NEW PARENTS TEA 2013

Please diarise the new parents tea for 2013. This tea is for ALL parents that can in some way, be involved in the PTA, even if it’s a VERY small way (like making a meal for a family).

WHEN: Saturday 2 February 2013
TIME: 08:30 – 10:00
WHERE: School Hall

NEW PARENTS TEA

Thank you to all the new parents who attended the New Parents Tea on Saturday 29 January 2011. We had a fabulous morning with some yummy eats (thanks Megan Klee!)

If you were unable to attend the tea and feel you would like to still be involved in some small way please join us at our next PTA meeting (details below) or you can leave your name and number at the front office in the PTA box.

Also just a reminder that it is the Class Parents Tea this Saturday.  Pat Bona will further explain the ins and outs of being a class parent and it will also be a great opportunity to get to know the other class parents too.

Date :  Saturday 5 February

Time; 9:30 am to 12pm

Venue: 224 Matagorda Ave, Berario

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Class Parents

The PTA has, over the last few years, aimed to encourage a real sense of community among the parents of our wonderful school. This has been achieved by, among others, the efforts of our wonderful class parents. The role of the class parent has now become invaluable to the functioning of the PTA.

The primary role of the class parent is as follows:

• To be a part of the PTA and to act as liaison between the PTA and the other parents in their class. For example, arranging parents to help at fun days etc. To this end it would be helpful if class parents were able to attend as many PTA meetings as possible, although not essential.
• To establish a relationship with their class teacher and be able to either themselves lend a hand, when needed, or ask other parents to help with for example making small improvements in the classroom.
• To establish a relationship with the other parents in the class by sending out reminders of events, or a card on the birth of a child or the loss of a loved one.
• To arrange a birthday party/gift for their class teacher

Many of the class parents of previous years have been quick to point out that the small effort it has required has been far out weighed by the rewards reaped both for themselves and for their children.

If you are interested in becoming a class parent or would like further information please feel free to contact Pat Bona (PTA class parent coordinator) either via email at patbona@vodamail.co.za, or on her cell 083 454 5996.

When replying please state the grade and class you would be representing.

The cut off date is 28 January and there will be a tea for all the class parents on 5 February.

Helping Out

At the beginning of term our school was hit by an opportunistic shopper who helped themselves to a few computers.  Unfortunately Mrs Renwick's was not insured.  As a class, and also with assistance from the PTA, we raised some money to buy Mrs Renwick a new laptop.

On Monday morning 6 September, Debbie Hanekom, the class mom, handed over the new laptop to Mrs Renwick. This was all done in secret so the surprise and emotion were very evident!

In the above photo are : Mr Norel, Mrs Renwick, Debbie Hanekom (class Mom), grade 3R Moms & Prayer Team Moms

A little love and care go a long way.  Thank you to all for your kindness and generosity.

Who is your class mom?

The class moms have been chosen.  Please take note of who is your representative.


RR Serean Potgieter
RE Tanja Strugnell
RV Natasha Edwards
1H Melissa Taylor
1S Riette Lourens
1M Donna Bland
2O Michelle Brock
2W Sheree Cartmell
2B Madelein Foreman-Campbell
3A Shungu Sanyamandwe
3B Frances Moco
3R Debbie Hanekom
4B Diane van Heerden
4M Barbara Engle
5J Desiree Dawson
5M Eva Loreggian
6D Linda Kirsten
7O Norma Voogt

All queries can be handled through your class parent... if you need to get hold of them you're welcome to email the blog and I will forward your message on... just please mark it for which class.

Just a friendly reminder....

The NEW PARENTS TEA and CLASS REPRESENTATIVE TEA is on Saturday, 23 January!
8:30 for 9:00 until 10:00.


This is an orientation of how things work and how you can get involved.  The meeting is also for all Class Parents of Grade 2 to 7 to find out what your duties will involve.

Please join us.

Please remember...

Two things to remember for this week please:

1. SWIM-A-THON
Sponsorship forms need to be return on 27 February 2009 to the class register teacher. The actual swim-a-thon will take place next week furing school hours in the childrens' Phys Ed lesson.

Each class will be given 15 minutes to swim, walk or splash across the pool. Only one of the side lanes will be used to facilitate easier control and to assist where necessary. The junior section of the school will swim the width of the pool and the senior section the length. Pool noodles and water wings, etc, may be used.

The aim is for the class to have fun and cover as many laps as possible during the time allocated. The total number of laps for the entire class will be taken into account and entered on the sponsor forms. These will then be handed back to the child for collection of the monies. All money and forms must then be handed in no later than 13 March 2009.

2. CLASS PARENT'S TEA
The PTA does a stirling job for our school with fundraising and all. Another way to get involved is to be a "Class Parent"... there are many facets to this "job". Come along on Saturday 28th February at 8h30 to find out more.