Mareleng Primary

School Newsletter

Teaching School - In partnership: DHET; UJ; NIHE; MDE

Inside this issue

Competition winners .................. 2

Athletics ...................................... 2. 3

Literary Award ............................ 4

Grade 1 class photos ................... 5, 6

IMPORTANT DATES:

31 March 2014—2 April 2014: Intervention programme for Mathematics and English for Grade 6 learners during March holiday.

TERM 2: 7 April—27 June 2014

TERM 3: 21 July—3 October 2014

TERM 4: 13 October—10 De-cember 2014

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

Dear Staff, SMT, Parents, Learners

I want to thank most of our parents who showed a positive support in edu-

cation of your children at the beginning of this year, 2014, and also the

commitment showed by all staff and the SGB. The motto of our school is

"Etetsa serathana pele ka moso se go etetse".

Enjoy the short holiday with your children.

Mrs Meriam Nkosi, Principal

—————- Learning is Fun! —————-

Dr Eurika Jansen van Vuuren goes to Maraleng on Mondays to have fun sessions

with the grade 3’s. Aspects of Life Skills – which includes the Arts - are explored

whilst also aiming to improve English language skills. Music has a way of lifting

the spirit and the children’s happy expressions confirm the power of music. Dur-

ing our sessions we learn life skills and we become actively involved in acting,

dancing, singing and doing art. (see photo on p 2)

March 2014 Volume 3

Mareleng Primary School

recently participated in ath-

letic championships in Mpu-

malanga.

In the Junior Phase, the fol-

lowing learners excelled and

were in the top three posi-

tions:

1st: Chilando Lethabo.

2nd: Chidi Tebogo.

3rd: Makaleng Mqobile.

They are photographed with

their teacher, Assistant

Teacher, Ms Mogaswa.

A child without education, is like a bird without wings—Tibetan proverb.

COMPETITION WINNERS

ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS

Congratulations to the follow-

ing learners who drew beautiful

pictures of their holidays:

From left to right:

1st: Phomolo Phahlamohlaka,

Grade 6C;

2nd: Mphahlele Keletso, Grade

6C;

3rd: Kgetho Phora, Grade 4A.

There were many entrants to

this competition and it was very

difficult to choose the best

three. So well done to the

winners.

The next competition is the

following:

DUE DATE: Monday, 14 April

2014. Submit to the Principal.

INSTRUCTION: Draw your

favourite teacher at school.

Remember to write her or his

name at the bottom of the

picture and write in one or two

sentences why he / she is your

favourite teacher!

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ATHLETICS FOR INTER-

MEDIATE PHASE

The Intermediate phase

learners at Mareleng also

participated in Athletics in

the Circuit and District.

They proceeded to Dis-

trict level at KwaMhlanga

on 21 February 2014.

Well done to the following

athletes:

From left to right, front:

1st: Malapana, Tswalopele

2nd. Thamaga, Mmasentle

3rd: Mampuru, Promise

4th: Mokgwaripa Ayanda

5th: Tshinangwe, Karabo

6th: Mawela, Bontle

PRACTICUM AT MARELENG

Teacher Education Campus’s first and second year students are observing lessons at

Mareleng Primary School. First year students are observing Grade R learners and

have assignments to complete to assist them in preparation for becoming Foundation

Phase educators. Second year students are observing Grade 1 learners and doing

micro teaching on a Thursday. Here first years are visiting the school for the first time

and meeting the Grade R educators accompanied by Mrs Rademeyer and Mrs Nkosi. 3

Mrs Gopole, with intermediate phase learners who excelled at the athletics championship.

AWARD TO

MARELENG

Randy and Nancy Best

Literary Award to

Mareleng Primary for ad-

vancement of life-

transforming opportuni-

ties through reading.

Grade 1 class photos in

this issue. Next term, it is

Grade 2s turn!

(right) Grade 1 Teach-

ers:

Grade 1A: Mrs R B

Skosana

Grade 1B: Mrs M C

Ramphisa

Grade 1C: Mrs S T

Phatlane

Grade 1D: Mrs M S Mah-

langu

LITERARY AWARD TO MARELENG PRIMARY

Dr Eurika Jansen van Vuuren (below) with Grade 3s during her weekly visits

to Mareleng (see article on front page).

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Mrs Meriam Nkosi with the

Randy and Nancy Literary

Award received

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Grade 1, 2014

Grade 1

GRADE 1 Your Organization

This would be a good place to insert a

short paragraph about your organiza-

tion. It might include the purpose of

the organization, its mission, founding

date, and a brief history. You could also

include a brief list of the types of prod-

ucts, services, or programs your organi-

zation offers, the geographic area

covered (for example, western U.S. or

European markets), and a profile of the

types of customers or members served.

It would also be useful to include a

contact name for readers who want

more information about the organiza-

tion.

Mareleng Primary School Address: A2250 Bonginfundo Road, Opposite K-Shad Maganagobushwa / P O Box 815, Siyabuswa, 0472

Tel. no.: 013 9737066 /

0835055611

Editor: Mrs V Rademeyer (vanessar@uj.ac.za)