20 January, 2023
It has been a busy week as the children and staff quickly got back to the full school routine.
RESUMPTION OF SPORT
We started full afternoon activities this week with swimming, athletics and tennis practice in full swing.
UPCOMING FIXTURES
Senior boys CBC Cricket Festival.
Colts cricket, Fillies and Senior Girls Tennis-Whitestone Primary school quadrangular
27-29 January
The bus will be back by 12 noon on Sunday 28 January.
There will be extra tennis and cricket practice for our senior teams this Friday 1:30pm to 3:30pm and Saturday 9:00am to 11:00 am.
TERM 1 2023 EVENTS CALENDAR
Kindly find attached with this week’s newsletter, the term 1 2023 Events Calendar.
SCHOOL VALUES
Our school values, based on the motto, Integrity, are Gratitude, Honesty, Responsibility, Respect, Reliability, Sacrifice, and Patience.
PROPER SCHOOL CREST
Please note our proper school logo which will now be part of all our official documents and uniforms. Do not purchase uniforms or school items with the wrong school crest.
UNIFORM
The school blazer is part of our school uniform and all pupils from grade 1 to 7 are required to wear a blazer on Mondays and Fridays for our formal assemblies. Those coming in sports kit for class tennis on any of these days are supposed to put on their blazer with the sports kit.
SWIMMING COSTUMES
An official school swimming costume has been designed and will be available with our accredited uniform suppliers in a couple of weeks. Please be patient and avoid buying the wrong costume.
PRE SCHOOL TIMES
With effect from Monday 23 January 2023 the Pre School will close at 4:00 pm. Those who would still want to pick up their children at 12:30 pm are free to do so. More details will be shared by the department with regards to this arrangement.
PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS
In line with the development of our cultural activities, we are pleased to announce that Mrs Emily, GRSM,LRAM,LTCL, will be joining our staff to teach piano/recorder/flute/violin/cello and theory of music on an individual private basis. More information will be given about this in a separate letter. May all interested parents please contact the school as soon as possible as place s are limited and lessons start on Friday 27 January.
Grade 1 ,Teddy Bear (ECD A) , NEW PARENTS ORIENTATION
There will be a grade 1 and Pre School, Teddy Bear class and new parents orientation from 5:15 pm. No children please.
MEET THE TEACHER
Tuesday 24 January 2023
Grades 1-3—5.15 pm
Grades 4-7—6:00 pm VENUE– Classrooms
Please make time to meet your child’s teacher.
VERSE FOR THE WEEK
“ To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice” Proverbs 21 vs 3
Strength and Peace to you
T. Chindanya
Headmaster