup. What was she going to do? As she stood there looking down at the broken pieces, she heard Grandma downstairs.

“Stella, I’m home,” called Grandma.

Stella hurriedly picked up the broken pieces, put them in a box she found lying on

the floor and ran downstairs.

“I was just upstairs putting my suitcase away,” lied Stella. She knew she shouldn’t lie, but Grandma would be so angry with her, and she just knew she wouldn’t love her anymore.

“I was thinking about a promise I made to you the last time you were here,” said Grandma. “I think it’s time that you get to hold the tea cups,” said Grandma as she smiled at Stella.

“Oh, that’s okay, Grandma, I can just look at them in the cabinet. I wouldn’t want to drop one and break it,” said Stella.

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“No, a promise is a promise. We will look at them tomorrow,” said Grandma.

The next morning after breakfast Grandma said, “Well, let’s go look at those tea cups.”

Maybe Grandma wouldn’t see the missing ballerina tea cup. After all, it was in the back of the cupboard and she would just get one from the front and she would never know.

Grandma opened the cupboard. “My goodness,” she exclaimed. “I know it was here. I can’t seem to find the ballerina tea cup.”

“Oh, Grandma, I’m so sorry! Please don’t hate me. I thought you forgot your promise, so I got it out myself, but I heard a noise and I dropped the tea cup and it broke,” she sobbed as she went to get the broken pieces. But the box was empty!

“Stella, come here,” said Grandma. “I could never hate you. I love you!”

“Even after what I’ve done?” sobbed Stella.

“Even after what you’ve done,” said Grandma. “But I hope you learned a lesson.”

“Oh, I have. I was disobedient and I lied to you. I should have listened to you when you told me not to touch the tea cups. You were right,” said Stella.

“Yes, you were disobedient, but I know you are sorry and that you won’t disobey me anymore.”

“I promise Grandma,” said Stella.

“Oh, look what we have here,” Grandma said as she turned back to the cupboard.

There, sitting on the shelf, was the ballerina tea cup, all glued back together!

But would have happened if grandma did not pretend to look for a cup? What if she truly had forgotten about her promise? Do you

think that Stella could have told her the truth still? What would you do if you were in this situation?

The truth is that we always do bad things and sometimes trying to hide tem seems to be the solution. We lie easily when we want people to think good of us. We even sometimes tell half- truths because we think that will protect us from being punished.

But the truth is that God is the One who gave the commandment not to lie and when we keep this commandment like any other we show our love to Him as well as our love to our neighbours.

When we tell a lie, that proves that we love ourselves more than we love Him.

When we don’t tell the truth, we are spitting in the face of God because we disobey Him. We live as if He does not exist while we know for sure that He sees everything and He is always everywhere.

When we hide the wrong we did, we might get away from being punished at school or home but we will never get away from being punished by the Lord. God said in His word that the wages of sin is death, therefore every one of us deserves eternal death because we all have sinned against the Lord. BUT for Him to forgive us we need to confess our sins to Him, accept that every time we sin we have loved ourselves more than Him and do not deserve His mercy and grace.

By accepting this we also confess and accept that Christ Jesus came and died for us so that we won’t have to die anymore. If and when we accept Him He promises to give us a new life, take away all our sins and teach us to be truthful always.

Our prayer: “May the Lord open all our eyes to see His grace and the finished work He has done for us through His death and resurrection,in the name of Jesus Christ Amen”.

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MEANS OF CONTACTING THE SCHOOL- STILL AVAILABLE

Scheduled visits for staff : 1343 Block GG Soshanguve 0152

Unsheduled visits for general enquiries ad emergencies

Learners’ communication/ homework book

Telephone number 012798 2407 /0828087759

Email address: lesedi.gg@gmail.com AND admin@cslesediladitshaba.org

Website address: www.cslesediladitshaba.org

Postal address; PO Box 157 Soshanguve 0152

Physical Address: 1343 Block GG Soshanguve 0152

Appointment to meet with teachers and or principal during break