27 February 2020
Newsletter #5
Dear Parents / Guardians
Please take note of the following information and upcoming important dates:
SPORTS & CULTURE RESULTS
Tennis – Our away league match on 25 February was played to a loss at Allen Glen High. Our next
match is scheduled for next week Tuesday, 3 March away at St. Martin’s.
Soccer – Our league match on 26 February was played to a loss at De La Salle Holy Cross College. Our next match is scheduled for tomorrow, 28 February at home against McCauley House. We will also be hosting a friendly game on Wednesday, 4 March at home against Ophrah Winfrey Academy. Please come and support the learners, our canteen will be open.
Please note that due to the nature of sports matches, it is not always possible to give a specific time for when matches will end. The school and parents are required to make allowances for traffic, weather delays and other unforeseeable circumstances. Your understanding in this regard is appreciated.
Public Speaking – Well done to our Grade 9 group of public speakers who performed at Mondeor High last night and achieved a B+ result.
ART & LITERATURE TOUR
The response for the tour has not been positive. A reminder to all interested parents to commit to the tour by paying the deposit of R3000.00 by 29 February 2020.
Please DO NOT make the deposit into the school account, but only into Trendsetters’ account.
REMINDER
There will be morning swimming lessons every Tuesday and Thursday from 06h00 – 07h00. This will only apply to the members of our swimming team.
School will be closing for Term 1 on 19 March at our normal time. Parents evening is scheduled from 16h30 – 18h30.
NIGHT SWIMMING GALA FOR BOYS
The boys swimming gala against St. Declan’s will be held on 12 March at 18:30. Swimmers are to be at the indoor pool by 18:00.
CHURCH FESTIVAL RAFFLE
In support of our church festival, a raffle list has been allocated to each learner. There are two ‘Big Boy’ scooters to be won. The prizes can be view
ed in the church foyer. Tickets are available at R50.00 per ticket from the learners. Families will be responsible for the cost of the raffle sheet should it go missing. Thank you to all for your support.
WELFARE DRIVES FOR LENT
We have started welfare drives for the under-privileged and we encourage all families to support these initiatives during our period of Lent. Items that we are collecting include: Easter eggs, bread tags, plastic bottle tops, and all forms of hygienic products, ie: toothpaste, toothbrushes, body lotions, deodorant, ladies sanitary ware, soap, face cloths, etc.
LOCKERS
Please familiarise yourself with the details of the locker letter which was sent to parents via email and D6 earlier today.
