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The High School for Girls

Potchefstroom

...Gifted for Greatness... Dear Parents

We have been blessed with a very successful term. Thank you to all the girls and our hard-working staff for their dedication and support. Thank you to parents that supported us at Parents Day and at the Inter-house Derby Day. Have a lovely holiday.

Newsletter No.4 20 September

2013

Spring Day 2013

A hundred years of Excellence

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Budget Approval Meeting

30 September at 16:00 in the Pavilion

The proposed school and hostel budgets for 2014 will be presented to parents by the SGB Finance Committee on the day on which boarders return for the fourth term. This is your opportunity to raise your concerns to the Governing Body. It is imperative that all day girl and boarder parents attend this

meeting. Attached is the Proposed Budget for 2014. All parents are asked to be in the Pavilion at 16:00. Please

attend the meeting which is scheduled for your convenience on a day that you will be in Potchefstroom. The detailed budget will be available for your perusal from 16 September at the finance office of the school during working hours. The Finance office will be closed between 16:00 and17:00 for the meeting. No one will be assisted during this time.

Derby Day

Thank you to all the parents who attended Derby day. It was a fantastic day! The girls showed good sportsmanship and enthusiastically supported their Houses. The weather was great and the parents who attended had wonderful bonding time with their daughters. Thank you to the parent forum … for the Girls for the arrangements for the big walk. The walk was lovely and enjoyed by everyone.

Reports

Every learner has received her 3rd

term report. Please keep in mind that the marks achieved this term is for the term’s work and tests written. We did not have an exam therefore the marks should be higher than the 2

nd term’s marks.

Donations – Pavilion Bricks

Parents who wish to make a donation to the school can also do so by buying a brick. I would like to encourage parents to make a donation, especially the grade 12s & other girls leaving the school, and if your daughter has had a good year.

The minimum cost of a brick is R600-00. However we are always willing to accept bigger donations than this. Your name and that of your daughter/s will be engraved on a brass plaque (cost R70-00) that will be mounted on a brick in the Pavilion. A special wall in the Pavilion has been set aside for this purpose. Please complete the reply slip if you are interested. All donations can be made directly to the finance office for the attention of Mrs Jacobsz.

October National Teachers’ Week

The first week of Term 4 is National Teachers’ Week. If you would like to express your gratitude to our wonderful teachers please do so by sending e-mails or letters of appreciation.

School Magazine The 2013 Magazine “The Pearl”, with lovely articles and

photos capturing the school year of 2013 will be available at end of November. The cost of the magazine is R150.00. Please complete the reply slip to order your magazine. Photo Day

Photos for the magazine will be taken on 10 & 16 October. Learners who have participated in various events this year must ensure that they bring all the appropriate uniform for that day.

Prize Giving: 4 October

You are cordially invited to our Annual Prize giving on 4 October at 17:15. This function takes place at the University’s Sanlam Auditorium so that all parents and all

the girls can attend. Attendance at our Prize giving is compulsory for all learners.

A slide series of all photos taken throughout the year will be shown from 17:25 so if you arrive early you will find the

photos entertaining while you wait.

However everyone must be seated by 17:15.

The Prize giving starts promptly at 17:30. Please no late

comers. Our Prize giving is the highlight of our year. This is also a formal function and we do not condone any shouting or whistling or any other form of applauding other than the clapping of hands. Parents may take their own daughters home after the function.

The route to the Sanlam Auditorium is as follows: Heading in a northerly direction from the school, drive straight down Beyers Naude Street which becomes Hoffmann Street towards the university. Enter the NW University gates and the Sanlam Auditorium will be on your left hand side.

After the function all parents, LEC members and grade 11 &

12 prizewinners are invited to tea & refreshments in the School Hall. All the other learners and children will be catered for outside the hall and at the hostels.

Understanding awards presented at prize giving:

Name of Award Awarded for the following:

Certificates of Merit:

Distinctions in subjects

Deportment

Application to Academics

Special awards (Floating trophies)

Service

Academic Achievement: If the average is

Over 75% in Grade 8 & 9 Over 70% in Grade 10, 11 & 12

Academic Excellence: If the average is

Over 80% in Grade 8, 9 & 10 Over 75% in Grade 11 & 12

Half Colours for Academics: Over 75% in Grade 12

Full Colours for Academics: Over 80% average in Grade 12

Junior Colours Certificates: Sport, Culture, Service

Full Colours Certificates: Sport, Culture, Service

What does an award for deportment mean?

Ideally: Deportment is when a girl has the grace and finesse expected of lady. She has good posture, speaks eloquently, at a reasonable volume, and is not foul-mouthed, rude nor angry.

Her appearance is that of pride. Neat, clean and in accordance to what is expected. She is alert, positive, friendly, self-confident and honest.

Knitting 2014

We would like to start a new tradition at Girls High. On a Wednesday we play music during break and we would like the girls to bring their knitting to school on Wednesdays and sit at break knitting while listening to music. The challenge is to start the knitting of strips for 2014 next term. So I am appealing to all girls to bring their wool and needles and let’s start knitting!

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Leadership Camps – Compulsory Attendance

It is traditional at Girls High for every girl to attend the camp arranged for her particular grade. Attendance at these camps is vital to the holistic development of every learner. The cost of the camp is included in your school fees.

Grade 10 Camp: 14-16 October

All grade 10s will be attending an Adventure and Leadership Camp at Konka for 3 days. The focus will be on self-image, peer pressure, team work and leadership. All grade learners must attend the camp. The buses leave at 07:30 on Monday 14 October and return at 13:00 on Wednesday 16 October.

Grade 11 Camp: 14-15 October

All Grade 11s will be attending Leadership Workshop skills, team work and how to cope with Matric. The camp will be held at Nooitgedacht. All Grade 11 learners must attend.

The cost of the camp is included in the school fees. The buses will leave at 07:30 Monday 14 October and return between 19:00 and 20:00 on Tuesday 15 October.

LEC Members for 2014

Congratulations to the following girls on being elected as LEC members for 2014. Well done!

Catherine Bennion Tsholanang Mokoma

Courtney Cave Kopano Mokwena

Margo Desai Lesego Molabe

Tinashe Dhlamini Matlhogonolo Mosidi

Babalwa Dzakwa Wanga Mulaudzi

Alexia Hattingh Sihle Ndaba

Kimberley Hunter Lesedi Nkopane

Joy Kim Phumeza Ntantiso

Chawa Madoroba Aanu Ogunrombi

Bonolo Malebo Lerato Sefoloshe

Matiko Masinga Rethabile Spelman

Tshegofatso Matlawe Chwayita Thobela

Obakeng Mfulwane Mamorufi Tlhopane

Bonolo Moektsi Ntombi Yengwa

LEC Induction Function

LEC PARENT INVITATION: A special Induction Function for the newly-elected LEC will take place on Sunday 20 October 2013 at 15:00 in the Pavilion. This function is

however only for parents of the newly elected LEC members and no other children or family members can be accommodated. Please RSVP to Mrs Grater (018) 294 3228 by 11 October.

Weekends Home

A boarding school is a home away from home but it is not meant to be HOME. Girls MUST go home at least every 3

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weekend to bond with their own families. It is not ideal to

keep your daughter in the hostel every weekend, neither is it ideal to allow her to keep visiting friends. The girls are with their friends all week and need a break. Please, please parents take your daughter home. She needs to see you!

Re-Admissions for Day girls & Boarders 2014

This is for Day girls as well as Boarders.

If your daughter is returning to school and / or hostel she must complete a re-admission form to book her place at school for 2014. If she is a boarder she must also apply for re-admission to the hostel to book her bed in hostel. If no form is received by Monday 1 October 2013 your daughter’s place will be

allocated to a new learner.

If an application for re-admission is made for the hostel a deposit must also be paid. The deposit paid last year can stand over as the deposit for 2014. Ideally, don’t deduct the

deposit from your fourth term boarding fees so that it remains as her annual deposit until your daughter leaves Girls High. Please inform the school if your daughter is leaving. I would

appreciate your co-operation in informing me immediately should your daughter not be returning to the school and / or hostel as it will assist in our planning for next year. The re-admission forms must be handed into Admin Office. Arrangement for Boarders Return

Borders return on Monday 30 September 2013 in full

uniform.

Offices and hostels will be open from 13:00 – 16:00 and 17:00 -18:00. No learners will be admitted to hostel without payment. NO late arrivals will be allowed but please don’t arrive earlier than 13:00.

Please parents don’t make it difficult for you and for us! Bad behaviour and rudeness is not the solution! Parents will have to take their daughters home and return them the next day if they are late. This also applies to girls arriving by taxi after the hostel has closed. There is no bus service on this day.

North West Cross Country Girls at SA Championships

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Payment of Boarding & School fees:

“Please NO CASH!” It is dangerous for us to have money on property.

PLEASE Helped us to keep this a cash

free zone – thank you.

If you pay by Internet or a direct deposit payments must be made by THURSDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 2013. You may collect the admission slip outside the

admin block on the veranda on arrival.

If you pay by – Debit or Credit card – Move through

the foyer to pay at the learners’ pay point and receive her admission slip there.

If you pay with Cash / cheque – There will be one

queue for hostel & school payments in the foyer to pay and to receive admission slips.

Use your daughter’s name and account reference number

when making payment.

fax the proof of payment to 0866 161 261 or

email it to: finance@girlshigh.co.za

School fees for 2013 need to be paid in full as well as Term 4 Hostel Fees. NO admission to the hostel will be granted unless payment has been made. No payment arrangements will be accepted. Please bring proof of payment with you to avoid problems with unknown deposits.

Sports Results – well done to the following

girls. We are proud of your achievements!

Hockey

Mathapelo Pitso was elected as Vice Captain for NW U/18A hockey team

Cross Country

The following girls were included in the NW Cross Country team and participated at the SA Cross Country championships:

U/15 Lerato Ndaba, Namirembe Thamae

U/16 Daniella da Costa

U/17 Resego Kupi, Nicole Oosthuizen, Kea Modise, Catherine Bennion, Storm Barkas

Equestrian

Alexia Hattingh and her horse Midgard Trick a Treat competed in the Equipage Youth Festival in June and they finished second overall in the Dressage and won the Show Hunter Championship class.

Alexia and her horse Jimmy Choo competed in the annual Biotech Winter Festival. They received 1st for Novice show jumping and a 2nd for Novice Show Hack and were overall Champion Junior Novice Show Horse 2013. Well done!

Karate

Paula and Alexandra Correia represented South Africa against Namibia and Zimbabwe at the 18th Shotokan International Karate development championships – JSKA.

Paula won bronze for Kumite (fighting) and bronze Kata (routine).

Alexandra won bronze for Kumite (fighting).

Girls High Greeting

EF Meyer (Mrs) Headmistress

Olympiads

Senior Afrikaans

Lara Netherlands received 1st place in NW and was in the country’s top 100.

The following girls were amongst the top 20 in NW – Lara Netherlands, Jean-Marie Lebrun, Kearabetswe Seroalo, Thelma Moshele, Mahlatse Malesa, Catherine Dennyssen, Chawa Madoroba, Jennifer Coelho, Sebabatso Molefi.

English Olympiad 2013

GHS received 3 gold medals – Itumeleng Makgato, Reabetswe Madisakwane, Kamohelo Pelesane in addition to 10 silver medals and 6 bronze medals

Computer Applications Olympiad

Jooeun Kim came 1st in our province in the Applications Round of the Computer Olympiad.

A total of 17499 learners were registered – for Jooeun to come 1st in the province is a remarkable accomplishment.

Cultural Results

Eisteddfod

Paige van der Poll in Grade 9 participated in the Del Arte Eisteddfod (Vanderbijlpark) and was awarded to A’s, two A+’s and one A++.

Ballroom Dancing

Lara Netherlands was examined and internationally recognized for Ballroom and Latin American dancing by the Fred Astaire Franchise Studio, Potchefstroom and attained 92.2%.

Public Speaking Afrikaans

Chawa Madoraba, Gabrielle Klassen, Kea Mongake, Gali Makhene, Phumla Mochoeni and Alexia Hattingh participated and gained valuable experience. They were commended on the high standard of their speeches and performances. Jean-Marie Lebrun won the prize for the best Additional Language speaker in the senior category.

Junior Public Speaking –

The following learners participated: Micaela Ponte, Tsebang Simpambo, Faydene Fourie and Tshepahalo Seobi. GHS was awarded the 1st & 3rd places overall – Micaela Ponte 1st and Tshepahalo 3rd.

Expo Results

GHS received a trophy for the best secondary school award. Michelle Lategan and Unaisah Latif won the best project and Eskom Special Award. They are automatically participants of 2013 International Science Expo to be held in Birchwood. For the 15 projects entered, GHS received 13 medals – 3 Gold, 4 silver and 6 bronze.

Damage to Hostel Rooms

We are constantly repairing rooms because of heavy handling. Parents are advised that the learners will be held responsible for any unnecessary malicious damage, breakages or graffiti. The damages will be repaired and the learner’s responsible will be liable for the costs.

Please parents I need your support this matter.

Your daughter is … Gifted for Greatness …

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Dear Parents

I have sent the following documents with your daughter on the last day of term. Use this as a checklist to ensure you received all the documents. It will not be necessary to return this slip as it is now only a checklist for you.

CHECK LIST: NEWSLETTER 4 OF 2013 I have received:

Newsletter 4 of 2013

Re-admission Hostel form for 2014

Learner 4th

Term Planner

School and Hostel account

Matric letter

Term 4 report

Proposed Budget for 2014

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REPLY SLIP: DONATIONS – PAVILION BRICKS

LEARNER’S NAME: _______________________________________ (Please print) Gr: ____________________

I would like to buy a brick. Please tick appropriate block.

Enclosed find cash for R600 for a brick

Enclosed find cheque for R600 for a brick

Enclosed find proof of internet payment of R 600 for a brick

I would like to buy _________ bricks @ R600 each

Chosen wording to be on brick: ______________________________________________________________

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REPY SLIP: SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2013

LEARNER’S NAME:___________________________________GRADE:_________

PARENT’S NAME: __________________________________________________________________________

I would like to place an order for the Magazine

I have included my payment

I will pay later

____________________ ________________________________________ MOTHER’S SIGNATURE FATHER’S SIGNATURE

Mother’s contact details: Cell No: ______________________ Father’s contact details: Cell No: ____________

Email: ______________________ Email: ___________________________________